One of The Sims fans’ favorite in-game causes of death has officially come to The Sims 4 thanks to a new - and free - game update. Sims players have been finding ways to kill their Sims since the franchise's very first instalment, and new death scenarios are often highly-requested from the community.
Dying in The Sims 4 is not necessarily a comedic accident, but it often is, especially considering how foolish the cause or the circumstances might be. One fan, for instance, shared a grim yet ridiculous story of a Sim predicting their own death with a painting. The Sims 4 has introduced new and varying ways for Sims to die over the years since it first released, though many players feel it's much harder to kill Sims in Sims 4 than it has been in previous games. This is in part due to a lack of items that can cause sudden death.
Today's June 14 The Sims 4 free game update has been revealed by EA, confirming that death by meteorite is now possible. The news comes alongside the new addition of the small telescope item, which will offer a more portable way for Sims to stargaze. Doing so will now come at Sims' own peril, as the patch notes warn:
"Viewing the night sky can be dangerous work. If your Sim notices something is coming straight for them… get inside quickly! Death by meteorite is now a thing! So are meteorite ghosts! Who knew?"
The new death item is ed by a host of gameplay additions in order to prepare for the paid Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack. Today's free base game update will add lunar cycles, Create-a-Sim items, Scenarios, and more, with full details available on the EA website.
Back in The Sims 3, players enjoyed the random and chaotic meteorite death, as it introduced an unpredictable variable. At any moment, a Sim could be flattened by a space rock that appeared out of nowhere. It is worth noting that a meteor could be escaped if players paid at least some attention, but the possibility of getting hit was quite entertaining, and the addition of the beloved death mechanic to The Sims 4 should be a welcome one for fans.
In The Sims 3, the meteor mechanics are quite robust, incorporating varying chances of getting hit based on multiple parameters. It is a fun part of the game, which was abandoned in The Sims 4. However, the latest instalment in the series is seemingly redeeming one of the older gameplay features. Meteors might not be the most fan-requested peculiarity, but it is a lovely addition to the ever-evolving game, especially considering The Sims 4’s lack of unpredictability in comparison to previous entries.
Source: EA
