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Did you feel like playing it? The Sims celebrate their 25th anniversary with re-releases of their classic games

Happy 25th birthday to The Sims! It’s hard to believe that this series is already a quarter of a century old, and to celebrate, EA has taken an exciting initiative by re-releasing both the first game and its sequel. Starting now, players can purchase The Sims and The Sims 2 in bundles or individually through digital platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA App. The prices are affordable, with a pack including both titles for 39.99 euros, while The Sims 1 and 2 are sold for 19.99 euros and 29.99 euros respectively. One of the best pieces of news […]

Happy 25th birthday to The Sims! It’s hard to believe that this series is already a quarter of a century old, and to celebrate, EA has taken an exciting initiative by re-releasing both the first game and its sequel. From now on, players can purchase The Sims and The Sims 2 in bundles or individually through digital platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA App. The prices are affordable, with a pack including both titles for 39.99 euros, while The Sims 1 and 2 are sold for 19.99 euros and 29.99 euros respectively.

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One of the best news for fans is that these re-released editions are fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and also include all the downloadable content that was originally released with each title. This ensures players the possibility of enjoying the complete experience, just as they did at launch, which is a considerable attraction for both veterans of the saga and new players alike.

In addition to the re-release of The Sims and The Sims 2, EA has announced the upcoming arrival of MySims: Sofa and Blanket Collection, a remake of the game released in 2007 for PC and consoles, which will be available on March 18, 2025, on both PC and Nintendo Switch. This announcement has generated expectations among fans of the series, who appreciate the various experiences that The Sims has offered over the years.

As if that weren’t enough, it has been confirmed that EA is working on new developments for The Sims series, although the details have not yet been revealed. This leaves open the possibility of new installments and expansions, which keeps hope alive among the franchise’s enthusiasts.

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The game that promises to end The Sims is delayed once again

I’m sure you think The Sims is an immortal game. There’s no one or anything that can compete with the life simulator that has been dominating for years. Not Animal Crossing, not Roblox, nothing. At least until the arrival of InZOI, a title that is something like its hyper-realistic version, which has been announcing its launch for months and keeps getting delayed over and over again. And, apparently, there’s more to come. The Sims: now, real Krafton, the South Korean studio creating InZOI (which you might know from PUBG), originally announced it for June of this […]

Surely, you think that The Sims is an immortal game. Nothing has been able to compete with the life simulator that has been a hit for years—not Animal Crossing, Roblox, or any other game. InZOI, a title that is something like its hyper-realistic version, has promised to be that game, and been announcing its release for months, but it has repeatedly been delayed. Once again, apparently, we still have to wait.

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The Sims: Now, real

Krafton, the South Korean studio that is creating InZOI (and which you may know from PUBG), originally announced a release for June 2024, but it has gradually suffered more delays until setting the early access for March 25 next year on PC, and later on consoles. Players will be able to live their lives in three open-world scenarios: Dowon, a kind of Seoul; Bliss Bay, a trompe-l’oeil of Los Angeles; and Cahaya, inspired by the dreamlike places of Indonesia.

Of course—and as it could not be otherwise—it will use generative AI to create supposed unique patterns and objects in the game. This will allow the user to do practically whatever they want, from having their own career to making their own furniture. In any case, this latest delay makes sense because they have already tested it with potential audiences and received some feedback for improvement. Since EA has declared that they are not going to make The Sims 5, is it time for another title to take its throne? Frankly, something tells me that InZOI is not going to be it.

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Do you want to play The Sims 5? Sit tight, because it’s not happening

From The Sims in 2000 to the fourth installment in 2014, four years passed between each sequel. However, the series is very comfortable releasing patches and perfecting the game through expansions. Some fans, however, demand to know when they will be able to enjoy something completely new without having to constantly install updates. When will ‘The Sims 5’ arrive? Well, the answer is not going to please you. Five? With how beautiful the number four is! And EA has stated today that it has no interest in continuing the series, which […]

Since the first version The Sims in 2000 to the fourth installment in 2014, four years passed between each sequel. The series is very comfortable releasing patches and perfecting the game through expansions. Some fans, however, demand to know when they will be able to enjoy something completely new, without the need for continuous updates. When will The Sims 5 arrive? Well, the answer may not exactly please you.

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Five? How beautiful the number four is!

EA has stated today that it has no interest in continuing the saga, which makes sense: more than 80 million people are still playing the game and the shift to free-to-play has only brought them more and more joy. EA is no longer interested in people buying The Sims 5, but would rather have them continue to acquire packs, expansions, and the usual extras of free games.

