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The Sims 4
Smarter Sims, Weirder Stories
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Microsoft WindowsNA September 2, 2014 GB September 5, 2014EU September 4, 2014 JP September 4, 2014AUS September 4, 2014 macOS INT February 17, 2015 Xbox One, PlayStation 4 INT November 17, 2017
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The Sims 4 is the fourth installment in . Like the previous games in the series, The Sims 4 focuses on creating and controlling a
of virtual people, called "". The Sims 4 boasts an overhauled and intuitive , updated , and deeper, more complex Sims through the addition of
The Sims 4 was released in North America on September 2, 2014, and in other places worldwide shortly thereafter for PC. A Mac version of the game was announced at the same time but a release date was not specified until early 2015. It was released on February 17, 2015, several months after the PC version. Console versions of The Sims 4 were released on November 17, for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This is the first time the full base game and content packs are available for consoles, unlike previous iterations in which a watered down version of the game was used.
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Smarter Sims. Weirder Stories
The Sims 4 is the highly anticipated life simulation game that lets you play with life like never before. Control smarter Sims with unique appearances, personalities, behaviors, and emotions. Experience new levels of creativity when you sculpt Sims with the powerful Create A Sim and design beautiful homes with tactile, room-based Build Mode. Use The Gallery to browse, share, and download new content without ever leaving your game. Control the mind, body, and heart of your Sims and explore your new gameplay possibilities in vibrant neighborhoods that bring your stories to life.
Smarter Sims – Create and control smarter Sims with unique appearances, personalities, and
in The Sims 4.
Create unique Sims and customize their appearance, fashion styles, personality , skills, careers, and walk styles. For the first time, Sims both feel and express emotions. Your Sims experience a range of emotional states driven by your actions and influenced by other Sims, events, and objects within the game. Emotions offer you more choices and give you the opportunity to create gameplay moments with even more possibilities. Enjoy how your Sims interact and express their distinct personalities in social settings within the game.
Create and control the mind, body, and heart of your Sims and bring your stories to life like never before in The Sims 4.
Powerful, Creative Tools –
are more powerful, intuitive, and fun than ever before. You have the control to sculpt Sims with tactile precision. Effortlessly construct the home of your dreams with the all new, room-based Build Mode.
Vibrant Neighborhoods – Experience new gameplay opportunities brought to life within vibrant and dynamic neighborhoods. Choose among beautiful and diverse lots for your Sims to build their homes and explore activities. Expand your social circle and interact with other Sims in the neighborhood and hang out in community parks and venues.
Rich Rewards – Earn new objects, outfits, and traits by completing events, discovering collectibles, and unlocking achievements.
Share Your Creations – The
allows you to browse, share, and download new content without ever leaving your game. Get inspired by rich content created by The Sims community and add new experiences to your game.
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Create a Sim is revitalized, making it more intuitive, flexible, and detailed than in previous games. Sims' physical features are customized by clicking-and-dragging on different parts of the body. It is described as being like clay by multiple people in the community. Overall body size and amount of muscle are adjusted by sliders, but the size and shape of individual body parts can be adjusted individually, allowing players to make Sims with unique body shapes. Sims' facial features are also customized by the same click-and-drag mechanic. There is also a "detail mode," which allows more precise modification of certain facial features. All changes made to one side of the body or head are automatically made to the opposite side.
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Sims in The Sims 4 have more emotional depth than in any previous game in the series. A Sims' emotional state affects which actions they perform and how the actions are performed. One Sim's emotions can affect other Sims around them. Sims in extreme emotional states can even . The emotions that a Sim can or will experience are affected by their , , and life stage.
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The gallery is an in-game exchange feature, allowing players to share their Sims, families, and buildings with other Sims players. Players can add their creations to the gallery, or pull other player creations into their game quickly. The gallery is fully integrated into The Sims 4; everything added to the game through the gallery is immediately playable, without the need to restart the game. An internet connection is required to access the gallery.
The Sims 4 features a revitalized, room-based . Rooms are placed down and then stretched in all directions until they reach the desired size and shape. Rooms and entire houses can be picked up and moved around the lot, including all objects, floor and wall coverings, doors and windows. The Sims 4 improves upon the
of , allowing players to place down fully-furnished rooms in these rooms can then be resized, moved and adjusted as well. Players can also upload their rooms to the Gallery or download rooms from the Gallery to add to houses.
Several pre-existing build mode features have also been updated.
and half walls now have one of three different heights, set on each individual level of a building.
placed on walls can be moved up or down vertically along the wall. Windows can be automatically added to rooms, then adjusted by the player as needed. Columns automatically stretch or contract to match the height of the walls on a particular level, and can be added to railings without the use of the
are no longer treated as separate levels on a building. Foundations can be added to or removed from a building, even if the building is already built, and the height of the foundation can be adjusted.
