Events are time-limited, themed challenges in The Sims 4. When you take part, you can earn exclusive rewards that can be used in-game, across Build Mode, Live Mode, or Create a Sim.
Events are available across all platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation®.
There are two types of Events you can take part in:
Launch the game, and make sure you’re online. Select the Events Tab in the Main Menu to view the Events Screen. Enter Live Mode, and a pop-up will ask you to accept the first Quest.
To earn rewards in Gameplay Events, you’ll need to complete the weekly Quests to earn Event Points. There are Quests to complete each week, and every Quest has multiple objectives. Hover over any of the Quests for tips and info on how to complete them. When you complete a Quest, a pop-up notification will tell you what to do next.
If you finish all Quests, you’ll have to wait for the following week to unlock the next Quests.
Started the Event late or missed a week? Not to worry, there are two buffer weeks at the end of the six weeks where you can catch up on what you missed!
Some Quests are Pack-specific, so you’ll only see these if you have the Pack installed. For example, if you have the Paranormal Stuff Pack installed, you may get Pack-specific Quests that use features and Items from that Pack. If you don’t have that Pack installed, these Quests won’t appear for you.
Packs may help you earn Event Points faster because you’ll have additional objectives to complete, but they’re not required to take part in the Event.
You can check in on your progress and rewards by opening the Event Icon in the upper left of Live Mode. When you unlock a reward, a Wall Notification will prompt you to open the Event Screen to claim your reward.
When you launch the game, select the Events Tab in the Main Menu to bring up the Events Screen and claim your first reward.
Login Events run for several weeks. You’ll need to log in multiple times throughout the Event to unlock all rewards. Each Login Event may run for different periods of time, so the amount of times you’ll need to log in will vary from Event to Event.
You can claim different rewards each week. Once you’ve claimed the rewards for that week, you’ll need to come back the following week to claim more.
If the Claim button is grayed out, or not there, you don’t have enough Event Points to claim this reward. To earn more Event Points, you’ll need to complete more objectives.
Have multiple rewards to claim? You can claim these all at once by selecting Claim in the Event Screen.
All rewards earned through Gameplay Events are linked to your EA Account. If you uninstall The Sims 4, you’ll still have your rewards if you reinstall and log in with the same EA Account you earned them on.
After claiming your rewards, you can find them in Build Mode or Create a Sim. All reward Items are marked with a Plumbob icon.
To find Items in Build Mode:
To find Items in Create a Sim:
Consumables and collectibles
Consumables and collectibles like plants, potions, and crystals, can only be unlocked in Live Mode. Enter Live Mode and open the Event Screen by selecting the Event Icon in the top-left corner. Then, select Claim.
Once you claim these rewards, you’ll find them in your Sim’s personal inventory. In Live Mode, select the storage box icon from the bottom left to access your Sim’s personal inventory. If you sell or delete a collectible reward you unlocked, you can buy it through Buy Mode.