The upcomingSims 4DLC will reportedly have a new adoption feature that lets players adopt existing kids. Releasing on March 16th,The Sims 4’s Growing Together expansion packwill have new social dynamics and other mechanics that are vital to family gameplay, as well as new items and playable lots.Ever since the firstSimsgame came out in 2000, players were given the chance to start and grow their own virtual families. It wasn’t untilThe Sims 2when players were able to care for newborn babies and watch them grow up into toddlers, children, teens, and so on.RELATED:Sims 4 Growing Together Will Only Have 12 Playable LotsLongtimeSimsplayers would know that one could have a baby either bygetting pregnant after a WooHoo, or contacting an adoption service in the game to get a random kid. But in the upcomingThe Sims 4Growing Together expansion pack, players will reportedly be given the option to adopt existing children. In a photo tweeted byThe Sims 4producer Dave Miotke, he showed a series of actions, like “Adopt Channing,” available when players click on a baby. Adult Sims will also receive an adoption certificate once the action is completed. This new feature will not only make the process in the game quicker, but also allow them to choose the child they want to adopt.
ManyThe Sims 4players on social media seem excited about the feature, with some pointing out that stepparents could potentially adopt their step-kids now. A number of them also asked if this meant that Sims could adopt any kid they encounter, with one saying that they’ll be careful about clicking on someone’s kid and accidentally adopting them.
AsThe Simscontinues to grow, developer Maxis has been making an effort to make the game more relatable to its player base, from highlighting different body types to household clutter. The new adoption feature in Growing Together will touch many players' hearts.
Growing Together might be the final expansion pack forThe Sims 4before Maxis moves on with its next game. WithThe Sims 5orProject Renealready being teased and playtested, many players seem excited for all the new things coming to the franchise, and whether previous features will be carried over and improved. While waiting for the official release ofThe Sims 5, fans can continue playingThe Sims 4and its many expansion packs.
The Sims 4is available now for Mac, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
