Halloween and the day of the dead are approaching (in Mexico) and in The Sims 4 They prepare us with a fun expansion that will fulfill the dreams of those players who enjoyed locking their sims up to death. The new expansion is called Life & Death and will take players to explore the mysterious and supernatural world of Ravenwood.
This update will not only allow players to face death, but will give them the opportunity to assume the role of death itselfan iconic character from the franchise. The expansion also introduces three new neighborhoods to Ravenwood, each with its own Sims-style atmosphere. Players will be able to interact with ghost Sims and explore places full of history and mystery while becoming writers of horror novels. AOne of the most notable elements is the ability for Sims to write a wish list before they die and, if they manage to complete it, they can be reborn with the special trait
How to be death in The Sims 4?
The great news of Life & Death are the two new careers that are added to the catalog of professions in The Sims 4. Although it is not clear what the process is to access these professions, we can talk about both:
- The first is that of Soul Collector, where Sims can train to become Death’s own apprentices (or Grim Reaper) and work in the Underworld Death Department. Players will be able to collect souls, keep scythes in perfect condition, and decide who deserves a second chance at life..
- The second profession is that of a funeral agentwhere Sims will help the living and the dead through the complicated process of saying goodbye. They may specialize in funeral home management or dedicate themselves to embalming and grave care.. This expansion also introduces the possibility of organizing funerals, where you can choose everything from the activities to the guests’ clothing.
Thanatology in The Sims
This expansion does not stop at the fun of being Death, it also explores grief and the feeling of loss as we could read on the official blog.
The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack It will be available on October 31, 2024 for PC, Mac and consoles. If you purchase the expansion between October 3 and December 12, you’ll be able to see, as the official blog says, “those who came before in the Enduring Legacy family portrait, hear the haunting lullaby from the Melancholic Melodies music box, and hide your face behind the exuberant Feathered Elegance mask.
Via: EA Press Release