With such a plethora of content now available, however, it can be difficult for players to know which of the many expansions are worth their time and their money. In fact, by the time the latest expansion, Cottage Living, was released, Simmers really had no idea what to expect. The main themes that players expected to see in these add ons have now all been covered, with seasons, pets, and many other things having been added into the game since its initial release. The most recent of these, The Sims 4, also happens to be the series' longest-running title, with eleven expansion packs now under its belt. Updated OctoBy Tom Bowen: Despite turning 20 last year, EA's The Sims franchise only actually has four mainline installments.

But which ones offer the best value for money and do some expansions add more to the game than others? Well, here, those questions are answered and all of The Sims 4 expansion packs are ranked. It's not just things like new Create-a-Sim and build mode items that The Sims 4's expansion packs bring with them though, but also new gameplay mechanics, and, in some cases, even brand new worlds. RELATED: The Sims: Things You DidnвЂ™t Know About Bella Goth

Each one brings something new to the table, with focuses including pets, new careers, different lifestyles, and, of course, extreme weather conditions.

Since the release of The Sims 4, players have seen eleven different expansion packs, covering a range of topics and adding various new features to the game.

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