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The Sims 4: Hatestruck (Game Pack Concept)

Tagline: Love hurts. Friendships break. Secrets destroy. Welcome to the chaos.

 Core Theme: Emotional Chaos & Rivalries

Focuses on messy relationships, jealousy-fueled decisions, sabotage, spying, and selfish aspirations. You’re not just playing with relationships—you’re playing with power.

 Key Gameplay Features

 Neighborhood Stories: Jealousy & Rivalry Mechanics

• Jealous Aura: Sims in relationships can develop a jealousy aura. New interactions include:
  • “Spy on Partner”, “Mark as Threat” (targeting specific Sims to keep away).
  • “Possessive Kiss”, “Territorial Insult”.
• Romantic Rivalry System:
  • Not a relationship type, but a temporary dynamic (like sentiments).
  • Friends can compete over a love interest without breaking their bond—think of it like a "Love Game."
  • Win or lose, it affects confidence, self-perception, and social standing.
• Romantic Secrets:
  • Sims now carry hidden traits/secrets (e.g. “Cheated before,” “Criminal past”).
  • You can blackmail rivals or reveal secrets to others to manipulate outcomes.
  • Reactions are unpredictable—maybe your partner is into bad boys after all.

 New Active Career: Burglar

• Become a burglar-for-hire. Cases are randomized with specific loot targets.
• Fully active: sneak in, disable alarms, swipe items. Must avoid being seen or caught.
• Consequences:
  • Some homes have alarms or pets.
  • Get caught? Police chase or fine. Possibly jail time and reputation hits.
  • Special “Legendary Thief” rewards and collectibles.

 The “Opposite Phone Calls” System

Adds reactive storytelling events like:

• Romantic call: “My partner cheated...what should I do?”
• Friendship call: “I bullied my friend…should I keep going?”
• Three response types:
  1. Encourage chaos
  2. Encourage peace
  3. Neutral advice (“It’s your life”)

Outcome will influence storylines dynamically—can even change traits or unlock temporary bonuses.

 New Traits

• Sneaky: Kleptomaniac + Nosy hybrid. Can eavesdrop, sneak, and steal.
• Chaotic: Loves mayhem. Gets happy from ruining others’ relationships or homes.
• Cheater: Thrives in betrayal. Gets tense if not cheating, doesn't regret anything.

 New Aspirations (Deviance Category)

• Heartbreaker Rival: Break up couples through sabotage and blackmail.
• Friendship Killer: Cause multiple friendship breakdowns.
• Agent of Chaos: Destroy lives romantically, socially, financially. The ultimate puppet master.

 Mischief Skill Enhancements

This pack enhances the Mischief skill:

• New Interactions:
  • “Forge Texts”
  • “Start Rumor”
  • “Hacking for Blackmail”
  • “Create Love Letter Trap” (makes Sims fight)
• Add social sabotage abilities like:
  • “Tag as Flirt” or “Fake Crush Confession”

 Other Features

• No World Needed – it fits directly into existing neighborhoods.
• Mini-Events: Jealousy-based holidays, love triangles, or secret betrayal parties.
• Object Unlocks:
  • Burglar tools
  • Spy camera
  • Secret journal
  • Fake relationship documents
  • “Heartbreaker Wall” (trophies from broken couples)

 Why It Works for The Sims

• Expands on long-standing desires (burglars, deeper jealousy, love triangles).
• Adds depth to basegame systems (Mischief, relationships, phone calls).
• Enhances storytelling for players who prefer drama, chaos, and villain arcs.
• Appeals to both gameplay-focused and story-driven simmers.

1. Feature Menu Mockup (Pack Info Overview)

The Sims™ 4: Hatestruck – Game Pack

Love is war. Rivalries spark. Secrets burn. Whether you’re the heartbreaker, the sneaky thief, or the puppet master behind the scenes, it’s your time to stir the chaos.

Key Features

Romantic Rivalries & Jealousy Systems
Get possessive! Activate the Jealous Aura to protect your relationships. Compete for love without ruining friendships. Blackmail, secrets, and dramatic choices await.

