Summary
The Sims 4containsseveral hidden worlds that require a bit of effort to discover, each offering a unique experience and some rewards. Some of the cooler secret worlds also have rare plants and fish that can helpSimsplayers cook certain recipes. Occasionally, players even have the chance to build in these worlds withoutusing game-altering cheat codes. Players who knowhow to reachThe Sims 4’s hidden worldsopen up interesting new possibilities for themselves and their Sims.
While finding any of these worlds is exciting, they aren’t all equally helpful. Some are more just there for a one-time experience but don’t have much depth to them. While that doesn’t necessarily make them bad, having less utility means some may prefer them less. That said, players will likely have their own subjective feelings about each world, and some may love ones even if they don’t offer much in terms of in-game items. Anyone who is interested should check out the hidden worlds for themselves and see which is their favorite.
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7Mt. Komorebi Summit Offers Very Little
The Summit Has No Nice Views Or Unique Items
Mt. Komorebi Summit is a secret lot that is part ofThe Sims 4: Snowy Escape.Players can reach it by successfully completing a climbing expedition up the mountain, though they may be slightly underwhelmed by their reward. The peak sits above the clouds, meaning there are no interesting views from up there. It is just a small snowy lot on a rock. There also aren’t any exclusive items or materials like there are in most other hidden areas ofThe Sims 4.
The one thing that Mt. Komorebi Summit has going for it is thatplayers can build on the lot without using cheats. This is the only secret lot that allows for this type of customization, which is a nice touch. Of course, being able to treat the mountain like a tourist destination, it is also a somewhat grim reminder of how increased traffic is slowly ruining Mt. Komorebi’s real-life counterpart, Mt. Everest.
Overall, this secret lot just doesn’t feel as worth it as some of the others. Sure, it’s a cool experience for one’s Sim to have, but there just isn’t much to do up there. If players want the area to be more interesting, they have to make it that way themselves, which is a bit of a letdown.
6The Cave Of Sulani Isn’t Even A Full Lot
Players Just Interact With Text Notifications After Entering The Cave
In concept,The Sims 4: Island Living’s Cave of Sulani should be one of the coolest hidden areas. It is tucked away in a remote area of Mua Pel’am, an uninhabited island due to the active volcano on it.Players can poke around in the cave and find rare items, including Mermaid Kelp, which allows Sims to transform into Mermaids. However, there is one major downside that keeps the Cave of Sulani from being one of the best secret areas in the game.
Unlike the other secret worlds, which are actual lots,players don’t get to actively explore the Cave of Sulani. Instead, their Sim enters, and then they are told through in-game notifications what is happening inside the cave, similar to how work or school events work in the base game. This is a real shame because it takes away some of the wonder and excitement that could have come from exploring a dangerous cave on the side of a volcano.
The Cave of Sulani is still worth visiting for the items players can get from it and for the chance to turn into a mermaid. Still, it’s a shame that a hidden area in a paid DLC is so underdeveloped when the free base game offers two hidden lots that players can actually explore. Players who prefer to follow their Sims on experiences won’t like this area as much as some of the other options.
5The Hermit’s Hut Is Perfect For Herbalists And Collectors
The Hut Offers A Variety Of Harvestable Plants
The Hermit’s Hut also called the Deep Woods, is where players can reachthrough the shrub hole in Granite Falls Forest. After choosing the right options for what to do after entering the shrub, they will reach a small cabin tucked away in the woods, inhabited by a randomly generated Sim known as the Hermit. Sims can develop a relationship with the Hermit, who will eventually teach them how to make Fungal Infusion Fertilizer, an item that can help plants grow. In general, this area is great for Sims who are in herbalism, thanks to its abundant plant life.
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Players can also find a few unique items in the Deep Woods. This is theonly place in the game where players can find the Mountain Lionfish and the Will-o-the-Wisp insect. There are also some crystals and metal on the lot, but nothing unique to this area.
Like other secret lots, players can’t build here, so there’s no making a nicer hut for the Hermit without using cheats. Still, it’s a quaint little area with some nice scenery. This, combined with the useful items that can be found here, gives players more to do in the Deep Woods than somewhere like the Cave of Sulani.
