The Sims 4is a life simulation game, but it’s also considered an incredibly cozy game by some fans - this, of course, depends greatly on how fans play the game. Nature-oriented packs are a great way to increase thecozy vibes and activities available inThe Sims 4.
This list compiles information onThe Sims 4packs that seem to feature the most nature-focused content, whether it’s in Build Mode, Create-a-Sim, or Live Mode; with its help, gamers can add some nature to their Sims' lives.
Enchanted by Nature would also deserve a spot on this list, but it is not out at the time of writing. However, fans can use items mentioned in this list to begin creating the perfect household for their playthrough of the upcoming expansion pack.
6Seasons
Experience Nature Through the Seasons
Seasons was one of the first expansion packs to become available forThe Sims 4, and it’s still a fan-favorite nearly a decade later. Seasons addsmajor holidays and festivities toThe Sims 4, but that’s not all. One of the most important features introduced with Seasons is the dynamic weather.
Forecasts are unpredictable and can change day-to-day life, and they bring even bigger changes once a new season begins. With the Seasons expansion pack, players must plan what they’re going to plant according to the season, they have to dress appropriately for the current temperature, they can bathe in the rain, make sculptures and enjoy the snow, and play with the autumn leaves. Seasons allows players to feel more connected with the environment that surrounds them.
5Horse Ranch
Raise Horses, Goats, and Sheep, and Live a Tranquil Life on a Ranch
While Horse Ranch isn’t among thehighest-rated expansion packs forThe Sims 4, it is a DLC that is filled with wildlife and great land that is worthy of exploration. In Chestnut Ridge, a world that is all about raising horses and the rancher lifestyle, gamers can find tranquility and live fairly off the grid.
Animal lovers can raise three new species with Horse Ranch: horses, mini goats, and mini sheep. Build Mode is packed with beautifully designed, wooden furniture and wooden structural elements that are key to building a homey ranch in the wilderness. When paired with Cottage Living, Horse Ranch will be a fundamental part that will allow players to take farm life and cozy gameplay styles to the next level.
4Jungle Adventure
Explore the Jungle and Face Deadly Creatures
Even though Sims cannot inhabit Selvadora, the world introduced toThe Sims 4with theJungle Adventure Game Pack, it is here that many Sims will live unbelievable adventures as they explore its wild jungle.
With Jungle Adventure, Sims will want to make sure that they pack a machete and some repellent before heading into the depths of Selvadora’s jungle. This pack adds a completely different experience with nature, as it shows the wilder and deadlier side of it.
3Island Living
Maintain the Beach, Meet Sea Animals, Eat Delicious Fruit
With the Island Living expansion pack, players can have their Sims visit or move to Sulani, a sunny world riddled with clear waters and beautiful beach houses. Some Sims may go to Sulani to take some time off and relax at the beach, but others can go to connect with the marine life that inhabits its sea.
In this pack, gamers can form bonds with dolphins, scavenge the sands for rare finds, eat delicious fruit by the seaside, and enjoy the ocean. Those who want to make sure that nature thrives in Island Living can evenpursue a career as a Conservationist, one of the careers added with this expansion pack.
2Cottage Living
Raise Animals, Connect With Wildlife, Enjoy a Peaceful Farm Life
Sims can live the perfect farm life inThe Sims 4with the Cottage Living expansion pack. They can raise chickens, cows, and even llamas on their farm. On top of that, they can also build connections with rabbits, birds, and foxes that may wander onto their farm in Henford-on-Bagley.
Players canlive off the land almost entirely with Cottage Living. They can collect eggs, milk, and wool, and harvest fruits and veggies to cook or preserve as canned goods.
1Outdoor Retreat
Identify Plants, Learn About Herbalism, Enjoy the Outdoors
If players want to increase their connection with nature inThe Sims 4, Outdoor Retreat is the right pack for them. Outdoor Retreat is often overlooked, as it was the first game pack to release forThe Sims 4and has been available for over a decade. Many players have simply gotten used to having these items in their game. However, they are definitely worth exploring.
Granite Falls, the vacation world introduced in this pack, is perfect for nature enthusiasts. It is a place where players can enjoy camping and all sorts of outdoor activities, such as fishing, gathering plants, playing horseshoes, building a campfire, and roasting snacks.
