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The Sims 4is a hugely popular life simulation video game series developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth major installment inThe Simsseries and was released on July 30, 2025. The game focuses on creating and controlling virtual people called “Sims” and their lives in a simulated environment.The Sims 4allows players to customize their Sims’ appearances and personalities while also constructing and furnishing their own homes. The game also provides players with a wide range of activities and skills to pursue, such as building relationships, taking part in careers, designing their own clothing and furniture, and much more.
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With so much to explore inThe Sims 4, it can be easy to miss out on some of the amazing features the game has to offer. That’s why we created this complete guide - to help players discover all the information and resources they need to get the most out of theirSims 4experience, whether just getting started or seasoned veterans. As the game continues to expand, this page will be continually updated to ensure that it remains up-to-date.
Updated on July 17, 2025, by Elara Leclair:With the exciting release of recent expansion packs likeLife and DeathandLovestruckandBusiness & Hobbiesjust around the corner, The Sims 4 is bursting with even more fun activities and adventures for players to explore. With so much new content, it’s easy to overlook some features or not know how to make the most out of certain functions. This comprehensive guide has been updated to include the latest base game updates and expansion pack guides, along with additional tips and walkthroughs. These updates are designed to help Simmers navigate their gameplay with ease and ensure they don’t miss out on any of the enriching experiences that The Sims 4 has to offer.
Beginner Tips
This section is for players that are just starting out with The Sims 4. Here, players will find information on the basics of controls and gameplay, so that they can get started quickly and easily.
The Sims 4: Base Game Complete Guides
The Sims 4 Base Game has been free-to-play since October 18th, making it even more accessible to players. At launch in 2014, the Base Game may not have offered as much content as some players had hoped for, but with many updates over the years, it can now be enjoyed as an incredibly rich and immersive gaming experience – even without having to own any paid content. This section provides the information players need to know about the Base Game, and all the activities they can enjoy while playing it.
Pack Guides (Expansion Packs, Game Packs, Stuff Packs, Kits)
Expansion packs for The Sims 4 offer the most comprehensive content updates, introducing a variety of new gameplay features, objects, clothes, styles, worlds, and life states that all revolve around a particular theme. In comparison to full expansion packs, Game packs are typically much smaller. On the other hand, Stuff Packs and Kits are small, downloadable add-on packs that typically don’t provide much in terms of gameplay additions but rather offer new CAS and building items. This section provides full guides to each pack and details the exciting new features they offer.
Game Pack Complete Guides
Stuff Packs
Complete guides coming soon! The complete list of Stuff Packs is as follows:
Additionally, the below Kits already have a CAS or Build/Buy guide for players to check out:
Career Guides
Similar to other Sims franchise games, The Sims 4 offers a variety of Careers for sims to pursue. As the main way of making money in Sims 4, careers have a significant impact on a sim’s day-to-day life. Aiming for promotions can be beneficial, as they come with rewards, including unlockable items, and a pay increase. This section includes complete guides to each career which provide detailed information about the career including job levels, promotion requirements, daily objectives, ideal moods and helpful tips.
Occult Guides
Although The Sims 4 is primarily a life simulation game, it also incorporates supernatural elements for players to experience. This section specifically delves into the main occult lifestates that are accessible through the base game and other expansion packs.
Scenarios
Scenarios are an exciting way to make The Sims 4 even more fun and interesting. These goal-based stories allow the player to make choices that affect the outcome of the game-play and achieve success in different ways. There are a variety of permanent and limited-time scenarios available, so players can always find something new to try. With so many different options to explore, scenarios are a great way to keep the game exciting.
Event Guides
The base game of The Sims 4, as well as various expansion packs and game packs, introduce a range of new events and occasions for Sims to partake in. The following section will provide guides for specific events in the game.
Hidden Area Guides
In The Sims 4, several hidden areas can be unlocked by performing certain actions and developing specific skills. This section provides information on the location of these areas, how to access them, and what activities can be done in each of them.
Create-A-Sim List
This section showcases the Create-A-Sim (CAS) items for specific packs. Updates are coming soon!
Build Mode List
This section showcases the Build Mode items for specific packs. Updates are coming soon!
Cheats (Base Game and Pack Specific)
Some packs come with additional cheats that are unique to the pack. This section focuses on these additional cheats for players who want to speed up some aspects of the game.
