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No.32Entry · The Sims 4

The Sims 4 Island Living

Plate 32 — The Sims 4 Island Living
sims 4 island living guide

You can now create your Sims as mermaids and mermaids

You can create this new creature directly in Create a Sim mode

But there are also gameplay ways to turn regular Sims into mermaids

Mermaids can also become normal Sims again

Children can become mermaids, but their tails are not present until they are teenagers

Children of mermaids automatically become mermaids too

Mermaids don't have fins on land, but can move like normal Sims

They also have a special relationship with dolphins and have special abilities

Mermaids need  hydration instead of hygiene

They must not dry out and must always come into contact with water

This is achieved by swimming in the sea, showering, bathing or drinking water

Mermaids have special interactions

You can curse other Sims, which will bring their spirits down

You can drag Sims deep for fun

They have a siren song

Your Sims can now swim in the sea

But this will only be possible in the new game world

They can walk freely in the water

There are lots that are built on the beach and reach into the water

From here, the Sims can even jump into the water directly from the property

On the water, your Sims can use sailboats and jet skis to get around

Even normal Sims can make friends with dolphins

Escape the ordinary and embrace a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by beaches in The Sims 4 Island Living. Explore a breezy world drenched in sun, sand, and endless fun as your Sims make their own paradise. Whether they contribute to the conservation effort or prefer living off the grid, your Sims can take the plunge and enjoy what this unique culture has to offer. Embrace traditional events, wear native clothing styles, or sip on some kava. It’s all part of Sulani island life.

KEY FEATURES

Sit Back and Relax – Welcome to Sulani, where the sun shines bright and the nights are totally chill. Set sail on the glistening water in your island canoe, swim to your heart’s content, and explore the scenery on a watercraft. Build a spectacular sand castle, catch some rays, and even meet a mermaid!

Pitch In or Help Out – Become a conservationist, clean up the beaches, and watch your Sims’ impact bloom all over the island. Take to the waves in a fishing or diving career or become a lifeguard to keep the locals safe under the sun. No career? No problem! Sims can do a few odd jobs or fish for their next meal.

Engage in Local Culture – Tradition runs deep on Sulani, and your Sims get to experience everything it has to offer. Immerse Sims in their newfound lifestyle by attending a pit barbecue event, learning about local folklore, tasting tropical delicacies, and chatting with ancestors from the island.

Rock the Island Vibes – Dress Sims in tropical garb inspired by sun, sand, and waves. Or, gear up for water activities like snorkeling and swimming. Decorate a rustic oasis with home objects and unwind at the tiki bar. Everything is chill (except for the occasional sunburn) when it’s Island Living.

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Exploring the Tropical Waters and Atolls of Sulani

Sulani brings lush Polynesian warmth to The Sims 4, featuring turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, and active volcanic peaks. The archipelago divides into three unique neighborhoods: Ohan'ali Town with its close-knit local market and community beach, Lani St. Taz with its luxury overwater stilt bungalows, and Mua Pel'am where wild nature and volcanic geysers dominate the landscape.

Sims can sail traditional outrigger canoes, cruise on aqua zips, snorkel among sea turtles, or build elaborate sand sculptures on sun-drenched beaches. Living directly over warm ocean water allows characters to dive straight off back deck ladders into shimmering ocean waves any hour of the day.

Restoring Ecosystem Health Through Conservation

The Conservationist career lets Sims actively heal the island environment. Clearing ocean plastics, cleaning oil spills off volcanic shores, and surveying marine wildlife gradually improves Sulani's environmental score. As the ecosystem recovers, vivid bioluminescent algae lights up night waters, coral reefs burst into brilliant color, and rare albino sea turtles return to lay eggs along protected beaches.

Embracing Island Folklore, Kava Feasts, and Mermaids

Mermaids swim through Sulani with enchanting tail designs and siren songs. Utilizing aquatic powers, mermaids can manipulate weather storms, summon friendly ocean dolphins, or lure unwary swimmers into deep water. Sims can also attend cultural potlucks, brew soothing bowls of kava, and receive ancestral blessings from glowing island elementals who wander through twilight mist.

Living Off-The-Grid Over Coastal Waters

Building stilt homes on off-the-grid waterfront lots strips away modern municipal water and electrical reliance. Sims gather fresh drinking water from natural island springs, cook freshly speared fish over open beach fire pits, and illuminate evening porches with glowing tiki torches.

Sunbathing on floating lounge chairs allows Sims to relax under warm tropical sun, catching authentic sun tans or comical sunburns that reflect their day spent along Sulani's golden shores.

Managing Beach Cleanup Community Events

Organizing volunteer beach sweeps with neighboring islanders speeds up shoreline restoration. Filling recyclable bags with discarded litter, untangling trapped coastal wildlife, and educating beach visitors about coral conservation turns environmental care into a vibrant communal celebration that honors Sulani's natural heritage.

Living alongside close-knit island neighbors creates an enduring atmosphere of communal harmony, where sharing meals, songs, and tropical traditions enriches daily life on the archipelago.