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;EA announces ''The Sims 4<nowiki>:</nowiki> Cottage Living'' expansion pack!
;Possible new expansion with a celebrity focus▼
The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rSNOU_T7mg trailer] for the eleventh expansion for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released. ''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]'' will release on July 22, 2021 for all platforms. The pack is focused on country life and includes cows, chickens, rabbits, llamas and foxes as well as the new world of [[Henford-on-Bagley]]. (Jun 10, 2021)
A short [https://mobile.twitter.com/TheSims/status/1049343754195222528 teaser] on twitter and [https://simsvip.com/2018/10/08/the-sims-4-expansion-pack-6-coming-november-6th-2018/ other sources] indicate a new celebrity-themed expansion pack for ''The Sims 4'' coming out on November 6th, 2018. [[The Sims 4: Celebrity-Themed Expansion Pack|Click here to visit it's page.]] (Oct 8, 2018)▼
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;''The Sims 4<nowiki>:</nowiki> Dream Home Decorator'' coming soon
A new [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CvGI0HoFP8 trailer] has been released to officially announce ''[[Dream Home Decorator]]'', the tenth [[Content pack|game pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' coming on June 1, 2021. It will feature an [[Architecture|interior decorator]] [[active career]], as well as new types of furniture, including [[Seating|sectional seating]], counter-top [[stove]]s and built-in ovens. The pack was previously teased on May 17, as part of a "Summer of Sims" promotion by EA. (May 20, 2021)
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;Bunk beds coming to ''The Sims 4'' in late March
As part of the 21st anniversary of ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'', a new [[The Sims 4/Patch 108|patch]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released. It adds 21 new items made by prominent [[custom content]] creators to the game, which includes clothing, furniture and food. In the official [https://simscommunity.info/2021/02/25/bunk-beds-are-coming-for-free-to-the-sims-4-next-month/ livestream] for the anniversary, EA has also teased that bunk [[bed]]s will be added to the game in late March, 2021. (Feb 25, 2021)
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;EA announces ''The Sims 4<nowiki>:</nowiki> Paranormal Stuff''
EA has released the brand new [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3zAUlmR4vw trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]]'', the eighteenth stuff pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. It features the return of [[Bonehilda]], the haunted house [[lot assignment]], a Paranormal Investigator [[freelancer]] career and [[seance table]]s. The pack is due for release on January 26, 2021 on all platforms. (Jan 12, 2021)
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;''The Sims 4<nowiki>:</nowiki> Snowy Escape'' coming soon
The new [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwOpX9pWsdU trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'' confirms that it will release on November 13, 2020. The pack features a snowy, Japanese-inspired [[world]] called [[Mt. Komorebi]], with mountaintop activities including sledding, skiing, snowboarding, hot springs, and more. (Oct 20, 2020)
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;Next expansion pack trailer coming on October 20
An [https://simscommunity.info/2020/10/12/its-official-the-sims-4s-next-expansion-pack-to-be-revealed-next-week/ announcement] on the main menu of ''[[The Sims 4]]'' reveals that the trailer for the next [[Content pack|expansion pack]] will premiere on October 20, at 8 A.M. Pacific Time. Not much else is known about the pack at this time. (Oct 12, 2020)</onlyinclude>
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;New skin tones and makeup sliders to be added to ''The Sims 4''
An [https://simscommunity.info/2020/09/23/the-sims-blog-how-were-addressing-skin-tone-improvements-in-the-sims-4/ official blog post] by EA confirms that over 100 new [[skin]] tones (with accompanying lightness sliders), as well as makeup opacity sliders, will be added to the game in December. The forthcoming update on October 6 for PC/Mac and November 10 for consoles will improve the game's hairstyles and current skin tone options. (Sep 24, 2020)
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;EA announces a ''Star Wars'' themed game pack
A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4swl1VObu8 trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu]]'' has premiered on the 2020 Gamescom livestream. Players will be able to take their Sims to the new [[Sub-neighborhood|destination world]] of [[Batuu]], where they can receive missions from iconic ''Star Wars'' characters, build their own lightsaber, befriend a droid, and more. The pack is set to be released on September 8, 2020. (Aug 27, 2020)
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;''Nifty Knitting Stuff'' coming soon to ''The Sims 4''
The new [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2r_aaVtsSY trailer] for the player-voted ''[[Nifty Knitting Stuff]]'' pack confirms that it will release for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' on July 28, 2020, for both PC and consoles. The pack will include a [[knitting]] skill, [[rocking chair]]s, an online craft store, and more. (Jul 15, 2020)
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;EA announces a ''Sims'' game show
A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JGKbW-jSPk trailer] for a game show based on ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released, named ''[[The Sims Spark'd]]''. It is set to premiere on July 17, 2020 on [https://www.youtube.com/user/TBS TBS] and on July 20, 2020 on [https://www.youtube.com/user/buzzfeedblue BuzzFeed Multiplayer]. Contestants will compete in [[Create a Sim]], [[Build mode (The Sims 4)|build mode]] and [[Live mode|live mode]] for a grand prize of $100,000. (Jul 8, 2020)
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;''The Sims 4'' now available on Steam
As announced on the EA Play 2020 [https://simscommunity.info/2020/06/18/the-sims-4-and-all-packs-are-now-available-on-steam/ livestream], ''[[The Sims 4]]'' and all of its [[content pack]]s can now be purchased on [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ Steam]. However, Origin and an EA account is still required to play the game. (Jun 19, 2020)
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;EA announces ''The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle'' expansion pack!
