The Sims 4 journey has been nothing less than an adventurous roller coaster ride. Not too long after its release, it has made headlines again, this time with reports of a new expansion being leaked online. The twist in the tale is that it hints at players becoming landlords in the virtual world. Namely, the leaked expansion is reportedly called 'Rental Houses' or 'For Rent'.
The leak was first spotted by a Twitter user, @TheHenfordHen. A game retailer named Instant Gaming who, interestingly, has had a history of accurate leaks, listed a fresh Sims 4 DLC. The proposed release date on the platform is in December 2023. As it stands right now, this information remains unconfirmed and should be treated as speculative. The retailer's listing did not reveal much about the supposed expansion either. The only details available, such as box art and release date, appeared to be placeholders.
While the hint at a new expansion has created a buzz in the gaming community, the legitimacy of the leak remains unclear. Both Electronic Arts (EA) and game developer Maxis are yet to formally announce anything related to this supposed DLC. Though Instant Gaming's Twitter account commented on the tweet featuring the leak, they did not explicitly confirm or deny it, leaving much to the fan base's interpretation.
The leak suggests that the 'For Rent' expansion could allow users' characters, referred to as Sims, to manage multiple residential rental lots, or move them in as tenants. A statement reportedly quoted from the leaked expansion's description read, "From potlucks to evictions, there's a lot to do and a bustling new world to do it in," implying there will be plenty of new activities and interactive features for players.
The Sims community has expressed varied opinions on the possible new expansion. Some fans, although excited about managing property, have expressed doubts about becoming virtual landlords. Some users have commented stating rather humorously, "So… we become landlords???" and "Wow, a landlord simulator! The closest I'll get to actually owning property in this economy." A few have criticized suggesting that this feels closer to a simple game pack than a full-fledged expansion.
Existing players are aware that there are already rental properties in the game via other expansions, such as City Living. However, if this leak holds up and the expansion turns out as suggested, it seems like managing the properties would involve more than just relocating Sims into them.
Exhilarating as it sounds, whether this turns out to be a real deal or mere speculation is something that time will unveil. It's worth noting that while we eagerly anticipate potential new expansions, we should treat these rumors with a grain of salt since they haven't been officially confirmed. But if they do pan out, the Sims 4 universe will get much more engaging, as managing rentals would add an extra layer of interactive gameplay. Until then, we wait.
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