In other words: we will have The Sims 4 for a long time, so they can take advantage of its tenth anniversary to mark a new era in the saga. If that annoys you, think about it from a strategic point of view: the fourth part is still alive, this year more than two billion hours have been played so far. That’s not a small amount!

In fact, Simmers now seem to have more content than ever because the strategic vision is clear: they don’t want a replacement, but simply to build on what exists and, thus, ensure that people don’t lose their progress. The next stop, by the way, is multiplayer. From there, we may have The Sims 4 until we all speak Simlish fluently.

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The new update of The Sims 4 brings polyamory, but in exchange it ruins the game

‘The Sims’ players have been asking for some drama for a long time, and it took EA almost a quarter of a century to give them what they wanted: polyamory and romance everywhere. The problem is that the free update of ‘The Sims 4’ also breaks the game almost completely. Well, you win some, you lose some.

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Love breaks you in two

It seems that the free update (there is another paid version that adds new features) has caused players to lose saved games, be unable to pause the game, and see, among many other things, tabs flying away from their sim. You can’t have it all in life, it seems. Want love? The Sims bend but don’t break.

The game’s updates have also brought an important novelty for romantics (and satyrs): pools can now have curves, so some have decided to make hearts and others… well, penises. We are humans, after all. For now, it seems that the moderators are not doing anything about it, so you can do the funniest thing possible and remove the ladder from your phallic pool while someone is inside.

As usual with updates of The Sims 4, they have completely destroyed not only the game itself, full of bugs everywhere, but also most of the mods, which now simply do not work. Apparently, they were so focused on how much we would like the latest love novelty that they decided testing for possible failures was not necessary. After so many updates, we should be used to it, after all.

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The Sims 4 will be free forever + a new free kit!

EA has just announced that starting on October 18th, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play – forever! While jubilation and celebration abound throughout the EA-positive Twitterverse and Sims YouTube, pragmatists the world over are asking the same question; is EA doing enough?

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Examining the facts, we see that no game in The Sims’ history has had more packs and additional content than The Sims 4. Eleven expansion packs and nine stuff packs were released during The Sims 3’s tenure as the preeminent life simulation game. In contrast, The Sims 4 currently has 57 content packs, split between expansion, stuff, and game packs, and the recent addition of smaller packs called kits. Mind you, these 30-odd further packs that The Sims 4 has don’t add much that The Sims 3 didn’t have.

In reality, Sims 3 packs like The Sims 3: Supernatural, have been divided into The Sims 4: Werewolves, Vampires, Paranormal Stuff, Realm of Magic, and Spooky Stuff. One pack essentially hacked up into five costly purchases. It’s difficult to put a number to how much the entire Sims 4 catalog will cost you. However, through research, we can give you a number – no less than $900. That is grotesque.

If we take that $900 it would take to own all of the Sims 4 DLC and subtract the cost of the base game, we get to an equally ridiculous $880. So, The Sims 4 base game being made available to everyone for free doesn’t really seem like anything more than EA throwing its loyal customers a bone after years of overpricing and overproducing content for The Sims 4.

The other question is what does the base game actually let you do? Well, in the grand scheme of the amazing things you can do with the 57 DLC packs, not much. Yes, EA is constantly adding one or two items into the base game, but none of these affect the game’s playability. The Sims 4 base game is still a barely-worthwhile introductory title and the gateway to spending more money than you normally would on content that largely has no effect on your real-world life.

One can see why there are so many videos highlighting which Sims 4 packs you should buy and which are a waste of money.

One consolation is that you can pick up the latest kit, Desert Luxe for free if you’ve already bought the Sims 4. This lasts until the 17th of October, which means waiting to get the base game for free will not entitle you to picking this one up gratis. Oh EA, you old so and so.

EA Introduces Sexuality to The Sims 4

LGBTQIA+ activists and allies are celebrating Electronic Arts, Maxis, and The Sims 4 today, thanks to the recent steps that the developers have taken toward gender inclusivity. The latest of these steps is an update to the base game that introduces sexuality, a concept that historically hasn’t been featured in The Sims franchise.

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I’m all for new gameplay options in a life simulation game but are all these inclusivity-focused updates enough to distract from the failings of the recent packs?

The way relationships and attraction worked prior to the recent update was based on how strong one Sim’s relationship was with another. For instance, if two Sims reached the level of best friends, it would usually be easier for them to initiate romantic interactions. Subsequent to the recent update, the romance and attraction mechanics are based on both relationship strength and the sexual orientation of the Sim in question.

