How to get started in MySims™: Cozy Bundle

The MySims: Cozy Bundle includes retro re-releases of two games: MySims and MySims Kingdom. In these classic games, you can explore worlds, meet unique characters, and unleash your creativity.

The bundle is available on Nintendo Switch™ and PC.

When you first launch either game, you’ll start with a randomly generated Sim that you can customize using Nintendo Switch™ controls or PC controls.

The on-screen position of the character customization buttons in MySims differs from MySims Kingdom, but here are some customization features of both games.

• Sim hair, eyes, mouth, and outfit
  • Point the cursor on your Sim’s hair, eyes, mouth, or outfit to scroll through all options and choose the one you want to use.
• Skin tone
  • Select the Skin Tone button to change your Sim’s skin tone.
• Hair color
  • Select the Hair Color button to scroll through hair color options for your Sim.
• Glasses
  • Select the Glasses button to choose glasses for your Sim.
• Face paint
  • Select the Face Paint button to see options for makeup and face paint.
• Voice
  • Choose what your Sim’s voice will sound like and use the sliders to adjust the pitch.
• Sim name
  • Give your Sim a name before they start their big adventure.
• Randomize your Sim
  • Select the Randomizer button (dice icon) to generate your Sim’s features randomly.

When you’re finished creating your Sim, select the Exit button (a door with an arrow) in the bottom right corner to save.

When to build your house and Workshop

• Once you’ve given your resident registration form to Mayor Rosalyn, she’ll prompt you to build your house.
• When you’ve collected your first essences, Mayor Rosalyn will ask you to build the Workshop.

How to use Build Mode

In Build Mode, the green grid outlines the limits of your workspace, showing you where you can build your house or Workshop.

1. Move the pointer to the base block and select it. Then, drag your base block to the workspace to place it.
   • You can use controls to resize your base block or cycle through more building options.
2. Add the roof.
3. Add objects (door, window, etc.) to the exterior. Drag the object from the lawn to the workspace to place it. The blue dots highlight where you can place objects.
4. To change the color of something, select the Paint button. Then, move the pointer to the object you want to change the color of and select it.
5. When you finish building your house or Workshop, select the Exit button (a door with an arrow) in the top right corner to save.

Heads-up that you’ll need to add the following before you can save and proceed.

• House: a door.
• Workshop: the hammer sign.

Building tips

• To save what you’ve created in Build Mode, every building in your town (except your house) must have at least one of each of these objects:
  • a base block
  • a sign
  • a door.
• When building and placing objects for other Sims, keep their Interests in mind. The Interests wheel on the left of your screen in Build Mode will let you know what Interests the building and objects you’re placing are meeting.
• To change the look of an existing house, select the mailbox and choose Remodel. You’ll unlock more building blocks and decoratives as you play.
• When building objects in the Workshop, use the green highlighted objects to fill in the ghost image of the object from the bottom up.
• When you finish building in the Workshop, select the Exit button (a door with an arrow) in the top right corner. The completed object can be found in your backpack.

In MySims: Cozy Bundle, every character has Interests that shape their style and personality. These Interests affect what they like and how they interact with others. Interests also categorize objects in the game.

Essences are collectible items that are used to customize furniture, buildings, and other objects. When you’ve collected the Essences needed for an object or building, you can craft it in the Workshop.

Types of Essences in MySims: Cozy Bundle

• Essences can be:
  • objects, like metals, wood, stone, and household items
  • emotions, like happy, sad, or angry
  • living things, like fish, lizards, elephants, or puppies.
• In MySims, Essences are categorized by Interests, such as Cute, Spooky, Fun, etc.
  • For example, Essences like Garnet or Puppy fall under the Cute category, while Beach Ball and Diamonds fall under the Fun category.

How to collect Essences in MySims: Cozy Bundle

You can collect essences by taking part in different activities.

• Socializing
  • Interact with Sims to get Essences related to emotions. For example, being mean to other Sims can result in you collecting the Angry Essence.
• Fishing
  • Go fishing in ponds and lakes to collect Essences like fish, octopus, and crab, or physical objects like tires and beach balls.
• Harvesting
  • You can harvest items like fruit, trees, and flowers. Harvesting might involve actions like shaking a tree or picking a flower.
• Prospecting
  • Use a metal detector to search for Essences hidden underground.
• Mining (in MySims Kingdom only)
  • Break rocks to collect Essences.

Star Levels in MySims

In MySims, Star Levels measure the progress you’ve made in improving your town. Here’s how Star Levels work.

• Your town's Star Level is an indication of its progression and popularity.
• As you complete tasks, build structures, and attract new residents, your Star Level increases.
• With each increase in your town's Star Level, you'll unlock new features, areas, blueprints, and characters.
• You can find your Star Level in the upper left corner of the Live Mode screen.
• To fill the progress bar in the top right of your screen and reach the next Star Level, complete tasks or quests to earn points.
• When you have enough points, your Star Level will increase and the progress bar will reset.

King Points in MySims Kingdom

In MySims Kingdom, you’ll earn King Points by completing different tasks and building projects. Kings Points help you progress, unlock new islands, and expand the playable area.

Here’s how King Points work:

• King Points are earned by completing tasks, fulfilling requests, and building structures. You can then use these points to gain access to new islands and regions, letting you explore further.
• When you have enough King Points, you’ll reach the next King Point Level. Your King Points Level measures your progress in the game.
• Each new level allows you to unlock additional islands and content.
• You can find your King Points Level in the upper left corner of the Live Mode screen.
• To fill the progress bar below the crown and reach the next King Points Level, complete tasks to earn King Points.
• When you have enough King Points, your King Points Level will increase and the progress bar will reset.