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Sims 4 Expansion Unveiled: Businesses and Hobbies Galore

by Nova Feb 22,2025

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.

Pottery Wheel

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This expansion introduces exciting new gameplay mechanics:

New Skills & Businesses:

Players can master tattoo artistry, designing and applying custom tattoos in their own studio, or become a potter, crafting and selling unique clay creations. The expansion also leverages existing content from previous packs, allowing players to open various businesses, including:

  • Pet Cafés (Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack)
  • Karaoke Bars (City Living Expansion Pack)
  • Dance Clubs or Arcades (Get Together Expansion Pack)
  • Acting Schools (Get Famous Expansion Pack)
  • Bowling Alleys (Bowling Night Stuff Pack)
  • Spas (Spa Day Game Pack)
  • Laundromats (Laundry Day Stuff Pack)

Business Alignment System:

A novel Business Perk system lets players choose a business strategy:

  • Dreamer: Prioritizes customer satisfaction over profit.
  • Schemer: Focuses on maximizing profit, even if it means cutting corners.
  • Neutral: Aims for a balance between profit and satisfaction.

Each alignment offers unique gameplay and interactions.

Business Perk Selection

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New Location: Nordhaven

Explore the charming coastal town of Nordhaven, a vibrant arts community with picturesque scenery and numerous locations perfect for businesses and hobbies.

Pre-order "The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies" now on EA app, Epic Games Store, Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.