The Sims™ 4 Seasons for Mac

Bring seasonal weather into your family-friendly Sims world

Seasons is an expansion pack for The Sims 4 that introduces dynamic weather and holiday events tied to the time of year. As a downloadable content add-on, it layers changing climates — from blustery winters to balmy summers — onto your Sims’ lives and adds new celebrations and seasonal mechanics that affect gameplay across every neighborhood.

Another pack you might consider

If you’re exploring paid expansions, The Sims 4: Get to Work! is a popular alternative that focuses on active careers and new places to work, expanding simulated day-to-day responsibilities in a different direction than Seasons.

Standout features included

• Dramatic lightning strikes and associated light-and-sound effects that influence your lot
• Strong winds and gusty weather patterns
• New roofing trims and seasonal architectural accents to dress up houses
• Bodies of water that freeze over during cold snaps, enabling winter activities
• Sunbathing mats for soaking up summer rays
• A market-style fresh food stall with seasonal recipes and produce

Additional in-game events and family-focused additions:

• Live television broadcasts for New Year’s celebrations and other holiday programming
• An egg-hunt event that returns with seasonal flair
• Kiddie pools so parents can help young Sims bathe and play outdoors

How weather changes the game world

Weather impacts each neighborhood differently, adding variety to routine gameplay. Temperature and precipitation alter outdoor accessibility, lot attractiveness, and some object interactions. Lightning and wind can create striking visual moments, while frozen lakes open new activity opportunities during winter months.

Activities, gatherings, and new careers

• Pursue horticulture by growing flowers, arranging bouquets, or training as a botanist
• Dress Sims in seasonal outfits to stay comfortable or make a fashion statement for each climate
• Host seasonal gatherings with rituals, gift exchanges, and visiting guests to strengthen relationships
• Throw summer pool parties complete with new warm-weather items
• Befriend a whimsical harvest scarecrow and participate in autumnal community events
• Take advantage of frozen ponds for ice-skating and winter sports
• Share springtime romances and rainy-day moments to spark new storylines

Make the most of every season

Use the year-round weather to craft unique stories: organize neighborhood festivals, develop a gardening-based career, or simply change up your Sims’ traditions to match the season. Seasons deepens familial play by giving you tools to celebrate and adapt to the changing year.