Next Sims 4 Expansion Leaked
A new leak hints at The Sims 4’s 18th expansion pack, just in time for the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
A new expansion for The Sims 4 appears to have been leaked ahead of an official announcement, and if recent reports are accurate, it will be called Businesses & Hobbies. Though EA has yet to confirm the expansion, the name suggests that players will soon have even more ways to keep their Sims busy—both in their careers and during their free time.
A New Expansion Just in Time for The Sims’ 25th Anniversary
February 4, 2024, marks the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise, and developer Maxis is celebrating in a big way. Earlier this month, Maxis revealed a mini roadmap outlining upcoming events, including free in-game content, special events for The Sims FreePlay, and an extensive 25-hour-long livestream. The roadmap also teases a mystery event on February 25, represented only by an eye emoji—leaving fans speculating about what’s in store.
Before that, though, The Sims 4’s Motherlode Season kicks off on February 6, and many players believe that’s when the official reveal of the game’s 18th expansion pack will take place. According to The Sims dataminer anadius, who has a history of uncovering EA content early, Businesses & Hobbies is the name of the new expansion, and there will also be bonus content for early adopters—though specific details remain unclear.
What to Expect from Businesses & Hobbies
While EA hasn’t confirmed anything yet, the title alone gives some major hints about what the expansion might include. The Sims 4 base game launched with 13 career options, and over the years, expansions have added even more professions—including freelance and work-from-home careers. A pack focused on businesses and hobbies could expand career choices even further, potentially introducing new job types, interactive businesses, and fresh entrepreneurial mechanics for players who enjoy building Sims’ careers from the ground up.
On the hobbies side, this expansion might introduce new activities for Sims to enjoy in their downtime, building on the creative and skill-based mechanics already in the game. Players might see more skill-related aspirations, side gigs, or even new ways to monetize hobbies.
More Content Coming for The Sims 4
In addition to the rumored expansion, The Sims 4 is set to receive more Creator Kits on January 30. These mini-content packs will introduce new furniture, clothing, and in-game objects for players to customize their Sims’ worlds:
Refined Living Room Kit by pierisim – Adds modern and classic furniture pieces to create stylish living spaces.
Business Chic Kit by madlensims – Features sleek, professional clothing options to help Sims dress for success.
A Decade of The Sims 4 and Counting
Despite being over 10 years old, The Sims 4 is still thriving. A report from October 2024 revealed that 15 million new players joined the game over a 12-month period, proving that its player base is still growing. With EA and Maxis continuing to support the game with expansions, kits, and free updates, The Sims 4 shows no signs of slowing down.
As the 25th anniversary of The Sims approaches, fans won’t have to wait long for more official details about Businesses & Hobbies. Whether the leak is accurate or not, one thing is certain—there’s plenty of new content on the horizon for The Sims 4.