The game simulator of life "Sims" pleases us already onover fifteen years, six of which fell on the most popular and diverse part - Sims 3. But the world is changing, computer games are improving, and Sims are no exception. In September 2014, the fourth part of one of the most famous games was presented to the world. We suggest you get acquainted with what it is, as well as what additional materials exist for Sims 4 and how to install them.
About Sims 4
As before, the player controls the character’s life,creates its history and pedigree. Only now you can create a hero with even more subtle details. In the new game you can even choose the growth of the character! Also added more opportunities to interact with the virtual world, the hero is better expressed emotions and much more, which makes the process of the game even more interesting.
Конечно, такого разнообразия аддонов (additions), as in "Sims 3" (there were twenty of them in total), in "Sims 4" not yet. Fans of the game today can be content with only a few directories:
- "To work";
- "Hike";
- "Luxury Party";
- "Patio".
But it is possible to install additional materials in Sims 4. They can be found in the released updates and other user resources.
"Sims 4": updates
In the period from September 2, 2014 to April 13, 2015, 16 official updates were released for Sims 4. The latest version is 1.5.149.1020 (for PC).
The main function of updates is the correction of errors and failures, as well as the addition of some new items to the game.
Here is a short list of the work of which the developers have already managed to fix:
1. Construction mode:
- fences are no longer considered rooms;
- when the height of the foundation changes, the items do not move into the family’s luggage
- swimming pools became available, and they can be built both on the street and on any floor of the house.
2. Characters:
- some items to which the tolerance was closed upon restarting the game are available again;
- the number of alien abductions is reduced;
- characters no longer move through the air;
- the process of interactions between the characters has been adjusted;
- characters no longer disappear;
- fixed bugs related to babies.
3. Other points:
- the “Write a Book” action no longer causes a game error;
- the game has become more believable;
- improved performance;
- saves from past updates are re-launched in new ones;
- A family tree has been added that displays the story of 10 generations.
"Sims 4": additional materials from the updates
In 16 updates of this game, developers have pleased the players not only by correcting mistakes, but also by adding new items and characters. For example, the following was added:
- small sculptures of gnomes "Mysterious", "Chilling soul", "Serious business", "Mr. Floppy", "Nude Basics".
- ghosts (more functional than in Sims 3);
- New costumes in the style of "Star Wars", "Valentine's Day", others;
- new shades for eye color;
- Swimsuits and swimming trunks are available;
- New careers available: athlete, businessman,
- available new types of achievements for adult characters, ghosts, teenagers;
- New kits are offered, for example, bags with seeds of fruits and plants, “Hike” and so on.
In addition to items from the updates are available to players."Sims 4" additional materials from other sources. For example, on the sites of fans of the simulator you can find many unique houses, outfits, decor, hairstyles, as well as the characters themselves.
Installation of additional materials
As for Sims 3, lots, scenery, clothes for Sims 4 are most often created in the Package format. Additional materials for this extension are installed as follows:
- if downloaded additions in the archive, then open it;
- open the folder / Mods (default path / EA / The Sims 4 / Mods);
- move unzipped additional materials to an open folder.
Done!
