The Decade Challenge in The Sim 4 is a famously detailed and challenging way to play the game. Here’s a breakdown of what the challenge is, how to get started, and what you need to play this challenge.
What is The Decades Challenge in The Sims 4?
The goal of The Decades Challenge is to keep a lineage of Sims that run from the 1890s to modern-day, all while adhering to the rules and restrictions of that era. Your Sims must dress, live, and work in a way that makes sense for their era. Many players love this challenge because it gives you a unique way to approach your Sims 4 gameplay.
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What are the rules for the Decades Challenge in Sims 4?
The Sims 4 Decades Challenge has quite a few rules, and they can get very specific. Something to keep in mind is that as long as you are not claiming you are doing the official challenge in some capacity (such as streaming gameplay on Twitch or YouTube), you’re free to tweak these rules as much as you need to make the challenge fun and accessible for you.
For a complete set of links that will give you in-depth examples broken down by each decade, consider checking outCuteCoffeeGal’s Blogon the challenge. These rules are useful when you are in the middle of playing this challenge, but they can be extremely overwhelming in the beginning. Here are the rules you need to know to get started:
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Do you need DLC or Custom Content for the Sims 4 The Decades Challenge?
Youdonot need custom content or any additional DLCs beyond the base game to do The Decades Challenge. That said, having some game packs or Custom Content can help you immerse yourself in the challenge more easily. For example, the Moschino stuff pack can really add to your game in the way of 80s-style fashion. Playing with the base game of The Sims 4 only is possible, but you’ll need to be more creative with how you represent each decade.
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