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Fashion & Style

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The Sims™ 4 Autumn Apparel Kit


Expansion Pack

Outdoor Adventures

A family of Sims enjoys the outdoors in The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack, fishing, archery, and spending time together.

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The Sims™ 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack

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Supernatural & Fantasy

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The Sims™ 4 Halloween Bundle

A promotional image for The Sims 4 Creator Kit “Essential Glam” by Crypticsim, featuring close-ups of a Sim’s glamorous eye makeup and glossy lipstick.

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The Sims™ 4 Essential Glam Kit


Architecture & Décor

Pack art for The Sims 4 Grange Mudroom Creator Kit. An image of a wardrobe, basket and coat hanger are on the right.

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The Sims™ 4 Grange Mudroom Kit


Three Sims explore magic in a forest workshop, guided by a glowing fairy. “Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack” text appears on screen.

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The Sims™ 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack


Promotional image for The Sims 4: Golden Years featuring two elderly Sims in vintage-style outfits, with glasses and a nostalgic retro theme.

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The Sims™ 4 Golden Years Kit


Promotional image for The Sims 4: Kitchen Clutter Kit featuring a decorated fridge, grocery bag, and cookie jar with cozy kitchen accessories.

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The Sims™ 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit


Everyday Activities

Promotional image for The Sims 4: Restoration Workshop Kit featuring a vintage stove, workbench, and red tool chest with crafting supplies.

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The Sims™ 4 Restoration Workshop Kit


Modern tub, sink shelf, folded towels, and hanging plant from The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Creator Kit by syboulette, on soft gradient backdrop.

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The Sims™ 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit


Two mannequins model stylish feminine outfits from The Sims 4 Sweet Allure Creator Kit by aharris00britney, set against a soft pink backdrop.

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The Sims™ 4 Sweet Allure Kit

Career & Lifestyle

Text says Business and Hobbies on the left. 3 Sims stand on the right. 1 with a tattoo gun, 1 crosses her arms, and another holds up a tea kettle

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The Sims™ 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack


Game art for The Sims 4 Madlen's Business Chic Kit Creator Kit. With images of red sunglasses, a mannequin wearing a woman's pin stripe business suit and high heels.

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The Sims™ 4 Business Chic Kit


Text that says Refined Living Room on the left. Images of a black lamp, blue swivel chair, and a bust on the right.

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The Sims™ 4 Refined Living Room Kit


Text that says Casanova Cave on the left. Images of a large TV, brown leather couch and brown bomber jacket on the right.

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The Sims™ 4 Casanova Cave Kit

Text that says Comfy Gamer on the left. Images of a desk, a game controller and a dual-monitor computer.

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The Sims™ 4 Comfy Gamer Kit

Secret Sanctuary Kit Text beside a mannequin in a red gown, a tea set, and a library shelf that opens up as a door.

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The Sims™ 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit

Game art for The Sims 4 Myshunosun's Cozy Kitsch. It includes an orange armchair, a vintage-style radio, and a plate with green apples.

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Liven up your interior with bold, timeless pieces.

The Sims™ 4 Cozy Kitsch Kit


Game art for Sweet Slumber party. 2 mannequins wear pyjamas

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The Sims™ 4 Sweet Slumber Party Kit


Three stylized characters with a scythe, tarot card, and crow on purple background, titled "LIFE & DEATH."

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The Sims™ 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack


Text that says Artist Studio over a blank canvas on an easel and art supplies. 

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The Sims™ 4 Artist Studio Kit


Family & Friends

Text that says Storybook Nursery above gothic style nursery furniture. 

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The Sims™ 4 Storybook Nursery Kit


The words Love and Family over pack art for My Wedding Stories, Parenthood, and Growing Together.

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The Sims™ 4 Love & Family Bundle


Two Sims in colorful clothes embrace against a pink background with the text "LOVESTRUCK" above them.

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The Sims™ 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack


The words Pet Lovers over pack art for Get Together, Bowling Night, Movie Hangout, and Simtimates Collection Kit

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The Sims™ 4 Get Dating Bundle


Text that says Cozy Bistro over a bar lined with bar stools.

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The Sims™ 4 Cozy Bistro Kit


Text that says Riviera Retreat above an outdoor pool with pool furniture surrounding it.

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The Sims™ 4 Riviera Retreat Kit


Text that says Party Essentials above party decorations.

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The Sims™ 4 Party Essentials Kit


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The Sims™ 4 Urban Homage Kit

Stuff Pack

Text that says Crystal Creations over two Sims standing by a jewelry crafts table.

