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Update available from 25th August 2:30am UTC

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Firstly sorry I missed the last update, I was on my honeymoon! This is a fantasy regal themed update including a major (and arguably problematic) change called Season Passes, keep reading for more information.

 

SEASON PASS

Every update will now have a Season Pass, you may have seen these in other games, basically they are a complete money grab!

There are two passes, Free and Premium, everyone gets access to the free pass but you will need to spend real money if you want to unlock the Premium pass for a chance to earn those items.

Daily tasks have changed again to include tokens as prizes for completing them, these tokens are used to level up on the pass. There are 4 daily tasks for free pass players and 2 extra daily tasks for premium pass players. Daily tasks change every 24 hours.

There are also Season tasks which will be available for the duration of the season pass event or until you complete the task, these are usually longer tasks but you will earn more tokens for completing them.

There are 60 levels in total, each time you level up you will unlock a prize (for the premium pass, you unlock a prize at most levels on the free pass but not all of them)

What do I think?

The prizes in my opinion aren’t even that great, there are a lot of doubles- so the same item in a different colour. Is it worth $9.99? I don’t think so! But the problem is players will feel pressured into buying it every update for fear of missing out.

My main issue with the season pass is that everything else now seems to be an afterthought- the new craft challenge doesn’t even have names for the packed they are just ‘pack 1, pack 2a..’ and the prizes for all events are now mainly community market upgrade items, cupcakes or mystery keys which are useful but I would be more likely to complete an event if they contained some great build or create a sim items- even the items that are available are not interesting. All the good prizes are now behind a paywall and considering it is called the Sims FREEplay it really is not in the spirit of this game. At the moment I am sad that this game is nothing like it used to be, some changes have been needed but others make this game less enjoyable to play.

I would really love your opinions on Season Passes, whether you love or hate them let me know and I will pass your feedback on.

 

NEW INFLUENCE ISLAND EVENTS

Influence Island Season 88 (no longer available) starts 25th August for 10 days

2 Cupcakes, 2 Hobby Spins, 1 Hammer, 1 Nail, 2 Mystery Keys, 2 Wood

Forge Sword Interaction

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Pine Forge Bucket (S70,800) Oak Forge Bucket (3LP) Noble Brass Candle (S81,400) Regal Bronze Candle (5LP) Pine Forge Grindstone (S92,500)
• 1 Star Rating: Pine Forge Tools (S43,000) Noble Castle Blades (S88,900) Pine Forge (S84,200)
• 2 Star Rating: Oak Forge Tools (3LP) Regal Castle Blades (11LP) Oak Forge (10LP)

 

Influence Island Season 89 (available now) starts 7th September for 5 days

2 Cupcakes, 2 Hobby Spins, 1 Hammer, 1 Nail, 1 Mystery Key, 2 Wood

Write a Love Letter Interaction

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Raisin Nouveau Rug (S57,800) Plum Nouveau Rug (8SP) Walnut Nouveau Buffet (S81,100) Ash Nouveau Buffet (9SP)
• 1 Star Rating: Silver Nouveau Letter Rack (S32,500) Walnut Nouveau Bookshelf (S80,800) Silver Nouveau Painting (S98,300) Walnut Nouveau Desk (S211,300)
• 3 Star Rating: Onyx Nouveau Letter Rack (5SP) Ash Nouveau Bookshelf (7SP) Onyx Nouveau Painting (8SP) Ash Nouveau Desk (20SP)

 

Influence Island Season 90 (not available yet) starts 15th September for 5 days

2 Cupcakes, 2 Hobby Spins, 1 Hammer, 1 Nail, 1 Mystery Key, 2 Wood

Romance by the Fire Interaction

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Walnut Nouveau Coffee Table (S94,900) Ash Nouveau Coffee Table (6SP) Walnut Nouveau Door (S95,200) Ash Nouveau Door (9SP) Silver Nouveau Chandelier (S86,800) Onyx Nouveau Chandelier (5SP) Silver Nouveau Partition (S63,600) Onyx Nouveau Partition (10SP)
• 1 Star Rating: Raisin Nouveau Armchair (S87,900) Ebony Nouveau Fireplace (S183,600)
• 3 Star Rating: Plum Nouveau Armchair (11SP) Jet Nouveau Fireplace (17SP)

 

Influence Island Season 91 (not available yet) starts 23rd September for 10 days

2 Cupcakes, 2 Hobby Spins, 1 Hammer, 1 Nail, 1 Mystery Key, 2 Wood

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Black Half-Curtain Single (S78,900) Black Half-Curtain Double (S95,600) Blue Half-Curtain Single (7SP) Blue Half-Curtain Double (11SP)
• 1 Star Rating: Festive Copper Towel Rack (S53,000) Festive Copper Toilet (S143,100) Festive Black Brush (S62,200) Festive Copper Towel Rack (S83,800) Festive Black Shower (S114,700) Festive Copper Sink (S105,900)
• 3 Star Rating: Festive Gold Towel Rack (7SP) Festive Gold Toilet (15SP) Festive Walnut Brush (5SP) Festive Gold Towel Rack (8SP) Festive Blue Shower (9SP) Festive Gold Sink (12SP)

