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A '''content pack'''<ref group="n">"Content pack" is an unofficial term used to refer to this content, as no official term exists</ref> is an addition to a previously-released "base game". In [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series]], these packs add new objects and new interactions between Sims, and very often include new [[neighborhood]]s, [[life state]]s, and other features. Content packs cannot be installed or played without first installing the appropriate "base game." Content packs usually follow a theme, with new features, objects, music, and styles tailored to that specific theme. Content packs are known by different names depending on the size of the pack.


==Types of content packs==
'''Expansion packs''' (EP) are add-ons for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game or core game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'' also offered mini-expansions called '''stuff packs''' (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes, though they sometimes included gameplay changes as well.<ref>''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' introduces new [[NPC]]s, [[Party|parties]], and [[interaction]]s.</ref><ref>Stuff packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' included [[influence]], [[chemistry]], [[fury]], and the [[inventory]].</ref> Gamers are advised to check what an edition includes before buying it.
===Expansion pack===
An '''expansion pack''' is the most significant content pack available. Expansion packs were introduced with ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]'' and have been a staple of the series, with several expansion packs released for ''The Sims'', ''The Sims 2'', ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4''. Expansion packs tend to focus on major new features, and many objects, clothes, styles, neighborhoods or worlds, and life states are geared towards the pack's major theme.


== The Sims ==
===Game pack===
A '''game pack''' is a digital-only add-on pack, introduced with ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat]]''.<ref>[http://www.thesims.com/news/ts4-gp01announce "Just what is a Game Pack?" by SimGuru Grant] at [[TheSims.com]]. Retrieved 20 December 2014</ref> Game packs are intended to be smaller than full expansion packs but larger than stuff packs.
In ''[[The Sims]]'', there are 7 expansion packs. They are:
* [[Livin' Large]]
* [[House Party]]
* [[Hot Date]]
* [[Vacation]]
* [[Unleashed]]
* [[Superstar]]
* [[Makin' Magic]]


== The Sims 2 ==
===Stuff pack===
A '''stuff pack''' is a smaller add-on pack which typically includes only new objects and clothes for Sims, though some stuff packs do include gameplay changes.<ref>''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' introduces new [[NPC]]s, [[Party|parties]], and [[interaction]]s.</ref><ref>Stuff packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' carried forward [[influence]], [[chemistry]], [[fury]], and the [[inventory]].</ref> Stuff packs originated with ''[[The Sims 2]]'', and were released for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' as well. Starting with ''[[The Sims 4]]'', stuff packs are only available as downloadable content, whereas previous stuff packs were available on physical discs.
The producers released 8 different expansion packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. They are:
* [[The Sims 2: University|University]]
* [[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]
* [[The Sims 2: Open for Business|Open for Business]]
* [[The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]]
* [[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|Bon Voyage]]
* [[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]
* [[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]


===Kit===
Additionally, 10 different stuff packs were released. They are:
A '''kit''' is a very small add-on pack which only adds a few new items, in addition to gameplay changes in some kits. It was introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Bust the Dust Kit]]''. Kits are intended to be smaller than stuff packs, and are only available as downloadable content.


===World pack===
*[[Holiday Party Pack]]
A '''world pack''' is both a digital and a physical add-on pack, introduced with ''The Sims 3 [[Riverview]]'', which was the only free world pack. World packs add a new world for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' with the addition of new objects, clothes and styles. Each world pack also offers a couple of brand new gameplay objects that are geared towards the pack's major theme. They are a part of The Sims 3 Store and can be also purchased with Simpoints. They are sold separately and as a part of '''Bundles''' and '''Starter Packs'''.
*[[Family Fun Stuff]]
*[[Glamour Life Stuff]]
*[[Celebration Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff|Happy Holiday Stuff]] (This was an expanded re-release of the ''Holiday Party Pack''.)
*[[H&M Fashion Stuff|H&amp;M Fashion Stuff]]
*[[Teen Style Stuff]]
*[[Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff|Kitchen &amp; Bath Interior Design Stuff]]
*[[IKEA Home Stuff]]
*[[Mansion and Garden Stuff]]


