Released on July 28, 2022, The Sims 4: High School Years expansion pack introduces an immersive high school system, teen-focused gameplay, and the world of Copperdale. The pack encourages social drama, fashion, and school life, offering creativity, challenge, and plenty of storytelling potential for players who love teen Sims.
World Overview: Copperdale
Copperdale is a mountainous town with a mining history, built around Lake LaSuli. It blends a small-town vibe with teen hangouts, including a pier amusement park and a thrift shop.
Neighbourhoods
- Rockridge Heights – Home to Copperdale High School, auditorium, and sports field.
- Prescott Square – Historic centre with shops, park, library, and a statue of the town’s founder.
- Plumbite Cove – Lakeside neighbourhood featuring the Plumbite Pier with rides and amusements.
Festivals, Events, or Special Occasions
- Prom – Weekly teen dance event at the auditorium with formalwear, voting for Prom Royalty, and photo booth keepsakes.
- Graduation Ceremony – Celebrates students with good grades; early graduates skip the event.
- Sports Day & Cheer Competitions – Weekly events held at the school field.
- Career Day – Students meet professionals for career guidance.
Activities and Gameplay Features
- Active High School – Follow teens to school, attend classes, socialize, and manage exams.
- Locker Customization – Decorate lockers with posters and trinkets.
- Pranks & Mischief – Plant stink bombs, doodle on whiteboards, sneak out of windows, or tell urban myths.
- Social Bunny App – Sims’ own social media feed for posts, messages, and followers.
- Trendi App & ThrifTea Store – Buy, sell, and hype outfits to become a trendsetter.
- Teen Room Gameplay – Pillow fights, gaming setups, and new ways to interact with furniture.
Outdoor or Hobby Activities
- Cheerleading – Practice routines, compete, and earn trophies.
- Football Practice – Boost Fitness skill and join team events.
- Plumbite Pier Rides – Ferris Wheel, Haunted House, and Tunnel of Love, with some WooHoo options.
New Careers
Career Track: Part-Time Teen Jobs
- Simfluencer – Sell outfits on Trendi, gain followers, and set fashion trends.
- Video Game Streamer – Stream games from a PC setup to earn money and fame.
New Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | A minor skill (max level 5) tied to hustles like selling on Trendi, freelancing, or odd jobs. Boosts side income and helps Sims earn more money. |
Lifestyles and Sentiments
Traits:
- Overachiever – Build skills faster, happy from completing tasks, struggle with friendships.
- Party Animal – Love parties, hype up crowds, dislike loner Sims.
- Socially Awkward – Struggle socially, slower Charisma, but gain strong bonds once connections are made.
Teen-Only Aspirations:
- Drama Llama – Live for gossip and drama (Reward: Untroubled).
- Goal Oriented – Straight A’s, afterschool success, money-making teens (Reward: Highflier).
- Live Fast – Pranks, sneaking out, risky behaviour (Reward: Dauntless).
- Admired Icon – Popularity, followers, and fashion (Reward: Iconic).
Create-a-Sim (CAS)
Build/Buy Mode
Death Types
| Death Name | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Death by Stink Capsule | Failed locker prank. |
| Death by Urban Myth | Summoning an urban legend at the mirror. |
WooHoo Locations
Hidden or Missable Features
- Early Graduation – Teens with excellent grades can finish school early.
- Expulsion – Poor grades or bad behaviour can lead to being kicked out.
- Sneaking Out – Teens can sneak through special windows for late-night adventures.
Lore and Storytelling
Copperdale includes premade Sims and references to pop culture, such as nods to Life is Strange and Riverdale. The Prescott family plays a central role in town history, while the Price household connects to other Sims lore.
Cheats
| Type | Cheat Command |
|---|---|
| Skills | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Entrepreneur 5 |
| Career | careers.promote parttime_Simfluencer / careers.promote parttime_VideoGameStreamer |
| Traits | traits.equip_trait trait_Overachiever |
| Unlocks | bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement |
Cross-Pack Bonuses
- Discover University – Early graduates can head to university immediately.
- Parenthood – Works well with teen development and family dynamics.
- Get Famous – Teen celebrities are recognised at school.
- Seasons – Prom and graduation can tie into seasonal holidays.
Final Thoughts
High School Years is a teen-focused expansion that finally makes adolescence feel like its own stage. With active schools, prom, aspirations, and fashion systems, it’s ideal for family and storytelling players. While its focus is narrow, it delivers the most depth teens have ever had in The Sims.
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