The new feature rolls out alongside the new over-hyped High School Years expansion pack and will be accessible through the Create-A-Sim interface. From here, players can fiddle with three key aspects of their Sims. sexual orientations:

Their Sim’s primary gender of attraction
Whether their Sim is open to exploring interactions with other genders
What genders their Sim is interested in exploring attraction with

Currently, the feature only supports biological binary genders, the natural male and female gender expressions that have been in the Sims franchise since its inception. However, in an effort to further endorse the belief that gender is a human construct and that countless other genders exist outside of the natural male and female designations, EA has vowed to ‘expand this to include additional gender identities that we don’t have at this time.’

https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/sexual-orientation-in-the-sims-4

For players who don’t want to use this new feature, though, the feature is toggleable, and the options associated therewith can be ignored. However, EA made their stance on the matter unequivocally clear: ‘While we try to give players the option to toggle certain gameplay features, LGBTQIA+ identities are a fact of life and not a toggle to be switched on and off.’

At what point do we decide that The Sims is no longer focused on what players expect from the game after so many years? Why is EA prioritizing inclusivity over gameplay functionality and releasing packs that actually work? The Sims is a game that I, for one, play to get away from reality, not to be bombarded with it.

In other Sims news, we are really close to the release of The Sims 4 High School Years, the first expansion pack for the game in over a year. We’ve already seen the features of the pack, though, and to no one’s surprise, it’s as empty as the other recent packs. I cannot wait for Paralives to enter the life simulation market.

EA Drops the First The Sims 4 Expansion in Over a Year

We haven’t even properly sunk our teeth into the wonders of Moonwood Mill and the newly released Werewolves pack for The Sims 4 and already EA is dropping another game-changer. Prepare to live out likely the worst years of your life, but on your own terms in The Sims!

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The trailer for the Sims 4: High School Years went live over on EA’s official social media channels recently, and it came as a massive shock to any and all who play this life simulation gem. In the trailer, we see a classic expression of the North American high school experience, complete with cheerleaders, promposals, and various cliques.

While EA and Maxis have already laid the groundwork for a lot of this content with packs like Get Together – which introduced clubs and, well, getting together – and My Wedding Stories, there’s a lot in the trailer that a lot of us didn’t quite expect.

For starters, it seems that your teenage Sims can now sneak out of windows that previously didn’t open, provided you place a trellis next to the window for them to descend from. We also saw what looks to be an actual interactive in-game social media function.

The biggest surprise of all, however, was a high school building that you can finally actually interact with and enter. Gone are the days of teen sims getting into a random bus and heading off of the Sims 4 set to go and learn all they’ll need for The Sims 4: University.

I am a long-time critic of EA and specifically The Sims 4. This game seems to have been rushed into production and the early years were the epitome of work-in-progress. If you don’t remember, the first version of the The Sims 4 base game didn’t even have pools. Over the years, EA have released many a game pack, expansion pack, stuff pack, and of course the highly polarizing kits, but the game has still lacked any significant gameplay mechanics for teens.

The imminent release of High School Years will change this as your teenage Sims now get to have lives of their own. Whether you want to live your dream as the star quarterback of Copperdale High, or simply spend your Sims teenage years discovering their unique identity, it’s incredible to finally have those options.

While there is much excitement within the Sims community about the new High School Years expansion pack, there’s still a dark foreboding cloud over EA. The Sims 4: Dine Out is still a broken pack, we still experience way too many routing issues with My Wedding Stories, and many Simmers still can’t see their Werewolves once they transform. The biggest concern surrounding High School Years then, is will the pack actually work? Or is it yet another unfinished money grab by the Electronic Arts corporate machine?

We’ll have to wait till July 28 to find out. In the meantime, why not refresh your memory on the release of the Sims 4: Werewolves?

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Run wild with Werewolves in The Sims 4

Werewolves were a massive part of the Sims 3 Supernatural. Ever since the team brought out the Vampires Game Pack for The Sims 4, we’ve been baying at the moon periodically and waiting patiently for werewolves to join the list of occult species we can play with. Finally, it’s happened. Introducing the Werewolves Game Pack! Why combine two occult species often affiliated with one another in one pack when you can sell each separately?

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The Werewolves Game Pack introduces a brand new world; Moonwood Mill. We know how it goes with new worlds in The Sims 4, though, and this one doesn’t deviate from the norm either. Expect the usual five-lot layout with tons of unroutable terrain and gameplay logistics that make absolutely no sense.

