Sims 4 Expansion Leaked: Will It Revive the Best of Sims 2’s FreeTime?

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Information about the upcoming add-on for “The Sims 4” has been accidentally shared. The title that was leaked suggests the expansion pack could be named “The Sims 4: Business and Hobbies.” Although this might not be the official name, it does hint at the potential theme of the expansion pack.

It’s reasonable to expect that “The Sims 4: Business and Hobbies” could have a lot in common with one of the highly respected expansions from the “The Sims” series, specifically “The Sims 2: FreeTime“. Notably, “The Sims 2: FreeTime” was the last expansion pack for “The Sims 2”, and it focused on hobbies, just like the upcoming “The Sims 4: Business and Hobbies”. Although it was released towards the end of “The Sims 2’s” lifespan, “The Sims 2: FreeTime” quickly became one of the most cherished expansion packs among “The Sims” fans and is still fondly remembered today.

The Sims 2’s 2025 Re-Release

As gamers eagerly anticipate the launch of “The Sims 4: Business and Hobbies“, they’re likely to find themselves reminiscing about the content in “The Sims 2: FreeTime“, which was re-released not long ago. This pack offered a vast array of content that made the lives of Sims more realistic, allowing players to nurture their Sims’ personalities and growth through engaging hobbies, diverse interests, and varied careers.

In essence, “The Sims 2: FreeTime” paved the way for “The Sims 3: Generations” by introducing aspects of multi-generational gameplay. This was reflected in the addition of the Parenting skill and friendships (BFFs) that would grow alongside your Sim characters. The leisure activities offered in “The Sims 2: FreeTime” encompassed a variety of pursuits, such as refurbishing an old car, dancing ballet, pottery, train modeling, sewing clothes, and enhancing existing pastimes like cooking, gaming, and arts and crafts.

Implementing Hobbies in The Sims 4

In The Sims 4 game, some activities like pottery and sewing have long been desired by players. Activities like ballet were previously linked to careers. However, restoring old cars is not an option because it would necessitate a vehicle system in The Sims 4, which seems extremely unlikely at this point in the game’s development. On the other hand, features such as aging Non-Player Characters (NPCs) are already part of The Sims 4.

Given the title of the expansion pack, “The Sims 4: Business and Hobbies“, it seems reasonable to anticipate a reduction in the variety of hobbies available, yet with an integrated business system akin to the “The Sims 4: Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack“. Ideally, this would allow Sims to craft pottery and clothes using a more complex gameplay mechanism than what is provided in “The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff Pack“. Furthermore, an intriguing possibility could be the inclusion of a ballet career within “The Sims 4“, where a Sim could engage in dance training at home from childhood, attend dance classes, and eventually pursue dancing as a lifelong career.

This method would utilize elements from “The Sims 2: FreeTime” and harmonize with “The Sims 4’s” capabilities. It’s currently The Sims’ 25th anniversary, and Motherlode Season kicks off on February 6. Since Motherlode is the cheat that boosts a player’s Sim family’s financial resources, it’s possible that we might start hearing news about the upcoming The Sims 4 expansion pack if it focuses on Sim hobbies and monetizing them.

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2025-02-04 02:44