Antonio Romeo, the game's lead producer, told me that developers were inspired by the quaint English countryside. Read more: The Sims gave millennials a dream life reality couldn't matchĪ farming-themed pack has been at the top of Simmers' wish lists for a long time. All in all, Cottage Living gives a new realism and dynamic atmosphere to the life-simulation game. In addition, Sims can work toward being a Country Caretaker, a new nature aspiration. Sims 4 Cottage Living introduces a new world, Henford-on-Bagley, as well as new premade families, holidays and Create-A-Sim and build mode items. I went hands-on with this cozy cottagecore pack ahead of its release. Though Simmers have been gardening in the Sims 4 for some time, the newest expansion pack, Cottage Living, available now, takes living off the land to a whole new level. My Sims can usually make a decent living by selling flowers, fruits and vegetables. I've always gotten along better with plants in the Sims 4 than I do with real-life greenery.