Key Takeaways
- The Sims 4 will release the Life and Death expansion pack on October 31, focusing on supernatural themes and life changes.
- New Storybook Nursery and Artist Studio kits will launch on September 19, along with the Reaper’s Rewards Event on September 24.
- The Lovestruck expansion brought new romance features to the game in July, hinting at a growing depth in storytelling and gameplay.
EA has just announced the Life and Death expansion pack for The Sims 4, which is coming out on October 31. The new content will introduce gameplay centered around life, death, and the supernatural. Along with the expansion pack, The Sims 4 is also adding new kits and hosting in-game events throughout September, sticking to its routine of regular updates and fresh content.
Since its launch in 2014, The Sims 4 has continued to evolve, with over 50 DLC packs adding new features. From early updates that brought toddlers and terrain tools to expansions like Seasons and Cats & Dogs, the game has steadily grown in depth and scope. Maxis and EA have also worked hard to make the game more diverse and inclusive, adding customizable skin tones, gender options, and pronouns. Far from done, the Sims 4 development team continues to work on upcoming new content.
In a teaser video, EA and Maxis gave players a glimpse of the upcoming content using tarot cards, dropping hints about the mysterious themes they can expect in the expansion. EA is calling this time the “Season of To Be Continued,” running from September through December, which promises to open up new storytelling possibilities for players. The first in-depth look at the Life and Death expansion is set for October 3, just ahead of its Halloween launch on October 31. The expansion will let players experience different stages of life and explore life changes and what happens after death.
Everything Coming in The Sims 4 Season of To Be Continued
- The Storybook Nursery Kit launches on September 19
- The Artist Studio Kit launches on September 19
- The Reaper’s Rewards Event, a free base game event, begins September 24
- Players will get their first look at the Life and Death expansion pack on October 3
- The Life and Death expansion pack launches on October 31
But the new content doesn’t stop there. Starting September 19, two more additions will be made to the existing Sims 4 kits: the Storybook Nursery Kit, and the Artist Studio Kit, designed to provide a creative space for Sims to explore their artistic side. Later in the month, on September 24, players can also take part in the Reaper’s Rewards Event, which offers some free items for the base game.
These updates come right after the Sims 4: Lovestruck expansion, which launched on July 25 and brought a fresh romantic twist to the game. Lovestruck introduced a new city called Ciudad Enamorada, filled with date-friendly spots like parks, gyms, and bars. The expansion enhanced romantic gameplay by adding a Romance Skill, new aspirations, and a dynamic relationship system that allows Sims to experience various romantic scenarios.
As The Sims 4 enters its Season of To Be Continued, the Life and Death expansion and the upcoming kits for September are set to add exciting new content to the game. Despite being 10 years since its initial release, The Sims 4 continues to be an enjoyable playground for creativity and storytelling.
