The Sims 4: Lovestruck brings romance and relationships to the forefront in this captivating new expansion pack. As the sixteenth expansion in The Sims 4 series, Lovestruck offers players a chance to explore the depths of love and connection through a rich variety of gameplay options. Players can dive into the picturesque city of Ciudad Enamorada, renowned for its romantic getaways perfect for unforgettable dates, or nightclubs and lounges to meet new love interests. This expansion makes good use of the newly introduced romance dynamics.
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In addition to these engaging gameplay features, Lovestruck expands the Create-A-Sim (CAS) toolset with a diverse collection of clothing and accessories, suitable for casual days, dates and more. Players can dress their Sims in stylish attire perfect for date nights, from elegant evening wear to casual but chic ensembles – or even new options to spice up their WooHoo sessions. The new CAS items generally cater to teen to elder for all genders, as the pack focuses on romantic relationships. Here’s all players will find in The Sims 4: Lovestruck CAS.
CAS Items Full List
The Sims 4: Lovestruck introduces an extensive collection of over 150 new CAS items, offering a rich variety of options for personalizing Sims. This expansion includes a wide selection of romantic and stylish hairstyles, tops, bottoms, and complete outfits – especially some feisty options in form of costumes. Players can also accessorize their Sims with new bracelets, hats, necklaces, and even tattoo options, all inspired by themes of love and romance. The new CAS items cater to various styles, from vintage to contemporary, allowing players to create the perfect look for any romantic occasion.
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In this entire selection however, players will not find any clothing items for child Sims and younger considering the overall theme of the pack. Nevertheless, while some options are certainly involving around romance, there are casual options that simply match the overall style of Ciudad Enamorada, which is inspired by countries such as Spain, Mexico, Portugal or Cuba. Each item also come with a plenty of swatches, allowing players to seemlesly mix them around with items from other packs, or base game.
New Traits
The Sims 4: Lovestruck introduces two new traits, providing players with more control over their Sims’ romantic tendencies and behaviors. The first trait, Romantically Reserved, is for Sims who prefer to take their time building emotional connections. These Sims are cautious and deliberate in their romantic pursuits, often hesitating before becoming romantically involved. On the other hand, the Lovebug trait characterizes Sims who easily fall in and out of love, seeking new romantic adventures frequently. These Sims are spontaneous and open-hearted, always ready to explore new relationships and experiences. Together, these traits offer a nuanced way to shape Sims’ romantic lives and the dynamics of their relationships. Interestingly, both conflict with the Unflirty trait.
Name |
In-Game Description |
Conflict |
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Lovebug |
Sims with this trait are constantly swept up in the whirlwind of romance. They fall in love easily, often wearing their hearts on their sleeves. |
Romantically Reserved, Unflirty |
Romantically Reserved |
These Sims often tread carefully in the realm of love, preferring to take their time and build solid emotional connections before jumping headfirst into romance. |
Lovebug, Romantic, Unflirty |
New Aspirations
There are also two new aspirations revolving around love, and both can be found under the Love category of Aspirations.
- Romantic Explorer:These Sims want to explore anything related to romance, including dating, as well as general expression of love, flirting and more.
- Paragon Partner: These Sims want to have successful relationships with at least two Sims, and as such, is more focused on building relationships in comparison to Romantic Explorer.
New Preferences System: Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs
While the base game update has allowed players to already have a deeper level of control, with allowing players to set Romantic Boundries, under the Preferences menu in The Sims 4: Lovestruck, players will discover the new Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs section, available for teen and older Sims. This section is categorized into several areas, including Way of Life, Characteristics, Romance Styles, Hair Color, Outfit Color, and Fashion. These preferences directly impact a Sim’s attraction to others, influencing the success of romantic interactions and the development of relationships. Players can select from a comprehensive list of options, tailoring their Sims’ romantic preferences, or opt to randomize these settings for a surprise element. This feature adds a deeper layer of complexity to the game, allowing for more personalized and varied romantic experiences while finding the one for the Sims’ romantic pursuits.
The Sims 4
The Sims 4 is the latest offering from Maxis and The Sims Studio, serving as a sequel to The Sims 3. Although it was released back in 2014, the game is still going strong today thanks to an array of DLC add-on packs that give players access to more unlockable items and events.
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