Yes – by this, I mean you should fully expect to see Judith Ward strolling confidently through the ‘hidden’ dimly-lit world of Moonwood Mill. Let’s face facts, you know this new secret location where you’re supposed to be fully immersed in the fantasy of getting to grips with your Werewolf nature is definitely on Nancy Landgraab’s morning running route.

Whereas werewolves in The Sims 3 were a life state and not much else, The Sims 4 has put a refreshing spin on this latest occult species. Picture the wolf pack from Twilight, complete with loads of denim and the occasional gingham or chequered fabric. Add in a few really edgy haircuts and piercings reminiscent of a modern gothic movement, and you have Moonwood Mill.

Even though the werewolves themselves look more feline than canine, the ability to paint their fur like you can with pets is game-changing. The new werewolf interactions are also really immersive, as long as random townies don’t saunter past while you’re raging and running wild.

In terms of CAS, the masculine frame has once again been somewhat overlooked, but the few items of clothing we did get are perfect for the rustic, edgy vibe of the new world. The same can be said for the build & buy mode items, which all scream shabby-chic.

If you have sorely missed werewolf-based gameplay in The Sims, this is the pack for you. If not, check out our list of the ten best Sims 4 packs to get the most gameplay bang for your buck.

The 10 best expansion packs for The Sims 4

The Sims 4 is easily the most intuitive and interactive game in The Sims franchise. This game has changed a lot of core concepts from the original trilogy if you will. However, the expansions themselves are different. When I was still hooked on The Sims 3, I’d have said that you can play just as meaningful a game without any expansions as you could with them. I didn’t need stuff packs because I had The Sims Resource and custom content.

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But the expansion packs for The Sims 4 hit differently. Now, we have entire cultures, new experiences, and all-new interactions and gameplay options like laundry that actually gets dirty and a full-on town mystery to solve interactively. Sims 4 is so much more of a holistic and well-rounded experience with expansion packs, and below, we’re going to break down the 10 best packs to invest your hard-earned money in.

The Sims 4: Seasons

It’s pointless leaving the absolute best for last when anyone who has ever played any era of the Sims franchise knows that The Sims isn’t The Sims without Seasons. Seasons is an absolute must-have expansion pack and is well worth the price tag it carries.

You’ll experience near-realistic weather conditions specific to current in-game seasons and neighborhood climates and see how the varied temperatures impact your Sims. Pick a season to start your game in and watch as the world around your Sim gradually changes from picturesque green gardens to snowy driveways and bracing breezes.

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The 10 best expansion packs for The Sims 4

TS4: Discover University

The Sims 4 Discover University takes your Sims back to the glory days of university. Remember those base game jobs your Sims never qualified for but somehow ended up being able to pursue? Now your Sims can earn their titles through hard work and perseverance.

Settle into college life in brand-new Britechester. Choose the historical landmark, University of Britechester or enroll at the modern Foxbury Institute and explore campus life to the fullest. Dorm rooms? Yes Please! Spend time getting to know fellow students in the common areas, or break away to the privacy of your very own shared dorm room for a few hours of studying.

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The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle

Eco Lifestyle adds all sorts of gameplay aspects relating to sustainable living. Whoever said it’s not cool to be green clearly hasn’t watched a neighborhood become eco-friendly in front of their eyes and seen how it benefits the community.

Evergreen Harbour, the city that ships with this pack, needs your help. Make sustainable choices and vote on Neighborhood Action Plans to take the city from grunge and grime to solar panels and sustainable living.

TS4: Island Living

This may be a polarizing pack, but stunning views of white sandy beaches abound in this new island-themed world. Sit back and relax in the beautiful new world of Sulani. Here you can do all sorts of leisurely things like sailing over glistening waters and swimming with mermaids! If the water doesn’t appeal to you, sit on the beach and build a sandcastle, or relax in a lounger with a refreshing drink.

Why just sit on the beaches when you can help clean them up? Similar to Eco Lifestyle, Island Living gives you the opportunity to take an active role in conservation and sustainability. Watch how the world changes around you when you pitch in and help out.

The Sims 4: Cottage Living

One of the most highly-anticipated packs prior to its release, Cottage Living delivers a new way of life, beautiful scenery, and immersive local stories from across the pond. Experience the all-new lot of challenges that make life in the countryside even more exciting and eventful. The new world, Henford-on-Bagley, is inspired by the English countryside and steeped in lore.

This pack adds a completely new village lifestyle that’s much more slow-paced and rustic than we’ve come to expect from The Sims 4. Immerse yourself in a town where everyone knows everyone and discover all the secrets the village and its surroundings have to offer.