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In The Sims 4, the classic concept of
has been replaced with . Each world consists of multiple distinct neighborhoods. Sims can be in any or all neighborhoods within a world at a given time, but the player can only fully control interactions and actions within whichever neighborhood is loaded at the time. Sims outside the loaded neighborhood can still be controlled to a limited degree. Players can switch between which neighborhood is loaded, though this brings up a loading screen.
The Sims 4 was initially released with two worlds — , , and one additional free world, , was added in a subsequent base game patch. A new world, , was introduced with the
game pack.
introduced , which is a standalone neighborhood and not a full-sized world.
was introduced as a European-inspired world. In
was introduced.
is a city that has a variety of apartments. It is the first world that has named neighborhoods, though they are more commonly referred to as districts.
introduced a coastal world called .
The first game pack of 2017, , introduced , a world created primarily for the game pack's new life state, Vampires, to live in.
The Sims 4 references many of The Sims 3 neighborhoods as if The Sims 4 has alternate versions of them in its own universe. One example would be for a Sim to receive a postcard from , which is a neighborhood in The Sims 3.
Like previous entries in the
have also been released for the game. So far, four expansion packs have been released.
The first expansion pack is called
and was released in March 2015. It combines some elements from
where Sims are able to run their own business and command the Sims during work. The careers (returning from previous titles) include , , and .
At Gamescom 2015, Rachel Franklin announced , along with its official trailer. The expansion focuses on socialising your Sims and acts as a spiritual successor to previous The Sims games, including
On September 13, 2016, the trailer for the third expansion pack called
was released. The expansion itself was released on November 1, 2016. The pack features some spiritual elements from
and . Sims can rent , sing , and go to .
On August 21st, 2017 at Gamescom, Lyndsay Pearson announced the fourth expansion pack called , that was released on November 10, 2017. It combines some elements from , , and
where Sims are able to own
and , along with the ability to build and manage .
New to The Sims 4 are "game packs". Game packs are generally smaller than full expansion packs, but have more content than stuff packs. So far, six game packs have been released.
As with previous
have also been released for the game. So far, thirteen stuff packs have been released.
Free Packs are content packs available on Origin to download for no additional price. Only one free pack has been released for the game.
is a free downloadable add-on that features festive decorations and clothing was released on December 16, 2014. Since then it has been updated thrice with extra content, for the Holiday seasons in
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The Sims 4 receives
through Origin. Game updates may consist of bug fixes, minor additions, and new features. Some patches are notable for including major additions or features to the game.
life state and Star Wars costume set.
added swimsuit clothing category and .
added two new careers, athletic and business.
reintroduced the use of .
added a new empty world, , and the custom room tool.
added half walls and lockable doors.
added dishwashers.
added a new trait, Jealous, as well as the option for a Sim to "claim" a bed.
added a new
Service to the phone who will come to the Sims house and repair items. The patch also added 6 new items from the Halloween #TeamTreat and #TeamT 3 #TeamTreat items and 3 #TeamTrick items comprising of 2 Doors, 2 Fish Bowls and 2 Storage Chests each themed after Team Treat and Team Trick.
introduced a 64-bit version of the game. Bartenders, caterers, and masseuses can now be hired. New group behaviors were introduced. A new pool venue and pool coloring were also added.
introduced the Tragic Clown painting,
NPC, Grilled Cheese
patch introduced Jasmine Holiday with the Spring Challenge and Growfruits.
reintroduced the
as an NPC.
expanded CAS gender customization options allowing both genders to wear any clothing and hairstyle, masculine or feminine body frame, whether they can get pregnant, and if they use the toilet standing. As well as updating and improving UI.
returned the Monsters under the Bed feature for children's beds as well as the feature for the child to befriend the monster.
as a hirable NPC, and added new UI changes.
patch returned customisable
skins in a variety of colours and styles. As well as, Grim's Ghoulish Guitar if the player signed up to the Sims Newsletter.
patch added a new recipe "Pan de Muerto" and many new outfits and objects to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
patch added
and the copy room tool.
patch added more objects to the Holiday Celebration pack, as well as new interfaces for
Sims such as an alien icon above traits in CAS, switch between disguise and alien form within CAS, and a metal plate around the middle of their plumbob in-game.
patch added Toddlers, loads of toddler items in buy mode, new kids toys, new teeth options, new skin colors and a new "Creepy" walk style.
patch redesigned the main menu and added a new celebration shirt.
patch added the new lot trait "Teen Hangout".
patch redesigned the load game menu and added 3 new ceiling lights to build mode.
patch added a new gallery interface, 21 new CAS and Build items, and a ballpit retexture.
patch added new roof styles and options, abilities to control Sim culling and the
skill that was originally from Get to Work.
patch added one new female hairstyle, a new T-shirt and 10 new skin tones.
patch upgraded and added new reward traits, as well as a new toddler bed.
patch added the Noctis Lucis Caelum costume from Final Fantasy XV, due to EA's game crossover partnership.
