Sims 4 Expands: Businesses & Hobbies Pack Arrives

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 players to transform their Sims' passions into profitable ventures.

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This highly anticipated pack lets Sims explore entrepreneurial pursuits and creative careers. While career expansions are familiar to Sims players, owning a business adds a new layer of personalization.

New Skills & Opportunities:

The expansion introduces two exciting new skills:

• Tattooing: Sims can learn to design and apply custom tattoos, running their own studio and unlocking increasingly complex designs as their skill improves. The "Tattoo Paint Mode" provides a range of creative tools.
• Pottery: Sims can craft and sell pottery, from vases to tableware, using a pottery wheel and kiln. Different decorating techniques add to the creative possibilities.

Beyond these new skills, players can leverage existing content from previous packs to open various businesses, including:

• Pet Cafes (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 Strategies & Nordhaven:

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

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

Each strategy offers unique gameplay and interactions.

The expansion also introduces Nordhaven, a charming new location with a thriving arts scene, offering numerous business and hobby opportunities.

Pre-orders are available now on the EA app, Epic Games Store, Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Don't miss the chance to build your Sim's dream business!