Future updates ideas 2021-2023
Even with The Sims 5 launch, The Sims 4 can receive updates in the form of new items, gameplay and rewards for packs owners. Also adding new interactions and fixing some issues.
Gameplay changes and fixes:
-Sims can now spooning in bed when two sims are sleeping with a good relationship and/or friendship, giving a good moodlet
-Turning on a TV, stereo or computer while a Sim is sleeping in the same room will wake up that sim with a bad moodlet. Also, using the vaccuum cleaner in the same floor.
-Pets will be scared when a vaccuum cleaner is being used in the same floor.
-Pets will be playable
-Sims now can choose priorities between getting leftovers, cooking and grilling
-Sims can now "lock" they grills
-Outdoor lovers sims will enjoy the thunder storms
-Sims can call a vet to check a pet in their lots, but only with the cheapest treatment
-Issues between staircases and roofs fixed.
-Dogs obessed with fireplaces fixed
-Non stop grilling fixed
-Children making a mess fixed
-Sims can walk through pets beds
-Pets pee will have a yellow color and will stink, giving a bad moodlet
-Hampers: Sims can now load the washing machine and wash clothes in the same option, much like "fill bow and call pet to eat"
-Trash: Sims can scavarge for parts and throw away the trash in the same option, much like above example.
Rewards items for packs and kits owners:
-For Base Game, new grid services meters will be available for checking consume of water and electricity (energy).
-Four new showers with a small tub will be available for Base Game (2), Tiny Living (1) and City Living (1). These showers can be used to wash pets and toddlers, but Sims can't take baths on it, just showers.
-Three dog houses will be available for the owners of Cats & Dogs (2) and My First Pet (1)
-A new garden hose will be available for Cats & Dogs owners, to wash pets outside
-Two new solar panels with a water tank will be available for Eco Lifestyle owners
-A Zen Garden and a wooden Training Dummy will be available for Snowy Escape owners
-A Board Breaker will be available for Spa Day owners
-A Axe Throwing target will be available for Outdoor Retreat owners
-A functional Butter Churn will be available for Country Kitchen owners
-A Obstacle Course will be available for StrangerVille owners
-A compost bin will be available for Seasons owners, to store and harvest fertilizer with crops like raked leaves
-A new vertical parking item for bicycles will be available for Discover University owners
-Two new sprinkles will be available for Seasons owners, now in 90° and 180°. Also, a new item, the Irrigator Control, based in The Sims Online item will be available for programing the sprinklers.
-A boombox will be available for Throwback Fit owners.
-A training dummy will be available for Fitness owners (based in Freeplay)
-A deep fryer will be available for Bowling Night owners
-A disco ball will be available for Luxury Party owners
-A mini golf will be available for Backyard owners
New gameplay systems and items:
-Sims can now clean their swimming pools using a leaf skimmer (same model from Get Together), adding a floating chlorine dispenser or adding a swimming pool filter.
-Propane tanks and cylinders will be available. Placing one of those, will add a new item in the sims bill: propane (or gas), used in stoves, ovens and upgrading the dryer machine for Laundry Day owners. Propane must be checked by a hired professional or placing a gas leak alarm. Also, a gas meter will be available for City Living owners.
-Water heaters will be available in three models: propane powered (requires a tank or cylinder), electric and tank heater (basement). Placing a water heater, Sims can now suffer from a temperature rise if they're taking a shower and other Sim uses a toilet or a sink, so heaters must be upgraded to avoid this bad moodlet issues.
-Aquarium care returns to The Sims 4. Fishes can now die for starving or bad water quality. Sims can now feed, clean, trim plants and change water periodically. Also, they can upgrade the aquariums with a heater, a filter or automatic feeder.
-Sims will now require a Wi-Fi router to have internet in their homes. Three different models with different range each available. Sims can write a secure password depending of their programming skill level to avoid unwanted connections and blocking the internet access for children, teens or guests.
-A new roof antenna will be available for roof decorations. That antenna will be the equivalent for the receptor upgrade for all televisions in the lot.
-Lawn mowers will be a new item, due the return of the overgrown / weed and brushes trimming. Three different lawnmowers will be available: manual, electric and gasoline powered, each can be upgraded with new blades and others.
-Two soundbars will be available for Base Game owners: tabletop and wall mounted, both based in the one of Tiny Living TV rack. Soundbars can be connected to televisions for a better sound experience, giving a good moodlet for the sims.
-Fireplace clutter: fireplace tools and logs holder
-Burglar and police return with the security alarm
Build mode:
-Roof gutters will be a new tool for Build mode. It will be decorative for base game, between plastic and metalic models. Owners of Get Together will now have the water pipes in a new tool. For Eco Lifestyle, a water collector can be placed to store water and for Seasons owners, Sims must clean the gutters in autum/fall or face rain leaks from the roof
-Auto roof tool returns
-Inside roof view for attic builders
-Ceiling painting tool
-Spiral staircases will come in a basic wood model. For future expansions or updates, three new ones will be released: stone, metal and glass.
-Natural pond tool will be available with auto rocks border option, cascades and decorative items
-Players can now choose between a dresser or a bookshelf to fill the space under the staircase.