TS4: City Living

There are a lot of ‘living’ packs out by now, but each of them expands on the various kinds of lifestyles your Sims can lead. Why not immerse yourself in a life in the big city? Nowhere is this statement more true than in the titular city, San Myshuno.

No authentic city experience would be complete without occasional drama at the hands of the neighbors down the hall. Make new best friends or gripe about the noisy parties and occasionally rowdy citizens of this unique new world.

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The Sims 4: Cats and Dogs

Did someone say pets? Well, no, not exactly as we remember it from The Sims 3 Pets. But at least with this pack, you can add a furry friend to your Sim’s household. Use the new life state in CAS to create, color, and customize your perfect pet. Alternatively, head to the phone or the nearest computer and adopt a pet in need of a loving home.

There’s nothing nobler than dedicating your Sim’s life to creatures in need. Work as a vet or take on the responsibility of running a pet clinic and become the town’s favorite animal doctor. Do everything from major canine or feline surgery to removing the odd tick.

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TS4: Snowy Escape

Whether you choose this pack for the Japanese-inspired culture or the beauty of the snowy Mt. Komorebi, Snowy Escape is bound to impress. Give your Sims the ultimate adventure holiday in this stunning new world and its snowy slopes.

If you’re missing the clearly established lore of previous Sims games, this pack is for you. The families of Mt. Komorebi have more to them than meets the eye. Discover family secrets and old flames, or create your own stories with new CAS items and gameplay interactions.

The Sims 4: Get Together

In the mood for clubbing? Whether you want to hit the clubs or simply join a group of like-minded individuals, Get Together is a pack that redefines socialization in The Sims 4. Start a club of your own or join the ranks of an existing new social hierarchy. Unseat the club’s leadership and redefine group activities. Your club will do whatever you decide is the inthing.

From the Fyres to the Bjergsens, Windenburg is full of exciting new characters to meet. Its scenic neighborhoods are inspired by the hottest spots in Europe and offer unique experiences for new connections.

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TS4: Get Famous

Del Sol Valley is inspired by Los Angeles, and it truly is the pinnacle of entertainment and celebrity. Rise through the ranks of the new celebrity system in The Sims 4 to become the most famous or infamous Sim in history. You control your reputation. You know what they say, all publicity is good publicity. And all publicity is a sure way to get a diamond in your Sim’s name on the legendary Starlight Boulevard.

Whether you embark on a new path in the entertainment industry or simply live it up in one of the opulent mansions in the most desirable part of town, the Pinnacles, your destiny is yours to create. Surround yourself with finery befitting your newfound social standing and celebrate your very own golden age.

The Sims 4 announces May/June Roadmap

The Sims 4 team released a roadmap for content to be delivered during May and June. As exciting as it is to see new updates from The Sims 4 team, some would argue that it’s getting more and more difficult to keep getting excited only to be presented with overpriced kits and game packs that hardly contain anything truly new.

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The roadmap, teased by images on The Sims 4’s official Twitter page, seems to heavily feature a strong nocturnal theme. The Sims 4 even changed the classic plumbob reflected on their social media pages to a neon, almost futuristic style plumbob. The teasers also featured the hint’ Lights out,’ leading some to speculate we might be getting some kind of Sims 2 Nightlife/ Sims 3 Late Night-esque content. From the teaser, it’s evident that we’re getting two new kits and one new game pack over the next two or so months.

So what can we expect in these new kits? Well, the catchphrases that accompanied the two kit teasers are ‘Chic Nights Out’ and ‘Cozy Nights In.’ The prevailing opinion within the Sims community here is that they’ll both most likely be CAS kits. We might get some outdoor furniture here and there or a light sprinkling of decor. But they’ll both most likely be CAS items.

The game pack’s slogan is ‘Go Wild.’ Cryptic, it definitely is not. However, the Sims 4 official website comes with its own teasers. Here, you’ll see the phrase ‘Stay up with the Sims’ followed by ‘Step into the moonlight and explore who you are after dark.’ Werewolves. That’s the prevailing opinion amongst Sims 4 CC creators, players, and Game Changers. Werewolves. It almost sounds obvious, and they’re one of the only occult life states within the franchise that hasn’t made it into the Sims 4 yet.

Honest opinion: It’s time for the Sims 5. The Sims 4 is the longest-running game in the franchise, and it’s become evident that we aren’t getting the Create-a-World tool, cars, or open-world mechanics that we’ve been asking for. So maybe it’s time to stop distracting us with overpriced kits and try and deliver the experience we’ve been missing from previous games in the next major title.

If we do get new items of some sort in one of the new kits, here’s how to rotate furniture in Sims 4 in three easy ways!

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