Sims 4 For Rent expansion: Release date, pre-order and news
To the bustling world of Tomarang we go!
In some games, we play the hero and save the day. In others, we play the villain and let the very worst of our personalities come to the surface.
Both have their places depending on our mood, and what makes The Sims so great is that we can go either way.
In the upcoming expansion for The Sims 4, For Rent, you play as a landlord - ample opportunity to release the inner demon after a long day at the office...
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However, you don't have to play as an evil landlord. In fact, we reckon the game will be a far better experience when you wholesomely bring the neighbours in the city of Tomarang together.
But what will your duties entail? We'll take a look at everything we know about the upcoming Sims 4: For Rent expansion below, including its release date, pre-order details and trailer.
Let's take a look!
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When is The Sims 4 For Rent expansion release date?
EA has confirmed that the For Rent expansion pack will arrive in The Sims 4 on 7th December 2023.
The new DLC will launch simultaneously across all PC and console platforms where the game is playable: PC/Mac, Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
What time can I play The Sims 4 For Rent expansion in the UK?
EA has confirmed that The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion pack will made available to those in the UK at 6PM UK time.
Those in the US and Canada can also expect to jump in at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. We don't envisage any long queuing times or extremely large file sizes, so fingers crossed you should be able to jump in fairly quick.
Can I pre-order The Sims 4 For Rent expansion?
The Sims 4 For Rent expansion pack is available to pre-order via EA's official website for a price of £34.99. It can also be pre-purchased on Steam as well as your respective console's digital stores.
If you pre-order or buy the For Rent expansion pack before 18th January 2023 then EA will also throw in the Street Eats Digital Content. This includes the Quick Treats Grill, the Streetside Stars Shade and the Peak Freshness Fruit Basket.
The Sims 4 For Rent expansion gameplay details
Set in the new world of Tomarang, players will now get the option to become a property owner or tenant. As a landlord, this will involve fixing utilities, dealing with unruly neighbours (such as playing loud music), and trying to create a community.
You will be able to manage multiple Residential Rentals by creating a variety of dwellings, including townhomes, duplexes, apartments and more.
"Welcome to the bustling city of Tomarang, a scenic world nestled in a lush tropical landscape and vibrant city skyline. In a world alive with possibilities, Tomarang breathes new life into the many stories that can be told in multi-family dwellings," reads EA's description for the new expansion pack.
"Inspired by a unique blend of tradition and modernity, Sims can immerse themselves in this Southeast Asian-inspired world and discover various new exciting community activities."
The Sims has partnered with Asian-American rapper Jason Chu to help design Tomarang with an animal sanctuary, botanical gardens, a Spirit House and a park for kids all set to feature.
A Night Market will also pop up on an evening, where Sims can purchase lanterns, new kinds of food and unique items. Additionally, Sims can gain four new Aspirations, five Traits and a new Fear that help create unexpected and exciting stories.
It's recommended that players have 51GB of available space along with an Intel core i5, AMD Ryzen 5 or better processor and an Nvidia GTX 650/AMD Radeon HD 7750 or better graphics card. The Sims 4 base game and all other game updates are required to access to the new DLC pack.
Is there a Sims 4 For Rent trailer?
An official Sims 4 For Rent Expansion pack trailer was uploaded to YouTube on 2nd November 2023. It shows off a selection of the new gameplay elements that will be made available to players as either a tenant or property owner. Check it out below:
EA subsequently added a gameplay trailer showing off the various different things that will be available in The Sims 4 For Rent. This includes the Residential Rental Lot, rental applications, and some of the tenants. Watch below:
The Sims 4 is available across PC, Mac and Steam with console versions on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. Head to Amazon to pick up the base game in time for the new DLC launch.
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Matt Poskitt is a freelance journalist who specialises in arts and culture – be that movies, TV, video games, tech or otherwise. Matt headed up the games and entertainment section at T3 (Future Publishing), alongside being found across The Guardian, CNET, PC Gamer Mag, GamesIndustry.biz, Insider, iNews, IGN, TechRadar, PC Gamer Mag, NME and many more.
