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The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Plant Sim update details

The Sims 4 is about to grow greener with the enchanted by nature expansion Fresh Plant Sim Fun, which brings new abilities to the long-overlooked Plant Sims. For years, players have asked EA to give this occult type a true upgrade. With this pack, the developers have promised to deliver new ways to play as a Plant Sim, sparking both excitement and debate in the community.

The Sims team teased these changes on Twitter with a line that read “Plant Sims are sprouting some fresh new features in The Sims 4” and pointed players toward the official Discord server for details. But what fans found there didn’t quite match their hopes for a full overhaul.

Thanks to EA community manager Pedal Pine Song and a screenshot shared by Day on YouTube, we know what these features actually are. The update includes eight new Plant Sim abilities:

Refresh life force, which extends the Plant Sim timer
Nature’s breath, which helps bloom plants
Absorb solar energy from potted and house plants
Poison kiss that inflicts the green meanie ailment except on the green man
Praise for life, performed on the green man
Give forbidden fruit
Demand forbidden fruit
Water booster that fills the water motive

For players hoping this expansion would fix all of the issues with fresh plant Sim fun, the reveal felt underwhelming.

See video about the new updates from Superior Simmer

Paying for base game occult updates sparks criticism

One of the biggest sources of anger is that fresh plant Sim fun are part of The Sims 4 base game, yet players will have to pay for the Enchanted by Nature expansion to access these new features. Fans pointed out that Ghosts received a free base game update with significant improvements.

On Twitter, frustrated players shared reactions like “How about giving them the same treatment as Ghost? That would be marvelous.” Another said “Should be a base game given how they are base game and are so featurless.”

Superior Simmer, the YouTuber who covered this news in detail, also shared his honest thoughts in his video. He called the new content “recycled garbage” and argued that EA is locking essential fixes behind a paywall. His criticism focused on the fact that Refresh life force doesn’t even remove the timer, just extends it, which feels like a band-aid fix.

Many players remember that in The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, becoming a Plant Sim was permanent. That change made them feel unique and worth playing. In The Sims 4, the timer-based system continues despite fan feedback.

The Enchanted by Nature expansion faces early skepticism

Players are also questioning the overall value of Enchanted by Nature. Early previews suggest much of its content may reuse existing game systems rather than offering anything truly new. Superior Simmer called the pack “concerning” and said its gameplay appears “recycled.”

He argued that EA could have added a skill tree or other mechanics to make fresh plant Sim fun deeper and more replayable. Instead, the list of eight new abilities feels thin, with some players calling it lazy or rushed.

While EA did mention a base game update coming July 1, they confirmed it will not include these fresh plant Sim fun improvements. This has only added to the frustration, as players feel essential updates are being split off into paid DLC rather than included for free.

If you are still considering buying the pack, Superior Simmer recommends checking Instaming for discounts. The site offers up to 25% off on Enchanted by Nature and other Sims expansions.

Sims community wants more from occult updates

Beyond just fresh plant sim fun , there’s a worry that other neglected occult types like Mermaids and Aliens will get similar treatment. Players fear small paid updates will become the norm rather than meaningful improvements included in the base game.

One fan joked on Twitter “What Plant Sims? There is no Plant Sims in The Sims 4.” Others suggested even small changes, like removing the timer entirely or adding new aspirations, would have made the occult type feel worth playing.

Overall, the update is a reminder of the push and pull between EA’s business strategy and what players want. Fans are looking for real innovation, not small updates locked behind another expansion price tag.

If you want to hear Superior Simmer’s full breakdown with all his opinions, check out the source video for all the details.