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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==
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===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.
 
===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. BeginningStarting with ''[[The Sims 4]]'', stuff packs appearare only available as downloadable content, insteadwhereas ofprevious stuff packs beingwere releasedavailable on physical discs.
 
===Kit===
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===
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===
A  '''free pack''' is justa that—apack that is offered to players free packof 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.
 
===Compilation pack===
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 3three 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====
*[[Compilations of The Sims|Compilations of ''The Sims'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims]]''
*[[Compilations of The Sims 2|Compilations of ''The Sims 2'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims 2]]''
*[[Compilations of The Sims 3|Compilations of ''The Sims 3'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims 3]]''
*[[Compilations of The Sims 4|Compilations of ''The Sims 4'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims 4]]''
 
===Adventure pack===
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==
All packs are listed in order of release.
===''The Sims''===
In ===''[[The Sims]]'', there are seven expansion packs. They are:===
ElevenSeven expansion packs were released for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. They are (in order of release):
*''[[Livin' Large]]''
*''[[HouseThe PartySims: Livin' Large|Livin' Large]]''
*''[[HotThe DateSims: House Party|House Party]]''
*''[[VacationThe Sims: Hot Date|Hot Date]]''
*''[[UnleashedThe Sims: Vacation|Vacation]]''
*''[[SuperstarThe Sims: Unleashed|Unleashed]]''
*''[[The Sims: Superstar|Superstar]]''
*[[Makin' Magic]]
*''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic|Makin' Magic]]''
 
===''[[The Sims 2]]''===
TheEight producersexpansion releasedpacks eightwere different expansion packsreleased for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. They are:
*''[[The Sims 2: University|University]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]''
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*''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]''
 
Additionally, ten differentTen stuff packs were released. Theyfor ''The Sims are2'':
*''[[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]]'' (Expandedexpanded re-releasereissue of the ''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 and&amp; Garden Stuff]]''
 
*===''[[HolidayThe PartySims Pack3]]''===
Eleven expansion packs were released for ''The Sims 3'':
*''[[Family Fun Stuff]]''
*''[[Glamour Life Stuff]]''
*''[[Celebration Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff|Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' (Expanded re-release of the ''Holiday Party Pack''.)
*''[[H&M Fashion Stuff]]''
*''[[Teen Style Stuff]]''
*''[[Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff]]''
*''[[IKEA Home Stuff]]''
*''[[Mansion and Garden Stuff]]''
 
===The Sims 3===
Eleven expansion packs were released for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. They are (in order of release):
*''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]]''
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*''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future|Into the Future]]''
 
There are also nineNine stuff packs that were released for ''The Sims 3''. These stuff packs, in order of release, are:
*''[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|High-End Loft Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|Fast Lane Stuff]]''
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*''[[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:
There are currently five released expansion packs:
*''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Get Together|Get Together]]''
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*''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs|Cats &amp; Dogs]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Seasons|Seasons]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous|Get Famous]] (in-developement)''
*''[[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)
 
ThereTen aregame currentlypacks sixhave been released gamefor packs''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat|Outdoor Retreat]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Spa Day|Spa Day]]''
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*''[[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]]''
 
ThereEighteen arestuff currentlypacks fourteenhave been released stufffor packs''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff|Luxury Party Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff|Perfect Patio Stuff]]''
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*''[[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]]''
 
ThereFour iskits currentlyhave only onebeen released freefor ''The Sims pack4'':
* ''[[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}}
Each content pack for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Popular expansion packs includedinclude 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>
 
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