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Seasons – Pack Guide – The Sims 4

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.

SeasonWeatherActivities
SpringRain, cool breezesEgg hunts, puddle splashing, seasonal blooms
SummerSunny, heatwavesWater fun, gardening, sprinklers, sunburns
FallRain, wind, chillLeaf piles, pumpkin carving, spooky parties
WinterSnow, blizzardsSnowpals, 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:

TrackDescription
BotanistStudy plants, analyze data, and unlock scientific breakthroughs.
Floral DesignerMaster floral arranging and sell custom bouquets.

Gardening Career Guide

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).

Flower Arranging Guide Here

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:

TraitEffect
HeatproofImmune to heat discomfort (Satisfaction Reward Store)
IceproofImmune to cold discomfort (Satisfaction Reward Store)
Storm ChaserSims enjoy storms, gain confidence in bad weather (Satisfaction Reward Store)
WaterproofStay dry during rain (Satisfaction Reward Store)
Heat AcclimationLess affected by heat (Satisfaction Reward Store)
Cold AcclimationLess 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)

  • Sims wearing seasonal clothing including raincoats, scarves, sun hats, and cold-weather outfits from The Sims 4: Seasons expansion pack.
  • Sims wearing seasonal clothing including raincoats, scarves, sun hats, and cold-weather outfits from The Sims 4: Seasons expansion pack.
  • Sims wearing seasonal clothing including raincoats, scarves, sun hats, and cold-weather outfits from The Sims 4: Seasons expansion pack.
  • Sims wearing seasonal clothing including raincoats, scarves, sun hats, and cold-weather outfits from The Sims 4: Seasons expansion pack.

Build/Buy Mode

  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.
  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.
  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.
  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.
  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.
  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.
  • Build and Buy items from The Sims 4: Seasons, including a bee box, flower arranging table, seasonal decor, and a backyard swing set.

Death Types

DeathTrigger
Lightning StrikeSecond strike from being hit during storm
OverheatingNo AC or heat protection in hot weather
FreezingStaying outside in snow or cold outfits

See our Sim Deaths Guide for more on grim outcomes!


WooHoo Locations

LocationDescription
Leaf PileJump 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

TypeCheat
Flower Arrangingstats.set_skill_level major_flowerarranging 10
Gardeningstats.set_skill_level major_gardening 10
Careercareers.promote adult_gardener
Weather Controlweather.start_weather_event weather_[type]

Visit our [Complete Cheats Guide] for more.


Cross-Pack Bonuses

Seasons pairs beautifully with:


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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