The Sims 4 celebrates 25 years of immersive gameplay with its newest expansion pack, "The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies," launching March 6th, 2025. This expansion allows Sims to transform their passions into profitable ventures.
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This exciting addition lets players explore entrepreneurship and creative careers, adding a new layer of personalization to their virtual worlds. While career expansions are familiar to Sims players, owning a business offers a fresh perspective on gameplay.
Enhanced Gameplay:
The expansion introduces new skills, locations, and a unique business perk system.
New Skills:
- Tattooing: Sims can learn to design and apply custom tattoos, running their own studio and unlocking more complex designs as their skill improves. The "Tattoo Paint Mode" provides extensive creative tools.
- Pottery: Create and sell custom clay creations, from vases to tableware, using a pottery wheel and kiln.
Diverse Business Opportunities:
Beyond tattooing and pottery, players can leverage previous expansion packs to open a variety of businesses, including:
- Pet Cafes (Cats & Dogs)
- Karaoke Bars (City Living)
- Dance Clubs or Arcades (Get Together)
- Acting Schools (Get Famous)
- Bowling Alleys (Bowling Night Stuff)
- Spas (Spa Day)
- Laundromats (Laundry Day Stuff)
Business Perk System:
A new Business Perk system lets players choose a business strategy:
- Dreamer: Focus on creativity and customer satisfaction.
- Schemer: Prioritize profit, even if it means cutting corners.
- Neutral: Strive for a balance between profit and fulfillment.
Each strategy offers unique interactions and gameplay.
New Location: Nordhaven
The expansion introduces Nordhaven, a charming town with a thriving arts scene, beautiful scenery, and numerous business and hobby locations.
Pre-order "The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies" now on the EA app, Epic Games Store, Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
