Over the ten years of its successful career, The Sims 4 has gained popularity to become the most recognizable life simulator ever.
And despite its undoubted fame, its secrets still come as a surprise to many experienced players!
Everyone knows that The Sims 4 experience revolves around playing God – that’s the best reason to have fun with it! Its user-friendly creative tools, many expansions, and timeless graphics continue to engage new and old players eager to design good or sinister scenarios.
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However, there are many things to do you may not even know existed, and this Secret Facts, Easter Eggs, and Objects List may prove priceless during your upcoming playthrough!
1. Beetlejuice
You may know Eco Lifestyle DLC introduced a Bug House, letting you create an insect farm. But did you know that unlocking mixology level 10 allows you to create a unique Beetlejuice? It is a pretty harmless liquid if drunk in usual amounts, but if your Sim has three Beetlejuice glasses in a row, they will die and become a ghost!
That is quite an unexpected reference to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice movie, which is also a must-see if you haven’t seen it yet.
2. The Grilled Cheese Aspiration
For many, mastering grilled cheese sounds like a dream come true, and The Sims 4 lets you live that idea to its maximum potential. How to unlock it? Let your hungry Sim devour three pieces of grilled cheese in a row and watch the magic happen.
You will receive a notification that a new aspiration — talking to everyone about grilled cheese — is now available. Its final stage requires one of the other Sims’ death, but what wouldn’t you do to chat about our lord and savior grilled cheese forever, right?
3. The Sylvan Glade
There is a unique tree located right next to the Crick Cabana in Willow Creek. It looks pretty magical, so you definitely won’t overlook it, but why do you need this knowledge at all? Well, the tree conceals the entrance to a secluded location full of rare collectibles – the beautiful Sylvan Glade.
Interact with the tree, talk to it, and unlock new conversation options to access the place. Once the entrance to Sylvan Glade opens, you can use it whenever you desire.
4. Secret Hermit Sim
If mysterious neighbors are your thing, remember to embark on an adventure to Hermit’s Secret Neighborhood. You will find this mysterious location in Granite Falls, deep in the forest.
Once there, travel to Granite Falls Forest, locate the Bramble Bush, interact with it, and answer some questions. If you succeed, the bush will reveal a beautiful secret neighborhood inhabited by an exceptionally wise Hermit who can teach you many valuable things.
5. The Cow Plant
Although the Cow Plant has been popular among The Sims fans since the second installation, it comes with several new features in The Sims 4. Firstly, you need to obtain a special seed to grow it, but the effect is definitely worth the effort. Sadly, the Cow Plant gets hungry often, and if you forget to feed it, it may eat your Sims.
Therefore, it’s essential to keep it well-fed and enjoy its unique company. Later, you’ll be able to extract an Essence of Life potion from it, but the process can be a bit distressing if it was created by feeding the plant with your friends’ bodies.
6. The Tragic Clown
Avoid trying this secret if you don’t like clowns, especially the depressed ones. The Tragic Clown appears in the game after you purchase the painting of him and provides a pretty annoying company.
The man makes everyone around him sad unless other Sims also wear his outfit. Many players believe he is actually a ghost who made some unfortunate choices in his previous life.
7. The Book of Life
There are many effective methods to resurrect deceased Sims, but one of the best is the Book of Life. Once your Sim reaches level 10 in writing and unlocks the Bestselling Author aspiration, they can create this unique book.
After the composition process, select Capture Epic Saga and choose the Sim whose life you want to save on the pages of your new masterpiece. If that Sim dies, you can revive them using the Book of Life.
8. The Trash Plant
Throwing trash on your lawn is never a good habit unless you want to experiment with growing a Trash Plant. Leave the trash on your lawn long enough and watch it turn into a growing plant.
It requires the same treatment and attention as other plants to prevent it from dying. Once it’s fully grown, you can expect Trash Fruits that are perfectly safe to eat.
9. The Forgotten Grotto
Another secret location is the Forgotten Grotto, inhabited by various frogs, fish, and plants. You can find it in Oasis Springs if your Sim has a handiness skill of level 10.
Break into an abandoned mine, and you’re in! It is a home of the rare batfish, making it a perfect spot for fishing fans. There’s also a wooden toilet in the grotto, so your Sims won’t have to travel back home to relieve themselves.
10. Death of Embarrassment
Have you ever been so embarrassed you thought you were going to die? In The Sims 4, such a scenario is possible! If you put your Sims in many humiliating situations, they can easily die of embarrassment.
That effect is entirely understandable, as they are generally quite sensitive to various emotions. Unfortunately, this sensitivity doesn’t always work in their favor.
Conclusion
Aren’t the Sims 4 secrets fun? So many new possibilities, especially if you don’t know what to do next! It might be time to step up your game and consider some of these recommendations in a more evil scenario if you’ve been taking a vanilla approach to this legendary title so far. We highly recommend exploring the complex world of The Sims 4 base game and its multiple expansions, as it is still packed with puzzles and secrets just waiting to be discovered.
This game is all about fun, and there is always an opportunity to encounter something new. We would love to hear about any other secrets you know about and what’s worth checking out!