The Sims 4, the popular life simulation game, is gearing up to introduce a new ‘events’ system that functions similarly to a battle pass, offering players rewards for logging in regularly. This new feature, although not officially announced by EA yet, has been discovered by players who found hints of it within the game.

While the events system is not yet live, a banner on the main menu teases its imminent arrival, prompting players to return in a week for more information. Speculations suggest that this system will provide rewards for logging in on specific days during the event period, akin to a battle pass structure.

Players have noticed a horizontal track of rewards on the main menu screen, including items such as new customization options for Create-A-Sim, furniture pieces for Build Mode, and potentially new traits for Sims. The rewards seem to vary based on the number of days players log in, with different sets of rewards available each week.

Content creator SatchOnSims has analyzed the leaked items in the event rewards track and noted that many of them appear to be new color variations or slight modifications of existing items from paid DLC kits and expansions. For instance, there are recolored hairstyles from previous expansions like Cats & Dogs and reimagined furniture pieces from expansions such as Discover University.

While log-in rewards are common in online multiplayer games to retain player engagement, it is unusual for a single-player game like The Sims 4 to adopt such a system. This addition comes amidst a series of changes and updates in the game, including the introduction of a store button encouraging DLC purchases and EA’s recent commitment to addressing longstanding gameplay bugs.

As players eagerly anticipate the launch of the events system in The Sims 4, the community remains divided on the implications of this new feature. While some view it as a positive incentive to keep players engaged, others express concerns about the potential impact on gameplay experience and the reliance on log-in rewards.

As more information about the events system surfaces and its official release draws closer, players are eager to see how this new mechanic will shape their gameplay experience in The Sims 4.