The Sims 4's next expansion pack will be titled Royalty and Legacy, and it might be coming sooner than fans would expect. The Sims 4 has been consistently receiving expansion packs and other DLC content since it first launched back in 2014. This decade has been riddled with a flow of Sims content, and players are curious how many more themed packs the developers will release before they decide to move on to a new title.
The last Sims 4 expansion pack, Adventure Awaits, came out on October 2, 2025. It introduced Sims 4 players to getaways, fun outdoor activities, and reality-show-like competitions at these special venues. Additionally, it gave players tons of customization options in terms of creating getaways and active businesses, like a bed and breakfast, themed camps, and much more. It was a fun expansion pack, and it gave players a few months of additional entertainment as they explored the new features that came with the pack. However, it has been over three months since it was released, and players have begun to wonder what could be on the horizon next.
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Next Sims 4 Expansion Pack Officially Titled and Rated
Several leaks and rumors had led players to believe that The Sims team was working on an expansion pack that would resemble The Sims Medieval. As it turns out, this seems to be true, as an upcoming EP, titled Royalty and Legacy, has been officially rated by the Game Content Classification Committee in South Korea. While the description for the pack available on the official page is short, the information provided is enough to make it clear what the pack will be about; according to the document, "with the 21st expansion pack for The Sims 4, players can become nobles and create a dynasty that will last for a long time."
It appears that the Royalty and Legacy expansion pack is everything gamers were hoping for. With the pack, they will be able to become royalty, build their legacy, and make their mark in the world. They will likely be the rulers in whatever world is added to The Sims 4 with Royalty and Legacy. However, it would be fun if there were an option to take on common roles in medieval times, such as knights. In The Sims Medieval, players were rulers of the land, but they had to engage in all sorts of activities to keep their kingdom afloat.
Not long ago, EA revealed that players would receive more news regarding the future of The Sims 4 in January 2026. The committee received the game classification request on December 18, 2025, and it deliberated until the 26th. According to Sims Community, a Sims 4 news source, rumors suggest a February release date. If this were the case, receiving news a month or so before would make perfect sense.
What Is the Title of the Next Sims 4 Expansion Pack
- The Sims 4 Royalty and Legacy
There is usually a trend when it comes to new Sims 4 releases: first, EA tends to release a reveal trailer followed by an informative blog post. On that post, it provides information on an upcoming livestream or gameplay trailer, which will uncover more details. Lastly, it hosts an in-game event two weeks before the expansion pack to build hype and promote the EP's launch. The Deck the Palms event in The Sims 4 ends on January 13, so players can expect to know more about what's coming around this date. Until then, players should keep an eye on leaks and rumors if they're interested in keeping up with any new details that might surface about the Royalty and Legacy pack for The Sims 4.
The Sims 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 70 /100 Critics Rec: 26%
- Released
- September 2, 2014
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
WHERE TO PLAY
Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives, and see what happens when you play out scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless
- Cross-Platform Play
- Xbox, PlayStation, and computer versions of Sims 4 are all separate games incompatible with each other
- Cross Save
- no
- Franchise
- The Sims
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
- How Long To Beat
- N/A
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 22 GB (November 2023)