 

Influence Island Season 92 (not available yet) starts 6th October for 5 days

2 Cupcakes, 2 Hobby Spins, 1 Hammer, 1 Nail, 2 Mystery Keys, 2 Wood

2 outfits for feminine adult sims and 6 hairstyles for all adult sims

Star Ratings & Prices

• 1 Star Rating: Pastel Framed Embroidery (S19,700) Silver Hamlet Button Jar (S14,000) Pastel Sewing Box (S2,200) Pastel Stitch Up Sewing Machine (S6,400) Neutral Dress Mannequin (S19,400)
• 3 Star Rating: Neutral Framed Embroidery (2SP) Bronze Hamlet Button Jar (2SP) Neutral Sewing Box (1SP) Neutral Stitch Up Sewing Machine (3SP) Pastel Dress Mannequin (1SP)

NEW SIMCHASE EVENTS

SimChase Season 109: Trial by Fire! (no longer available) starts on the 25th August for 9 days

2 outfits and 2 shoes for feminine adult sims, 2 outfits and 6 facial hair for masculine adult sims

6 hairstyles, 2 earrings and 2 helmets for all adult sims

S100,000, 55SP and 25LP

Pet Store: Noble Dragon (S1,157,310) and Regal Dragon (95LP)

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Noble Castle Chandelier (S99,600) Regal Castle Chandelier (12LP) Noble Castle Spiral Stairs (S188,500) Regal Castle Spiral Stairs (16LP) Noble Castle Column (S75,200) Noble Castle Tall Column (S86,900) Regal Castle Column (6LP) Regal Castle Tall Column (11LP) Noble Castle Wainscoting (S700) Noble Castle Upper Wainscoting (S700) Regal Castle Wainscoting (S400) Regal Castle Upper Wainscoting (S600)
• 1 Star Rating: Noble Castle Throne (S117,600)
• 2 Star Rating: Regal Castle Throne (11LP)

 

SimChase Season 110: The Queen’s Fair! (available now) starts on the 4th September for 9 days

Episode 1- S25,000, Episode 3- S75,000, Episode 4- 25SP, Episode 6- 35LP, 25SP (as well as the normal SimChase Token)

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Fall Wildflower 1×1 (S9,190) Fall Wildflower Corner (S10,560) Fall Wildflower 2×1 (S20,900) Fall Wildflower 3×1 (S27,930) Fall Wildflower 4×1 (S34,240) Spring Wildflower Corner (S9,450) Spring Wildflower 1×1 (S9,620) Spring Wildflower 2×1 (S21,680) Spring Wildflower 3×1 (S30,480) Spring Wildflower 4×1 (S36,800)
• 1 Star Rating: Giant Summer Spruce (S142,340) Noble Picnic Tent (S93,200) Candied Apples (S72,600) Pine Castle Bench (S59,700) Pine Notice Board (S66,900) Pine Market Stall (S218,000) Pine Carriage (S1,189,500)
• 2 Star Rating: Giant Spring Spruce (11LP) Regal Picnic Tent (10LP) Toffee Apples (8LP) Oak Castle Bench (4LP) Oak Notice Board (7LP) Oak Market Stall (16LP) Oak Carriage (87LP)

 

SimChase Season 117: Curios Conspirator! (not available yet) starts on the 14th September for 7 days

S75,000, 15LP, 35SP

2 outfits and 2 shoes for feminine senior sims and 6 headwear for all senior sims (6SP for already claimed prizes- no idea what they are!)

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Pine Victorian Coffee Table (S85,500) Ash Victorian Coffee Table (7SP) Soft Estate Rug 4×2 (S50,100) Soft Estate Rug 4×3 (S96,400) Dark Estate Rug 4×2 (6SP) Dark Estate Rug 4×3 (8SP)
• 1 Star Rating: Pine Victorian Sofa (S112,900) Pine Victorian Double Sofa (S118,200) Pine Victorian Triple Sofa (S133,400) Pine Victorian Music Box (S112,910) Pine Victorian King Bed (S187,300) Black Victorian Radiator (S171,100)
• 3 Star Rating: Ash Victorian Sofa (10SP) Ash Victorian Double Sofa (11SP) Ash Victorian Triple Sofa (12SP) Ash Victorian Music Box (11SP) Ash Victorian King Bed (20SP) Bronze Victorian Radiator (15SP)

 

SimChase Season 111: Courting Trouble! (not available yet) starts on the 22nd September for 9 days

S100,000, 25LP, 55SP

2 outfits and 6 facial hair for masculine adult sims and 6 headwear for all adult sims

Tabletop Jig Interaction

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Pine Tavern Sign (S32,000) Oak Tavern Sign (5LP)
• 1 Star Rating: Pine Tavern Tankard (S80,900) Pine Tavern Lute (S75,400) Pine Wall Juice Keg (S69,000) Hearty Roast Leg (S55,500) Pine Tavern Table (S90,400) Pine Tavern Passthrough (S71,500)
• 2 Star Rating: Oak Tavern Tankard (8LP) Oak Tavern Lute (7LP) Oak Wall Juice Keg (5LP) Tender Roast Leg (6LP) Oak Tavern Table (6LP) Oak Tavern Passthrough (6LP)

