Trait (The Sims 4)

Trait is a personality system in The Sims 4, similar to the trait system in The Sims 3. The personality system as a building block of Sims in The Sims 4 is a combination of trait from The Sims 3 and aspiration from The Sims 2.

Not much is known about the trait system in The Sims 4 yet. In The Sims 4: Create A Sim Official Gameplay trailer, it exhibits several examples of traits that are possessed by Bella Goth and Mortimer Goth, who are featured in the trailer. Some more traits are also mentioned in The Sims community blog and at the E3 gameplay presentation. The traits that have been confirmed are as following:


 * Active
 * Ambitious
 * Art Lover
 * Bookworm
 * Bro
 * Cheerful
 * Childish – These Sims gain powerful moodlets from watching Kids’ Channel, become Playful when playing with children, and become Happy when playing with Children’s toys.
 * Clumsy
 * Creative
 * Evil
 * Family Oriented
 * Foodie – These Sims become Happy and have Fun when eating good food, become Uncomfortable when eating bad food, and can Watch cooking shows for ideas.
 * Geek
 * Genius
 * Gloomy
 * Glutton (The Sims 4)
 * Good
 * Goofball


 * Hates Children
 * Hot-Headed
 * Insane
 * Lazy
 * Loner
 * Loves Outdoors – These Sims can enthuse about nature to other Sims, and become Happy when outdoors.
 * Materialistic
 * Mean Spirited
 * Music Lover
 * Neat
 * Noncommittal
 * Outgoing
 * Perfectionist
 * Romantic
 * Self Assured
 * Slob
 * Snob


 * Unlockable traits
 * Based on the Create a Sim video, giving Sims an aspiration will unlock certain traits, which might not be available as part of regular traits. The shown traits are as following:


 * Gregarious
 * Fast Learner
 * Sociopath
 * Collector – Collectors can find rare collectibles more often!
 * Alluring – Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others
 * Business Savvy – Business Savvy Sims earn more money from their careers
 * Essence of Flavor – Sims with Essence of Flavor make higher quality food and drink
 * Domestic – Domestic Sims will see their familiar relationships grow stronger faster
 * Mastermind – Masterminds know just the right things to say to cause anger, sadness, and jealousy in their opponents.
 * Tormentor – Tormentors can sabotage almost anything, be it an object, or another Sim’s best efforts.
 * Dastardly – Dastardly Sims perform stronger and more successful mean interactions