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The Sims™ 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack

Text that says Castle Estate over a graphic illustration of a castle.

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The Sims 4 Castle Estate Kit

Text that says Goth Galore above three Sims dressed in goth-style clothes.

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The Sims 4 Goth Galore Kit 

Text that says For Rent with 2 Sims whispering behind a door and 2 Sims standing in front of a mailbox.

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The Sims™ 4 For Rent Expansion Pack


Two Sims baking in a kitchen. One sim is rolling dough while the other one is using the mixer.

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The Sims™ 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack


A luxe bedroom with a pink bed, dressing table, and art on the wall.

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The Sims™ 4 Modern Luxe Kit


Text that says Horse Ranch above a Sim riding a horse

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The Sims™ 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack

Bookshelves surrounded by other furniture.

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The Sims™ 4 Book Nook Kit

Text that says Grunge Revival above three Sims wearing grunge-style clothes.

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The Sims™ 4 Grunge Revival Kit

Text that says Basement Treasures above old and eclectic living room furniture.

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The Sims™ 4 Basement Treasures Kit

Several gardening tools on tables and on the ground

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The Sims™ 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit

A family of smiling Sims including parents, an infant in a carrier, and a child on a bike. 

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The Sims™ 4 Growing Together

A living room. Items like books, mugs, workout gear, games, and headphones are scattered around.

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The Sims™ 4 Everyday Clutter Kit

A selection of pastel furniture and décor including a bed with a floral blanket and a desk.

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The Sims™ 4 Pastel Pop Kit

Art from the Cottage Living Expansion, Tiny Living Stuff Pack, and Dream Home Decorator Game Pack.

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The Sims™ 4 Decorator's Dream Bundle

The words Everyday Essentials over pack art for Seasons, Laundry Day, and Parenthood.

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The Sims™ 4 Everyday Sims Bundle

The words Pet Lovers over pack art for Cats & Dogs, My First Pet, and Parenthood.

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The Sims™ 4 Pet Lovers Bundle

Three child Sims wearing contemporary fashion on a playground.

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The Sims™ 4 First Fits Kit

Text that says High School Years above four teenage Sims at school lockers.

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The Sims™ 4 High School Years

Game Pack

Text that says Werewolves over a Sim in a choker back-to-back with a werewolf in the same choker.

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The Sims™ 4 Werewolves Game Pack

Text that says Little Campers above a blanket tent, animal-themed camp chairs, and a camp fire.

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The Sims™ 4 Little Campers Kit

Text that says Moonlight Chic above two Sims walking close together and laughing.

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The Sims™ 4 Moonlight Chic Kit

Text that says My Wedding Stories over two Sims wearing white. One is in a veil.

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The Sims™ 4 My Wedding Stories Game Pack

Text that says Carnaval Streetwear over three Sims dancing in bright clothes and makeup.

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The Sims™ 4 Carnaval Streetwear Kit

A Sim in a sweater with shorts and leggings and another in a sweater and skirt.

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The Sims™ 4 Modern Menswear Kit

Graphic illustration of several house plants in vases and hanging from the ceiling.

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The Sims™ 4 Blooming Rooms Kit

Sims in clothes inspired by modern Korean styles. One is in a short blazer, the other a long coat.

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The Sims™ 4 Incheon Arrivals Kit

Text that says Industrial Loft above an industrial-style bed and shelving unit with plants on it.

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The Sims™ 4 Industrial Loft Kit

A family of three Sims. A child Sim cuddles a rabbit while one of the two adult Sims holds a bird.

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Feed your soul (and your chickens!). Play with life.

The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living

Text that says Dream Home Decorator over a smiling Sim holding paint swatches and a decorated space.

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The Sims™ 4 Dream Home Decorator Game Pack

A tiled courtyard with plants, sofas, and a fountain.

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Let the riads of Morocco inspire your builds.

The Sims™ 4 Courtyard Oasis Kit


*Additional content requires separate purchase &amp; all base game updates. Applicable platform account, internet connection, and EA account may be required. 

 **Conditions and restrictions apply. See[ https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/buy/addon/the-sims-4-adventure-awaits-expansion-pack for details]( https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/buy/addon/the-sims-4-adventure-awaits-expansion-pack).


Cross-pack play requires additional DLC purchase. 


The Sims™ 4

Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes — and much more. Choose how Sims look, act and dress. Determine how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments, and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives, and see what happens when you play out realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless.

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