The game received mixed reviews upon its release, with the majority of criticism directed towards its lack of content and missing features compared to previous entries in the series.
Additionally, many free updates have been released throughout the game's lifespan that include major features and additions to the game, such as the addition of swimming pools, character customization options, and terrain tools. Eleven expansion packs, ten "game packs", eighteen "stuff packs", and nine "kits" have been released the most recent expansion pack is Cottage Living, released on July 22, 2021. The Sims 4 has received many paid downloadable content packs since its release. The Sims 4 focuses on its improved character creation and house building tools, as well as deeper in-game simulation with the new emotion and personality systems for Sims. Versions for macOS were released worldwide on February 17, 2015, and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles worldwide on November 17, 2017. It was announced on May 6, 2013, and released in September 2014 for Microsoft Windows.
It is the fourth major title in The Sims series.
This was originally planned for The Sims 4: Island Living expansion but was pushed back in order to allow more time for players to upgrade their computers.
Along the way, they learned a lot, allowing them to gain more skill using the Electromagnetic Research Archive Machine and earn more money from Publishing Research Papers and Contributing Knowledge. Reward trait: Higher Education - This Sim has proven they have what it takes to excel at University.Achieve Level 7 Research & Debate Skill.Contribute Knowledge on a Research Archive Machine.Avid Academic - Have a Term GPA of B or Higher.Bright-Eyed Student - Achieve Level 5 Research & Debate Skill.Freshman - Achieve Level 3 Research & Debate Skill.Academic (Knowledge) - This Sim wants to attend university and get a job, but most importantly – learn!.Every full-time career benefits from at least one associated degree. Sims can take four classes per semester towards any normal degree, and each degree is associated with a few skills.
New features World and neighborhoods ĭiscover University introduces thirteen degrees that are available at any university. Develop their style in any way you choose – whether wearing late-for-class sweatpants or their best-self outfits, there’s always a way to show school spirit or impress a classmate. Make your Sim’s space cozy with dorm room décor that reflects their personality. As the year progresses, Sims become their best selves and discover who they’re meant to be.Įxpress Your Campus Style. With activities like juice pong, juggling a soccer ball and hanging out with roommates, taking a break has never been so fun! Join school organizations like robotics, debate, art or even a mysterious secret society. Study all night to finish homework or chill out and sleep in.
How your Sim embraces college life is up to you. Going to classes or blowing them off will affect your Sim’s grades, so time management is a must. Attend a lecture or work on term papers and presentations – the more your Sim learns, the more successful they’ll be. Enroll in a University and choose classes that pique your interest: biology, computer science, art history or even villainy. Cheer on the student body at a school spirit event, and wear school colors to show your Sim’s pride. Live in a dorm room or off-campus, explore Britechester on a bicycle, spend time in the student commons and have a study session at the library. Begin a new chapter for your Sim at the historical University of Britechester or the modern Foxbury Institute. Study hard, sleep in and high-five the school mascot – just make sure to keep those grades up! Discover robotics and ping-pong, or make some mischief pulling pranks against the rival school. Take classes that set your Sims up for success in engineering, education or law careers. Explore all the experiences college has to offer.