Non-monogamy It certainly existed before 2020, but since then we’ve heard a lot more about it online. People have come out of lockdown more sexually adventurous – perhaps even more queer —and now they want their Sims to be too. The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack, launching July 25, your Sims can finally be polyamorous.
In Ciudad Enamorada, the Sims’ new city of love, Sims can go on dates in locations such as a park or a nightclub, depending on the Lovestruck Expansion Pack BlogThere’s a singles hangout and even a dating app, Cupid’s Corner, for Sims to find potential partners.
Gameplay-wise, your Sims will develop their romance skill as they go on dates. Sims can have moments of excitement and inactivity, and you can measure their satisfaction with their relationships. The pack also introduces new interactions: a new kiss, a new dance, and three new spots to whack.
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There will also be several different romantic dynamics between Sims: healthy (two Sims falling in love); steamy (focus on physical connection); tense (still involved in a relationship but unhappy); and unpredictable (alternating between arguing and making up). You can explore your Sims’ different romantic aspirations, and they can even become relationship consultants and help others find love.
The Sims This pack introduces two new traits: being reserved and being a “lovebug” (much less reserved). There are also two new fears, fear of intimacy and fear of being alone. Just like in real life!
In terms of non-monogamy, The Sims will have a “romantic boundaries” system that is free for all players. You can customize your Sims’ boundaries borders and an approach to romantic exclusivity and jealousy. The blog post says: “This allows Sims to date multiple Sims without impacting other relationships.” Yay!
The Sims has also expanded The Sims’ gender and sexuality options in recent years. In 2022, The Sims updated its spectrum of sexual orientationsand in 2023 added upper scars, bandages and other gender-affirming clothingThis latest expansion pack will be released on July 25th.
