The next expansion pack forThe Sims 4has allegedly been leaked, and it’s looking good for business-minded players. Following recentnews ofThe Sims 5’s cancelation, Maxis has redoubled its efforts when it comes to fleshing outThe Sims 4. With close to 100 expansion, content, and stuff packs that have causedThe Sims 4’s total costto soar over $1,000 USD, its gameplay options are ever expanding. But apparently, it’s still missing a few features that Maxis plans to add soon.
According to a report bySims Community, based on claims posted to X (formerly Twitter) by leaker @anadius,The Sims 4’s next expansion pack is centered on “Businesses & Hobbies.“Anadius claims to have come across this information by looking through files in the EA App, which apparently revealed the nature of the nextSims 4expansion. Their datamining also allegedly revealed the impending release of something called “Set Up Shop,” which may be exclusive bonus content only available to early purchasers.
The Next Sims 4 Expansion Could Let Sims Work From Home
What Businesses & Hobbies Could Include
However, Anadius made it clear thatthere’s no further information available on this alleged nextSims 4expansionfor the time being. It’s just these two fairly generic names, and even those might not be final;Businesses & Hobbiesis incredibly drab for aSims 4DLC title, so it could very well be a placeholder for a snappier name EA plans to reveal in the future. But of course, that lack of information has provided the community with the perfect opportunity for speculation.
Some players expect thatthis new expansion pack could allow Sims to set up businesses from home, a long-awaited feature that some players, like @PoppyAndAshFarm, believed would be part of the previous expansionFor Rent. This would set it apart fromGet to Work, which does allow Sims to become entrepreneurs, but forces them to purchase specific vacant lots zoned for commercial use. That’s certainly supported by theSet Up Shoptitle.
In addition,the inclusion of hobbies in the name seems pertinent, and very different from anything in previous DLC. While Sims have plenty of options for spending their free time, assigning them definitive hobbies is difficult. All you can really do is set them up with the right equipment and force them to use it whenever possible.Businesses and Hobbiesmight automate that process, giving Sims added levels of proficiency at their favorite pastimes. It might even let them have side hustles, starting, say, an e-commerce storefront to sell their crafts, or taking commissions for home-baked cakes from other local Sims.
Businesses & Hobbies Is Perfect For The Sims' 25th Anniversary
Sims 2 Nostalgia Now
The allegedly upcoming expansion pack has already been compared to previous DLC for games likeThe Sims 2, includingOpen for Business(which let Sims become self-employed) andFreeTime(which let Sims take up and develop various hobbies). Many have suggested it might go along withThe Sims' ongoing 25th anniversary celebration, which is already bringing back nostalgic content related to the first twoSimsgames. Either way, if the rumors are true, this could represent a massive, game-changing expansion forThe Sims 4.
Sources:Sims Community, @anadius/X, @PoppyAndAshFarm/X
