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The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack Release Date and Features

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 21,2025

For 25 years, *The Sims* franchise has captivated players worldwide with its unique blend of creativity, storytelling, and life simulation. Following last year's "Life & Death" expansion, the latest addition to *The Sims 4* universe arrives on March 6th, 2025: "The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack." This exciting new pack lets Sims turn their passions into profitable enterprises!

What Is The Release Date For The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack?

Launching March 6th, 2025, this expansion empowers players to build their own businesses and explore creative careers within their virtual worlds. While career paths are a *Sims* staple, owning your own business adds a whole new layer of personalization and gameplay. Get ready for new skills, locations, and perks that will significantly expand your *Sims 4* experience.

New Skills:

Tattooing: Become a tattoo artist! Design and apply custom tattoos in your own studio, unlocking more intricate designs as your Sim's skill grows. The intuitive "Tattoo Paint Mode" provides a range of tools for creating unique body art.

Pottery: Craft beautiful pottery, from elegant vases to everyday dishware. Use the pottery wheel and kiln to perfect your technique, decorating your Sim's home or creating gifts for friends. Turn your passion into profit by selling your creations!

Sims 4 Pottery
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New Businesses:

Beyond tattooing and pottery, the expansion pack offers exciting cross-pack compatibility, letting you integrate previous content into your new ventures. Sims can now open:

  • Pet Cafes (Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack)
  • Karaoke Bars (City Living Expansion Pack)
  • Dance Clubs or Arcades (Get Together Expansion Pack)
  • Acting Schools (Get Famous Expansion Pack)
  • Bowling Alleys (Bowling Night Stuff Pack)
  • Spas (Spa Day Game Pack)
  • Laundromats (Laundry Day Stuff Pack)

Business Perks and Alignments:

A new Business Perk system adds depth to your entrepreneurial journey. Choose a business strategy that aligns with your Sim's personality:

  • Dreamer: Prioritize customer satisfaction and creative fulfillment, even if it means less profit.
  • Schemer: Cut corners and focus on maximizing profits, regardless of customer happiness.
  • Neutral: Strive for a balance between profit and customer satisfaction.

Each alignment unlocks unique interactions and gameplay possibilities.

Sims 4 Business Alignment
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New Location:

Explore Nordhaven, a charming coastal town with a thriving arts community, picturesque landscapes, and plenty of opportunities for your Sim's business and hobbies.

Pre-order "The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack" now on the EA app, Epic Games Store, Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Launch date: March 6th, 2025.