After being leaked and teased on May 5, 2020, Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2ce9VSNsjE trailer] for the ninth expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]''. The pack is focused on sustainable living, renewable energy, crafting, community projects and the new world of [[Evergreen Harbor]]. The pack is due to be released on June 5, 2020 on all platforms. (May 6, 2020)
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;''Nifty Knitting Stuff'' in development
Over the past six months, players were able to vote for a new stuff pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', deciding on the theme, the assets, the gameplay, the icon and the name. Voting has concluded and ''[[Nifty Knitting Stuff]]'' is the winner! The pack will feature knitting, [[rocking chair]]s and an online store in which Sims can sell their creations. (May 3, 2020)
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;''Tiny Living Stuff'' coming soon to ''The Sims 4''
EA has officially announced the sixteenth stuff pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' - ''[[The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff]]''. Its [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcB8QyWRk7g trailer] debuted on January 7, 2020 and is due for release on January 21, 2020 on PC/Mac and February 4, 2020 on consoles. The stuff pack marks the return of the [[murphy bed]] and a new tiny home residential [[lot assignment]]. (Jan 8, 2020)
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;EA announces ''The Sims 4: Discover University'' expansion pack!
After numerous leaks by online retailers, EA has dropped the official trailer for ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'' - the eighth expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. It is set for a November 15, 2019 release on PC and a December 17, 2019 release on console. The pack re-introduces the college experience to the game, as well as the return of the [[Servo]] life state, in its new campus world of [[Britechester]]. (Oct 22, 2019)
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;Fifth anniversary update for ''The Sims 4'' is now available
A [[The Sims 4/Patch 84|patch]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released in celebration of the game's fifth anniversary. It includes new configuration options for [[Staircase|stairs]], Muslim-inspired [[Create a Sim]] and [[Build mode (The Sims 4)|build mode]] items, and more. (Sep 6, 2019)
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;EA announces ''The Sims 4: Realm of Magic''
After being announced at EA Play on June 8, 2019, the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L09ld07hEVc trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'' officially debuted on August 20, 2019. It is set for release on September 10, 2019 (PC/Mac) and October 15, 2019 (console). The game pack is set to introduce [[Spellcaster|spellcaster]] as a new life state, as well as magic spells, potion brewing, [[familiar|familiars]] and the new world of [[Glimmerbrook]]. (Aug 21, 2019)
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;''Moschino Stuff'' coming soon for ''The Sims 4''
Official release dates have been confirmed in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_94WYACUY trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]'', previously announced at EA Play. It will be released on August 13th, 2019 for PC and Mac, and September 3rd, 2019 for PS4 and Xbox One. (Aug 7, 2019)
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;Major design overhaul coming for ''The Sims 4''
The latest [https://simscommunity.info/2019/07/12/livestream-the-sims-teams-july-2019-maxis-monthly/ Maxis Monthly livestream] showcased an overhaul of the game's general theme and design, which will be added in the 82nd patch coming on July 16th. Other patch additions include a "story mode" for [[Create a Sim]] and over 1000 world objects being unlocked for use in [[Build mode (The Sims 4)|build mode]]. (Jul 13, 2019)
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;A new update for ''The Sims 4''
The [[The Sims 4/Patch 81|81st update]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released! Alongside many bug fixes the update adds a portable lounge chair, new options for swimming, changes to [[Fishing (The Sims 4)|fishing]], a randomize traits button to [[Create a Sim]], new build mode additions such as stilted foundations, pride month content, and more. (Jun 18, 2019)
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;Magic-themed game pack and new stuff pack announced
Along with the announcement of the ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]'' expansion pack, EA has also announced ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'', a new game pack that will add magic to ''The Sims 4''. A new stuff pack, ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]'', was also debuted. (Jun 8, 2019)
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;''The Sims 4: Island Living'' announced as the next expansion pack
After being rumored and leaked for a few weeks, ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'' has now been officially announced by Electronic Arts as the next [[Content pack|expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. Take your Sims to the tropical paradise of [[Sulani]] and make them experience many island activities such as swimming, sailing, sunbathing, exploring the ocean, enjoying the local culture, meeting up with [[mermaid]]s, and more! ''Island Living'' will be released on June 21, 2019 for PC and Mac. (Jun 8, 2019)
