What better way to enjoy the summer months than an escape to the countryside for some idyllic cottage living? And what better way to do it without the inconvenience of ever actually having to leave your house than with The Sims 4’s latest expansion?
The Sims 4: Cottage Living, which arrives on 22nd July, is the tenth full-scale Expansion Pack (and 42nd bit of paid DLC) to launch for life sim since its release in 2014, and – as its name very much implies – is all about cosy cottages and rustic charm.
Unsurprisingly, top of the list of features coming in Cottage Living is the ability to settle down in a charmingly rustic new abode. Here, players can befriend the likes of wild rabbits, foxes, and birds, while also raising their own animals – including llamas, chickens, and cows for wool, eggs, and milk respectively – in order to start their journey to self-sufficiency.
For those willing to get their hands properly dirty, it’s possible to grow fresh ingredients – think watermelons, aubergines, pumpkins, mushrooms, and lettuce – for use in new recipes like Yorkshire pudding and beef wellington. Seeds can be purchased from the nearby Henford-on-Bagley, an idyllic modern-day village that serves as the expansion’s new neighbourhood.