 

SimChase Season 112: The Royal Archives! (not available yet) starts on the 3rd October for 9 days

Episode 1- S25,000, Episode 3- S75,000, Episode 4- 25SP, Episode 6- 25LP, 35SP (as well as the normal SimChase Token)

Pet Shop- Tuxedo Tabby Cat (76SP)

Star Ratings & Prices

• 0 Star Rating: Noble Castle Sconce (S87,700) Regal Castle Sconce (5LP)
• 1 Star Rating: White Castle Nook (S945,000) Noble Castle Book Pile (S81,500) Tan Wingback Chair (S115,100) Noble Castle Drafting Table (S410,000) White Curated Bookshelf (S66,700) White Scholar Bookshelf (S68,000)
• 2 Star Rating: Oak Castle Nook (98LP) Regal Castle Book Pile (6LP) Cream Wingback Chair (8LP) Regal Castle Drafting Table (36LP) Oak Curated Bookshelf (8LP) Oak Scholar Bookshelf (6LP)

 

NEW WOODWORKING HOBBY

On the Fence Woodworking Hobby event (available now) starts on 4th September for 7 days, complete the woodworking hobby 7 times to unlock all the prize packs as shown in the image below

 

NEW CRAFT CHALLENGE

The On Regal Grounds Craft Challenge (not available yet) will start on 12th September for 10 days, complete to unlock frankly very disappointing regal themed items!

NEW PREMIUM PERKS

Three more seasons will be available this update, check out my post here for more information on Premium Perk events

Season 17: Available from 31st August for 6 days

Spend LP to unlock rewards- 10, 20, 35, 55, 85 and 120

• Milestone 1- 7 Cupcakes, 2 Mystery Keys
• Milestone 2- 8 Cupcakes, 3 Mystery Keys
• Milestone 3- 1 Hobby Spin, 8 Mystery Keys
• Milestone 4- 2 Hobby Spins, 5 Cupcakes, 2 Mystery Keys
• Milestone 5- 5 Hobby Spins, 5 Cupcakes, 5 Mystery Keys,
• Milestone 6- 2 Hobby Spins, 15 Cupcakes, 10 Mystery Keys

Season 18: Available from 18th September for 6 days

Spend SP to unlock rewards- 20, 40, 70, 110, 170 and 240

• Milestone 1- 3 Nails, 1 Hammer
• Milestone 2- 1 Nail, 2 Hammers, 1 Wood
• Milestone 3- 1 Nail, 1 Blueprint, 1 Wood
• Milestone 4- 1 Hammer, 1 Fuse
• Milestone 5- 1 Fuse, 1 Blueprint
• Milestone 6- 1 Hard Hat, 1 Blueprint, 1 Wood

Season 19: Available from 6th October for 6 days

Spend LP to unlock rewards- 10, 20, 35, 55, 85 and 120

• Milestone 1- 5 Cupcakes, 10 Lettuces
• Milestone 2- 5 Cupcakes, 10 Tomatoes, 10 Beans
• Milestone 3- 15 Cupcakes, 1 Mystery Key
• Milestone 4- 5 Cupcakes, 10 Corn, 10 Wheat
• Milestone 5- 5 Cupcakes, 10 Carrots, 10 Chillies, 10 Bell Peppers
• Milestone 6- 15 Cupcakes, 1 Mystery Key, 10 Strawberries, 10 Pumpkin

NEW PREGNANCY PRIZES

Complete the 9 day pregnancy event in the time limit and earn the baby bonus between 5th- 18th September to unlock these prizes:

If you start the 9 day pregnancy event anytime during the time frame you have the chance of earning the maternity items in that pack if you complete the event in the time limit, for example if you start a pregnancy event on the 18th September and complete in the time limit you will earn the items above

You need to have completed the first pregnancy event in the A Bump-y Ride Quest before you can earn the maternity prizes

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Returning events?

The Mysterious Masquerade Craft Challenge (no longer available) will be returning on 26th August for 10 days, complete to unlock masquerade themed items and house template

The Mean Curls Hair Hobby Event (not available yet) will be back on 24th September for 7 days, complete the fashion designer hobby to unlock all the hairstyles for your adult sims

The Arthouse Nouveau Craft Challenge (not available yet) will return on 1st October for 10 days, complete to unlock nouveau themed items and house template

Pregnancy Pack 40 will be back- complete the 9 day pregnancy event in the time limit and earn the baby bonus between 2nd-12th October to unlock these prizes:

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What else is new?

• A small amount of players will see the new build mode they have been working on, it won’t be fully released until they get feedback and fix issues so don’t worry if you don’t see it yet!

• The paperboy will give double rewards between 27th-31st August, 1st-5th October and triple rewards between 4th-8th September

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Update Videos:

Warning I rant a lot in these!

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