The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack Release Date and Features

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 empowers players to transform their Sims' passions into profitable ventures.

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This exciting addition allows Sims to explore entrepreneurial pursuits and creative careers, adding a new layer of personalization to the game. While career expansions are familiar to Sims players, owning a business offers unique opportunities for world-building and character development.

Enhanced Gameplay Features:

The expansion introduces exciting new skills, locations, and business strategies:

New Skills:

• Tattooing: Sims can learn to design and apply custom tattoos, running their own studio and unlocking increasingly intricate designs as their skill improves. The "Tattoo Paint Mode" provides extensive creative tools.
• Pottery: Create and sell unique clay creations, from vases to tableware, using a pottery wheel and kiln. Experiment with diverse decorative techniques to personalize Sims' homes or create thoughtful gifts.

Diverse Business Opportunities:

Beyond tattooing and pottery, the expansion leverages content from previous packs, offering cross-pack compatibility for enhanced gameplay:

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

Strategic Business Alignments:

A new Business Perk system lets players shape their Sims' business approach and its impact on their lives:

• Dreamer: Focus on creativity and customer satisfaction, potentially sacrificing profit.
• Schemer: Prioritize profit, even if it means cutting corners.
• Neutral: Strike a balance between fulfillment and financial success. Each alignment offers unique gameplay experiences.

New Location: Nordhaven

Explore the charming Nordhaven, a vibrant arts community with stunning scenery and various business and hobby locations.

Pre-order "The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies" now on EA app, Epic Games Store, Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The expansion pack releases March 6th, 2025.