StrangerVille – Pack Guide – The Sims 4

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Released on February 26, 2019 (PC/Mac) and May 14, 2019 (console), The Sims 4: StrangerVille is the seventh game pack. Unlike most Sims packs, it introduces a linear mystery storyline set in a desert town plagued by infection and secrecy. Players investigate strange plants, possessed Sims, and the mysterious Secret Lab before confronting the Mother Plant itself.

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World Overview: StrangerVille

StrangerVille is a rural desert town inspired by the American Southwest, mixing small-town charm with eerie conspiracy vibes. The world has 11 lots across two neighbourhoods and a crater-side secret lab.

Neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood	Description
StrangerVille Plaza	The social hub, with bars, shops, and a library where scientists gather. Military officers and conspiracy theorists often hang out here.
Shady Acres	A quiet, upscale suburb near the mountains, home to large desert mansions and suspiciously normal neighbours.
The Secret Lab	Locked away in the crater, the lab is central to the storyline and home to the Mother Plant.

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Festivals, Events, or Special Occasions

This pack does not feature festivals. Instead, the Bloom Event occurs mid-story, transforming the town with spores, storms, and more intense infection.

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Activities and Gameplay Features

• Linear Storyline – Investigate and cure the infection by uncovering evidence, building a hazmat suit, and defeating the Mother Plant.
• Possessed Emotion – Sims infected by spores behave oddly, with a strange walk, eerie speech, and mindless actions.
• Curio Shop – Purchase conspiracy-themed items, posters, and the all-important keycard to access the Secret Lab.
• Listening Device & Scanners – Spy on neighbours or track infection levels.
• New Aspiration – StrangerVille Mystery with stages tied to solving the town’s secret.

Outdoor or Hobby Activities

• Sparring – Military Sims can fight each other for training.
• Marching/Saluting – Military-exclusive interactions.
• Collecting Evidence – Gather spore clusters and secret dossiers during the investigation.

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New Career(s)

Military Career

• Focus: Discipline, secrecy, and fitness-based progression.
• Covert Operator Branch – Specialises in intelligence and stealth.
• Officer Branch – Follows a more traditional leadership and command route.

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Create-a-Sim (CAS)

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Build/Buy Mode

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Death Types

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Hidden or Missable Features

• The Bloom – Story event that darkens the skies and intensifies the infection.
• Mother Plant – Final boss that can be defeated or kept alive.
• Hero of StrangerVille Reward – Grants fan mail and the ability to retell the heroic tale.

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Lore and Storytelling

• The Crater: Formed by a mysterious explosion long ago, leaving behind alien spores.
• Military Arrival: Brought jobs but also secrecy, fencing off the crater.
• The Incident: A failed containment at the lab unleashed spores and bizarre plants.
• The Mother Plant: Ancient alien lifeform controlling minds via infection.

Premades include conspiracy theorists, military officers, and scientists. The Curio Shop owner plays a key role in helping players progress.

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Cheats

Type	Cheat Command
Skills	stats.set_skill_level [skill] 10
Career	careers.promote military
Traits	traits.equip_trait paranoid
Unlocks	bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement

Full Cheat Guide Here

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Cross-Pack Bonuses

• Get to Work – Pairs well for conspiracy storytelling with scientists and aliens.
• Get Famous – Amplifies the Hero of StrangerVille fame reward.
• Outdoor Retreat – Fits the desert/outdoors survival vibe.
• Paranormal Stuff – Combines nicely for spooky, supernatural storytelling.

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Final Thoughts

StrangerVille stands out as the Sims franchise’s first story-driven pack. While it’s a one-time mystery for many players, the world, military career, and conspiracy tools keep it useful for builders and storytellers. Best for players who enjoy narrative-driven gameplay or want a desert world with a twist.

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