With all the big news that’s come out about the future of The Sims 4, EA is already tapping simmers for ideas with the latest community survey.
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EA recently made a blog post about the future of the franchise, which included confirmation that The Sims 4 will be getting support and updates for years to come. At this time The Sims 5 is not in the plans, with EA instead continuing to focus on Project Renee and moving forward with several other projects related to the franchise.
Community Survey Questions
The survey consists of 12 questions and takes around 10 minutes to complete. It asks players what gameplay elements are most important to them, what they expect from Expansions, what age groups they want to see more focus on, and suggests possible (but not guaranteed) DLC content for the future along with asking how likely you would be to purchase said content.
Possible DLC Ideas
The following are all the possible DLC ideas as listed in the community survey. While this is not a promise of what content we can expect in the future, it gives us a good idea of where EA is at in terms of their upcoming plans and ideas:
Modern Monarchy: Experience a modern monarchy, where you’ll build your legacy through grand estates, political intrigue, and luxurious fashion. Rise from commoner to ruler, forge alliances, and navigate royal rivalries in a culturally-rich, high-stakes drama of power, influence, and exclusive living.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Sims Medieval
Ocean Diver: Dive into a vibrant ocean world and explore hidden treasures, meet marine life, build your seaside dream, and sail between charming coastal towns. Every dive and voyage offers new discoveries.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Sims 3 Island Paradise
Van Life: Customize your travel van and live on the road. Explore picturesque destinations, trade with the locals, and work on your mechanic skills. Prepare for your retirement and expanded elder adventures.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff, Pacific Drive
Go Retro: Step into a lively 80s/90s retro world in a bustling mall setting, enjoying classic throwback activities and unique storylines that reimagine the era with nostalgic charm and unforgettable drama.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Sims 3 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff
Apocalypse: Traverse and uncharted, otherworldly extreme environment where civilization has collapsed and nature has reclaimed the remnants of a once-great city, your Sim must adapt to survive and work together to thrive.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: Fallout, The Last Of Us, The Walking Dead
Sleepaway Camp: Create and adventure-filled sleepaway camp where kids can discover new hobbies, uncover camp secrets, and forge lifelong friendships, all while exploring beaches, lakes, and rivers under the care of dedicated counselors.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: Animal Crossing, The Quarry
Cyberpunk: Transport your sims to a neon-lit cyberpunk future where you can advance their human or robot lives with cutting-edge tech, explore gritty careers, and navigate complex relationships between Sims & robots, in a whimsical dystopian world.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Sims 3 Into The Future, Cyberpunk 2077
Gritty City: Shape your Sims’ fate in a gritty city. Will they become notorious criminals, vigilante for justice, or play both sides? Navigate from small-time pickpocketing to high-stakes heists, and decide your path in a world full of shady deals and intense stakeouts.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Urbz: Sims in the City, Grand Theft Auto
Adventurer: Journey with your Sims through an adventurous exploration of coastal landscapes to discover prehistoric and marine fossils and other natural wonders, showcase your unique discoveries to inspire conservation and adventure skill.
This DLC Idea Reminds Us Of: The Sims 3 World Adventures, Tomb Raider series, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
More Than Just The Sims
As some of the aforementioned DLC ideas contain content that players have wanted for ages which has never been implemented due to limits of the game engine, it’s possible that we will see some of these ideas implemented in other properties or as spin-offs of the main game akin to The Sims Life Stories or MySims properties. It all depends on the type of responses EA gets from the community survey.
Make Your Voice Heard!
If you’d like to share your thoughts with EA and participate in the community survey, click here. We’re not sure how long EA intends to keep it up, so if you want to participate make sure to do it sooner than later!
Do any of these suggested DLCs speak to you? What’s your favorite and least favorite suggestion? Do you have your own ideas for a DLC that wasn’t listed in the community survey? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and happy simming!