Sims 4's Next Expansion Pack Reportedly Leaked, & It's Good News For Entrepreneurial Simmers

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The next expansion pack for The Sims 4 has allegedly been leaked, and it’s looking good for business-minded players. Following recent news of The Sims 5‘s cancelation, Maxis has redoubled its efforts when it comes to fleshing out The Sims 4. With close to 100 expansion, content, and stuff packs that have caused The Sims 4‘s total cost to soar over $1,000 USD, its gameplay options are ever expanding. But apparently, it’s still missing a few features that Maxis plans to add soon.

According to a report by Sims Community, based on claims posted to X (formerly Twitter) by @anadius, The Sims 4‘s next expansion pack is centered on “Businesses & Hobbies,” and will also feature something called “Set Up Shop.” Anadius claims to have come across this information by looking through files in the EA App, which apparently revealed the nature of the next Sims 4 expansion. However, no further information on what’s in this pack – or how it’s different from previous packs with similar theming – is yet available.

Some players speculate that this new expansion pack could allow Sims to set up businesses from home, a long-awaited feature. This would set it apart from Get to Work, which does allow Sims to become entrepreneurs, but forces them to purchase specific vacant lots zoned for commercial use. Businesses and Hobbies might let Sims turn their pastimes into side hustles, starting, say, an e-commerce storefront to sell their crafts, or taking commissions for home-baked cakes from other local Sims.

The allegedly upcoming expansion pack has already been compared to previous DLC for games like The Sims 2, including Open for Business (which let Sims become self-employed) and FreeTime (which let Sims take up and develop various hobbies). Many have suggested it might go along with The Sims‘ ongoing 25th anniversary celebration, which is already bringing back nostalgic content related to the first two Sims games. Either way, if the rumors are true, this could represent a massive, game-changing expansion for The Sims 4.

Sources: Sims Community, @anadius/X