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pasq1391
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6 months ago

Ideas for a Soccer Themed Expansion

Hello The Sims Team,

I hope you’re doing well!

I’m writing to share an idea for a new gameplay feature that I believe could fit really well within The Sims 4 and add a fresh, interactive experience for players.

The core concept is centered around organizing and playing small football (soccer) matches between Sims in a way that feels both realistic and fun.

The idea is simple:

Players could use the in-game calendar to schedule a football match, choosing the location, time, and participants (for example, a 5v5 match). Once the scheduled time arrives, a pop-up would appear asking whether the player wants to follow the event.

If the player chooses to follow, the game would load into an interactive match where the player directly controls the Sims on the field in an arcade-style gameplay mode. Controls would be simple and intuitive (pass, shoot, switch player, etc.), focusing on fun rather than complexity. The interface could display the match time and score, keeping it lightweight and accessible.

If the player chooses not to follow, the match would play out automatically, similar to existing events and careers.

This feature could also include:

  • Build mode items such as football goals, field markings, and lighting
  • New sports outfits and team uniforms
  • The ability to create informal teams among Sims

The inspiration behind this idea is to recreate the feeling of casual “Friday night football with friends,” something relatable and social, while also introducing a completely new interactive gameplay layer to the game.

I believe this concept could be expanded further if desired, but even in its simplest form, it could add a unique and enjoyable experience that blends perfectly with The Sims’ life simulation style.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for continuing to support and evolve such an amazing game.

Best regards,
PASQ 13

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  • ⚽ Please give us real soccer/football in The Sims 4!

    I was just building my own high school in The Sims 4, and it made me realize something: We already have the perfect foundation for school sports with High School Years — but somehow, one of the world’s biggest sports is missing: soccer/football.

    I would love to see soccer added as a real sport in the game — not just as decoration or a soccer goal, but as an actual gameplay activity.

    For example:

    ⚽ Soccer practice and training
    🏃 School soccer teams
    🥅 Actual matches on proper soccer fields
    🏆 Tournaments and championships
    👕 Soccer jerseys and sportswear
    📈 Different positions such as striker, midfielder, defender and goalkeeper
    🏫 Soccer as an after-school activity for teenagers
    🎓 Maybe even scholarships or special opportunities for Sims who excel at soccer

    And the best part? It wouldn’t necessarily require a huge new expansion pack. A lot of this could work beautifully alongside High School Years.

    The Sims 4 is all about creating our own stories, and soccer could open up SO many possibilities: school rivalries, teammates becoming best friends, training sessions, tournaments, victories, losses, and Sims who dream of becoming professional soccer players one day.

    And honestly… if we have basketball, American football and other sports, why not soccer? 😂

    📣 EA/Maxis — we want to hear from you!

    Is soccer/football something you have considered for The Sims 4?

    If it isn’t currently planned, please consider adding it to your feedback and future development discussions.

    And Simmers: if you want soccer in The Sims 4, please support this idea. ❤️

    👍 Like/upvote this post so the demand is visible.
    💬 Comment with what soccer gameplay you would want to see.
    🔄 Share this idea with other Simmers who would play it.

    Let’s make it clear that this isn’t just one player’s request — there is a community asking for soccer in The Sims 4. ⚽

    EA/Maxis, are you listening? 👀

  • Royalty & Legacy features could be converted as Football Club features. 

    I would also include the business part of selling merchandises with the Football Club logo and tickets for a match vs another Football Club (off-screen event).

    1. The Club Structure (The "Dynasty" Equivalent)

    Instead of a family lineage, you create or join a Football Club. Just as a Dynasty can span multiple households, your Club includes players, staff, and hardcore "Ultras" (supporters) across the world.

    • Football Club Head (The Manager/Owner): Like the Dynasty Head, they have the ultimate power. They choose the "Starting XI" (The Heirs) and can "Transfer List" underperforming Sims (The Outcasts).
    • The "Starting XI" (The Heirs): These are the golden players. When they perform well on the pitch or follow Football Club Values, the Football Club’s Prestige skyrocketing.
    • The Bench/Reserves (The Members): Sims working their way up.
    • The Transfer Listed (The Outcasts): Sims who have brought "Scandal" to the club or lost too many matches. They lose access to the Football Club House and are shunned by fans.

     

    2. Football Club Values & Prestige (The "Unity" Equivalent)

    In EP21, Dynasties thrive on values like "Mysterious" or "Passionate." For a Football Club, the Manager sets Tactical Philosophies:

    • "Total Football" Value: Boosts Prestige when Sims gain Fitness, Logic, and Mentors others.
    • "Hard-Nosed Defense" Value: Boosts Prestige for winning Duels (tackles) and having high Discipline.
    • "Star Power" Value: Boosts Prestige for Charisma, high-fame levels, and "celebrating" after goals.
    • Prestige Meter: As your club wins matches or hosts successful "Fan Fests," you unlock Club Perks (e.g., "Youth Academy" to train Child Sims faster, or "Sponsorship" for weekly Simoleons).

     

    3. Scandals & Rivalries (The "Court Intrigue" Equivalent)

    The Royalty & Legacy Scandal system is perfect for the high-drama world of sports:

    • Transfer Traitors: If a Sim leaves your Football Club to join a Rival, a Scandal erupts. Fans will boo them in the street, and their relationship with former teammates drops to zero.
    • Derby Duels: Instead of "Swordsmanship," Sims engage in "Pitch Duels." This is a high-stakes 1v1 soccer match. Winning increases your Club's Prestige and lowers the rival's.

     

    4. The Fan Base (The "Nobility/Peasantry" Equivalent)

    In Royalty & Legacy, you court the "hearts of the people." In this soccer pack:

    • Supporter Tiers: Sims in the world become "Casual Fans," "Season Ticket Holders," or "Ultras."
    • Winning Favor: You can "Host a Press Conference" to increase Fan Favor. High Favor means better stadium atmosphere and unique gifts from fans (like the "Regal Treasures"). Low Favor leads to protests outside your Sim's house.

     

    5. New Active Career: The "Pro Baller"

    Similar to the Noble Career in EP21:

    • Promotion via Football Club Prestige: You don't just get promoted by filling a bar; you must be "Chosen" by the Manager (Club Head) to move from Reserve to "Starting XI", just like an Heir is chosen in a Dynasty.
    Royalty & Legacy FeatureFootball Club Equivalent
    DynastyThe Football Club (Multi-household sports org)
    Dynasty HeadThe Manager / Club Owner
    The HeirThe Star Player / Captain
    OutcastThe Transfer Listed / "The Flop"
    PrestigeClub Reputation / League Standing
    Swordsmanship DuelTraining Pitch Duel (1v1 Match)
    Scandals / BlackmailDoping Rumors / Transfer Betrayals
    Crest DesignClub Kit & Badge Creator

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