“Hey Simmers, today, we’ve got some exciting updates on The Sims 4’s upcoming expansion pack, For Rent. Maxis has spilled the beans on what’s in store, and it’s causing quite a buzz in the Simiverse.
So, what’s the scoop on For Rent? Well, Maxis has granted our Sim dreams by allowing us to become landlords, finally giving our Sims the power to house multiple roommates in one lot. Imagine the drama and hilarity that will unfold in these shared spaces!
But, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Some players might be a bit disappointed to hear that there are loading screens when visiting units in a residential rental lot. Unlike The Sims 3, there’s no open neighborhood system here. Still, the juicy social dynamics within apartments, with Sims eavesdropping and sneaking around, might just make up for it.
Now, let’s address some burning questions. Maxis dropped more details in response to community queries. A residential rental lot can have up to six units, though a cheat can lift that limit if you’re feeling rebellious. However, there’s a cap at 99 units per save. And no, you can’t have residential rentals in certain worlds like Sulani Waterfront Lot, Penthouse Lots, or Vacation Worlds.
Maxis threw in a neat feature – you can switch between households in a residential rental lot with a new ‘Switch to Household’ interaction on doors, no more fussing around in the Manage Worlds screen. But, sorry builders, you can’t convert existing apartments from City Living or Eco Lifestyle into these new residential rentals.
Now, brace yourselves – the mold introduced in For Rent won’t turn Sims into zombies, and it’s completely avoidable. Phew! And just a heads up, those boats and Tuk Tuks in Tomarang are just for show – no zooming around the world with them.
So, as we eagerly await For Rent on December 7, the burning question remains: Will Maxis ever bring back the open neighborhood system like The Sims 3? Only time will tell, Simmers.
