Experience dynamic seasons, city life, or rural charm – these expansions bring fresh energy to The Sims 4. We’ll tell you which ones are currently the best.
There are currently 21 expansion packs available for The Sims 4 (as of February 2026). To help you keep track and see which packs are especially popular right now, we’ve summarized the best expansions for The Sims 4.
- Update 20/02/2026: Added “The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature” expansion pack.
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 1 – Lovestruck
The “Lovestruck” expansion pack added in 2024 brings plenty of romance to the game. One of the main new features is the in-game app “Cupid’s Corner,” which allows Sims to find potential dates. Alongside the dating app, there is also a new date planning system. This lets you organize more detailed and varied dates for your Sims. New romantic activities include cuddling and picnics, adding more variety to your Sims’ relationships.
Another feature is the new attraction preferences system, which influences how attracted your Sims are to one another. This system is designed to make character interactions feel more realistic. In addition, the latest expansion introduces different relationship dynamics. Sims can now experience healthy or tense relationships, leading to more complex interactions between characters.
Key facts at a glance:
- “Cupids Corner” App to find Dates
- New Date Planning System
- Attraction preferences system
- Different relationship dynamics (healthy, tense, etc.)
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 2 – Seasons
The expansion introduces four changing seasons with unique weather to the game. According to the developers, each season offers its own atmosphere and specific weather effects. These weather effects influence not only the environment but also your Sims’ behavior, mood, and overall gameplay. For example, Sims can become exhausted in the heat or freeze in cold temperatures.
A highlight of this expansion is the seasonal activities. In winter, you can send your Sims ice skating, while summer brings exciting water balloon fights. The expansion also introduces new holidays and traditions. You can customize existing holidays or create your own to make the game even more personal.
Key facts at a glance:
- Four changing seasons with unique weather
- Weather affects Sims and gameplay
- Seasonal activities like ice skating and water balloon fights
- New holidays and traditions
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 3 – City Living
The central feature is the new city of San Myshuno with multiple unique neighborhoods that offer a diverse urban experience. For the first time in The Sims series, you can move your Sims into apartments and penthouses. This creates an authentic big-city atmosphere and opens up new gameplay possibilities.
Another highlight is the city festivals that regularly take place in San Myshuno. Your Sims can participate in various activities and competitions.
Key facts at a glance:
- New city San Myshuno with unique neighborhoods
- Apartments and penthouses
- City festivals with activities and competitions
- New careers such as Politician and Critic
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 4 – Growing Together
In The Sims 4 “Growing Together,” your Sims become even more independent. They develop real preferences and quickly decide who fits their personality and who they would rather avoid. Family life also becomes more in-depth, and Sims who have been through thick and thin together will experience even more shared moments in the future.
If you want to be part of an even larger community, you can travel to the former fishing village of San Sequoia. Here, you will find a recreation center, many new friends, and the influential Roblese family.
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 5 – Cottage Living
The “Cottage Living” pack introduces the new neighborhood of Henford-on-Bagley, offering players a charming rural setting. A key feature of the expansion is animal keeping. With “Cottage Living,” you can raise and care for farm animals such as cows and chickens on your lot. With our tips and tricks, you’ll be fully prepared for this expansion.
In addition to animal care, the pack allows you to grow fruits and vegetables in your own garden. You can use these homegrown ingredients for cooking, unlocking new culinary possibilities. To enhance the village atmosphere, Henford-on-Bagley includes classic community elements such as a local pub as a social hub and a market where local goods can be traded.
Key facts at a glance:
- New neighborhood Henford-on-Bagley
- Animal keeping with cows, chickens, and more
- Gardening and cooking with your own ingredients
- Village community with pub and market
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 6 – Eco Lifestyle
As the name suggests, “Eco Lifestyle” focuses on building a greener and healthier environment. Your Sims can rely on recyclable materials and turn trash into valuable items for your home. Even an empty fridge is no longer a problem. With this expansion, your Sims can collect ingredients directly from dumpsters.
To prove your green thumb, you can team up with other Sims in your neighborhood and launch large community projects. Join activists or technicians to improve your surroundings and make them more sustainable. The cleaner you keep your lot and city, the clearer the water and the fresher the air will become.
Key facts at a glance:
- Everything for the environment: produce your own electricity
- Create delicious meals from discarded ingredients
- Work together with your neighborhood for sustainability
- Improve and clean your world
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 7 – Discover University
With “Discover University,” you get a completely new world called Britechester where you can explore university life. The new world features two different universities. You can choose between various degree programs and must attend lectures and pass exams to progress in your studies.
Student life is simulated through dormitories where your Sims can live during their studies. Additionally, you can take part in various university activities such as sports events and student clubs.
Key facts at a glance:
- New world Britechester with two universities
- Various degree programs with lectures and exams
- Dormitory student life
- University activities such as sports and clubs
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 8 – From Hobby to Business
With the new expansion pack “The Sims 4 From Hobby to Business,” you can finally turn your Sims into real entrepreneurs. In the brand-new world of Nordhaven, with its neighborhoods Gammelvik and Iverstad, you can get creative and build your own business.
Whether you want to open a small pottery workshop or run a trendy tattoo studio, the possibilities are diverse. You can train your Sims to become mentors who share their knowledge through lectures and courses. This way, you not only build a business but also leave a lasting legacy in the Sim world.
Key facts at a glance:
- Versatile business system: turn hobbies into profitable companies
- New world Nordhaven with two unique neighborhoods
- Creative tattoo art and gallery sharing
- Pottery system from simple vases to Kintsugi repairs
- Mentor system to pass on knowledge and build a legacy
The Sims 4: Best Expansions Rank 9 – Enchanted by Nature
With The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature, your Sims dive into a world full of magic, nature, and mystical powers. In Glimmerbrook Hollow, they explore enchanted forests, meet nature spirits, and can even become plant beings themselves or master magical abilities.
The pack also adds new outfits, build objects, and seasonal events that expand your playstyle and bring fresh energy to the game. Whether discovering mysterious locations or tending magical gardens, Enchanted by Nature makes everyday life even more fantastical.
Key facts at a glance:
- New world Glimmerbrook Hollow with magical landscapes and nature spirits
- Sims can learn magical abilities or become plant beings
- New outfits, interactions, and build objects with a mystical theme
- Seasonal events and nature features for varied gameplay
