Summary

• Seasons is the most essential Sims 4 expansion pack, adding basic features missing in the base game.
• Players can turn off auto-aging in gameplay settings to prevent Sims from aging, except after birthdays.
• Seasons adds realism to the game with weather, holidays, and seasonal activities, making everyday life more immersive.

The Sims 4 and its expansions have always been a controversial topic ever since the title was released back in 2014. Since DLC has continued to be created for almost a decade, the number of expansions can be overwhelming for players looking to delve into, ranging from magical elements like vampires and werewolves to living in a city. Currently, The Sims 4 is still being ed with new DLC and this will likely be the case until a sequel is launched.

Most of the controversy with The Sims 4 stems from its lack of core features that its predecessor had. Some of these features were added by these paid-for expansions, while the common consensus in the community is that some of them should have been in the base game to begin with, such as the Cats & Dogs expansion pack. One that adds many game-changing features, which is generally accepted to be the most worthwhile Sims 4 DLC, is the Seasons expansion.

Seasons Is The Sims 4's Most Essential Expansion

Seasons Introduces Much-Needed Content

The Sims 4's DLC comes in a few types. The largest are Expansion Packs, which give players the ability to take their Sims on new adventures. Seasons adds many basic features that are missing in the base game, including seasonal weather changes and holiday activities for Sims. These all combine to make the world of The Sims 4 more immersive while giving players a sense of time that feels missing in the base game.

If players don't want their Sims to age with time, they can turn off auto-aging in The Sims 4's gameplay settings. This means that Sims will only age after a birthday celebration.

The Sims 4 Seasons continues a tradition in the franchise in which seasons are added as expansions after a game's release. Both The Sims 2 & 3 had Seasons expansion packs, and for good reason. Weather, holidays. and seasons are pivotal to making The Sims feel as real as possible and the added benefit of extra gardening options is a nice touch for players with a green thumb.

Everything That The Sims 4 Seasons Adds

More Than Just Seasons & Holidays

Other than the basic game features of seasons and weather, the Seasons expansion also adds new customization options for both Sims and their homes. This includes items like a Christmas hat, autumn leaf earrings, Christmas trees, and Halloween pumpkins. With holidays and seasonal events, these items help both Sims and houses get ready for them, further adding to the realism of living everyday life.

If players don't want to spend money on expansions, there is always The Sims 4 modding scene, which has been lively since the game's release.

Seasonal activities give Sims more to do, such as having children make homemade holiday crafts or snow angels. Players have the ability to control the weather, too, allowing them to summon thunderstorms or skip specific seasons if they feel like playing in a winter world during the height of summer. Because of the seasonal activities and weather changes, Sims have new behaviors, changing their daily activities. They can also make floral arrangements and even become botanists, unlocking new skills, outfits, and handy objects.

Why Seasons Is The Best Expansion For The Sims 4

Of all the expansion packs for The Sims 4, Seasons is the best for those looking to get the most content from a single DLC. Other expansions, such as Get Famous or Get Together, add new gameplay features to the game but don't change the world in the same way that Seasons does. Growing Together, Cats & Dogs and Get To Work do add basic functions, but don't have quite as much content.

Sims 4 also has Game Packs, Stuff Packs, and Kits, which are typically more affordable than the full expansions.

Expansion packs for The Sims 4 aren't cheap. They are the largest of the bunch and demand the most money, so if players want to get their money's worth, Seasons is the expansion to look out for, especially if it goes on sale, which many Sims DLC tend to do. With an emphasis on making every day in the Sims world more lively with different weather and seasons, this expansion pack is the best to keep things fresh while not feeling as though it caters to a specific gimmick.