On July 7, 2014, Rachel Franklin () announced the debut of The Sims 4 Create a Sim Demo. Starting on July 8, a limited number of Sims players were given early access to the demo. A week later, on July 15, the public was able to sign up for access to the demo, though not everyone who signed up received access. On August 12, the demo was made public and available to everyone, through .
The demo allows players to create only
, and features the body sculpting tools in the base game Create a Sim. The demo also gives access to the Gallery. Sims created by other players or by Maxis can be downloaded into the demo and adjusted, and players can add their own Sims to the gallery as well. Sims created in the demo are exportable to The Sims 4.
The Sims 4 is set in a new time period and has no continuity to previous games. However, some Sims from previous games (such as the ) the timeline for The Sims 4 therefore exists in an "alternate universe" from the timeline of the first three games.
The Sims 4 had an autosave feature. (Removed in .)
did not initially appear in The Sims 4 base game. The life stage was completely left out of the game, and was not combined with the
stage. However, they were added in with the
update after two years of the game's initial release.
were not included in the base game, however, they were re-added in .
The Sims 4 is playable in a single player offline mode and the core of the game is intended to be played offline. The game doesn't require a constant internet connection. However, the
client is required in order to install the game, and an internet connection is required to access the in-game content .
Voice-over content in the ga there are no recycled Sim voices from previous games.
The Sims 4 uses a new
that bears little to no resemblance to the engine used in .
The soundtrack for The Sims 4 is composed by English film composer .
The Sims 4's original loading screen was changed in a patch.
The Sims 4 receives free content updates every month, with the exception of January. However, in January 2017, a free update brought in toddlers to the game.
Similarly to the previous games, players can
to the game. Base game radio stations are: Alternative, Pop, Romance, Blues, Classical, and Retro.
On Monday, May 6, 2013,
confirmed that it will be released on Mac and PC in 2014. The original game announcement reads:
The Sims franchise is fueled by the passion and creativity of its millions of fans around the world. Their continued devotion to the franchise ignites the fire of creativity of the team at The Sims Studio, driving them to continually improve and innovate on one of the world’s most successful simulation game that has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.
The Sims 4 celebrates the heart and soul of the Sims themselves, giving players a deeper connection with the most expressive, surprising and charming Sims ever in this single-player offline experience. The Sims 4 encourages players to personalize their world with new and intuitive tools while offering them the ability to effortlessly share their creativity with friends and fans.
They say that the eyes are the window into the soul, let’s just say that these eyes are a window into our future. We can’t wait to show you more.
The Sims 4 had a major reveal, including a trailer, at Gamescom on August 20, 2013 () and a further preview on August 22, 2013 at () containing a live gameplay demo. The preview was shown at , instead of streaming via TheSims channel on YouTube.
Meanwhile, SimsCamp was an event planned for late August, 2013 in Cologne, Germany. It was centered around 'The Sims 4' reveal at Gamescom. Many well-known fansites and personalities (called the "YibSims", meaning best friends in ) were invited to be part of the event. They had the opportunity to ask questions and play the game for the first time.
Before the Gamescom reveal, multiple fansites created articles which leaked the game's previews and information, which was found on the servers running on thesims.com website. There were many renders leaked as well and the leak also included an article from PC Powerplay, a gaming magazine.
The reveal was presented by Rachel Franklin, the executive producer on The Sims 4. She explained "SmartSim", a feature which enriches emotions for the Sims. In the game, the Sims' emotions are affected in many ways, for example, relationships, furniture, etc.
She also showed "creative tools", like the familiar
and , which was reinvented to make them "intuitive, powerful and flexible". She also showed new and returning objects like a voodoo doll, a violin and a punching bag. At the end of the reveal, she stated that the official website for The Sims 4 was ready, and pre-orders for Limited Edition and Digital Deluxe could be made.
The game was to be released early in 2014, but the date was pushed back to late 2014. At the 2014 , an official North America release date of September 2, 2014 was confirmed.
The Sims 4 was released for OS X on February 17, 2015, over five months after the Windows release of the game. The Sims 4 was the first game in the series since
to have separate release dates for Windows and OS X.
