Visitors try out the game 'Sims 4' at the Electronic Arts stand at the 2014 Gamescom gaming trade fair on August 14, 2014 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo : Getty Images/Sascha Steinbach)
"The Sims 4" will soon have three additional careers that players can choose for their Sim characters. The game's upcoming expansion pack "City Living" will feature a new Social Media career, as well as exciting assignments for the Politics and Critic professions.
Electronic Arts' popular life simulation game "The Sims 4" will soon introduce three different careers perfect for gregarious Sims including tech savvy and artsy game characters. Career details posted on "The Sims" official website revealed what players can expect from each new profession.
The Social Media career is all about creating a strong online presence in "The Sims 4" game world. Similar to a YouTuber or blogger, a player who chooses this career for their Sim can hold chat sessions and live streaming sessions using an in-game computer.
An increased follower count will serve as a performance measure for the said career. The Social Media profession is also a perfect work from home arrangement for Sims.
Meanwhile, discerning an artwork's value or a dish's palatability would be a Critic's main task. Gamers can have their Sims visit the new festival areas included in "City Living" to critique the neighborhood's various food offerings. Reviewing the performances of street entertainers or local artwork would also be part of a Critic's job.
"The Sims 4 City Living" new Politics career would soon be available for Sims whose aim is to rule the world or make a difference in their community. Newbies in the said career will start their profession as an activist whose task is to stage protests or disseminate information about their cause.
The career will eventually branch out to two job options namely a politician or a charity organizer. Players who will choose a politician career can hold speeches at various "City Living" venues to increase their popularity.
Charity organizers will need to build their contacts in "The Sims 4" to gain financial support. Gamers can opt to have their Sims ask for donations to fund projects or accept bribes from other game characters.
In other news, Electronic Arts is set to unveil its new Holiday Celebration stuff pack just in time for Christmas. A quarterly teaser released by "The Sims" team, acquired by the fansite SimsVIP, teased of a winter-themed pack that included a new Nutcracker figure, decorative garlands and Christmas sweaters.
"The Sims 4" Holiday Celebration pack is expected to be released before December, while the "City Living" expansion pack will be available on Nov. 1. Watch the game's "City Living" trailer below:
