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|subtitle=[[File:TS4 star trophy icon.png|22px|link=The Sims Wiki:Featured article|Featured Article]] The Sims Wiki's [[The Sims Wiki:Featured Article|Featured Article]] for June 2015.
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{{Infobox game
|name = The Sims 2: Seasons
|image = [[File:The Sims 2 Seasons Cover.jpg|250px]]
|caption = Enjoy All Four Seasons with Your Sims!
|developer = [[The Sims Studio]]
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
|series = [[The Sims series|The Sims]]
|platforms = [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
|release = {{vgrelease|NA=March 1, 2007}}<br>
{{vgrelease|PAL=March 2007}}
|ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=Teen|PEGI=12+|OFLCA=M}}
|genre = [[wikipedia:Social simulation game|Social simulation]]
|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player|Single-player]]
|input = [[wikipedia:Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]] and [[wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|mouse]]
|theme = Weather
|creature = [[PlantSim]]
|neighbor = [[Riverblossom Hills]]
|related pages = yes
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:''This page is about the expansion pack for [[The Sims 2]]. For the expansion packs of the same name for [[The Sims 3]] and [[The Sims 4]], see [[The Sims 3: Seasons]] and [[The Sims 4: Seasons]].''
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'''''The Sims 2: Seasons''''' (also known as '''''TS2 S''''', '''''TS2 SNS''''', or simply '''''Seasons''''') is the fifth [[expansion pack]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]''. The following flyer promoting the expansion pack shipped with ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]''. It followed the same route set by its predecessors; it contains more than 125 new items and more intricate gameplay options. The game was released on March 1, 2007 for North America and March 2, 2007 for Europe.
==Description==
[[File:The_Sims_2_Seasons_Logo_(Original).png|left|90px]]
''Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims! New seasonal activities await your Sims including snowball fights, chasing fireflies, jumping in leaf piles, and more. Strengthen family ties in Winter, let romance bloom in Spring, deepen the bonds of friendship in Summer, or fast-track your career in Fall. Your Sims can now explore new careers and master new talents throughout the year, but beware freezing, heatstroke, sneezing, and other unexpected weather effects! Dress your Sims appropriately or face the consequences!''
==Riverblossom Hills==
{{Main|Riverblossom Hills}}
Riverblossom Hills is a new neighborhood shipped with ''The Sims 2: Seasons''. Its main theme is a countryside-theme, where most houses are decorated with country-themed objects and many of them have gardening areas. This little town also has unique seasonal progression, which is Winter, Spring, Autumn/Fall, and Winter, with no Summer. The neighborhood features a few community lots, one of which contains an ice skating rink.
==Game Features==
[[Image:300px-InSeasonFlyer~2.jpg|thumb|right|Promotion flyer]]
===Seasons===
{{Main|Weather (game mechanic){{!}}Weather}}
Seasons are now part of gameplay. There are 4 seasons; [[Summer]], [[Fall]], [[Winter]], and [[Spring]], which normally occur in that order. However, which seasons will occur, and what order they will occur in, can be set individually for each neighborhood and sub-neighborhood with the Season Chooser. The Season Chooser can be accessed by clicking the "flower" button in the bar at the top of the neighborhood view. Each season has its own unique benefits and characteristics, nourishing the gameplay and storyline.
===Weather===
Weather adds more realism, as [[precipitation]] may occur unpredictably, making every day different. Sims can check the weather forecast by using the TV or newspaper. When the weather is too cold, Sims may wear a new type of clothing, [[Winterwear#The Sims 2: Seasons|Outerwear]].
===Temperature===
{{Main|Temperature}}
There are two kinds of [[temperature]]; Sims' internal temperature and outdoor temperature. The outdoor temperature is affected by the season and the weather, and affects how fast a Sim's internal temperature will change when they are outdoors. Unlike outdoor temperature, Sim internal temperature is different for each Sim, and can be affected by what the Sim is doing and wearing. Sims who are too cold can freeze, Sims who are too hot can get [[sunburn]]ed, and can even have heatstroke.
===Gardening===
{{Main|Gardening}}
Sims can now do real [[gardening]]. Gardening is no longer just pulling the weeds, trimming the bushes, and cutting the hedges. Sims can now fertilize plots, plant crops, water plants, tend the garden, and finally, harvest the produce. Harvested produce can be placed in a [[Refrigerator#The Sims 2|refrigerator]], used to make [[juices]], or sold. As a reward for all their hard work, Sims may join the [[Garden Club]] and receive the benefits.
===Fishing===
With ''Seasons'', ponds are now stocked with fish. Sims can [[Fishing|fish]] if the pond is big and deep enough, and the slope isn't too steep. Sims also gain the Fishing [[Talent badge|Talent Badge]] when they fish long enough. Fish can be cooked, grilled, stocked in the fridge, hung on the wall, or sold.