== The Sims 3 ==
===Free pack===
A '''free pack''' is a pack that is offered to players free of charge. These are usually smaller than a stuff pack. Only one free pack has been released so far: ''[[The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack]]''. The ''Holiday Celebration Pack'' was updated with new objects at the same time [[The Sims 4/Patch 27|Patch 27]] was released for'' The Sims 4''. They are not to be confused with ''The Sims 3''&apos;s free store objects.
{{See also|The Sims game rumors}}


===Compilation pack===
As of December 6th, 2011, there are five expansion packs that have been released, with one in development, for ''[[The Sims 3]].'' They are (in order of release):
A '''Compilation pack''' is a collection of one or more individual expansion and/or stuff packs. '''Bundles''', '''starter packs''', and '''deluxe editions''' are generally all forms of compilations. Compilation packs have been released only for the first three games so far.
* [[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]
* [[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]
* [[The Sims 3: Late Night]]
* [[The Sims 3: Generations]]
* [[The Sims 3: Pets]]
* [[The Sims 3: Showtime]]


Compilations sometimes, but do not always, contain the base game and one or more expansion packs. This bundling can appeal to people who do not yet own the base game, but are interested in acquiring it and one or more expansions. Compilations are often released several years after the initial release of the games which make up the bundle. The compilation is usually priced closer to that of a full expansion pack, where each of the component expansions or stuff packs would have had its price reduced over time. However, compilations can be released concurrently with the release of one of the component games; this is often simply the new expansion pack paired up with the base game, and sold for a higher price than the expansion alone. Compilation packs typically install all the collected packs simultaneously, eliminating the need to install each pack individually.
There are also been four stuff packs that have been released {{as of|2011|July|25|lc=y}}. These stuff packs are:
*[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|High-End Loft Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|Fast Lane Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff|Outdoor Living Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff|Town Life Stuff]]


====Compilation packs by generation====
*[[Compilations of The Sims|Compilations of ''The Sims'']]
*[[Compilations of The Sims 2|Compilations of ''The Sims 2'']]
*[[Compilations of The Sims 3|Compilations of ''The Sims 3'']]
*[[Compilations of The Sims 4|Compilations of ''The Sims 4'']]


===Adventure pack===
[[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff|Master Suite Stuff]] is set to be released in March 2012
An '''adventure pack''' is a type of content pack that is unique to ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''. Adventure packs are slightly smaller than expansion packs but larger than stuff packs. Currently, the only adventure pack in ''The Sims'' series is ''[[The Sims Medieval: Pirates & Nobles]]''.


== Themes ==
==Content packs by game==
All packs are listed in order of release.
===''[[The Sims]]''===
Seven expansion packs were released for ''The Sims'':
*''[[The Sims: Livin' Large|Livin' Large]]''
*''[[The Sims: House Party|House Party]]''
*''[[The Sims: Hot Date|Hot Date]]''
*''[[The Sims: Vacation|Vacation]]''
*''[[The Sims: Unleashed|Unleashed]]''
*''[[The Sims: Superstar|Superstar]]''
*''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic|Makin' Magic]]''

===''[[The Sims 2]]''===
Eight expansion packs were released for ''The Sims 2'':
*''[[The Sims 2: University|University]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business|Open for Business]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|Bon Voyage]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]''

Ten stuff packs were released for ''The Sims 2'':
*''[[The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack|Holiday Party Pack]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff|Family Fun Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff|Glamour Life Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff|Celebration Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff|Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' (expanded reissue of ''Holiday Party Pack'')
*''[[The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff|H&amp;M Fashion Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff|Teen Style Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff|Kitchen &amp; Bath Interior Design Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff|IKEA Home Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff|Mansion &amp; Garden Stuff]]''

===''[[The Sims 3]]''===
Eleven expansion packs were released for ''The Sims 3'':
*''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Late Night|Late Night]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Showtime|Showtime]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural|Supernatural]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise|Island Paradise]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future|Into the Future]]''

Nine stuff packs were released for ''The Sims 3'':
*''[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|High-End Loft Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|Fast Lane Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff|Outdoor Living Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff|Town Life Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff|Master Suite Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats|Katy Perry's Sweet Treats]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff|Diesel Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff|70s, 80s, &amp; 90s Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff|Movie Stuff]]''

===''[[The Sims 4]]''===
Ten expansion packs have been released for ''The Sims 4'' and an eleventh expansion pack is currently in development:
*''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Get Together|Get Together]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: City Living|City Living]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs|Cats &amp; Dogs]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Seasons|Seasons]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous|Get Famous]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Discover University|Discover University]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle|Eco Lifestyle]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape|Snowy Escape]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living|Cottage Living]]'' (in development)

Ten game packs have been released for ''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat|Outdoor Retreat]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Spa Day|Spa Day]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Dine Out|Dine Out]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Vampires|Vampires]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Parenthood|Parenthood]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure|Jungle Adventure]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille|StrangerVille]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic|Realm of Magic]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu|Journey to Batuu]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator|Dream Home Decorator]]''

Eighteen stuff packs have been released for ''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff|Luxury Party Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff|Perfect Patio Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff|Cool Kitchen Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff|Spooky Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff|Movie Hangout Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff|Romantic Garden Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff|Kids Room Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff|Backyard Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff|Vintage Glamour Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Bowling Night Stuff|Bowling Night Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff|Fitness Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Toddler Stuff|Toddler Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Laundry Day Stuff|Laundry Day Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff|My First Pet Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff|Moschino Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff|Tiny Living Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff|Nifty Knitting Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff|Paranormal Stuff]]''

Four kits have been released for ''The Sims 4'':
* ''[[The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit|Country Kitchen Kit]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Bust the Dust Kit|Bust the Dust Kit]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit|Throwback Fit Kit]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit|Courtyard Oasis Kit]]''

One free pack has been released for ''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack|Holiday Celebration Pack]]''

===''[[The Sims Medieval]]''===
One adventure pack was released for ''The Sims Medieval'':
*''[[The Sims Medieval: Pirates & Nobles|Pirates &amp; Nobles]]''

==Themes==
{{main|Theme}}
{{main|Theme}}
Each expansion pack for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Popular<ref>Popularity determined by [http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=the+sims review rankings at Gamerankings.com].</ref> expansion packs included dating, pets, vacationing and exotic destinations, business and magic.
Each content pack for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Popular expansion packs include dating, pets, seasons, vacationing and exotic destinations, business and magic.<ref>Popularity determined by [http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=the+sims review rankings at Gamerankings.com].</ref>


==References==
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Content pack

Various content packs for The Sims 2 and The Sims 3

A content pack[n 1] is an addition to a previously-released "base game". In The Sims series, these packs add new objects and new interactions between Sims, and very often include new neighborhoods, life states, and other features. Content packs cannot be installed or played without first installing the appropriate "base game." Content packs usually follow a theme, with new features, objects, music, and styles tailored to that specific theme. Content packs are known by different names depending on the size of the pack.

Types of content packs[edit | edit source]

Expansion pack[edit | edit source]

An expansion pack is the most significant content pack available. Expansion packs were introduced with The Sims: Livin' Large and have been a staple of the series, with several expansion packs released for The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3 and The Sims 4. Expansion packs tend to focus on major new features, and many objects, clothes, styles, neighborhoods or worlds, and life states are geared towards the pack's major theme.

Game pack[edit | edit source]

A game pack is a digital-only add-on pack, introduced with The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat.[1] Game packs are intended to be smaller than full expansion packs but larger than stuff packs.

