Released in 2018, this stuff pack is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Xbox One. It enhances the core *Sims 4* experience with a focus on smaller household pets, blending role-playing, simulation, and adventure elements.

Core Gameplay

The central gameplay element involves integrating small pets into your Sims' lives. You can introduce a variety of small pets, including hamsters, rats, pygmy hedgehogs, and miniature bubalus. Each pet requires specific care, and your Sims must learn to name, play with, clean, and maintain the health of their new companions to ensure their well-being.

Customization and Personalization

This pack significantly expands customization options with pet-themed furniture and décor suitable for various rooms, with a particular emphasis on children's rooms. You can decorate living spaces with unique, pet-inspired items, creating a cozy environment for both Sims and their animals.

Matching Outfits

Further enhancing the bond between Sims and their pets, the pack introduces matching outfits. Your Sims and their pets can don coordinated attire, ranging from comfortable pajamas to more formal wear, deepening the connection between owner and animal.

What are the key features of pet ownership?

Sims will need to dedicate time to their new companions, ensuring they are properly cared for. This includes regular cleaning, interactive playtime, and maintaining the pet's overall health. Neglecting these responsibilities can lead to unhappy or unhealthy pets, impacting the Sims' happiness as well.

Expanding the Home

The pack offers a range of new items to enhance your Sims' homes. These include:

Pet-Inspired Décor

A variety of decorative items, such as cute cat pillows, add a touch of pet-friendly charm to any room.

Pet Beds

Comfortable and stylish beds designed specifically for cats and dogs, ensuring they have a cozy place to rest.

Kids’ Room Furniture

Unique furniture pieces designed with a pet theme, perfect for creating a fun and engaging space for children and their pets.

What kind of pets can you get?

The pack introduces several new small pet types, each with unique needs and behaviors:

Hamsters

Small and active, hamsters require regular cage cleaning and playtime.

Rats

Intelligent and social, rats enjoy interacting with Sims and require mental stimulation.

Pygmy Hedgehogs

Unique and curious, pygmy hedgehogs need a warm environment and a balanced diet.

Miniature Bubalus

A less common pet, the miniature bubalus requires specific care and attention to thrive.