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;SimGuruKate leaves Maxis
SimGuruKate, the community manager for ''The Sims'', announced that she is stepping down from her position. SimGuruFrost will take over as the new ''The Sims'' community manager. For more information, [https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/959887/don-t-cry-because-it-s-over-smile-because-it-happened read the official announcement thread on thesims.com forums], or [https://simsvip.com/2019/05/31/the-sims-simgurukate-leaves-maxis/ this news post on SimsVIP]. (May 31, 2019)
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;350 new color swatches coming in a future update for ''The Sims 4''
After presenting [https://twitter.com/SimGuruLyndsay/status/1130886485660450816 mysterious numbers] on Twitter, SimGuruLyndsay has [https://twitter.com/SimGuruLyndsay/status/1131670546070949888 confirmed] that a whopping 350 new color swatches for various objects are coming to ''The Sims 4'' in a future update, which could possibly be released this June. (May 25, 2019)
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;''The Sims 4: StrangerVille'' now available on consoles
''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille]]'' has now been released for the [[The Sims 4 (console)|console versions]] of ''The Sims 4''! (May 14, 2019)
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;No patch for ''The Sims 4'' in March
SimGuruKate has confirmed [https://twitter.com/SimGuruKate/status/1100867084051832832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1100867084051832832&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimsvip.com%2F2019%2F02%2F27%2Fthe-sims-4-no-patch-for-pc-or-console-in-march%2F in Twitter] that ''[[The Sims 4]]'' PC, Mac and [[The Sims 4 (console)|console versions]] will not get a patch in March. Patches are also released alongside content packs, which means there won't be a new game release in March either. (Feb 27, 2019)
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;''The Sims 4: StrangerVille'' announced as the next game pack
''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille]]'' has been officially announced as the seventh game pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. Move your Sims to the new mysterious world of [[StrangerVille]], a rural desert town shrouded in secrecy that is full of creepy townies, weird weather, dangerous plants, and more. Immerse your Sim in unique and bizarre events, as they try to solve the mystery of this peculiar world. ''StrangerVille'' will be released on February 26, 2019 for PC and Mac. (Feb 20, 2019)
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;''The Sims 4: Get Famous'' is out now!
Let your Sims become famous, gain reputation, join the acting career and more in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]'', available now! (Nov 16, 2018)
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;''Seasons'' launches for consoles
''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' expansion pack is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of ''[[The Sims 4]]''! (Nov 13, 2018)
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;Latest ''The Sims 4'' update adds new features
[[The Sims 4/Patch 73|The 73rd patch]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' was released on November 13. The update adds terrain modification, a first-person camera, and the new [[Style Influencer]] career track, in addition to other added features and bug fixes. (Nov 13, 2018)
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;EA no longer providing free copies of ''The Sims 2''
[https://simsvip.com/2018/10/15/ea-ends-free-code-support-for-the-sims-2-ultimate-collection/ SimsVIP has reported] that, as of October 11, EA customer support has stopped providing players with free copies of ''[[The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection]]''. There have been no announced plans to offer ''Ultimate Collection'' for purchase, so as of now there is no legitimate way to purchase or acquire the compilation. (Oct 15, 2018)
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▲A short [https://mobile.twitter.com/TheSims/status/1049343754195222528 teaser] on
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;Terrain tools and Stylist career coming in ''The Sims 4'' patch
In the first Maxis Monthly [http://simscommunity.info/2018/10/02/the-sims-4-sneak-peek-at-terrain-tools-video/ livestream], the SimGurus demonstrated terrain tools and a [[Stylist]] [[active career|semi-active career]] to be added in an upcoming patch. The patch was originally announced for October, but SimGuruKate clarified on Twitter that it's being [http://simscommunity.info/2018/10/02/the-sims-4-october-content-update-has-been-delayed/ delayed] for bug fixes. (Oct 2, 2018)
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;''Seasons'' for TS4 is coming to consoles
[https://simsvip.com/2018/07/29/the-sims-4-seasons-confirmed-for-playstation-4-and-xbox-one/ A SimGuru on Twitter has confirmed] that ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' is a planned release for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of ''The Sims 4''. No additional details, including release date, have been announced yet. (Jul 29, 2018)
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;''Cats & Dogs'' coming to TS4 console versions
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