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Behind the Sims 2025 brought many welcomed surprises for Simmers, from an all-new main menu look to a substantial 25-hour live stream for the game’s birthday celebration. It’s a lot to unpack, especially with the new update that launched just after the event’s conclusion.
To kick things off, the main menu update has already been released as a free base game update. You’ll see a completely new design that gives a little more oomph to it, making your current save file the star of the show. I wasn’t a big fan of how it looked before, in light of how it basically put all the premium add-ons right in your face. But now, the menu has some personality by spotlighting your Sims rather than things like expansion packs.
Image via Maxis StudiosIn addition to the main menu, the Jan. 14 Sims 4 update introduces improvements for the Townie houses. Go to the Pancake, Goth, Caliente, Landgraab, and BFF houses to see the latest design changes.
The next phase of the early 2025 Sims 4 roadmap is something to look forward to, with three new kits on the horizon. If you’ve been keeping up with the Sims, you may already know about it due to the leaks surrounding the new Creator Kits. This includes the Comfy Gamer, Secret Sanctuary, and the Casanova Cave. They’ll all be coming out on Jan. 16, highlighting popular Sims icons like LilSimsie.
Image via Maxis StudiosBy next month, we’ll finally celebrate the Sims 25th anniversary with the 25-hour live stream on Feb. 4, bringing over 70 new in-game items in a free base game update. It’s the perfect time to experience some nostalgia with the long-running series. You’ll also get the chance to acquire classic gems from the early days of the Sims, including the original alarm clock.
There are a few other reveals to look forward to, like the mysterious Nostalgia Now event from Jan. 27 – Jan. 31. My guess is that it will be an ode to all the Sims games, possibly having a kit of past collections. I’m hoping to see Build Mode content from Sims 2, Sims 3, and Sims Bustin’ Out, but of course, we’ll have to see what this event actually brings to the table.
The roadmap also promises a ‘Motherlode Season’ on Feb. 6 and a secret reveal on Feb. 25. Motherlode has always been the go-to cheat, providing money in an instant. I’m curious to see how a cheat could expand into something like an event or possible expansion pack. Though, I do think it would most likely be tied to a reward system, as we’ve seen with the winter drop. Only time will tell what the mysterious content will be, but before then, we can at least dig into the latest main menu for some sweet new designs.
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