Released on March 6, 2025, The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack lets Sims turn their passions into profitable ventures. Whether running a tattoo parlour, selling pottery, or building a community hub, this pack encourages entrepreneurship, hobbies, and creativity, while offering meaningful family and storytelling gameplay.
World Overview: Nordhaven
Nordhaven is a Scandinavian-inspired world with a focus on community, creativity, and commerce.
| Neighbourhood | Description |
|---|---|
| Gammelvik | A historic district with cobbled streets, small shops, and artisan studios. |
| Iverstad | A modern neighbourhood with larger venues, residential areas, and spaces for new businesses. |
Festivals, Events, or Special Occasions
- Hobby Meetups: Weekly skill-based gatherings (pottery, tattoo art, music).
- Community Classes: Attend or host lessons to improve skills.
- Lectures: Public speaking events where Sims can share expertise and inspire others.
Activities & Gameplay Features
- Small Business Creation: Open tattoo parlours, pottery studios, cafés, dance clubs, laundromats, and more.
- Flexible Business Locations: Run businesses from home or dedicated venues.
- Ticket Kiosk System: Charge one-time or hourly fees for access to services.
- Business Alignments: Choose Dreamer, Schemer, or Neutral to shape customer reactions and Sim reputations.
New Career(s)
Starting a business costs §750 and each one is fully customisable with a wide range of options. From tattoo parlours to pottery studios and cafés, Sims can design and manage unique ventures to suit their play style. For inspiration and example setups, check out my 100 Business Challenge.
New Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tattooing | Unlocks tattoo design, stamps, stencils, and professional parlour ownership. |
| Pottery | Create functional and decorative pottery; unlock Kintsugi repair for broken ceramics. |
New Traits & Aspirations
| Type | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Trait | Idealist | Focus on ethics and quality, boosting reputation and customer satisfaction. |
| Trait | Shady | Manipulative and opportunistic, with benefits in sales but risks in reputation. |
| Aspiration | Esteemed Entrepreneur | Unlocks Beloved Brand trait, increasing loyalty and customer relationships. |
| Aspiration | Master Mentor | Unlocks Motivating trait, allowing Sims to give inspiring speeches. |
Create-a-Sim (CAS)
Dress your Sims for business or creativity with new hairstyles, clothing, and tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Dress your Sims for business or creativity with new hairstyles, clothing, and tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Dress your Sims for business or creativity with new hairstyles, clothing, and tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Dress your Sims for business or creativity with new hairstyles, clothing, and tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Dress your Sims for business or creativity with new hairstyles, clothing, and tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Dress your Sims for business or creativity with new hairstyles, clothing, and tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies.
Build/Buy Mode
Furnish shops, homes, and studios with tattoo chairs, pottery wheels, and modern décor in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Furnish shops, homes, and studios with tattoo chairs, pottery wheels, and modern décor in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Furnish shops, homes, and studios with tattoo chairs, pottery wheels, and modern décor in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. 
Furnish shops, homes, and studios with tattoo chairs, pottery wheels, and modern décor in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies.
Hidden or Missable Features
- Business Perks: Unlock bonuses based on alignment (Dreamer, Schemer, Neutral).
- Cross-Pack Venues: Run acting schools (Get Famous), pet cafés (Cats & Dogs), or bowling alleys (Bowling Night).
- Pre-Order Bonus: Set Up Shop digital content, including the Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue, Sweetest Treat Display Case, and Beautiful Flaws Lamp.
Lore & Storytelling
- Nordhaven’s premade Sims embody themes of artistry, entrepreneurship, and mentorship.
- The world offers cultural inspiration from Scandinavian design and community life.
- Ideal for generational gameplay focused on family businesses and passing down hobbies.
Cheats
| Type | Cheat Command |
|---|---|
| Skills | stats.set_skill_level tattooing 10 / stats.set_skill_level pottery 10 |
| Career | careers.promote businessowner |
| Traits | traits.equip_trait idealist / traits.equip_trait shady |
| Unlocks | bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement |
Cross-Pack Bonuses
- Cats & Dogs: Open pet cafés and veterinary-inspired businesses.
- Get Famous: Run acting schools with fame tie-ins.
- Spa Day: Expand spas with tattooing and pottery classes.
- Get Together: Clubs can gather around new hobbies.
Final Thoughts
The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies is designed for players who love entrepreneurship, creativity, and family legacy storytelling. By blending small business ownership with new hobbies, skills, and community engagement, it brings long-term value and depth to gameplay.
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