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A fan of The Sims 4 has unlocked a super rare achievement in the game, called Legacy Leader. It's an achievement that ties into the number of households and generations in the world, and even more experienced The Sims 4 players report not knowing of its existence.

A fan of Stardew Valley and The Sims has recreated three of the farming title's bachelorettes within The Sims 4. The recreations are impressive and are just one way that fans of Stardew Valley show appreciation for the game outside of the scope of it.

A gamer has found and shared a letter addressed to their mother requesting their own copy of the Sims 2, and the composition is just as funny as it is wholesome. The Sims 4 is the latest entry in the franchise, and it was released nearly a decade ago. Even though many fans still visit older games in the series, such as The Sims 2, it's safe to say that most players have more than gotten used to The Sims 4's quality of life improvements and gameplay additions.

A recently debuted SimCity 4 mod adds a fully functional 3D camera to the game, thus giving it a whole new look. This add-on is yet another example illustrating how SimCity 4 continues to attract both player and modder interest more than 21 years following its launch.

Maxis, the studio responsible for The Sims 4, has unveiled a new update focused on expanding the game's content by providing additional hair customization options for Black characters. With an emphasis on inclusivity and authentic representation, this update introduces a variety of color combinations across two hairstyles, offering players a broader range of options for self-expression in The Sims 4's virtual world.

A Sims 2 fan and gamer recently received their mom's old gaming PC, and discovered that she had tons of custom content and an unusual family addition to her played household. The player's Sims 2 discovery is igniting nostalgia among fellow fans and may even help to recover custom content that's been long gone from the internet.

The Sims 5's map has seemingly been leaked online. Codenamed Project Rene, Maxis' next entry in its beloved series of charming life simulators was first revealed to the public in October 2022 at the Beyond The Sims Summit event.

The Sims 4 will soon be giving away its Blooming Rooms Kit, Electronic Arts has revealed. But unlike some of the most recent The Sims 4 freebies, this one may not be available across all platforms.

A particularly creative The Sims 4 player has crafted a massive stunning house within the game, boasting seven different bedrooms and plenty of luxury amenities. Despite launching nearly ten years ago, the beloved life simulation game from Maxis continues to see plenty of players creating their dream lives and homes within the game. The Sims 4 has received numerous expansions, adding a plethora of new content from new furniture and building options to even entirely new mechanics. Now, one player is making the most of the game's wealth of content.

The Sims 4 introduced an aggressive way of advertising DLC in its latest and highly controversial update. Over the course of nearly a decade,The Sims 4 has come a long way. Features that were missing in its lackluster launch were slowly introduced through a long list of updates, game packs, and expansions that improved on the base game. However, in order to enjoy the full breadth of content in The Sims 4, new players are expected to spend over a thousand dollars, as the fourth installment of Maxis' legendary series boasts 15 expansions, and nearly 60 game packs, stuff packs, and kits in its list of DLCs.

An in-progress version of the next entry in The Sims series has just been leaked online, and some fans are rushing to get a peek at what developer Maxis has been up to recently. The last entry in the long-running series from Maxis and EA first launched back in 2014 and, while it has received lots of expansions and updates over the years, many fans would argue the franchise is long overdue for a sequel. While the next title in The Sims franchise is currently in the works, there has been little in the way of concrete details for some time.

The Sims 4 has been around for quite a while now. Released in 2014, it seems Maxis and EA are further along with the next installment. While we can’t label it officially as The Sims 5, this next game release might have already leaked online. Reports are surfacing that players can gain access to the game for the PC and Android platforms. 

The Sims 4 has added vitiligo to the game in a recently added Sims Delivery Express update, making it possible for every gamer to use these customization options for free. The Sims 4 is nearly a decade old but is still frequently updated. The developers try to implement as many requested features as possible, especially if their purpose is to make the game more inclusive. The Sims 4 is a life simulator, and it's not all about making up stories for a household of Sims and the people surrounding them, it's also about being able to be authentic and feel comfortable in one's own skin.

A dedicated player of The Sims 4 has created a highly detailed house for others to enjoy. Maxis’ simulation franchise has been going strong since the first game was released back in 2000, and 2014’s The Sims 4 was no different, proving to be a massive hit for fans. The game alone has received over 15 DLC packs to date, with the most recent content launching in 2023.

A Sims 4 player has created an impressive mansion within the game, featuring multiple stories and extravagant designs inspired by the American «Gilded Age.» Since the release of the newest entry in the beloved life simulation franchise, developer Maxis has added plenty of new tools for players to build their dream homes and lives within the game. The Sims 4 has featured 15 expansion packs, introducing a variety of new ways to play the game, as well as multiple smaller «game packs.» Now, one fan has created an impressive homage to American opulence.

One creative Sims 4 player has shared their amazing version of Diablo 4 antagonist Lilith, created in-game. While The Sims 4 is set to turn 10 years old in September this year, it seems the community isn't done showing off what is possible in the game just yet.

Samantha Ryan, the veteran EA exec who led the studios behind the publisher's single-player and lifestyle franchises, has stepped down.