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[[File:TS4OR Icon.png|left|60px]]'''''The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat''''' is the first [[Expansion Pack|game pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', and was released on January 13, 2015. It includes a [[Granite Falls|new destination]], many new objects, new outfits and new interactions. There is currently no physical release of the game pack, and [[Origin]] is required to install it, same with the base game.

Similar to ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', and ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'', Sims can go on a [[vacationing|vacation]]. However, it focuses more on camping, similar to vacationing in [[Three Lakes]] in ''Bon Voyage''.<ref name="SimsCommunity.net">[http://simscommunity.net/2014/12/16/sims-4-outdoor-retreat-gameplay-pack/ The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat Gameplay Pack]. ''Sims Community''. Retrieved 19 December 2014.</ref>

''Outdoor Retreat'' introduces a new [[world]], [[Granite Falls]], which is only accessible while on vacation. It consists of two neighborhoods which feature a national park in one, and 5 lots for rent (4 houses and a campground) in the other. Sims can go [[vacationing]] in this world and can do so via smartphone under the travel section. A vacation can last for up to 7 sim-days, however they can be extended through a Sim's smartphone. These days count against Sim's vacation days if they are employed, so job performance will lower if employed Sims vacation too long with no vacation days available, but only on days they have work.

A new [[Trait (The Sims 4)|trait]], [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)|aspiration]] and [[skill]] are introduced in ''Outdoor Retreat''. Sims with the [[squeamish]] trait will become [[uncomfortable]] at the sight of insects, vomiting, violence, death and anything dirty. Sims cannot be squeamish and loves outdoors. The aspiration (a nature one), is called Outdoor Enthusiast. These Sims "want to experience everything nature has to offer." Sims can learn the herbalism skill, and with it they can identify plants, insects and even make remedies, such as an insect repellent.

Sims can now host a new party: Weenie Roast. Getting a gold award will unlock the ''Hand Carved Chess Table'', and getting a silver one will unlock the ''Let's Go Fishing Chair''. One Sim will be the "Grill Master," as well as 1 host and at least 2 guests.

New clothes are also available, including a bear suit. When a Sim wears a bear suit, they gain access to some new social interactions, such as a mean social interaction called ''Roar''. The roared-at Sim will get a [[tense]] +2 [[List of Moodlets (The Sims 4)|moodlet]] "Scary Bear!".

Before [[The Sims 4/Patch 12|Patch 12]], the main menu would show clips of Sims using the various items from ''Outdoor Retreat''. This is because Patch 12 updated the main menu and replaced the clips with a static picture with animated confetti, as well as the ''Play'' and ''[[Create a Sim]]'' buttons moved to the middle-right of the screen.

TS4 Granite Falls 1.png|Pre-release screenshot of [[Granite Falls]], the neighborhood introduced with ''Outdoor Retreat''.

GraniteFallsBetaMap.jpg|The beta map of Granite Falls

TS4OR Render.png|Render of Sims around a campfire from ''Outdoor Retreat''