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'''''The Sims 4: Discover University''''' is the eighth [[expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. The pack was teased on October 21, 2019<ref name="tfw the essay">{{cite web|title=tfw the essay was as easy as riding a bike💻📚 <nowiki>http://x.ea.com/60877</nowiki>|url=https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1186297212051042307|publisher=The Sims|date=October 21, 2019|accessdate=October 21, 2019}}</ref>, its trailer and official announcement debuted on October 22, 2019 and was released on November 15, 2019 on PC and December 17, 2019 on consoles.<ref name="Speculation: New Listings">{{cite web|title=Speculation: New Listings For The Sims 4 Discover University Appear Online"|url=https://simscommunity.info/2019/10/10/speculation-new-listings-for-the-sims-4-discover-university-appear-online/|first=Krista|publisher=Sims Community|date=October 10, 2019|accessdate=October 19, 2019}}</ref><ref name="The Sims 4: Game Key Retailers">{{cite web|title=The Sims 4: Game Key Retailers List “Discover University” Expansion|url=https://simsvip.com/2019/10/14/the-sims-4-game-key-retailers-list-discover-university-expansion/|publisher=SimsVIP|date=October 14, 2019|accessdate=October 19, 2019}}</ref>
'''''The Sims 4: Discover University''''' is the eighth [[expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. The pack was teased on October 21, 2019<ref name="tfw the essay">{{cite web|title=tfw the essay was as easy as riding a bike💻📚 <nowiki>http://x.ea.com/60877</nowiki>|url=https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1186297212051042307|publisher=The Sims|date=October 21, 2019|accessdate=October 21, 2019}}</ref>, its trailer and official announcement debuted on October 22, 2019 and was released on November 15, 2019 on PC and December 17, 2019 on consoles.<ref name="Speculation: New Listings">{{cite web|title=Speculation: New Listings For The Sims 4 Discover University Appear Online"|url=https://simscommunity.info/2019/10/10/speculation-new-listings-for-the-sims-4-discover-university-appear-online/|first=Krista|publisher=Sims Community|date=October 10, 2019|accessdate=October 19, 2019}}</ref><ref name="The Sims 4: Game Key Retailers">{{cite web|title=The Sims 4: Game Key Retailers List “Discover University” Expansion|url=https://simsvip.com/2019/10/14/the-sims-4-game-key-retailers-list-discover-university-expansion/|publisher=SimsVIP|date=October 14, 2019|accessdate=October 19, 2019}}</ref>


The pack re-introduces the college experience to the game, along with the return of the [[Servo]] [[life state]]. Its new world of [[Britechester]] is home to two rival campuses: [[University of Britechester]] and [[Foxbury Institute]].
The pack re-introduces the college experience to the game, along with the return of the [[Servo]] [[life state]]. Its new world of [[Britechester]] is home to two rival campuses: [[University of Britechester]] and [[Foxbury Institute]].
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'''New Types of [[Death]]'''
'''New Types of [[Death]]'''
*Catastrophic Meltdown (Servos only)
*Catastrophic Meltdown (Servos only)
*Death by research archive machine overexertion


'''Other New Features'''
'''Other New Features'''
*Facial piercings
*Facial piercings
*Minimalistic tattoos
*Minimalistic tattoos
*[[Repo-man|Repo-men]]<ref name="Sims Community livestream summary"/>
*[[Repo-man|Repo-men]]<ref name="Sims Community livestream summary"/>
*[[Roommate]]s
*[[Roommate]]s
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the fifth expansion pack for ''The Sims 4'' to include a non-temporary playable [[life state]]: [[servos]].
*This is the fifth expansion pack for ''The Sims 4'' to include a non-temporary playable [[life state]]: [[servos]].
*''Discover University'' is the first content-pack for ''The Sims 4'' to require 64-bit (PC) and Metal (Mac) systems as part of its minimum system requirements to run. This was originally planned for ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'' expansion but was pushed back.
*''Discover University'' is the first content-pack for ''The Sims 4'' to require 64-bit (PC) and Metal (Mac) systems as part of its minimum system requirements to run. This was originally planned for ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'' expansion but was pushed back.
*Unlike ''The Sims 2: University'', Sims may interrupt their program between terms, but will lose any scholarships they may have.
*Unlike ''The Sims 2: University'', Sims may interrupt their program between terms, but will lose any scholarships they may have.
*This is the first university themed expansion pack that allows sims to attend university while living in their own home.
*''Discover University'' is the last ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' pack of the 2010s decade.


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The Sims 4™ Discover University Official Reveal Trailer
The Sims 4™ Discover University Official Reveal Trailer
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Latest revision as of 20:56, 27 June 2021

The Sims 4: Discover University
The Sims 4: Discover University
The Sims 4: Discover University
Hit the books and show your school spirit in The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack! Enroll in school, take classes that set your Sims up for success, explore collegiate experiences, and enjoy extracurricular activities at the historical University of Britechester or modern Foxbury Institute.
Development
Developer(s) Maxis, The Sims Studio
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims
Release date(s) November 15, 2019 (PC/Mac)

December 17, 2019 (Xbox One and PS4) November 12, 2020 (Xbox Series X/S and PS5)

Technical information
Platform(s) Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Mode(s) Single-player
System requirements Minimum system requirements on TheSims.com
Game features
Themes University
Creatures Servo
Worlds Britechester
Shortcuts

The Sims 4: Discover University is the eighth expansion pack for The Sims 4. The pack was teased on October 21, 2019[1], its trailer and official announcement debuted on October 22, 2019 and was released on November 15, 2019 on PC and December 17, 2019 on consoles.[2][3]

The pack re-introduces the college experience to the game, along with the return of the Servo life state. Its new world of Britechester is home to two rival campuses: University of Britechester and Foxbury Institute. Additional features include roommates, the law, education and engineering careers, toilet stalls and bicycles. It is a spiritual successor to The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: University Life, with minor elements from The Sims 2: Open for Business, The Sims 2: Apartment Life, The Sims 3: Ambitions and The Sims 3: Into the Future. It is also the first university-themed pack that allows Sims to attend university off-campus, and allows non-students to visit and live in the campus world.