4Planet Sixam Is A Cool Sci-Fi Experience
Planet Sixam Is An Alien World With Unique Items
Planet Sixam is an alien world with a few methods of getting to it. This hidden lot is actually a fun Easter egg for long-timeSimsfans, as it was mentioned all the way back inThe Sims 3. Getting to go walk around another planet is also a big treat for sci-fi fans, asThe Sims 4content tends to skew a bit more on the fantasy and paranormal side a lot of the time.
Planet Sixam also has a few interesting items for players to discover. There isa collection of geodes that make for unique house decorationsand provides a nice boost to the environment score of whatever room they are placed in. There are also unique plants and metals, and there are crystals that can be used to create a new element.
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Planet Sixam also offers a unique experience for Sims who pursue the Scientist profession. Higher-level scientists will be given a mission to go to Sixam, and once therethe planet’s alien inhabitants will throw a party for them. This experience, and Planet Sixam in general, is only available throughThe Sims 4: Get to Work.
3The Sylvan Glade Offers Players A Wide Range Of Helpful Items
Players Can Find A Lot Of Plant Life And Rare Fish
Right off the bat, the Sylvan Glade has one major advantage over some of the other hidden areas: it is part ofThe Sims 4base game. This means players can visit without having to interact with the worst part ofThe Sims: buying DLC. All players need to do isvisit Foundry Cove in Willow Creek and interact with the Sylvan Treeon the lot.
The Sylvan Glade is a great place for players who love to fish. It’s the only place to catch a Treefish, and it also has other rare fish in its waters, as well as rare frogs. Players can also find cherry and pear trees here, which can be nice additions to their homes.
TheSylvan Glade is also just an aesthetically pleasing area. Its subtle pink aura mixed with bright pink plants helps give it an otherworldly feeling. There are also tiny floating lights that some have interpreted as being fairies. This type of area fits perfectly with the magical realism ofThe Sims.
2The Forgotten Grotto Has A Lot Of Unique Qualities
This Lot Has Three Unique Fish
The Forgotten Grotto is the other secret lot that is available in the base version ofThe Sims 4. Similar to the Sylvan Glade, this one is discovered in a public lot, though players will need to meet some higher requirements before entering.A Sim with level 10 Handiness is required to open the entrance to the Grottobefore players can even start the text-based minigame required to get there.
The Grotto is another good fishing spot, boasting three unique fish: Batfish, Wolf Eel, and Angler. There is a well where players can catch frogs, and there is a variety of other collectibles. Notably, this is a helpful secret lot for cooking, asthere are a lot of commonly used ingredients here, like onion, sage, and potatoes.
One unique element of the Forgotten Grotto that makes it a little nicer than some of the other hidden lots is its unique wooden toilet. This means that players won’t be forced to leave the lot when their Sims need to use the bathroom. This is a minor convenience, but still one that most of the other hidden lots don’t have, giving the Grotto a slight edge.
1The Magic Realm Is More Like A Whole Town
The Magic Realm Offers Shopping, Magic Training, And More
ThoughThe Sims 4’s Magic Realmis considered a secret lot, it’s the worst-kept secret of them all. There is an easily accessible portal in Glimmerbrook that will take players here. Only Sims who are spellcasters can enter, so players will needThe Sims 4: Realm of Magicto enter.
TheMagical Realm easily has the most to do and the most to offer of any secret lot inThe Sims 4. Some magical mentors can help spellcasting Sims improve in their magical areas of expertise. Sims can also challenge one another to magical duels in an arena or harvest magical plants from the ruined greenhouse. There is also a magical shopping district, Casters Alley, where Sims can buy magic equipment like wands.
Comparing the Magical Realm to the other hidden lots inThe Sims 4honestly feels a little unfair. It is a much more fully realized place, so it is the best in terms of functionality and range of benefits for going there. That said, getting there is far less exciting than stumbling on the Forgotten Grotto or Sylvan Glade for the first time, making it ironically feel a bit less magical.
