The Sims 4
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Sims 4 across the outlets.- Is 2025 The Best Year Ever For Gamer Girls? I Think So. Here’s Why: – Geeky SweetieThe author expresses extreme excitement for the 2025 gaming lineup, highlighting upcoming releases like Inzoi, remastered visual novels Ever17 and Never7, the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Lunar Remastered Collection, Fantasy Life i, Atelier Yumia, and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. The article emphasizes the variety of genres and platforms catering to 'gamer girls'.
Introducing The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 MarketplaceThe Royalty & Legacy expansion for The Sims 4, released on February 12th, introduces new social hierarchy and generational storytelling elements. This review from Thumb Culture suggests the expansion significantly alters the core gameplay.- The Sims 4 Getting Paid Mods MarketplaceElectronic Arts is launching The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace on March 17th for Windows and macOS. This new system will allow players to sell their custom content for The Sims 4, introducing a paid mods economy to the game.
- The Sims 4's new paid mods aren't paying their creators enoughElectronic Arts has launched The Sims 4 Marketplace, a new store for user-created mods. However, the revenue share offered to creators is significantly lower than that of platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, raising concerns about creator compensation.
The Sims 4 is getting paid mods, and a new in-game currency to pay for themThe Sims 4 is introducing a new Maker Program and Marketplace for community-created paid mods, launching first on PC and Mac on March 17. A new virtual currency, Moola, will be used to purchase these mods and official Kits, with creators receiving approximately 30% of the sale price. Expansion Packs, Game Packs, and Stuff Packs will still be available for purchase without Moola.
EA announces UGC marketplace for The Sims 4Electronic Arts is launching a user-generated content marketplace for The Sims 4 on March 17, 2026, for PC and Mac, with PlayStation and Xbox versions to follow. The Sims Maker Program will allow creators to publish their work as 'Maker Packs' and receive a 30% share of revenue from sales, with EA covering all associated costs.
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Review - Thumb CultureThis review of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy pack notes that the core values of The Sims remain unchanged. The article criticizes marketing language about new Sims experiences across PC, console, and mobile, suggesting it is vague.
The complete guide to game subscription services in 2026This guide details the current state of gaming subscription services as of February 2026, analyzing pricing, library sizes, and platform support across major offerings like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online. It highlights recent price hikes, tier restructurings, and the evolving landscape of cloud gaming and bundled services, offering insights for consumers to determine the best value.
The Sims 4 is going the way of Roblox with a new marketplace where anyone can make moola from their custom creationsElectronic Arts is introducing a new marketplace and maker program for The Sims 4, allowing players to create and sell custom content like clothing and furniture. This move mirrors systems seen in games like Roblox and Fortnite, enabling creators to earn money from their creations through a virtual currency called Moola, with creators receiving a 30% cut of sales. The program is set to launch on March 17th.
The Sims announces a Creation Club-style Marketplace and Maker program enabling content creators to sell their work…Electronic Arts is launching The Sims 4 Marketplace, an in-game destination for players to purchase new content, and the Sims Maker Program, which allows approved creators to sell their work. The Marketplace will feature "Maker Packs" of custom content, with creators earning 30% of sales made using the new virtual currency, Moola. The program aims to bring official custom content to consoles for the first time and is set to launch on PC and Mac on March 17.
The Sims 4 Announce Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace | Invision Game CommunityThe Sims 4 is launching The Sims 4 Marketplace and The Sims Maker Program to integrate custom content directly into the game. The Marketplace will allow players to discover and purchase official "Maker Packs" created by approved creators, with PC and Mac versions launching March 17, 2026, followed by PlayStation and Xbox. The Maker Program enables creators to package, price, and monetize their content directly through the in-game system.
The Sims 4 Will Open an Official Marketplace to Let Content Creators Sell Mods for a Share of 'Moola' - IGNMaxis is launching an official "Maker" program and Marketplace for The Sims 4 on March 17, 2026, allowing approved content creators to sell custom "Maker Packs" using a virtual currency called "Moola." Creators will receive approximately 30% of the purchase price, and these packs must be exclusive to the Marketplace. The program will initially launch on PC and Mac, with console versions for PlayStation and Xbox to follow later.
Sims 4 Console Players Are Finally Getting Custom Content - But There's A Massive CatchThe Sims 4 is introducing a new in-game Marketplace where modders can sell custom content like clothing and furniture, allowing console players official access to modded items for the first time. However, all content will be paid, requiring a new currency called Moola, and items must be exclusive to the Marketplace. The PC and Mac version launches March 17, with console versions to follow.
The Sims 4 developer hasn't forgotten about its quality of life commitment, and is back with an update on what to expect in 2026Maxis provided an update on its commitment to improving quality of life in The Sims 4, detailing plans for 2026. The roadmap includes enhancements to Sim autonomy, infant-caregiver interactions, dining experiences, and family tree systems, with a patch featuring around 55 fixes due in March.
From CS:GO to CS2: How Skin Trading Systems Have Evolved - UnigamesityThis guide details the various traits available in The Sims 4 and how they influence a Sim's personality, emotions, and gameplay. Traits are categorized into emotional, hobby, lifestyle, and social types, each affecting interactions, career progression, and daily behavior, ultimately shaping unique character stories.
Why Cosmetic Customization Plays a Bigger Role in CS2 Than Ever Before - UnigamesityThis guide details the various traits available in The Sims 4, explaining how they influence a Sim's personality, emotions, interactions, and daily life. Traits are categorized into emotional, hobby, lifestyle, and social types, each offering unique gameplay effects and shaping the Sim's experiences and potential storylines.- Best Cozy Games To Cuddle Up With In 2026This guide highlights the best cozy games available in 2026, focusing on titles that offer comfort and escapism through farming, creativity, and social simulation. The list includes popular games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley, alongside indie gems such as Thrifty Business and Tiny Bookshop, catering to various preferences within the cozy genre.
After 15 years, The Sims' best spin-off finally gets its due follow-up in The Sims 4: Royalty & LegacyThe Sims 4 is releasing a new expansion pack, "Royalty & Legacy," on February 12th for $40. This expansion introduces a new world called Ondarion, featuring new systems like Dynasty and Nobility, new lot types, and a 10-level Swordsmanship skill. The pack draws inspiration from medieval fantasy and Arthurian legends, and includes content developed with guidance from individuals with ties to West African culture.
The Sims 4 gets a bunch of free items inspired by Coach that you can use right nowThe Sims 4 has received a free update introducing a collaboration with the luxury fashion brand Coach. This update adds nine new items, including clothing, accessories, and decorative objects, available for all players. The article also briefly touches on future Sims projects and concerns regarding EA's potential ownership change.
The Sims developer vows "our values are unchanged," as it teases multiple projects from post-Saudi-owned EAThe Sims developer Maxis has issued a statement assuring players that its core values of inclusivity and creativity remain unchanged following Electronic Arts' acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium. The studio is working on multiple new Sims experiences for PC, console, and mobile, including continued content for The Sims 4 and the new Project Rene.