Aspiration (The Sims 4)

Aspiration is a lifelong goal for a Sim in The Sims 4. There are ten categories of aspirations for Sims aged teen or older, as well as a separate category for child Sims. Aspirations and completing aspirations give special traits to Sims. A Sim's aspiration can be changed at any time.

The aspiration feature is similar to lifetime wish in The Sims 3, and both aspiration and lifetime want in The Sims 2. Similar to The Sims 2 aspiration system, The Sims 4 allows the player to select from ten available types of aspirations when creating teen or older Sims in Create a Sim, or once a Sim grows up into a teen.

Selecting an aspiration
In Create a Sim, or after growing up a Sim to the teen life stage, the player will be able to select from one of ten available types of aspirations. Child Sims cannot select an aspiration, but they can complete special "grow up" aspirations unique to their age group.

Once an aspiration is chosen, the Sim will be awarded a bonus trait. Bonus traits are awarded to a Sim when their first aspiration is chosen; even if another aspiration is later chosen, that Sim will continue to have the original bonus trait. Bonus traits are awarded to each type of aspiration, regardless of which specific aspiration is selected. The available bonus traits, and their associated aspiration types, are:

Milestones
Each aspiration has four milestones that must be achieved in order to complete the trait. Some aspirations within the same aspiration type share milestones; if a Sim completes a milestone in one aspiration, then changes to another aspiration of the same type and that shares the same milestone, the milestone is already marked as completed. Players can monitor a Sim's progress towards completing their aspirational milestone on the aspiration panel. Each milestone has multiple goals that must be achieved before the milestone can be completed. Achieving these goals awards the Sim with a set number of aspiration reward points, that can be redeemed for aspiration rewards.

Completing an aspiration
Once all four milestones of an aspiration are completed, that Sim will be given a reward trait. Unlike bonus traits, Sims can have multiple reward traits if they complete multiple aspirations in their lifetime. Once an aspiration is completed, the player can select another aspiration for the Sim.

Some aspirations are designed so that only adult Sims can complete them. These aspirations have "become an adult" milestones that prevent teen Sims from completing them.

List of Aspirations

 * Family
 * Successful Lineage - This Sim wants to have a family that succeeds in life!
 * Big Happy Family - This Sim wants to build a large, loving household!
 * Bonus Trait: Domestic - Domestic Sims will see their family relationships grow stronger faster.


 * Food
 * Master Chef - This Sim wants to master the Culinary Arts!
 * Master Mixologist - This Sim wants to know everything there is to know about Mixology!
 * Bonus Trait: Essence of Flavor - Sims with the Essence of Flavor make higher quality food and drink.


 * Fortune
 * Fabulously Wealthy - This Sim wants to get rich and have a successful career!
 * Mansion Baron - This Sim is all about owning the biggest, fanciest home!
 * Bonus Trait: Business Savvy - Business Savvy Sims earn more than the standard rate from careers.


 * Knowledge
 * Renaissance Sim - This Sim wants to be good at many things at once!
 * Nerd Brain - This Sim wants to be both book smart and handy!
 * Computer Whiz - This Sim wants to know everything about computers, from playing games to Careers!
 * Bonus Trait: Quick Learner - Quick Learners build all Skills faster.


 * Love
 * Hopeful Romantic - This Sim wants to play the field and go on all sorts of dates with people!
 * Soulmate - This Sim wants to find and live a rewarding life with "The One"!
 * Bonus Trait: Alluring - Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others.


 * Nature
 * Freelance Botantist - This Sim wants to grow plants and become an expert Gardener!
 * The Curator - This Sim wants to collect everything this world has to offer!
 * Angling Ace - This Sim wants to know everything about fishing!
 * Outdoor Enthusiast - Outdoor Enthusiasts want to experience everything nature has to offer! To complete this Aspiration, Sims will have to complete a series of milestones like leveling up in the Herbalism Skill, identifying plants, and more. Check the Aspiration panel for more information.
 * Bonus Trait: Collector - Collectors can find rare collectibles more often.


 * Popularity
 * Joke Star - This Sim wants to tell jokes and become an famous comedian!
 * Party Animal - This Sim wants to throw and attend amazing parties!
 * Friend to the World - This Sim wants to make and keep as many friends as they can!
 * Bonus Trait: Gregarious - Gregarious Sims build friendly relationships faster.

Child aspirations
Childhood aspirations do not give bonus traits, but completing a childhood aspiration does provide a reward trait. Like adult reward traits, Sim children can earn several reward traits if they complete multiple aspirations as a child; these traits carry forward as the child ages up.


 * Children's
 * Artistic Prodigy - This Sim has dreams of succeeding in the arts.
 * Rambunctious Scamp - This Sim wants to be playful and nimble.
 * Social Butterfly - This Sim wants to talk to everyone and make friends.
 * Whiz Kid - This Sim wants to be the smartest kid in school.
 * Bonus Trait: None