Stuff pack[edit | edit source]

A stuff pack is a smaller add-on pack which typically includes only new objects and clothes for Sims, though some stuff packs do include gameplay changes.[2][3] Stuff packs originated with The Sims 2, and were released for The Sims 3 as well. Starting with The Sims 4, stuff packs are only available as downloadable content, whereas previous stuff packs were available on physical discs.

Kit[edit | edit source]

A kit is a very small add-on pack which only adds a few new items, in addition to gameplay changes in some kits. It was introduced in The Sims 4: Bust the Dust Kit. Kits are intended to be smaller than stuff packs, and are only available as downloadable content.

World pack[edit | edit source]

A world pack is both a digital and a physical add-on pack, introduced with The Sims 3 Riverview, which was the only free world pack. World packs add a new world for The Sims 3 with the addition of new objects, clothes and styles. Each world pack also offers a couple of brand new gameplay objects that are geared towards the pack's major theme. They are a part of The Sims 3 Store and can be also purchased with Simpoints. They are sold separately and as a part of Bundles and Starter Packs.

Free pack[edit | edit source]

A free pack is a pack that is offered to players free of charge. These are usually smaller than a stuff pack. Only one free pack has been released so far: The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack. The Holiday Celebration Pack was updated with new objects at the same time Patch 27 was released for The Sims 4. They are not to be confused with The Sims 3's free store objects.

Compilation pack[edit | edit source]

A Compilation pack is a collection of one or more individual expansion and/or stuff packs. Bundles, starter packs, and deluxe editions are generally all forms of compilations. Compilation packs have been released only for the first three games so far.

Compilations sometimes, but do not always, contain the base game and one or more expansion packs. This bundling can appeal to people who do not yet own the base game, but are interested in acquiring it and one or more expansions. Compilations are often released several years after the initial release of the games which make up the bundle. The compilation is usually priced closer to that of a full expansion pack, where each of the component expansions or stuff packs would have had its price reduced over time. However, compilations can be released concurrently with the release of one of the component games; this is often simply the new expansion pack paired up with the base game, and sold for a higher price than the expansion alone. Compilation packs typically install all the collected packs simultaneously, eliminating the need to install each pack individually.

Compilation packs by generation[edit | edit source]

Adventure pack[edit | edit source]

An adventure pack is a type of content pack that is unique to The Sims Medieval. Adventure packs are slightly smaller than expansion packs but larger than stuff packs. Currently, the only adventure pack in The Sims series is The Sims Medieval: Pirates & Nobles.

Content packs by game[edit | edit source]

All packs are listed in order of release.

The Sims[edit | edit source]

Seven expansion packs were released for The Sims:

The Sims 2[edit | edit source]

Eight expansion packs were released for The Sims 2:

Ten stuff packs were released for The Sims 2:

The Sims 3[edit | edit source]

Eleven expansion packs were released for The Sims 3:

Nine stuff packs were released for The Sims 3:

The Sims 4[edit | edit source]

Ten expansion packs have been released for The Sims 4 and an eleventh expansion pack is currently in development:

Ten game packs have been released for The Sims 4:

Eighteen stuff packs have been released for The Sims 4:

Four kits have been released for The Sims 4:

One free pack has been released for The Sims 4:

The Sims Medieval[edit | edit source]

One adventure pack was released for The Sims Medieval:

Themes[edit | edit source]

Main article: Theme

Each content pack for The Sims is centered around one or more themes. Popular expansion packs include dating, pets, seasons, vacationing and exotic destinations, business and magic.[4]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Content pack" is an unofficial term used to refer to this content, as no official term exists

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Just what is a Game Pack?" by SimGuru Grant at TheSims.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014
  2. ↑ The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff introduces new NPCs, parties, and interactions.
  3. ↑ Stuff packs for The Sims 2 carried forward influence, chemistry, fury, and the inventory.
  4. ↑ Popularity determined by review rankings at Gamerankings.com.

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