Official description[edit | edit source]

Explore all the experiences college has to offer. Take classes that set your Sims up for success in engineering, education or law careers. Discover robotics and ping-pong, or make some mischief pulling pranks against the rival school. Study hard, sleep in and high-five the school mascot – just make sure to keep those grades up!

KEY FEATURES

Settle into School. Begin a new chapter for your Sim at the historical University of Britechester or the modern Foxbury Institute. Live in a dorm room or off-campus, explore Britechester on a bicycle, spend time in the student commons and have a study session at the library. Cheer on the student body at a school spirit event, and wear school colors to show your Sim’s pride.

Stay Classy. Enroll in a University and choose classes that pique your interest: biology, computer science, art history or even villainy. Attend a lecture or work on term papers and presentations – the more your Sim learns, the more successful they’ll be. Going to classes or blowing them off will affect your Sim’s grades, so time management is a must.

Meet, Mingle and Explore. How your Sim embraces college life is up to you. Study all night to finish homework or chill out and sleep in. With activities like juice pong, juggling a soccer ball and hanging out with roommates, taking a break has never been so fun! Join school organizations like robotics, debate, art or even a mysterious secret society. As the year progresses, Sims become their best selves and discover who they’re meant to be.

Express Your Campus Style. Make your Sim’s space cozy with dorm room décor that reflects their personality. Develop their style in any way you choose – whether wearing late-for-class sweatpants or their best-self outfits, there’s always a way to show school spirit or impress a classmate.

New features[edit | edit source]

World and neighborhoods[edit | edit source]

Main article: Britechester

This pack introduces a new world called Britechester with two universities: University of Britechester and Foxbury Institute.

Degrees[edit | edit source]

Main article: Degree

Discover University introduces thirteen degrees that are available at any university. Sims can take four classes per semester towards any normal degree, and each degree is associated with a few skills. Every full-time career benefits from at least one associated degree.

This section is in need of additional information. You can help The Sims Wiki by expanding this section.

New additions[edit | edit source]

New Objects

New Lot Assignments

New Lot Traits

  • Study Spot[4]
  • University Student Hang Out[4]

New Aspiration

  • Academic (Knowledge) - This Sim wants to attend university and get a job, but most importantly – learn![4]
    • Freshman - Achieve Level 3 Research & Debate Skill · Enroll in a University
    • Bright-Eyed Student - Achieve Level 5 Research & Debate Skill · Attend Guest Lectures · Finish a Course with an A Grade
    • Avid Academic - Have a Term GPA of B or Higher · Tutor Students · Achieve Level 6 Research & Debate Skill
    • Senior Scholar - Earn a Degree · Contribute Knowledge on a Research Archive Machine · Achieve Level 7 Research & Debate Skill · Get a Job Using a Degree
      • Reward trait: Higher Education - This Sim has proven they have what it takes to excel at University. Along the way, they learned a lot, allowing them to gain more skill using the Electromagnetic Research Archive Machine and earn more money from Publishing Research Papers and Contributing Knowledge.

New Skills

New Careers

New Life State

New Types of Death

  • Catastrophic Meltdown (Servos only)

Other New Features

This section is in need of additional information. You can help The Sims Wiki by expanding this section.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • This is the fifth expansion pack for The Sims 4 to include a non-temporary playable life state: servos.
  • Discover University is the first content-pack for The Sims 4 to require 64-bit (PC) and Metal (Mac) systems as part of its minimum system requirements to run. This was originally planned for The Sims 4: Island Living expansion but was pushed back.
  • Unlike The Sims 2: University, Sims may interrupt their program between terms, but will lose any scholarships they may have.
  • This is the first university themed expansion pack that allows sims to attend university while living in their own home.
  • Discover University is the last The Sims pack of the 2010s decade.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Chinese box art variation

    Chinese box art variation

Music[edit | edit source]

Alternative[edit | edit source]

  • Faboo Lorb - butter [sic]
  • Onset - Haiku Hands feat. Mad Zach
  • Dollar - Electric Guest
  • Charlie - Mallrat
  • Millie Turner - Ride This Train

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ tfw the essay was as easy as riding a bike💻📚 http://x.ea.com/60877. The Sims (October 21, 2019). Retrieved on October 21, 2019.
  2. ↑ Speculation: New Listings For The Sims 4 Discover University Appear Online". Sims Community (October 10, 2019). Retrieved on October 19, 2019.
  3. ↑ The Sims 4: Game Key Retailers List “Discover University” Expansion. SimsVIP (October 14, 2019). Retrieved on October 19, 2019.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 https://simscommunity.info/2019/11/09/discover-university-everything-we-learned-from-the-deep-dive-livestream/
  5. ↑ https://twitter.com/SimGuruFrost/status/1187069258343141376
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