‘The Sims 4’ Update: 3 Must-Try Activities With New 'Parenthood' DLC
"The Sims 4" gamers can now create richer stories given the recent release of "The Sims 4: Parenthood" game pack. With the introduction of several new gameplay elements, players now have the chance to better mold a young Sim's personality and behavior as they grow into young adult characters.
"The Sims 4: Parenthood" DLC marked one of the biggest game pack developments that Maxis released for "The Sims 4." Given how the said DLC changed the way that Sim family members interact with each other, here are three new things that avid fans can try in their respective games.
School assignments and volunteerism
"The Sims 4" gamers can now have their Sim families participate in a common project. With the inclusion of take home school assignments in "The Sims 4: Parenthood" DLC, players can have members of their Sims families complete a science project together. With seven school projects to choose from, the said activities will help to keep a young Sim's grades up, as well as gain points for specific character values, according to Sims Community.
"The Sims 4: Parenthood" game pack also introduced volunteer activities that teen to elder Sims can do together such as helping out at a bake sale, beach clean-up, nursing home, soup kitchen or join programs to fight disease. Despite the said new actions happening offscreen, "The Sims 4" gamers can still gain character value points for their teen Sims or help influence the chance card choices that young Sims can get.
Sibling war
Given the introduction of a new Character Values system for toddler to teen Sims including new mean interactions, avid "The Sims 4" players can have their sibling Sims engage in a little rivalry. Children to teen Sims can perform more actions that could impact their relationship with each other in a negative way.
Journal writing
"The Sims 4: Parenthood" game pack also added journal writing to "The Sims 4" where game characters can gain moodlets or capture specific emotions on paper. An effective way to relieve the stress of game characters, the said item can also be utilized by sneaky Sims to find out their sibling's secrets.
Meanwhile, some of the new gameplay elements featured in "The Sims 4: Parenthood" DLC included the creation of sack lunches. "The Sims 4" gamers can opt to have their parent Sims pack special meals for children Sims as they go to school, according to an announcement posted on the game's website.
"The Sims 4: Parenthood" DLC was released on May 30 for PC and MAC. Watch the teaser clip below:
