The Sims 4has officially revealed its next expansion pack, which will include new careers, ways to play, and a new town to explore. The game already has several expansions that open up many new ways to play the popular life simulator. Each previous expansion focuses on a certain element of life (and death), like cottage and island living, cats and dogs for pet lovers, and many more. EA has now announced the latest expansion pack, which will focus on small businesses and several new skills.
The newBusinesses & Hobbies Expansion Packbrings tattooing, pottery, and other businesses toThe Sims 4,as revealed on theEAwebsite. The announcement is paired with a reveal trailer onThe SimsYouTube channel, which focuses largely on the two new skills, tattooing and pottery, which will give players the freedom to make their own unique creations. Players will now also be able to set up shop and charge other Sims for their services and goods as a new way to earn Simoleons.
Everything To Expect From Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack
Two New Skills Unlock Player Creativity
Thetattoo skill was teasedearlier this week, and boasts a lot of freedom for players to get creative. Players will be able togive Sims pre-made tattoos or create custom designsin the new Tattoo Paint Mode. The mode also allows players to layer tattoo designs (including ones from previous content packs) and unlock new options and stencils as their Sim improves through practice.
The new Pottery Wheel unlocks the pottery skill, allowing players to design tea sets, plant pots, and more. Higher-level Sims are even able to practice the Japanese art of Kintsugi tocelebrate imperfections and turn broken pottery into beautiful works of art.The results can then be gifted to other Sims or sold as part of a small business.
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Also arriving with the expansion is the new town of Nordhaven, apicturesque new locationwhere like-minded Sims can explore their hobbies together. Sims will have plenty of chances to explore and improve their skills throughhobby meetups, mentorships, as well as classes and lectures. Skills can be passed on through these methods, giving Sims a chance to earn Mastery Perks and show their expertise in their chosen subjects.
The New Sims 4 Expansion Turns Other Packs Into New Business Opportunities
Players Can Now Turn Nearly Anything Into A Business
One of the most exciting new aspects of theBusinesses & Hobbiesexpansion is the way it willinteract with existing expansions and content packs. With this expansion, players can turn nearly any skill or hobby into a business opportunity. Thanks to the new Ticket Kiosk, Sims will be able to charge other Sims one-time fees or by the hour for services. They’ll also be able to hire workers or even run a family business.
Sims will now be able to open pet cafés with theCats and Dogs Expansion Pack,run an all-hours gaming arcade with theGet Together Expansion Pack, open an acting school in theGet Famous Expansion Pack,and more. The announcement from EA states that “if your Sim can dream it, then you can live it and achieve it!” TheBusinesses & Hobbies Expansion PackforThe Sims 4is now available topurchase on the EA website for $39.99.
