Theories online are pointing towards the return of burglars inThe Sims 4during the upcoming Motherlode Season. As part of a 25th anniversary Behind the Sims video, the reveal of potential themes of crime and cash is pointing towards the reintroduction of thievery.
While the return of burglars inThe Sims 4isn’t yet confirmed and has just been subtly hinted at by aspects of the anniversary celebration, thelong-missed featurewas picked up on bySimsYouTuber Gonz, who was actually featured in the anniversary video.In a YouTube Short,Gonz’s theories on burglars seem to suggest that the Motherlode season will revolve around money and crimes in general, and players may even be able to control the thieves as they rob other Sims' homes.
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Hints In The 25th Anniversary Video Have Been Analyzed
The latest community speculation on thenew contentexpansion forThe Sims 4may mark the return of the burglars, which haven’t been seen in the game since 2009’sThe Sims 3, despite featuring in every other mainline iteration of the series.Historically, burglars would steal various possessions of player-controlled Sims, and can only be prevented with burglar alarms to ensure the police arrive on time to arrest the thieves.While it’s been possible to break into other Sims' residences as part of theFor Rent expansion pack, the potential return of looters and housebreakers has been analyzed by Gonz.
In his YouTube video, Gonz runs through the various clues that suggest that burglars will return inThe Sims 4. The name of the update, theMotherlodeSeason, provides the first indication that it will revolve around wealth.This is expanded further when looking at the symbol for the newaspiration, a magnet being held by a gloved hand.Gonz noted the similarity to the Kleptomaniac trait, and his theory is backed up by the image of a burglar on one of the collectible milk cartons. All these hints strongly suggest the return of the intruders inThe Sims 4.
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WhileThe Sims 4has received praise due to its enhanced character creation, updated visuals, and improved simulation,the abundant absence of contentwhich has been slowly added throughout paid expansions in the last 10 years has been staggering.However, the return of burglars toThe Sims 4will add a new dimension of unpredictability, which will make a welcome addition to the series. EverySimsgamer remembers their first moments of panic as their serene evening is disrupted by an unexpected intruder, and the potential updates to burglars inThe Sims 4could be interesting.
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Reintroducing home invaders inThe Sims 4could pave the way for new mechanics, like enhanced home security systems, or neighborhood crime rates that affect house values.Most excitingly, the potential fora criminal careeras a burglar could make for a dynamic experience. As this remains a theory at the moment though, fans are hoping that these hints in Maxis' upcoming anniversary livestream forThe Sims 4will revive a beloved feature of the series.