Catalogue changes:
-Laundry items will have their dedicated catalogue section in Appliances -> Laundry and Kitchen -> Laundry for the owners of Laundry Day
-Aquatic plants will have their own section under Plants
Items updates:
-All kitchen hoods can be upgraded with a fire alarm
-All roof fans can be upgraded with a lighting function
-All fridges and microwaves ovens will have a "OMSP" function, to place clutter without mods or shelves
Gameplay changes and fixes:
-Sims can now spooning in bed when two sims are sleeping with a good relationship and/or friendship, giving a good moodlet
-Turning on a TV, stereo or computer while a Sim is sleeping in the same room will wake up that sim with a bad moodlet. Also, using the vaccuum cleaner in the same floor.
-Pets will be scared when a vaccuum cleaner is being used in the same floor.
-Pets will be playable
-Sims now can choose priorities between getting leftovers, cooking and grilling
-Sims can now "lock" they grills
-Outdoor lovers sims will enjoy the thunder storms
-Sims can call a vet to check a pet in their lots, but only with the cheapest treatment
-Issues between staircases and roofs fixed.
-Dogs obessed with fireplaces fixed
-Non stop grilling fixed
-Children making a mess fixed
-Sims can walk through pets beds
-Pets pee will have a yellow color and will stink, giving a bad moodlet
-Hampers: Sims can now load the washing machine and wash clothes in the same option, much like "fill bow and call pet to eat"
-Trash: Sims can scavarge for parts and throw away the trash in the same option, much like above example.
Rewards items for packs and kits owners:
-For Base Game, new grid services meters will be available for checking consume of water and electricity (energy).
-Four new showers with a small tub will be available for Base Game (2), Tiny Living (1) and City Living (1). These showers can be used to wash pets and toddlers, but Sims can't take baths on it, just showers.
-Three dog houses will be available for the owners of Cats & Dogs (2) and My First Pet (1)
-A new garden hose will be available for Cats & Dogs owners, to wash pets outside
-Two new solar panels with a water tank will be available for Eco Lifestyle owners
-A Zen Garden and a wooden Training Dummy will be available for Snowy Escape owners
-A Board Breaker will be available for Spa Day owners
-A Axe Throwing target will be available for Outdoor Retreat owners
-A functional Butter Churn will be available for Country Kitchen owners
-A Obstacle Course will be available for StrangerVille owners
-A compost bin will be available for Seasons owners, to store and harvest fertilizer with crops like raked leaves
-A new vertical parking item for bicycles will be available for Discover University owners
-Two new sprinkles will be available for Seasons owners, now in 90° and 180°. Also, a new item, the Irrigator Control, based in The Sims Online item will be available for programing the sprinklers.
-A boombox will be available for Throwback Fit owners.
-A training dummy will be available for Fitness owners (based in Freeplay)
-A deep fryer will be available for Bowling Night owners
-A disco ball will be available for Luxury Party owners
-A mini golf will be available for Backyard owners
New gameplay systems and items:
-Sims can now clean their swimming pools using a leaf skimmer (same model from Get Together), adding a floating chlorine dispenser or adding a swimming pool filter.
-Propane tanks and cylinders will be available. Placing one of those, will add a new item in the sims bill: propane (or gas), used in stoves, ovens and upgrading the dryer machine for Laundry Day owners. Propane must be checked by a hired professional or placing a gas leak alarm. Also, a gas meter will be available for City Living owners.
-Water heaters will be available in three models: propane powered (requires a tank or cylinder), electric and tank heater (basement). Placing a water heater, Sims can now suffer from a temperature rise if they're taking a shower and other Sim uses a toilet or a sink, so heaters must be upgraded to avoid this bad moodlet issues.
-Aquarium care returns to The Sims 4. Fishes can now die for starving or bad water quality. Sims can now feed, clean, trim plants and change water periodically. Also, they can upgrade the aquariums with a heater, a filter or automatic feeder.
-Sims will now require a Wi-Fi router to have internet in their homes. Three different models with different range each available. Sims can write a secure password depending of their programming skill level to avoid unwanted connections and blocking the internet access for children, teens or guests.
-A new roof antenna will be available for roof decorations. That antenna will be the equivalent for the receptor upgrade for all televisions in the lot.
-Lawn mowers will be a new item, due the return of the overgrown / weed and brushes trimming. Three different lawnmowers will be available: manual, electric and gasoline powered, each can be upgraded with new blades and others.
-Two soundbars will be available for Base Game owners: tabletop and wall mounted, both based in the one of Tiny Living TV rack. Soundbars can be connected to televisions for a better sound experience, giving a good moodlet for the sims.
-Fireplace clutter: fireplace tools and logs holder
-Burglar and police return with the security alarm
Build mode:
-Roof gutters will be a new tool for Build mode. It will be decorative for base game, between plastic and metalic models. Owners of Get Together will now have the water pipes in a new tool. For Eco Lifestyle, a water collector can be placed to store water and for Seasons owners, Sims must clean the gutters in autum/fall or face rain leaks from the roof
-Auto roof tool returns
-Inside roof view for attic builders
-Ceiling painting tool
-Spiral staircases will come in a basic wood model. For future expansions or updates, three new ones will be released: stone, metal and glass.
-Natural pond tool will be available with auto rocks border option, cascades and decorative items
-Players can now choose between a dresser or a bookshelf to fill the space under the staircase.
Catalogue changes:
-Laundry items will have their dedicated catalogue section in Appliances -> Laundry and Kitchen -> Laundry for the owners of Laundry Day
-Aquatic plants will have their own section under Plants
Items updates:
-All kitchen hoods can be upgraded with a fire alarm
-All roof fans can be upgraded with a lighting function
-All fridges and microwaves ovens will have a "OMSP" function, to place clutter without mods or shelves
