The Sims 4 has uncovered a sneak peek of the upcoming expansion pack, ‘Businesses & Hobbies‘, for eager fans. This surprise came as one of many new reveals during the 25th Birthday Anniversary Celebrations, which have included various in-game updates, new bundles, in-game quests, events, and even more – such as a 25-hour-long stream and exclusive merch drop.
This expansion pack was showcased through an official reveal trailer on YouTube, which can be viewed below:
In the Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies, Sims can turn their greatest passions into their livelihood. This expansion enables Sims to use their favourite hobbies to meet others with similar interests, learn new skills, or even offer services in the form of a business.
All Skill Classes in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies
While this expansion is still on the way, a list of notable Skills has been leaked by Sims creator, SimMattically – seeming to hint at the types of hobbies and potential businesses that may bloom from this pack.
While this may not be a complete list as this data was sourced from beta game files found in August 2024, this certainly gives fans a solid idea of what to expect.
Here’s a list of all the skills Sims can learn by taking classes!
— SimMattically (@SimMattically) February 7, 2025
If something’s missing, keep in mind that the leak is from August 2024, so it might not be the full list! pic.twitter.com/uCsBkvWfVk
The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Leaked Skill List
- Acting (Get Famous)
- Archaeology (Jungle Adventure)
- Baking
- Bartending
- Bowling (Bowling Night Stuff)
- Charisma
- Comedy
- Cross Stitch (Cottage Living)
- Dancing (Get Famous)
- DJ Mixing (Get Famous)
- Dog Training (Cats & Dogs)
- Entrepreneur (High School Years)
- Equestrian (Horse Ranch)
- Fabrication (Eco Lifestyle)
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Flower Arranging (seasons)
- Gardening
- Gemology (Crystal Creations Stuff)
- Gourmet Cooking
- Guitar
- Handiness
- Herbalism (Outdoor Retreat)
- Homestyle Cooking (Home Chef Hustle Stuff)
- Juice Fizzing (Eco Lifestyle)
- Knitting (Nifty Knitting Stuff)
- Local Culture Skills
- Logic
- Medium (Paranormal Stuff)
- Mischief
- Painting
- Parenting (Parenthood)
- Photography
- Piano
- Pipe Organ (Vampires)
- Pottery (Businesses & Hobbies)
- Programming
- Nectar Making (Horse Ranch)
- Research & Debate (Discover University)
- Robotics (Discover University)
- Rock Climbing (Snowy Escape)
- Rocket Science
- Romance (Lovestruck)
- Singing (City Living)
- Skiing (Snowy Escape)
- Snowboarding (Snowy Escape)
- Tattooing (Businesses & Hobbies)
- Thanatology (Life & Death)
- Vampire Lore (Vampires)
- Veterinarian (Cats & Dogs)
- Video Gaming
- Violing
- Wellness (Spa Day)
- Writing
Known Crossover Content For Businesses & Hobbies
As indicated with compatibility with other expansion packs / DLC, New career pathways and opportunities may also be unlocked for your Sim along the way. A list of notable examples has been included below, based on information that has already been confirmed.
- Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack: Sims who love and adore their four legged friends can open pet cafés.
- Get Together Expansion Pack: Sims who are down to dance until the sun rises can create dance clubs and Sims who game until the wee hours of the morning can open arcades for like minded gamers.
- City Living Expansion Pack – Sing your heart out in your favorite city at your very own karaoke bar fitted out with your favorite Simlish tunes.
- Get Famous Expansion Pack – Did someone say paparazzi? Open an acting school where you teach celebrities how to play the part!
- Spa Day Game Pack – Fancy a massage, facial or meditative yoga retreat? Say namaste to all the Sims who choose to relax with you at your spa!
- Laundry Day Stuff Pack – Scrub a dub dub in your very own tub! Collect Simoleons as Sims wash their clothes at your laundromat!
- Bowling Night Stuff Pack – Sims who are competitive can open their very own bowling alleys. Get a strike or a spare on a fun night out with friends.
Grace is a writer from New Zealand who has been playing a wide range of games since childhood. She comes back to The Sims on occasion whenever she needs something relaxing and fun to play...though admittedly, she spends much more time in the character customizer than playing the actual game!
