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THE SIMS 4 / FAMILIES

Family Tree

The family tree helps track relatives and generations in a save.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / GENERAL
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Practical advice: Check family connections before complex household merging and legacy planning.
How it worksPractical adviceMistakes to avoidRelated
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How it works

The family tree helps track relatives and generations in a save.

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Practical advice

Check family connections before complex household merging and legacy planning.

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Mistakes to avoid

Moving households does not automatically rewrite all family relationships.

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