===PlantSim===
{{Main|PlantSim}}
The new life state introduced in this Expansion Pack is the [[PlantSim]]. A PlantSim is essentially half-Sim and half-plant. As PlantSims, Sims have water, sunlight, and love as their [[Motive (PlantSim)|needs]]. PlantSims are master gardeners, and all adult and elder PlantSims have a Gold Gardening Badge and can talk to plants. PlantSims can spawn spore children, who appear as toddlers. A spawned PlantSim toddler will grow up into an adult PlantSim.
==New Additions==
* '''New Life State''': PlantSim
* '''New Deaths''': Death by Lightning, Death by Hail, and Death by Wishing Well
* '''New Careers''': [[Adventurer]], [[Education]], [[Gamer]], [[Journalism]], [[Law]], and [[Music]]
* '''New Lifetime Wants''': Become Space Pirate, Become Education Minister, Become Game Designer, Become Media Magnate, Become The Law, and Become Rock God
* '''New NPC''': [[Penguin]]
* '''New [[Potion]]''': Plantophic-C
* '''New [[Radio stations|Radio Stations]]''': New Age and Jam Bands
* '''New [[Talent Badges]]''': [[Fishing]] and [[Gardening]]
* '''New Meals''': Bass with Squash, Blackened Catfish, Stuffed Rainbow Trout, and Stuffed Golden Trout
* '''New TV Channel''': Weather Channel
* '''New [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 2)|Aspiration Reward]]''': [[Weathernaught 57X]]
* '''New Options''': X-Ray Cursor<ref name="computer" /> and Snow on Ground
===Minor Features===
* Tree leaves will fall in Autumn, and will need to be raked. Conifers and cacti won't have falling leaves.
* Snow has depth and some of the snow interactions will be only available when it is deep.
* Set hairstyle per outfit.<ref name="carry forward">This feature was carried forward to later Expansion Packs.</ref> Sims can now set different hairstyles for each type of outfit.
* [[Pet#The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]] don't have internal temperature.
* Stackable inventory.<ref name="carry forward" /> Inventory no longer needs to be scrolled all the way back just to find an apple. With this, similar objects will be stacked in the inventory to save space.
* Pool water reflects and moves.<ref name="computer">This feature is not available for computers with low specs.</ref>
==New Build Mode Additions==
* Roof
A roof is now a crucial element as part of weather and climate changes. From now, "Indoor Space" is defined not only a room covered by walls, but there also must be a roof. Being in a closed indoor space will protect Sims from cold and hot temperatures. A roof keeps the elements out, so rain and snow won't get inside the house.
* Roof objects<ref name="carry forward" />
Any one-tile objects can now be placed on the roof. Anything; sculptures, chairs, flamingos, end tables, and even arcade machines. With this, decorative roof objects such as weather vane, lightning rod, and solar screen{{vgversion|TS2:M&G}} can make a nice additions to the roof.
==New Objects==
* "The Ornery Rooster" Weather Vane
* "The Flowy Floater" Pond Sprinkler
* "Stuff Me Silly" Scarecrow from McKraken Industries
* EZ120v Lightning Finial
* Perfect Packets Hot Chocolate Maker
* [[Juices|The Main Squeezer 235X]]
* [[Wishing well|Toss ‘n Wish Drinking Well by Gaelic Gardens]]
* Greenhouses
* Gardening tools
* Curved edge swimming pools
* [[Skating rink]]s
* Pool slide
* Country, Nature and Car-themed [[Build mode]] and [[Buy mode]] objects
==New Interactions==
;Sim-based
* Sims can [[Giving gifts|give gifts]] from the object in the [[inventory]] to other Sims.<ref name="carry forward" />
* Sims can play Marco Polo in the pool.
* Sims can talk about Weather themes in a conversation.
;Object-based
* [[Bug collecting|Bug catching]].
* Sims can pay all bills without having to look for them first. This is useful when the bills are placed somewhere uncharted.<ref name="carry forward" />
* Sims can store leftovers in the fridge so they won't waste the food.<ref name="carry forward" />
* There are many interactions that can be done with snow, including making [[Snowman|snowmen]] and snow angels, snowball fights, and so on.
* Toddlers and dogs{{vgversion|TS2:P}} can eat snow.
* Cats{{vgversion|TS2:P}} can chase butterflies and fireflies.
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The Sims™ 2 Seasons Official Trailer|''The Sims 2: Seasons'' Official Trailer
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==See also==
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Seasons and The Sims 3: Seasons]]
==
* [http://www.diesims.de/products.view.asp?id=45&page_id=523 German EA Special]
* [http://www.simfantastic2.com/sepreview.htm Sim Fantastic 2]
* [http://www.thesimsresource.com/article/seasons The Sims Resource]
* [http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=27867215&groupID=100022302&adTopicID=14 My Space]
* [http://www.sims2community.com/ Sims 2 Community]
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