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[[File:TS4 Icon.png|70px|left]]'''''The Sims 4''''' is the fourth installment in [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' franchise]]. Like the previous games in the series, ''The Sims 4'' focuses on creating and controlling a [[neighborhood]] of virtual people, called "[[Sim]]s". ''The Sims 4'' boasts an overhauled and intuitive [[Create a Sim]], updated [[Build mode|building tools]], and deeper, more complex Sims through the addition of [[emotion]]s and new
''The Sims 4'' was released in North America on September 2, 2014,<ref name="simsvip.com" /> and in other places worldwide shortly thereafter for PC. A Mac version of the game was announced at the same time but a release date was not specified until early 2015. It was released on February 17, 2015, several months after the PC version.<ref>[http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/17/eas-the-sims-4-now-available-for-mac/ EA's 'The Sims 4' Now Available for Mac]. ''Mac Rumors''.</ref> Console versions of ''The Sims 4'' were released on November 17, 2017, for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.<ref>[https://simsvip.com/2017/07/26/official-announcement-sims-4-coming-xbox-one-ps4-november/ "Official Announcement: The Sims 4 Coming to Xbox One and PS4 in November"].</ref> This is the first time the full base game and content packs are available for consoles, unlike previous iterations in which a watered down version of the game was used.
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;Smarter Sims. Weirder Stories
The Sims 4 is the highly anticipated life simulation game that lets you play with life like never before. Control smarter Sims with unique appearances, personalities, behaviors, and emotions. Experience new levels of creativity when you sculpt Sims with the powerful Create A Sim and design beautiful homes with tactile, room-based Build Mode. Use The Gallery to browse, share, and download new content without ever leaving your game. Control the mind, body, and heart of your Sims and explore your new gameplay possibilities in vibrant neighborhoods that bring your stories to life.
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;Features<ref>The Sims 4 on [https://www.origin.com/en-sg/store/buy/sims-4/pc-download/base-game/digital-deluxe-edition Origin]</ref>
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::Create unique Sims and customize their appearance, fashion styles, personality [[Trait (The Sims 4)|traits]], skills, careers, and walk styles. For the first time, Sims both feel and express emotions. Your Sims experience a range of emotional states driven by your actions and influenced by other Sims, events, and objects within the game. Emotions offer you more choices and give you the opportunity to create gameplay moments with even more possibilities. Enjoy how your Sims interact and express their distinct personalities in social settings within the game.
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===Emotions===
{{Main|Emotion}}
Sims in ''The Sims 4'' have more emotional
===In-game Gallery===
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===Creatures===
{{Main|Life state}}
* In ''The Sims 4'', [[Ghost|ghosts]] exist after a Sim has died. They will float around either possessing objects, spooking Sims, or acting out based on how they died. They also can
* [[Alien]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]''. They can be naturally found by venturing in the scientist career, exploring Sixam, or creating them in Create a Sim. Aliens have an assortment of abilities such as erasing minds, empathizing, and even transmuting metals, crystals, and elements. Aliens have a human form in order to blend in human society and can be caught as an alien by other Sims.
* [[Vampire]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires]]''. Sims can be turned into a vampire by vampires who have the "Vampire Creation" perk or can be created in Create a Sim. Vampires have a large array of powers and abilities through their own powers menu. but at the same time they have to acquire weaknesses to balance out. Vampires can train and learn from other vampires to rise in the ranks and become even more powerful.
* [[Dog]]s, [[Cat]]s, [[Fox]]es, and [[Raccoon]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]''. Pets count as a part of the Sim's household, unlike ''The Sims 3: Pets'' and more like ''The Sims 2'': Pets, they cannot be controlled.
* [[Skeleton]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure]]''. Skeletons are mostly NPC's however Sims can temporarily become skeletons via relics found within the tomb.
* [[Rodent]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff]]''. There are multiple rodents and can be tended to by Sims, they can be given special treats to add features or make them less intelligent. They also can cause rabid rodent fever which can cause death in Sims who are bitten.
* [[Mermaid]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''. They are naturally found in the world of Sulani, but Sims can become mermaids thorugh "Mermadic Kelp" or can be created in Create a Sim. Mermaids flourish in the water and have many water based abilities as well as the ability to hypnotically effect other Sim's emotions through siren songs.
