While several of The Sims 4 expansions are the newest take on expansions from past games, High School Years is a first time experience for the series. Gameplay additions can really range from big to small, but we'll outline what the pack actually does in each case. Build/Buy mode items are furniture, décor, fixtures, and sometimes landscaping. 'CAS' items are all the Create-A-Sim additions like hairstyles, clothes, and other Sim customization. Here's what to expect from a Sims 4 DLC: New worlds are their own neighborhoods (some bigger than others) with buildable lots and usually community areas too. Instead, we'll just tell you how much each DLC costs and what types of things it adds to the game. To do that in 2022, we've set aside the increasingly meaningless distinctions between game packs and expansions or stuff packs and kits. If you do take the plunge, this list of the best Sims 4 DLCs will guide you toward the most valuable add-ons. Now that the Sims 4 base game has gone free to play, you can try it out before deciding if you want to spend money on DLC.
