The latest expansion for The Sims 4, “Life and Death,” has brought some highly anticipated features to the game. Players will now experience a deep and emotionally charged gameplay expansion that covers life, death, grief, and even rebirth. From funerals to tarot readings, this pack adds new layers to the Sims’ experience with loss, reflection, and spiritual elements. Here’s a breakdown of the most exciting features in the expansion and how they’ll enhance your gameplay.
Funerals and Managing Grief in The Sims 4 Life and Death
One of the standout features in this expansion is the ability to plan and hold funerals. In The Sims 4 Life and Death, players can organize funerals, choose guests, set dress codes, and select activities to commemorate a loved one. The activities range from giving eulogies to planting memorial trees and lighting candles. In addition to the funeral, players can build memorial displays and even have ghost Sims attend their own ceremonies.
The introduction of a grief system adds a new emotional depth to the game. Sims will now experience different stages of grief, such as denial, anger, and sadness, based on their traits and relationships. Grief can be triggered not just by death, but also by other major life events like divorce, the loss of a job, or the passing of a pet (especially if you own The Sims 4 Cats and Dogs or Horse Ranch expansions). Sims can also seek comfort from other Sims and attend grief counseling sessions, making the emotional aspect of the game richer than ever before.
The Grim Reaper and Undertaker Careers: New Job Paths in The Sims 4 Life and Death
The expansion also introduces two new careers: the Reaper Profession and the Undertaker Career. In the Reaper Profession, Sims can become Grim Turns, working under the Grim Reaper to eventually take over the task of collecting souls. This job path allows players to engage in a more hands-on, active career with fieldwork and soul-reaping training.
The Undertaker Career, while a classic “rabbit hole” job, brings new ways for Sims to handle afterlife services. Players will guide Sims through embalming and funeral preparations, helping to ensure the departed receive the peace they deserve. This career branches into two options: Mortician or Funeral Director, giving players the freedom to specialize in different aspects of funeral services.
Ghost Gameplay and the Soul’s Journey in The Sims 4 Life and Death
Ghosts are a central focus in The Sims 4 Life and Death, with new ghost gameplay mechanics and customization options. Players can now control ghost Sims, giving them unique abilities to haunt or help the living. Ghost Sims can also woohoo inside objects like grills and gain ghost powers, adding an entertaining supernatural dynamic to the game.
Another intriguing feature is the Soul’s Journey system. Sims can now create and complete bucket lists, tracking their life goals and achievements. Completing these goals can unlock powerful rewards, including the ability to be reborn with a special Burning Soul trait. Rebirth isn’t just for a fresh start—reborn Sims can retain their childhood skills and even maintain relationships from their past lives.
For players interested in supernatural gameplay, the Soul’s Journey adds layers of complexity, blending life and death with an entirely new realm of possibilities.
FAQs on The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion
- Can Sims attend funerals in The Sims 4 Life and Death?
Yes, Sims can now attend and even organize funerals. Players can set the guest list, activities, dress code, and even decorate the graveyard or memorial. - What are the new careers in The Sims 4 Life and Death?
Two new careers are available: the Reaper Profession, where Sims can become soul collectors under the Grim Reaper, and the Undertaker Career, where Sims can manage funeral services. - How does the Soul’s Journey system work?
The Soul’s Journey is a reward-based system where Sims can create bucket lists to complete life goals. Fulfillment of these goals leads to rebirth with special abilities, such as the Burning Soul trait. - Can you control ghost Sims in The Sims 4 Life and Death?
Yes, players can fully control ghost Sims. Ghosts can haunt, prank, or help other Sims and even gain new powers over time. - Is there a new death type in the Life and Death expansion?
Yes, the new death type introduced is death by murder of crows, adding another layer of dark humor to the game’s expansive set of life-ending options.
With all these features and more, The Sims 4 Life and Death is shaping up to be one of the most detailed expansions yet. For more information, be sure to check out Sims Community for all the latest news and updates.
