Released on June 22, 2018, The Sims 4: Seasons introduces dynamic weather, holidays, a calendar system, seasonal activities, and a gardening overhaul. Whether your Sims are planting flowers, building snowpals, or throwing summer parties, this pack adds vibrant year-round gameplay.
Seasons & Weather System
Experience four distinct seasons, each bringing weather changes, seasonal challenges, and gameplay variety to all worlds.
| Season | Weather | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Rain, cool breezes | Egg hunts, puddle splashing, seasonal blooms |
| Summer | Sunny, heatwaves | Water fun, gardening, sprinklers, sunburns |
| Fall | Rain, wind, chill | Leaf piles, pumpkin carving, spooky parties |
| Winter | Snow, blizzards | Snowpals, snowball fights, Winterfest |
- Weather Effects: Rain impacts mood and clothing; heatwaves risk overheating; snow brings snow days!
- Thermostat: Control your home’s temperature and reduce seasonal discomfort.
Holidays, Calendar & Traditions
Plan events and celebrate in style with the new calendar feature.
Pre-Made Holidays:
- Winterfest: Decorate, feast, open gifts, and meet Father Winter.
- Harvestfest: Gnomes, gratitude, and grand meals.
- New Year’s Eve: Reflect, party, and make resolutions.
- Love Day: Go on dates, gift flowers, and share romantic traditions.
Custom Holidays:
- Create your own with unique icons, name, date, and activities.
- Add traditions like drinking, storytelling, cleaning, or festive spirit.
Calendar Feature:
Track holidays, birthdays, festivals, and planned social events.
Gardening Career:
Split into two branches:
| Track | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanist | Study plants, analyze data, and unlock scientific breakthroughs. |
| Floral Designer | Master floral arranging and sell custom bouquets. |
Flower Arranging Skill:
Craft arrangements with different scents and emotional effects.
- Skill Max Level: 10
- Seasonal Influence: Some flowers bloom in specific seasons.
- Scent Effects: Affect mood or romance (e.g., flirty scents).
Beekeeping:
- Harvest honey and bond with bees.
- Boost plant quality and speed up growth.
- Avoid swarms by keeping bees happy and soothed.
Traits & Aspirations
New Traits:
| Trait | Effect |
|---|---|
| Heatproof | Immune to heat discomfort (Satisfaction Reward Store) |
| Iceproof | Immune to cold discomfort (Satisfaction Reward Store) |
| Storm Chaser | Sims enjoy storms, gain confidence in bad weather (Satisfaction Reward Store) |
| Waterproof | Stay dry during rain (Satisfaction Reward Store) |
| Heat Acclimation | Less affected by heat (Satisfaction Reward Store) |
| Cold Acclimation | Less affected by cold (Satisfaction Reward Store) |
New Aspirations:
- Botanist: Complete gardening milestones and achieve mastery.
Activities & Gameplay Features
- Seasonal Festivals: Participate in events tied to each season.
- Weather Reactions: Sims change behaviour based on climate (e.g., hiding from lightning).
- Seasonal Changes: Decor and trees adapt to the current season.
- Lightning Strikes: Can kill Sims if struck more than once!
- Umbrellas & Rain Gear: Dress for the forecast.
Create-a-Sim (CAS)
Build/Buy Mode
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons. 
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons. 
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons. 
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons. 
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons. 
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons. 
Decorate and furnish your home with seasonal flair using objects from The Sims 4: Seasons.
Death Types
| Death | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Lightning Strike | Second strike from being hit during storm |
| Overheating | No AC or heat protection in hot weather |
| Freezing | Staying outside in snow or cold outfits |
See our Sim Deaths Guide for more on grim outcomes!
WooHoo Locations
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Leaf Pile | Jump into romance during autumn |
| Hot Tub (cross-pack) | Pairs well with Summer fun |
Explore more in our [WooHoo Locations Guide]!
Hidden & Missable Features
- Lightning Powers: Rare Sims struck multiple times may gain a unique buff.
- Father Winter’s Child: WooHoo with Father Winter for a special baby trait.
- Holiday Traditions Buffs: Fulfilled traditions give emotion boosts.
Lore & Storytelling
- Add realism and immersion through seasonal storytelling.
- Create narratives around holidays, weather disasters, or gardening obsessions.
- Snowed-in romance? Thunderstorm tragedy? Anything goes!
Cheats
| Type | Cheat |
|---|---|
| Flower Arranging | stats.set_skill_level major_flowerarranging 10 |
| Gardening | stats.set_skill_level major_gardening 10 |
| Career | careers.promote adult_gardener |
| Weather Control | weather.start_weather_event weather_[type] |
Visit our [Complete Cheats Guide] for more.
Cross-Pack Bonuses
Seasons pairs beautifully with:
- Cottage Living – Boosts farming, flower arranging, and seasonal animal care.
- Holiday Celebration Pack – Enhances holidays and traditions.
- Parenthood – Seasonal activities become rich storytelling tools for families.
Final Thoughts
The Sims 4: Seasons is one of the most impactful expansions, transforming the game across every world. Whether you’re a storyteller, challenge player, or casual builder, Seasons adds immersion, realism, and endless gameplay variation.
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