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|pagetype = [[Content pack#Expansion pack|Expansion pack]] for {{Eraicon|TS4}}
|name = The Sims 4: Snowy Escape
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{{Infobox game
|name = The Sims 4: Snowy Escape
|image = [[File:TS4 EP10 Snowy Escape Cover.png|250px]]
|developer = [[Maxis]], [[The Sims Studio]]
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
|series = [[The Sims series|The Sims]]
|release = November 13, 2020
|platform = {{Vgplatform|win}}, {{Vgplatform|mac}}, {{vgplatform|xb1}}, {{vgplatform|ps4}}
|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player|Single-player]]
|requirements = [http://www.thesims.com/faq#what-are-the-PC-minimum-system-requirements Minimum system requirements on TheSims.com]
|theme = [[Theme#Sports|Sports]], [[Theme#Vacation|Vacation]], [[Theme#Weather|Weather]]
|creature =
|world = [[Mt. Komorebi]]
|caption = }}
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[[File:TS4_EP10_Snowy Escape_Icon.png|left|70px]]
'''''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape''''' is the tenth [[expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. It was announced on October 19, 2020, and its trailer premiered the next day.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1318204155002048513</ref> It was released on November 13, 2020 for all platforms.
This expansion centers around activities such as [[snowboarding]], [[skiing]], sledding and [[Rock climbing|mountain climbing]], as well as the new [[lifestyles]] game mechanic. It includes [[Mt. Komorebi]], a snowy, Japanese-inspired mountainous world featuring new types of weather. Owning ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' is not required to play the pack.<ref>https://twitter.com/SimGuruFrost/status/1318251358051467266</ref>
This pack features various elements of [[Vacation Island]] from ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'', [[Takemizu Village]] and [[Three Lakes]] from ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'' and [[Shang Simla]] from ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', as well as [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online|Mount. Fuji]] in [[The Sims Online|''The Sims Online'']] and [[Pleasantview, Strangetown, and Melbourne|Melbourne]] in [[The Sims 2 (console)|''The Sims 2'']] for console.
==Official description==
'''Chase Your Thrills''' – Test your Sim’s skill and endurance with activities on the mountainside! Grab skis for a downhill ride, strap on a snowboard to shred, or bundle up on a sled with another Sim. Prefer going up? Build their rock climbing skill and challenge your Sim to reach the mountain peak during daring, sometimes dangerous, excursions.
'''Find Your Zen''' – Let your Sim’s worries float away in the natural hot springs, then unwind over hot pot around the kotatsu table or socialize while hiking through bamboo forests and snowy terrain. Bask in the serenity of mindful walks and soothing music to take control of your emotions and discover your inner zen.
'''Create Your Sanctuary''' – Whether you prefer the traditional details or modern touches of Japanese-inspired furniture and decor, you can incorporate shoji doors, windows and screens, tatami mats, and more to design a home that complements your life. Take your shoes off at the genkan entryway in the soft glow of paper lanterns overhead, or build your own rock garden outside!
'''Define Your Lifestyle''' – Unlock new personality and relationship effects with the introduction of Lifestyles and Sentiments. Lifestyles manifest in response to your Sim’s actions and habits, changing their behaviors appropriately. Similarly, shared experiences inspire Sentiments and have a lasting impact on Sims’ relationships to each other, affecting their social interactions.
==New features==
===World and neighborhoods===
The expansion features the world of [[Mt. Komorebi]] - a snowy and mountainous region with Japanese-inspired architecture based on two Japanese islands, Honshū and Hokkaido. It has both [[Residential lot|residential]] homes and [[rental]] lots, allowing Sims to both live and vacation there.<ref name="Blog post">https://simscommunity.info/2020/10/20/the-sims-4-snowy-escape-official-blog-post/</ref> With the pack's associated base game update, Sims are also able to vacation in any other residential world.<ref>https://simscommunity.info/2020/10/28/next-the-sims-4-update-will-let-you-vacation-in-any-world/</ref>{{Expand}}
===Lifestyles===
This pack also features a new game mechanic called [[lifestyles]]. These work similarily to [[Trait (The Sims 4)|traits]], however they are acquired through normal gameplay by exhibiting certain behaviors. Lifestyle traits gives Sims various emotions or gameplay elements that provides more in-depth personanities for Sims. Lifestyles will have to be maintained otherwise they will be lost or replaced with another lifestyle trait. The pack includes 16 lifestyle traits.{{Expand}}
==New additions==
'''New Objects'''
*[[Food stall]]s
*Hot pot
*[[Hot spring (object)|Hot springs]]
*Kotatsu tables
*[[Toilet#List_of_party_bushes|Party bush]]
*[[Snowman|Snowpals]]
*[[Tent]]
*[[Vending machine]]s
'''New [[Trait (The Sims 4)|Traits]]'''
*[[Adventurous]]
:''These Sims seek out new and unique experiences!''
*[[Proper]]
:''These Sims tend to disapprove of other Sims' improper behavior such as Mean or Mischievous socials, but find themselves happier in Formal Outfits and have a much easier time with Friendly and Romantic socials.''<ref name="Sims Community CAS preview">https://simscommunity.info/2020/10/31/the-sims-4-snowy-escape-create-a-sim-video-overview/</ref>
'''New [[Skill]]s'''
*[[Rock climbing]]
*[[Skiing]]
*[[Snowboarding]]<ref name="Blog post" />
'''New [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)|Aspirations]]'''
*'''Extreme Sports Enthusiast''' (Athletic) - ''This Sim wants to explore Mt. Komorebi's wilderness and participate in extreme snow sports.''