* [[Spellcaster]]s and [[Familiar]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]''. Sims can become spellcasters through the three sages in the [[The Magic Realm|Magic Realm]], through magical lineage, or created in Create a Sim. Spellcasters are magically imbued Sims who can cast spells, concoct potions, and grow in their own ranks and perk system much like vampires. Familiars are magical creatures that aid spellcasters in duelling and spellcasting as well as can protect them from death.
* [[Servo]]s are introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]''. Students that reach level 8 of their [[robotics]] skill can build one, it then joins the active sim’s household. Its name, traits and color can all be customized. They have fewer needs and are efficient in gaining skills; they are however, afraid of water (including rain) and will turn into a pile of scrap should they encounter water for too long.
==Worlds and neighborhoods==
{{Main|World}}
In ''The Sims 4'', the classic concept of [[neighborhood]]s has been replaced with '''[[world]]s'''. Each world consists of multiple distinct neighborhoods. Sims can be in any or all neighborhoods within a world at a given time, but the player can only fully control interactions and actions within whichever neighborhood is loaded at the time. Sims outside the loaded neighborhood can still be controlled to a limited degree. Players can switch between which neighborhood is loaded, though this brings up a loading screen.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2014/06/13/e3-2014-simsvip-interview-wsimgurugraham/ SimVIP interview with SimGuruGraham at E3 2014], at [http://www.simsvip.com SimsVIP.com]</ref>
''The Sims 4'' was initially released with two worlds—[[Oasis Springs]] and [[Willow Creek]]. An additional free world, [[Newcrest]], was added in a subsequent base game patch.
Most expansion packs of ''The Sims 4'' introduced new worlds to the game. ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]'' introduced [[Magnolia Promenade]], which is a standalone neighborhood and not a full-sized world.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruGraham/status/576464283862589440 Graham Nardone (SimGuruGraham) on Twitter:] [http://www.twitlonger.com/show/nj215g "@Liamer01 It's a new neighborhood, not an entire "world". In terms of size, it's in-line with other neighborhoods in the game..."] Retrieved 5 April 2015</ref> ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together|Get Together]]'' came with [[Windenburg]], a European-inspired world. In ''[[The Sims 4: City Living|City Living]]'', [[San Myshuno]] was introduced—a city that has a variety of apartments. It is the first world that has named neighborhoods, though they are more commonly referred to as districts. ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs|Cats & Dogs]]'' introduced a coastal world called [[Brindleton Bay]]. In ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous|Get Famous]]'', a Los Angeles-inspired world called [[Del Sol Valley]] was introduced. It is mainly created for players to experience the acting career included in the pack and watch their Sims rise up in fame. ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]'' has a tropical world named [[Sulani]], a fully residential world inspired by Polynesian islands. ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University|Discover University]]'' introduces [[Britechester]], a campus world with two rival universities. ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle|Eco Lifestyle]] ''adds the coastal world of [[Evergreen Harbor]], a sustainable development-focused world that can change from polluted to lush with sim intervention and conservation. [[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape|''Snowy Escape'']] is focused on the wintery and Japanese-inspired world of [[Mt. Komorebi]].
A number of game packs for ''The Sims 4'' also came with new worlds, albeit mostly smaller than the expansion pack worlds. ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires|Vampires]]'' introduced [[Forgotten Hollow]], a one-neighborhood world created primarily for the game pack's new life state, vampires, to live in. ''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille|StrangerVille]]'' introduced [[StrangerVille]], a desert-like residential world inspired by the American southwest. ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic|Realm of Magic]]'' introduced an alpine wooded small world named [[Glimmerbrook]], as well as the secret world of [[The Magic Realm]]. ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat|Outdoor Retreat]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure|Jungle Adventure]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu|Journey to Batuu]]'' introduced the vacation-only worlds of [[Granite Falls]], [[Selvadorada]], and [[Batuu]] respectively.
''The Sims 4'' contains many references to worlds in ''The Sims 3'' despite being in a parallel universe. One example would be for a Sim to receive a postcard from [[Sunset Valley]], which is a world in ''The Sims 3''.