Unlike The Sims 3 and The Sims Medieval, digital versions of The Sims 4 will work on OS X, but not DVDs. This is the opposite of The Sims 3, where DVD versions could be played on OS X, but digital versions could not, although this was changed when Origin came out on Mac in 2013.
The Sims 4 is the first base game to require activation with Origin.
The price of The Sims 4 ($60 to $80) is higher than The Sims 3 (originally $50 to $70; currently $20) making it slightly more expensive. However, The Sims 3 can cost up to $340 or more, if all the current game and store content is bought.
With the Premium Edition costing $80, it is the most expensive
title released, beating The Sims 3 Collector's Edition at $70.
The Sims 4 is the second game in the series to include more than one / in its initial release, after . The original release of
only included , and the original release of
only included .
Pools, toddlers, basements, ghosts, family trees, repairmen, nannies, gardeners, and the Latin radio station were not initially in the game, but were added in subsequent patches or content packs.
The Sims 4 is the only game in the series to not currently feature , , and Hip Hop or Rap and R&B radio stations.
Like The Sims, The Sims 4's
is opaque (non-transparent).
With , The Sims 4 became the first game in the series to feature gender customization as well as the option to have all types of clothing and hair types be available for use by both genders.
Official logoFirst official logo (now replaced)The Sims 4 Premium EditionAlternate cover artPlumbBob version 2First teaser imageAn example of multitasking ability. Sims can chat and run on the treadmill at the same timeWeddings in The Sims 4Children playing in TS4Fishing in TS4Fire breathing in TS4Painting in TS4Two new costumes In TS4Sims having a BBQ in TS4A mansion in TS4Willow Creek, one of the worlds shipped with TS4 base gameThe
in the trailer.Some of the content unlocked with The Sims 4 self photo of Sims from E3 livestream (with a person resembling former US president
at back)The gymSims 4 Spinning Plumbob
The Sims 4 Announced - FULL VIP Conference Call AudioThe Sims 4 Concept Art TimelapseThe Sims 4 - Pre-Production Presentation (2010)The Sims 4 Olympus Multi-player Mode Animation SuiteFirst Look The Sims 4 Official Gameplay TrailerThe Sims 4 "Arrival" Official TrailerGamescom The Sims 4 Stage PresentationThe Sims 4 Live DemoThe Sims 4 Create A Sim Official Gameplay TrailerThe Sims 4 Build Mode Official Gameplay TrailerThe Sims 4 Stories Official Gameplay TrailerHow To Create Your Perfect Sim in The Sims 4Building A Family With The Sims 4's New Genetics ToolThe Sims 4 Smarter and Weirder Official Gameplay TrailerThe Sims 4 Gameplay Walkthrough Official TrailerThe Sims 4 New Emotions Official Gameplay TrailerHow To Build Your Perfect House in The Sims 4The Sims 4 It’s Amber - Weirder Stories Official TrailerThe Sims 4 Stay Weirder - Weirder Stories Official TrailerThe Sims 4 Epic Wood - Weirder Stories Official TrailerThe Sims 4 Cow Plant Love - Weirder Stories Official TrailerThe Sims 4 - Customization Trailer6 Minutes of Sims 4 Gameplay - Gamescom 2014The Sims 4 Official Launch TrailerThe Sims 4 - Infinite Money CheatThe Sims 4 Ghosts Official TrailerThe Sims 4 Official TV CommercialThe Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo Official Gameplay TrailerThe Sims 4 Academy Swagger - Lesson 1 Create A SimThe Sims 4 Academy Thunder Thighs - Lesson 2 Create A SimThe Sims 4 Academy Changing Moods - Lesson 3 EmotionsThe Sims 4 Academy Getting Hyped - Lesson 4 EmotionsThe Sims 4 Academy Holding Grudges - Lesson 5 PersonalitiesThe Sims 4 Academy Advanced Woohoo - Lesson 6 PersonalitiesThe Sims 4 Pools Official Trailer
and Pre-order content renderLaser light show limited edition content
The graphics of these screenshots are of early pre-production of The Sims 4 codenamed "Olympus" from 2010.The game's final graphics differ greatly from these images.
The scrapped PlumbBob from the game's Olympus phase.Mock-up pre-production loading screen.The Sims 4 loading screen (Olympus)An early portrait of a Sim.An early portrait of a Sim.An early render of a female Sim.An early render of a male Sim.
Concept art of a female Sim. concept art Club concept artRiviera concept art that appeared in .Bedroom concept artCupcake maker and cupcake concept art concept artWood work table
Roofs have an all-new curving tool.
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