**''Snow Student'' - Go Down the Bunny Slope · Use a [[Vending machine|Vending Machine]] or the [[Computer]] to purchase a Remedy or Deterrent · Use a [[Mt. Komorebi]] Info Board
**''Thrill Seeker'' - Achieve Level 3 [[Rock climbing|Rock Climbing]] Skill · Complete a Hiking Trail · Actively [[Skiing|Ski]], [[Snowboarding|Snowboard]], or Rock Climb for 3 Hours · Encounter a Kodama or Forest Spirit
**''Trailblazer'' - Perform High Intensity Skiing or Snowboarding on an Intermediate or Expert Slope · Successfully Reach the [[Mt. Komorebi Peak|Peak]] of Mt. Komorebi · Endure an Injury Sustained from Skiing, Snowboarding, or Rock Climbing
**''Peak Pioneer'' - Survive 3 Wildlife Attacks Unscathed · Achieve Level 8 Skiing, Snowboarding, or Rock Climbing Skill · Successfully Complete High Intensity Skiing or Snowboarding on an Expert Slope or Rock Climbing During Inclement Weather
***Reward trait: '''Survival Instinct''' - ''These Sims will always escape wildlife attacks unscathed, manage to avoid injury from Skiing, Snowboarding, and Rock Climbing more often than other Sims, and have a natural resistance to inclement weather.''
*'''Mt. Komorebi Sightseer''' (Location) - ''This Sim wants to explore Mt. Komorebi's culture and experience everything it has to offer.''
**''Explorer'' - Eat Food at the [[Festival]] of Snow, Light or Youth · Take a Selfie with the [[Yamachan|Mt. Komorebi Mascot]] · [[Collecting (The Sims 4)|Collect]] a Simmi by Popping Open a Simmi Capsule · [[Ocean swimming|Swim]] for 1 Hour in [[Wakaba]]'s River
**''Backpacker'' - Soak for a Long Time in a [[Hot spring (object)|Hot Spring]] · Wear a Festival Costume from a [[Vending machine|Vending Machine]] · Go Sledding 3 Times · Eat Food Using Chopsticks
**''Globetrotter'' - Socialize at [[Onsen bathhouse|Onsen Bathhouse]] · Make a Wish On or Collect a Forest Spirit · Take it Slow and Become Emotionally Mindful
***Reward trait: '''Worldly Knowledge''' - ''These Sims are better at socializing during Social Events and enjoy ordering food from market stalls. They also can "Negotiate a Discount" at market stalls, which gives them an advantage over other bargaining techniques.''<ref name="Sims Community CAS preview" />
'''New [[Non-playable character|NPC]]'''
*[[Yamachan]]
'''New [[Career]]'''
*[[Salaryperson]]
'''New [[Lot assignment|Lot Assignment]]'''
*[[Onsen bathhouse]]
'''New [[Radio station|Radio Station]]'''
*Japanese Folk
'''New [[Weather]] Type'''
*Thundersnowstorm
'''New Types of [[Death]]'''
*Death by Falling From Heights
*Death by Vending Machine
'''Other New Features'''
*Forest spirits
*[[Hiking and jogging|Hiking]]
*Sledding
*[[Snow]]
*New [[WooHoo]] spots: Hot springs and ice cave
==Controversy==
There has been a controversy surrounding the depiction of Japanese culture in this pack. In the reveal trailer, a Sim is shown bowing at a shrine, and another Sim is shown wearing a robe which has a design that resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_Sun_Flag#Controversy war flag] used by Japan during World War II. South Korean players have found these depictions offensive, as they relate to the colonization of Korea by Japan. Koreans were historically forced to worship Japanese shrines under Japanese rule.<ref>https://simscommunity.info/2020/10/21/south-korean-players-raise-concern-over-insensitive-imagery-in-the-sims-4-snowy-escape/</ref>
On October 23rd, SimGuruGraham announced that the trailer had been edited to not show the shrine worship. The developers have also removed the bowing interaction from shrines and edited the design of the robe shown in the trailer.<ref>https://twitter.com/SimGuruGraham/status/1319730336549330946</ref>
==Trivia==
* While a physical copy of ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'' was released in some countries with a disc included, a physical copy was not released in some countries such as Australia. It is unknown whether a physical copy will be released.
** However, EB Games Australia released a digital download for the Play Station 4, which can be retrieved from their website.
* ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'' is the first pack in the franchise to include a world serving as both a vacation and residential world.
* ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'' is the second non seasonal based pack in the franchise to include weather, the first being ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]''.
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==Music==
===Alternative===
*contradash - diva
*Glass Animals - Tangerine
*NIKI - Switchblade
===Japanese Folk===
*Ilan Eshkeri, Steve McLaughlin - Shincha
*Steve McLaughlin, Ilan Eshkeri - Bancha
*Ilan Eshkeri, Steve McLaughlin - Hojicha
*Steve McLaughlin, Ilan Eshkeri - Kukicha
*Ilan Eshkeri, Steve McLaughlin - Gyokuro
===Pop===
*Jhené Aiko - LOVE
*Starrah - How It Goes
*Kari Kimmel - Danger!
==References==
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