The Sims 4is adding some exciting new content for the holidays that players won’t want to miss. While it seemsThe Sims 4is constantly adding new content, the nice thing about this year’s new holiday items is that they’re absolutely free. This isa pleasant change of pace given that players are usually expected to payeven for minoradditions like Stuff Packs.
In addition to some new items,The Sims 4is getting a series of new quests involving holiday-themed events for Sims to participate in. These events add some unique cultural flair toThe Sims 4’s holiday celebrations, and even some new Create a Sim assets. AnySimsplayer who wants to experience the new holiday content can do so following the most recentSims 4update.
The Sims 4’s Weekly Quests Are Like A Digital Advent Calendar
The Sims 4 Is Offering New Rewards Each Week For A Limited Time
As announced on the officialEAwebsite,The Sims 4is featuring two quests each week during the holiday leadup, each offering some new in-game content as a reward. This week’s first quest gives players a chance to win a Cozy Festive Wreath, a Festive Hedge Starter, and a Festive Hedge Row to start decorating the exterior of their homes for the holidays. The second quest will offer a new welcome mat depicting some snowy trees, and a Slick Panel Jacket for Sims to wear.
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There are six quests in total over the next three weeks, each with one or two unique rewards. Perhaps the most exciting of these is the new Grouchtrait that players can give their Simsto turn them into a bona fide Scrooge. This distribution method of new content is itself festive, as it acts almost like a digital Advent calendar, slowly doling out new items each week to get players excited for the holidays.
The Sims 4 Is Celebrating A Wide Range Of Holiday Traditions
The Sims 4 Is Including Holiday Celebrations From Around The Globe
In addition toThe Sims 4’s holiday quests and new items, the game is also introducinga series of new holiday traditions, inspired by celebrations from around the globe. The first region of the world being highlighted is Eastern Europe through the addition of two new recipes, Mămăligă and Mucenici. There is also a new line of Romanian-inspired clothes that players can dress their Sims in to complete the cultural celebration.
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Mămăligă is something of a staple food in Romania and other Eastern European countries, making it the perfect choice for a holiday celebration. It is often found at celebrations during this time of the year, as well as during weddings, funerals, or other special occasions. Mucenici, on the other hand, is more closely associated with a single celebration of the same name. This pastry is part of the March 9th feast of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.
Although Mucenici takes place at the tail end of winter, it corresponds to a new agricultural year and still fits the bill for a holiday expansion.
Though they have yet to be announced,there will be other holiday traditions players can experience in the coming weeks. TheSims 4update page describes them as “global tradition[s]” and also makes sure to wish happy holidays to “Simmers around the world.” This would indicate that the upcoming holiday traditions will likely take inspiration from other parts of the globe that haven’t yet been represented in previousThe Sims 4expansions likeSeasonsor theHoliday CelebrationPack.
Here’s How To Participate In The Sims 4 Holiday Event
Players Can See The Quests On The Main Page Of The Sims 4
To participate in theSims 4Holiday Event, or any event for that matter, players will need to navigate to the Events tab on the game’s main menu. Players may also be met with a screen as soon as they launchThe Sims 4which can direct them to the event page.The event page shows the XP needed to earn the next rewardand the quests that can be completed to earn it. After starting up Live Mode, there will also be a guide that pops up to show them how to complete their quest.
These holiday-themed quests are only available for a limited time, so anyone who wants to get their hands on all the new items should get started as soon as possible. It’s also important to ensure that Sims have access to the new Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray, as the update notes revealed it will be necessary for an upcoming quest. Players looking to make theirSims 4experience more festive this year, and for years to come, will want to ensure they don’t miss out on this event.
