The Sims 4: For Rent, the fifteenth expansion pack inThe Sims 4franchise, introduces compelling new features with a strong emphasis on property management and community dynamics. A key addition is the ability to create rental residentials, enabling players to design multiple units within a single lot. This innovative feature allows for thecreation of apartments in any world, expanding the possibilities beyond the predefined locations like San Myshuno and Evergreen Harbor’s apartment units.
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For players who revel in the art of building, For Rent becomes an essential addition to their Sims experience. The expanded list of objects in the pack ranges from functional items to purely decorative elements, offering versatility to suit various themes and aesthetics. With a rich variety of swatches, players caneffortlessly tailor their creations, whether they prefer earthy tones, vibrant colors, or pastel hues. With that, those who enjoy taking even more creative liberties and trying out different decor styles will particularly enjoy this pack, while also being able to build entirely differently styled units right beside each other (or apart if they wish) with the extensive variety.
All Build / Buy Items
The Sims 4: For Rent introduces a wealth of new Build/Buy items with over 200 objects combined inbuy, build and debugs, enriching the game’s creative possibilities for players. With a focus on the pack’s central themes, the Build/Buy catalog offers a diverse selection of items inspired by Southeast Asian patterns and aesthetics, reflecting the culturalinfluence of the new world, Tomarang.
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In addition to the thematic items, For Rent incorporates new functional elements that contribute to the immersive experience of managing properties. From functional items like kettles and radiators to decorative elements, players can enhance their Sims' living spaces with items that seamlessly blend into the vibrant atmosphere of the pack. The catalog includes items like child-friendly activities, such as hopscotch and marbles, showcasing the pack’s dedication to catering to Sims of all ages. With that, the Build/Buy options not only cater to the needs of property management but also emphasize the importance of fostering a sense of community within the game.
The items offered in The Sims 4: For Rent span various categories, catering to daily use and ensuring a comprehensive selection for players. From plumbing fixtures to comfort items, electronics, lighting, and more, the pack introduces a diverse array of objects. Noteworthy additions include squatting toilets, kettles, a new minifridge, cluster mailboxes ideal for large units, a newhot tub model ideal for the new Pool Partysocial event, and a mix of small accessories and furniture featuring rattan, wood, and porcelain-textured designs. Among the intriguing inclusions are mold and grime decals, which align with the new lot challenge introduced in the pack, along with a fresh death type. This adds a layer of storytelling potential, making For Rent particularly appealing to players who enjoy weaving narratives into their gameplay.
With the inclusions mentioned above, regardless of whether players are embarking onrags-to-riches or other build or gameplay challengesor seeking to create diverse and immersive scenarios, the objects in For Rent offer a versatile range, encompassing both budget-friendly and more luxurious options. The video above shows all Build and Buy items (excluding debug options) with their different swatches, excellent for creating the houses of their dreams, whether they want to utilize them for renting out, or making their favourite households to reside in.
Limited-Time Items
Similar to previous expansion pack launches, players who get The Sims 4: For Rent before January 18th, 2024, are entitled to additional downloadable content known as The Street Eats Digital Content. This includes three items: the Quick Treats Grill, Streetside Star Shade, and Peak Freshness Fruit Basket.
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All three items align with the theme of street foods, as evident from the name of the DLC. While the shade and basket are purely decorative, the Quick Treats Grill allows players to cook various items, offering a taste of street food within the comfort of their household lots.
Styled Rooms
For players seeking design inspiration when creating new units, the Styled Rooms feature proves exceptionally useful. This is especially true for those planning to construct identical units with variations only in the color palette. In For Rent, players have access to five new styled room options, each featuring three distinct color swatches. The selections include two kitchens (one small and one larger), one bathroom, one living room,and one small garden. All these rooms align with the overall aesthetics of the pack, showcasing many of the newly introduced items.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives, and see what happens when you play out scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless
