All Sims 4 Expansion Packs in Order (2015-2026)
November 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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- All Sims 4 expansion packs in order
- Console release dates
- Sims 4 game packs
- Which expansion fits your play style
- How to buy and turn on packs
- Frequently asked questions
- How many expansion packs does The Sims 4 have?
- What is the newest Sims 4 expansion pack?
- What was the first Sims 4 expansion pack?
- How much are Sims 4 expansion packs?
- Do you need expansion packs to play The Sims 4?
- Are Sims 4 expansion packs on PS5 and Xbox?
The Sims 4 has 21 expansion packs. The first, Get to Work, came out on March 31, 2015, and the newest, Royalty & Legacy, launched on February 12, 2026. Recent expansion packs cost $39.99 at launch and run on PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox. You don't need any of them to play, because the base game is free.
Last checked: November 9, 2026. Royalty & Legacy is still the most recent expansion pack.
All Sims 4 expansion packs in order
Dates are the first release on PC in North America.
| # | Expansion pack | Release date | New world | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Get to Work | March 31, 2015 | Magnolia Promenade | Active careers (detective, doctor, scientist) and shops your Sims can own |
| 2 | Get Together | December 8, 2015 | Windenburg | Clubs with their own rules and activities, plus a European-style world |
| 3 | City Living | November 1, 2016 | San Myshuno | Apartments in a busy city with festivals |
| 4 | Cats & Dogs | November 10, 2017 | Brindleton Bay | Cats and dogs, plus a vet career |
| 5 | Seasons | June 22, 2018 | None | Seasons, weather such as rain and snow, and holidays |
| 6 | Get Famous | November 16, 2018 | Del Sol Valley | Acting careers, fame and celebrity life |
| 7 | Island Living | June 21, 2019 | Sulani | Tropical island life and living off the grid |
| 8 | Discover University | November 15, 2019 | Britechester | College, majors and degrees that boost careers |
| 9 | Eco Lifestyle | June 5, 2020 | Evergreen Harbor | Sustainable living, eco crafting and neighborhood change |
| 10 | Snowy Escape | November 13, 2020 | Mt. Komorebi | Winter sports in a Japan-inspired mountain world |
| 11 | Cottage Living | July 22, 2021 | Henford-on-Bagley | Country life, growing food and farm animals |
| 12 | High School Years | July 28, 2022 | Copperdale | Teen life at high school and after-school activities |
| 13 | Growing Together | March 16, 2023 | San Sequoia | Family dynamics, raising children and more for infants |
| 14 | Horse Ranch | July 20, 2023 | Chestnut Ridge | Horses, riding and competitions |
| 15 | For Rent | December 7, 2023 | Tomarang | Renting homes and managing rental properties |
| 16 | Lovestruck | July 25, 2024 | Ciudad Enamorada | Romance, dating and new relationship gameplay |
| 17 | Life & Death | October 31, 2024 | Ravenwood | Death, the afterlife and a Grim Reaper career |
| 18 | Businesses & Hobbies | March 6, 2025 | Nordhaven | Small businesses based on skills, plus tattooing and pottery |
| 19 | Enchanted by Nature | July 10, 2025 | Innisgreen | Nature magic and fairies |
| 20 | Adventure Awaits | October 2, 2025 | Gibbi Point | A Getaway Planner for custom trips and more for children |
| 21 | Royalty & Legacy | February 12, 2026 | Ondarion | Noble families, dynasties, prestige and scandals |
Get to Work and Get Together reached Europe two days after North America. Seasons is the only expansion without a new world; its weather and holidays apply to the worlds you already have.
Console release dates
The early expansion packs came to PlayStation and Xbox later than PC, because the console version only launched in November 2017. For example, Get to Work reached consoles on March 20, 2018, and Discover University on December 17, 2019. From Eco Lifestyle in June 2020 onward, expansion packs have launched on all platforms at the same time.
Sims 4 game packs
Game packs are smaller than expansions and focus on one theme. There are 12:
| Game pack | Release date |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Retreat | January 13, 2015 |
| Spa Day | July 14, 2015 |
| Dine Out | June 7, 2016 |
| Vampires | January 24, 2017 |
| Parenthood | May 30, 2017 |
| Jungle Adventure | February 27, 2018 |
| StrangerVille | February 26, 2019 |
| Realm of Magic | September 10, 2019 |
| Star Wars: Journey to Batuu | September 8, 2020 |
| Dream Home Decorator | June 1, 2021 |
| My Wedding Stories | February 23, 2022 |
| Werewolves | June 16, 2022 |
Stuff packs and kits are smaller again. Stuff packs add a set of furniture and clothing, sometimes with a little gameplay, while kits add only furniture or only clothing.
Which expansion fits your play style
There's no single best pack, so start with what you want more of in your game:
| If you want... | Look at |
|---|---|
| Pets | Cats & Dogs, Horse Ranch |
| Weather and holidays | Seasons |
| Careers you can follow to work | Get to Work |
| Running a business | Get to Work, Businesses & Hobbies |
| College | Discover University |
| Teens and school | High School Years |
| Babies, kids and family life | Growing Together |
| Dating and romance | Lovestruck |
| City or apartment life | City Living, For Rent |
| Farming and country life | Cottage Living |
| Vacations and trips | Adventure Awaits, plus the Jungle Adventure game pack |
| Winter sports | Snowy Escape |
| Island life | Island Living |
| Magic and supernatural Sims | Enchanted by Nature, Life & Death |
| Fame and influencer careers | Get Famous |
Supernatural Sims also come from game packs: Vampires, Realm of Magic (spellcasters) and Werewolves.
How to buy and turn on packs
Recent expansion packs launched at $39.99 on the EA app, Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation and Xbox. Game packs, stuff packs and kits cost less. On PC and Mac, your packs belong to your EA account and work in both versions of the game. Console packs stay on the console platform where you bought them.
Since the in-game Marketplace arrived in 2026, you can switch packs on and off from the game's Pack Selection screen. If a pack you just installed doesn't appear in your game, open the Marketplace from the main menu, go to My Collection > Pack Selection, tick the pack and restart when asked.
New to the game? Read is The Sims 4 free to see what the base game already includes, and check the system requirements before adding lots of packs, since each one takes extra storage.
Frequently asked questions
How many expansion packs does The Sims 4 have?
The Sims 4 has 21 expansion packs as of November 2026. The first was Get to Work in 2015 and the latest is Royalty & Legacy, released on February 12, 2026. There are also 12 game packs plus many stuff packs and kits.
What is the newest Sims 4 expansion pack?
The newest expansion pack is Royalty & Legacy, released on February 12, 2026. It adds the world of Ondarion and gameplay built around noble families, dynasties, prestige and scandals.
What was the first Sims 4 expansion pack?
Get to Work was the first, released on March 31, 2015 in North America. It added active careers such as detective, doctor and scientist, plus shops your Sims can run.
How much are Sims 4 expansion packs?
Recent expansion packs cost $39.99 at launch. Game packs, stuff packs and kits are cheaper, and prices can differ by region and during sales.
Do you need expansion packs to play The Sims 4?
No. The base game has been free since October 2022 and is complete on its own. Expansion packs are optional add-ons for extra worlds, careers and features.
Are Sims 4 expansion packs on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. Every expansion pack is available on PlayStation and Xbox. Since Eco Lifestyle in 2020, new expansions have launched on console the same day as PC.