Burglar Active Career
Sneak into houses, disable alarms, and steal anything from beds to bathtubs. But beware—get caught and face the law!

Opposite Phone Calls
Drama comes calling! Receive unexpected calls from Sims asking for your advice on love and friendship turmoil—your choice changes lives.

New Traits & Aspirations
Be the Sneaky Cheater or the Chaos-Addicted Destroyer. Choose Deviance aspirations like Friendship Killer or Agent of Chaos and unleash emotional mayhem.

Mischief Skill Expanded
New interactions like “Eavesdrop,” “Create Love Letter Trap,” and “Fake Crush Confession” bring emotional sabotage to a whole new level.

2. Trailer Script (Voiceover + Scenes)

[TRAILER BEGINS]

(dark, romantic, dramatic music)

[Scene 1: A Sim couple having a romantic dinner]
Voiceover: “Love is a battlefield…”

[Scene 2: A friend watching them from behind a bush with binoculars]
Voiceover: “…and you’re the one pulling the strings.”

[Scene 3: A Sim bursts into tears while reading a love letter planted by their best friend]
Voiceover: “Introducing The Sims™ 4: Hatestruck — where jealousy, rivalry, and betrayal collide.”

[Scene 4: Active Burglar Career gameplay montage — sneaking in, grabbing furniture, triggering an alarm, running]
Voiceover: “Steal furniture, secrets, and hearts with the new active Burglar career.”

[Scene 5: A phone call pops up on screen – “Eliza Pancakes is cheating on me. What should I do?”]
Voiceover: “Your advice changes lives—with a single phone call.”

[Scene 6: A Sim with the ‘Chaotic’ trait kicks over a trashcan and smiles gleefully]
Voiceover: “Choose new traits like Sneaky, Chaotic, or Cheater—and let your dark side shine.”

[Scene 7: Friends fighting over the same love interest, but hugging afterward]
Voiceover: “Compete without losing your friends…unless you want to.”

[Final montage of heartbreak, burglary, emotional drama, and sabotage with fast cuts]

Voiceover: “Ruin lives. Break bonds. Be Hatestruck.”

Available now in The Sims™ 4 Game Packs. No world necessary. Just pure drama.

3. Pack Icon Design Description

Shape: Classic Sims Game Pack hexagon
Main Colors: Deep burgundy + black accents
Icon Contents:

• A broken heart with a padlock through it
• One half of the heart is jagged like it's been cracked
• A spyglass behind the heart, signifying secrets and spying
• Optional sparkle on one edge to match the style of “Lovestruck”

Visual style: Clean, readable, with dramatic shadows. Feels sinister yet stylish.

4. Text-Based Pitch Deck (Shareable Format)

The Sims™ 4: Hatestruck – Game Pack Pitch

Overview:
“Love isn’t always sweet. Sometimes, it’s bitter, twisted, and a little bit sneaky. In Hatestruck, players take the reins of emotional chaos—manipulating relationships, sabotaging friendships, blackmailing rivals, and even robbing their neighbors blind.”

Key Gameplay Features:

• Romantic Rivalries: Spark competitive love triangles without breaking friendships.
• Jealousy Aura: Become possessive, protective, and proactive in your relationships.
• Secrets & Blackmail: Use hidden traits and romantic secrets to ruin or win over Sims.
• Opposite Phone Calls: Help (or ruin) Sims’ relationships with branching decision calls.
• Active Burglar Career: Rob homes, avoid detection, and sell stolen goods.
• No New World: Fits into any existing save seamlessly.

New Traits:

• Sneaky – Loves spying, sneaking, and stealing. (Klepto + Nosy hybrid)
• Chaotic – Needs to cause emotional or material damage for happiness.
• Cheater – Purposefully betrays, feels good doing it.

New Aspirations (Deviance):

• Heartbreaker Rival
• Friendship Killer
• Agent of Chaos

System Enhancements:

• Mischief Skill Expanded – New sabotage and social manipulation interactions.
• New Reactions & Sentiments – Love triangles, betrayal memories, blackmail threats.