The latest Sims 4 expansion pack, Businesses & Hobbies, was teased as part of the many new announcements and content in line with The Sims 25th birthday celebration. Ahead of the March 2025 launch, a more in-depth look at this pack and what it entails has been revealed through the official gameplay trailer.
This trailer went live on February 18, 2025, and can be viewed in full below:
Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies Gameplay Details
A written breakdown of everything showcased in the Businesses & Hobbies gameplay trailer was outlined via an official EA news post. In this post, Sims enthusiasts get a more in-depth explainer regarding Hobbies such as Tattooing and Pottery, the town of Nordhaven, and how running a small business will operate in-game.
Key points have been referenced below.
Tattoos Hobby
- Sims can master the Tattooing skill, offering pre-made, custom, or dedicated tattoos to others.
- Create an endless variety of custom tattoos in Tattoo Paint Mode.
- Share custom designs through the Gallery or browse others’ tattoos.
- As Sims level up, they unlock stamps, stencils, and the ability to touch up tattoos for better results.
- Tattoos can now be layered, allowing multiple tattoos on the same body part.
Pottery Hobby
- Use the Pottery Wheel to craft decorative and functional pieces like tea sets, vases, and incense burners.
- Glaze pottery with various colours or leave it unglazed before firing it in the Pottery Kiln.
- Higher skill levels unlock the Japanese art of Kintsugi to repair and beautify broken ceramics.
- Finished pottery can be sold, gifted, or used for decoration.
The Town of Nordhaven
- Nordhaven hosts Hobby Meetups, where Sims can socialize and find mentors to speed up skill development.
- Skilled Sims can mentor others and teach classes or lectures.
- Listening to lectures or teaching classes helps Sims earn Mastery Perks and allows businesses to monetize skills.
- Classes have goals, and failing to meet the goal results in no payment for attendees.
Small Businesses
- Sims can open small businesses, such as pottery, tattoos, or classes, on residential lots or dedicated Small Business Venues.
- The Ticket Kiosk lets Sims charge customers a one-time or hourly fee.
- Players can run family businesses or hire employees to manage tasks and salaries.
- Business owners can customize their shops, offering unique experiences, like live music during tattoo sessions.
- Sims can choose between the Firestarter or Dreamer perks to shape their business’s success and life outside the workplace, impacting both their professional and personal lives.
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