The Simsis an enduring franchise that has done crossover content with numerous brands, media IPs, and organizations, including Moschino, Star Wars, Katy Perry, and GLAAD. AlthoughThe Sims 4has been released for almost a decade, the advent of new updates and expansion packs for the game conjures up new possibilities for collaboration. Since Electronic Arts owns an arsenal of incredible video game IPs, it only makes sense forThe Sims 4to partner with other standout franchises owned by the publisher, likeMass Effect.
SomeSimsfans may be unaware thatThe Sims 4andMass Effecthave had a crossover in the past. For instance, during the 2022 celebration of “N7 Day” - a yearly celebration of theMass Effectfans and franchise - Electronic Arts unveiled a set offreeSims 4items themed aroundMass Effect.With the popularity of both franchises and the proven crossover appeal, Electronic Arts could push the envelope further by creating an entireSims 4: Mass Effectexpansion pack.
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A Sims 4: Mass Effect Expansion Pack Could Take Sims to the Citadel or the Normandy
Although the latestMass Effecttitle,Mass Effect: Andromeda,took players outside the Milky Way galaxy, theSims 4expansion pack might be most effective when featuring iconic locations, characters, and items from the original trilogy. The pack could somehow link to the political or astronaut careers already established inThe Sims 4,inviting Sims to fly through a mass relay and into the world ofMass Effect.Sims could arrive at the flight deck of the iconic Normandy spaceship or in the Presidium Commons, able to freely explore and engage. GiventheSims 4recreatedStar Wars, it would be easy for bothMass Effectlocations to be built.
TheSimsteam could take inspiration from theSims 4modding community, who have spent years recreating aspects of theMass Effectuniverse. For instance, creators have rebuilt furniture and architecture from theMass Effect 3: CitadelDLC, made almost the entireMass Effectcast as Sims, and even designed trilogy-accurate armor and clothing items. It would be awesome to see Sims be able to interact with Liara and Garrus, mess around with the mechanics on the Normandy, or even work with Shepard to solve a cosmic problem in a custom quest line.
A Mass Effect Expansion Pack Could Get Players Excited About the Future of the Franchise
Electronic Arts and BioWare have confirmed the development ofMass Effect 5,which is exciting news afterMass Effect: Andromedareceived primarily mixed reviews.Since it’s been almost six years since the release ofAndromeda,The Sims 4would be a great platform to tease the upcoming game and create exclusive content for fans to enjoy. Some fans have rumored that the upcomingMass Effectgame will be centered around the Geth, while the announcement trailer hinted at the reappearance of the Reapers. It would be awesome to peek at the future of outer space through a platform likeThe Sims 4.
While very little is known aboutMass Effect 5andThe Sims 5 -aka Project Rene-a potential crossover could be found in the next-generation technology used to develop both projects. WhileThe Sims 4has struggled to accommodate significant updates and more dynamic content, there’s a chance thatThe Sims 5could accurately re-create theMass Effectuniverse for players. For now,The Simsteam could gift players withAndromeda-themed gear or clever callback items. This could be anything from “Commander Shepard” kids' costumes, a Reaper statue,Mass Effecttheme music on the radio, and other cheeky nods to the iconic franchise.
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
