The Sims team has officially lifted the curtain on Adventure Awaits, a New Zealand inspired expansion that blends family friendly activities, a new “getaway” system, and the return of imaginary friends. Here is the full breakdown of what the reveal trailer and blog confirm, plus some honest watch outs to keep in mind.
A striking new world: Gibby Point
Gibby Point is a lush, rugged destination with three distinct neighborhoods:
- Wanderwood Wilds – forest trails, an erupting geyser, and camp life at Camp Gibby Gibby
- Crystal Valley – glittering rock formations and a cozy couples’ retreat called Love Highland
- Jellyfish Junction – a waterfront zone with glow filled lagoons and a fitness minded venue, Revive and Thrive
The look leans more alpine and geothermal than tropical. Think big skies, teal water and sheer rock faces. It feels different from Granite Falls and Sulani while still inviting you outdoors.
Performance watch out: The world looks dense and detailed. If your save has been struggling with stutters, routing or corruption, you may want to wait for early access reviews before committing.
The big system: build and run custom getaways
Adventure Awaits introduces a Getaway framework that sounds like a new lot experience you can design, schedule and share:
- Getaway venues – create themed escapes like kids camp, wellness retreats or couple’s competitions
- Getaway planner – set the schedule and rules, from activity rotations to optional elimination rules
- Challenge presets – activity shuffle, creative contests, cooking battles, romance competitions and more
- Gallery sharing – the blog hints you can upload and download getaways like builds
If this really works in any world, it could be the best attempt yet at cross pack integration. Imagine a Granite Falls summer camp, a Sulani surf getaway or a Windenburg wellness weekend.
Caution: EA trailers sometimes oversell new systems. The planner needs real depth, flexible rules, and decent autonomy to shine. We will know more in the gameplay trailer.
Activities galore, especially for kids
The pack finally gives children a long overdue burst of attention:
- Paper craft including cootie catchers and paper airplanes
- Hide and seek and rock paper scissors
- Entomology with butterfly catching and raising
- Archery and diving with new animations
- Modular playgrounds you can assemble piece by piece
- Pool slides return at last
Adults are not ignored either: kayaking, larger water slides, free weights and spin bikes appear at fitness focused venues.
Real talk: kayaking needs multi sim boats to feel special, and archery should be more than a 2 tile target game. Fingers crossed.
Imaginary friends are back with personalities
The Sims 3 favorite returns with a Sims 4 twist. Imaginary friends come in multiple variants with distinct personality flavors:
- Goofball
- Creative
- Competitive
- Evil
They are delightfully unsettling in the best way. The big question is whether they are a full occult style system or a special companion state with unique interactions and growth.
Risk factor: life state adjacent features are historically bug prone. If routing and autonomy struggle, so will imaginary friends. Let’s hope that Life and Death’s team polish carries over here.
Careers, quests and community builds
- Park worker career with branches for camp counselor and park ranger. No word yet if it is rabbit hole, semi active or task based.
- Local quests return. Expect small story chains triggered by residents and points of interest. Fun if short, repetitive if overused.
- Community lots are built by powerhouse creators like JJ Danielle Builds, Griffy, Kiwi Sims, Cade and Axi Sims. This is a smart move and the results look great.
Music and early purchase items
- New Simlish tracks from UMI, Naomi Scott and Chloe Moriondo
- Early purchase items include a lamp, tea kettle, and cozy socks. Nice to have, not must haves, and historically available as CC on PC later.
Price, timing and the elephant in the room
- Price: 39.99 USD
- Release: October 2
- Concerns: performance and stability, a shallow getaway planner, brittle elimination rules, and potential imaginary friend bugs
The reveal looks stronger than many expected, with genuine new toys and a potentially powerful system if it is flexible and shareable. Still, it launches into a game currently grappling with save safety and performance debt. If you are on the fence, watch creator previews and day one reports before buying.
TL;DR
- Gorgeous New Zealand inspired Gibby Point with 3 themed districts
- New Getaway lot system with planner, rules, and elimination options
- Big kid focus: modular playgrounds, hide and seek, entomology, archery, diving
- Adults get kayaks, pool slides, spin bikes, free weights
- Imaginary friends return with personality variants
- Park worker career, lightweight quests, pro level community builds
- Releases October 2 at 39.99 USD
- Watch performance and depth. Wait for gameplay deep dives if you are cautious
What are you building first: a kids camp, a love competition villa, or a wellness retreat by the lagoon?
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUFkNq_lcSs&ab_channel=Pixelade
FAQ – The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack
When does Adventure Awaits release?
The expansion releases on October 2, 2025.
How much does it cost?
It will retail for $39.99 USD, which is the standard price for Sims 4 expansions.
What’s the new world?
The new world is Gibby Point, inspired by New Zealand. It includes three neighborhoods: Wanderwood Wilds, Crystal Valley, and Jellyfish Junction.
What is the getaway system?
Getaways are new customizable venues. You can plan activities, add rules like eliminations or contests, and share them on the Gallery. They may also be usable in older worlds, not just Gibby Point.
What new activities are included?
- Kids: modular playgrounds, hide and seek, rock paper scissors, paper crafts, archery, diving, entomology (catching and raising insects).
- Adults: kayaking, pool and water slides, free weights, spin bikes, and fitness/wellness retreats.
Are imaginary friends included?
Yes. Imaginary Friends return from The Sims 3 with a twist: four personality variants (goofball, creative, competitive, and evil).
What new career is added?
The Park Worker career, which has two branches: Camp Counselor and Park Ranger.
Are there quests?
Yes. Local Sims will offer small quests, similar to Cottage Living or enchanted by nature.
Who built the community lots?
EA collaborated with creators JJ Danielle Builds, Griffy, Kiwi Sims, Cade, and Axi Sims to design the lots in Gibby Point.
What are the pre-order bonuses?
Early purchasers will receive a lamp, a tea kettle, and a pair of socks.
Should you pre-order?
The bonuses are small and not essential. Many recommend waiting until early access previews confirm the pack is stable and not bug-heavy before buying.