==Expansions, updates, and DLCs==
===Expansion packs===
Like previous entries in the ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]] series'', [[Content pack#Expansion Pack|expansion packs]] have also been released for the game. So far, ten expansion packs have been released, with an eleventh on the way.
* ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]''
The first expansion pack is called ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'' and was released in March 2015. It combines some elements from ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' where Sims are able to run their own business and command the Sims during work. The careers (returning from previous titles) include [[Medicine|doctor]] (medical), [[Law Enforcement|detective]] (law enforcement), and [[Science (career)|science]].
At Gamescom 2015, Rachel Franklin announced ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]'', along with its official trailer. The expansion focuses on socializing, partying, creating and managing [[Club (The Sims 4: Get Together)|clubs]], and acts as a spiritual successor to previous ''The Sims'' games, including ''[[The Sims: House Party]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]''.
On September 13, 2016, the trailer for the third expansion pack called ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'' was released. The expansion itself was released on November 1, 2016. The pack features some spiritual elements from ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. Sims can rent [[apartment]]s, sing [[karaoke machine|karaoke]], and go to [[festival]]s.
On August 21, 2017 at Gamescom, Lyndsay Pearson announced the fourth expansion pack called ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]'', that was released on November 10, 2017. It combines some elements from ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'', and ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'' where Sims are able to own [[cats]] and [[dogs]], along with the ability to build and manage [[vet clinic]]s.
On May 24, 2018, the fifth expansion pack, ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'', was announced to be released on June 22, 2018. It adds weather, seasons, holidays and a new botanist profession. The pack includes some returning elements from ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]''.
On October 9, 2018, the sixth expansion pack, ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]'', was leaked through Origin with a release date of November 16, 2018. It adds a celebrity system, an acting career and a new world catered towards film making and famous Sims. This pack features some spiritual elements from ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]''.
The seventh expansion pack, ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'', was accidentally leaked by EA on June 7, 2019 and was officially announced during EA Play on June 8, 2019. It primarily focuses on relaxation, island life, exploring the ocean in many ways, enjoying various beach activities, and reintroduces [[mermaid]]s as a playable life state. It acts as a spiritual successor to ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]'' with elements of [[Vacation Island|Vacation Island]] from ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'' and [[Twikkii Island]] from ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]''.
On October 22, 2019, EA announced the eighth expansion pack for the game: ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]''. It reintroduces the college experience to the game, and adds robots, roommates, new careers, the new campus world of [[Britechester]], where two rival universities are located, and acts as a spiritual successor to previous college-themed expansion packs from ''The Sims'' games, including ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]''.
The ninth expansion pack, ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]'', was released on June 5, 2020 and focuses on sustainability, [[green energy source|green energy]], crafting and its industrial-based world of [[Evergreen Harbor]].
On October 19th, 2020, EA announced the tenth expansion for the game: [[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape|''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'']]. It reintroduced winter aspects in a new world Mt. Komorebi. This pack features some elements of [[Vacation Island|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. It was released on November 13, 2020.
===Game packs===
New to ''The Sims 4'' are "game packs".<ref>[http://www.thesims.com/news/ts4-gp01announce "Just what is a Game Pack?" by SimGuruGrant] at [[TheSims.com]]. Retrieved 20 December 2014</ref> Game packs are generally smaller than full expansion packs, but have more content than stuff packs.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2014/12/19/sims-4-outdoor-retreat-twitter-qa-with-simgurugrant/ TS4: Outdoor Retreat Q&A with SimGuruGrant] on [http://www.simsvip.com SimsVIP.com]</ref> So far, ten game packs have been released.
* ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Spa Day]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Dine Out]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Parenthood]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator]]''
===Stuff packs===
As with previous ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' titles, [[Content pack#Stuff pack|stuff packs]] have also been released for the game. So far, eighteen stuff packs have been released.
* ''[[The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Bowling Night Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Toddler Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Laundry Day Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]]''
===Kits===
{{Main|Kits for The Sims 4}}
A new pack type called "kits" were introduced in March 2021. They are smaller and cheaper than stuff packs and feature a very small selection of objects, clothes or gameplay within a very specific theme.<ref name="Kits">{{cite web|title=The Sims 4 Kits to be revealed March 2nd|url=https://simscommunity.info/2021/02/25/the-sims-4-kits-to-be-revealed-march-2nd/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=February 25, 2021|accessdate=February 25, 2021}}</ref> Four kits have been released so far.
