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Expansions
All 21 expansion packs in EA’s October 2026 catalog.
21 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
Base game versus DLC — reviewed October 27, 2026. EA lists 21 Expansion Packs. The October 20 official announcement previewed a base-game update for October 27 focusing on food and dining; planned fixes must not be assumed installed before the exact release has been confirmed. Mods and custom content may require updates. Individual entries clearly identify expansion-dependent features.
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DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsGet to Work
Get to Work adds active careers and retail-related gameplay, extending what Sims can do during workdays.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsGet Together
Get Together adds Windenburg and club systems for social organization.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsCity Living
City Living adds apartments, San Myshuno and city activities.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsCats & Dogs
Cats & Dogs introduces pet care, dogs, cats and veterinary activities.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsSeasons
Seasons adds weather, holidays and seasonal calendars.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsGet Famous
Get Famous adds fame systems and celebrity-focused activities.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsIsland Living
Island Living adds Sulani and island-themed activities.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsDiscover University
Discover University adds higher education, campus life and coursework.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsEco Lifestyle
Eco Lifestyle adds environmental and neighborhood policy mechanics.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsSnowy Escape
Snowy Escape adds Mt. Komorebi and snowy recreation.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsCottage Living
Cottage Living adds rural farming, livestock and Henford-on-Bagley.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsHigh School Years
High School Years expands teen school days and activities.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsGrowing Together
Growing Together broadens milestones and family interactions.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsHorse Ranch
Horse Ranch adds horses and related ranch life.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsFor Rent
For Rent introduces residential rentals and Tomarang.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsLovestruck
Lovestruck expands romance and attraction systems.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsLife & Death
Life & Death adds themed content involving grief, legacy and supernatural life stories.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsBusinesses & Hobbies
Businesses & Hobbies adds additional small-business and hobby-focused content.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsEnchanted by Nature
Enchanted by Nature adds supernatural and nature-oriented features.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsAdventure Awaits
Adventure Awaits introduces additional adventure and getaway-oriented gameplay.
DLC REQUIRED · ExpansionsRoyalty & Legacy
Royalty & Legacy focuses on dynasty and royalty-flavored stories.
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