Dream big, babes, because The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack is officially here! 🛍️🎨 Available now on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox, this expansion lets you build the small business of your dreams, master new hobbies, and totally live your best Sim life, all against the charming backdrop of Nordhaven, a world inspired by the cozy magic of European coastal villages and Nordic architecture. 🏡🌸

Today, I’m giving you the full glam guide: CAS, Build/Buy, gameplay, and all the gorgeous chaos you’re about to unleash. 🖤

🎬 Official Gameplay Trailer:

Businesses & Hobbies

• Type: Expansion Pack

• Vibe: Cozy entrepreneurship meets creative freedom

• Price: $39.99 USD

• Gameplay: Open small businesses, master new hobbies, tattoo artistry, pottery, teaching, and more in the all-new world of Nordhaven.

• New World: Nordhaven: a charming, historic coastal town inspired by real-world Nordic architecture and old-world European village life, perfect for building cozy shops, artisan studios, and community hubs.

Serving major cozy entrepreneur vibes with a side of artsy coolness, sprinkled with a nod to Nordic minimalism and timeless European style. ✨

• New Clothing: You’ll find cozy knits, structured jackets, vintage florals, and relaxed, practical outfits: all subtly inspired by the classic, functional fashion you’d find wandering a Nordic artisan village.

• New Hairstyles & Accessories: Fresh cuts for every vibe: sharp bobs, tousled waves, messy buns, and accessories like scarves and beanies that feel straight out of a windswept coastal town.

• New Tattoos: A major feature! Layer tattoos freely or create your own designs with Tattoo Paint Mode: from traditional to avant-garde, perfect for self-expression in a world that embraces individuality. 🎨

• New Trait:

  • Passionate: Sims with this trait get energized and inspired while pursuing their favorite hobbies and crafts.

• New Aspiration:

  • Master Creator: Sims dream of becoming legendary creators in their chosen field, building a true legacy.

162 CAS ITEMS:

This pack is absolutely stacked, besties; 212 new Build/Buy items ready to bring your Sims’ creative visions to life, with clear inspiration from traditional Nordic craftsmanship and cozy European design. 🪵🌸

• New Build Features:

  • Ticket Kiosk: set entry fees for your business or creative studio!

  • Shop Lot System: designate functional business spaces within your home or on dedicated lots.

• New Furniture & Decor:

  • Handcrafted wood textures, whimsical vintage finds, artisan shelving, pottery displays, and storefront essentials; all wrapped in a clean, cozy, and slightly rustic aesthetic that fits Nordhaven’s old-world charm.

• Favorite Details:

  • Artisan pottery wheels

  • Tattoo studio setups

  • Clutter sets that feel perfectly lived-in

212 Build-Buy Items

🛍️ Open Your Dream Business

Sims can now open their very own small businesses; whether it’s a pottery studio, tattoo parlor, cozy bookstore, or unique hobby shop, it all fits perfectly into Nordhaven’s creative community vibe.

🎨 Make Your Mark (Tattoo Skill)

• New Tattooing Skill lets you create body art for Sims.

• Layer existing tattoos or free-paint your own with the new Tattoo Paint Mode.

• Share your original tattoos in the Gallery, freedom of expression at its most stylish. 🎨

🏺 Mold Your Future (Pottery Skill)

• New Pottery Skill lets your Sims throw, glaze, and fire their own creations, from planters to functional tea sets.

• Master the art of Kintsugi, turning broken ceramics into gilded treasures. ✨

🌎 New World: Nordhaven

• Nordhaven is a stunning coastal town steeped in history, inspired by Scandinavian architecture and the charm of old European artisan communities.

• Explore the neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad, full of market squares, community gardens, cozy cottages, and stunning ocean views.

✨ Classes, Meetups, and Mastery

• Host classes, lectures, and community Meetups to build skills and connections.

• Become a Mentor once you’ve mastered a craft and pass down your wisdom, building a true creative legacy.

Both of these dreamy builds were made using the Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack and Base Game only! You can find all the download details and more photos in their full blog posts. 💖

Just a reminder: if you’re loving the sound of the Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack and planning to add it to your collection, using my Creator Code SARAHSIMMERXO at checkout on TheSims.com, or the EA App is a free way to show some love. 💖

Thank you so much for supporting my Sims content!

That’s everything you need to know about the Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack, babes! ✨

I’m already dreaming up shops, pottery studios, chaotic tattoo parlors, and creative empires in Nordhaven. Stay tuned, because you know more dreamy Sims content, glam builds, and total gameplay chaos are coming your way soon. 💖

Happy simming!