Rodeo & Ranch Expansion Pack Idea (Featuring Bucking Bulls & Western Gameplay!)

Hi Simmers and EA Team,

I have really enjoyed Cottage Living and Horse Ranch. The farming and ranch gameplay added so much depth to storytelling, and I would love to see western gameplay expanded even further.

I would like to suggest a Rodeo and Ranch themed expansion pack that focuses on competitive rodeo events and deeper cowboy gameplay.

Here are some ideas that could make it exciting:

Bucking bulls as a new animal type separate from cows.

Sims could build a new Rodeo skill that improves balance, bravery, and athletic ability.

Weekly rodeo competitions held at a special arena venue.

Higher difficulty bulls could offer bigger prize money.

New traits such as Fearless Rider, Adrenaline Seeker, or Country Tough.

Expanded rodeo events like barrel racing, team roping, calf roping, and bronc riding. Teen Sims could participate in junior rodeo competitions.

New careers such as Professional Rodeo Rider or Ranch Hand.

A new arena lot type that players can build and customize.

Western clothing options like chaps, rodeo vests, larger belt buckles, gloves, and more hat styles.

Build and Buy items such as arena fencing, announcer booths, livestock trailers, and cattle pens.

There could also be a ranking system where Sims earn trophies, belt buckles, and reputation. It could even connect with Get Famous so successful rodeo Sims become local celebrities.

A new southwestern or Texas inspired world with ranch land, small towns, and a large rodeo stadium would fit perfectly with this theme.

I think this type of expansion would build naturally on Horse Ranch and Cottage Living while adding a new skill based competitive gameplay system. It would give players more ways to tell western stories and create long term goals for their Sims.

I would love to hear what other players think and what features they would add to a rodeo themed pack.

Thank you for your time and for continuing to grow The Sims.