* Bust the Dust
* Country Kitchen
* Throwback Fit
* Courtyard Oasis
===Free packs===
Free Packs are content packs available on Origin to download for no additional price.
* ''[[The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack]]'' is a free downloadable add-on that features festive decorations and clothing which was originally released on December 16, 2014. Since then it has been updated five times with extra content, for the Holiday seasons in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
*''[https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/newsletter The Sims 4: Grim's Ghoulish Guitar Pack]'' includes one additional guitar item for PC and Mac. Signing up for EA emails is required in order to download the pack.
===Bundle packs===
Bundle Packs are released periodically and include multiple titles from The Sims 4 for a reduced cost than buying them all separately. Players can also build their own bundles on Origin, consisting of an expansion pack, a game pack and a stuff pack.
* Bundle Pack 1: Spa Day, Perfect Patio Stuff, Luxury Party Stuff
* Bundle Pack 2: Outdoor Retreat, Cool Kitchen Stuff, Spooky Stuff
* Bundle Pack 3: Dine Out, Movie Hangout Stuff, Romantic Garden Stuff
* Bundle Pack 4: Vampires, Kids Room Stuff, Backyard Stuff
* Bundle Pack 5: Parenthood, Bowling Night Stuff, Vintage Glamour Stuff
* Bundle Pack 6: Jungle Adventure, Fitness Stuff, Toddler Stuff
===Patches===
{{Main|The Sims 4/Patch}}
''The Sims 4'' receives [[Patch|game updates]] through Origin. Game updates may consist of bug fixes, minor additions, and new features. Some patches are notable for including major additions or features to the game.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 5|October 1, 2014 patch]] added the [[ghost]] life state and a ''Star Wars'' costume set.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 7|November 4, 2014 patch]] added the swimsuit clothing category and [[swimming pool|swimming pools]].
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 9|December 16, 2014 patch]] added two new careers, athletic and business.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 12|February 3, 2015 patch]] reintroduced the use of [[family tree|family trees]].
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 15|March 26, 2015 patch]] added the [[basement]] tool.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 20|June 11, 2015 patch]] added a new empty world, [[Newcrest]], and the custom room tool.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 21|July 9, 2015 patch]] added half walls and lockable doors.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 23|August 6, 2015 patch]] added [[dishwasher]]s.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 25|September 24, 2015 patch]] added a new trait, [[jealous]], as well as the option for a Sim to "claim" a bed.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 26|November 3, 2015 patch]] added a new [[repairman]] Service to the phone who will come to the Sims house and repair items. The patch also added 6 new items from the Halloween #TeamTreat and #TeamTrick event; 3 #TeamTreat items and 3 #TeamTrick items comprising of 2 Doors, 2 Fish Bowls and 2 Storage Chests each themed after Team Treat and Team Trick.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 27|December 4, 2015 patch]] introduced a 64-bit version of the game. Bartenders, caterers, and masseuses can now be hired. New group behaviors were introduced. A new pool venue and pool coloring were also added.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 30|February 4, 2016 patch]] introduced the Tragic Clown painting, [[gardener]] NPC, Grilled Cheese [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)|aspiration]] and [[kleptomaniac]] trait.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 31|March 22, 2016]] patch introduced [[Jasmine Holiday]] with the Spring Challenge and Growfruits.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 32|April 21, 2016 patch]] reintroduced the [[Tragic Clown]] as an NPC.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 34|June 2, 2016 patch]] expanded CAS gender customization options allowing both genders to wear any clothing and hairstyle, masculine or feminine body frame, whether they can get pregnant, and if they use the toilet standing. As well as updating and improving UI.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 36|June 23, 2016 patch]] returned the [[monsters under bed]] feature for children's beds as well as the feature for the child to befriend the monster.
* The [[The Sims 4/Patch 37|July 14, 2016 patch]] returned [[Nanny|nannies]] as a hirable NPC, and added new UI changes.
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