How to Live Off the Grid in The Sims 4

Are you tired of your phone reminding you to check Social Bunny? Do you get irritated when you see Sims roaming around town with their phones glued to their faces? Let’s not even talk about the Sims who neglect their environment by not sorting out their trash bins. Animals. With how modern Sims has turned, into it’s no wonder people are trying to find different lifestyles to play. There are literally mods out there designed to make your teen Sim runaway or run a drug empire. What if we were to tell you that you can live somewhere off the grid? Would you believe us? Here’s how to live off the grid in The Sims 4.

Living off grid in The Sims 4

What is living off grid and why are people starting to do it? Living off grid is leaving your fancy penthouse and destroying all of your social media profiles. This isn’t a life for everyone and it definitely won’t guarantee you’ll turn into a celebrity. These Sims mean business because they’re choosing to live a sustainable life living off the land, finding their own food, and ignoring the glitz and glamour of San Myshuno. EA Games released a trait living off grid in 2019 that was tied into Sims 4 Island Living, however due to the latest patch, you can now live off the grid in the base game. Here’s everything you need to know about living off the grid.

Living off Grid Lifestyle in The Sims 4

Your entire way of living is about to change. Your water will be shut off, and electricity is absent, good luck with using a toilet. You’ll need to try another method. When you apply the off-the-grid lifestyle trait you will have access to a number of buy/build items. You can find items such as the Wood Burning Cookstove, using facilities that are outside, candles to brighten your surroundings, and you need water. You can’t just grab a glass and fill it with water from your sink. There are a few ways you can obtain this important resource:

• Gather Water: Remember when you walked in the park and noticed a pond? There’s water there. Collect it.
• Dew Collector: If you have the Eco Lifestyle pack you’ll gain access to the dew collector. This will help you get dew which you can use to shower.
• Water Generator: A water generator is important when collecting water and is offered in the Eco Lifestyle pack.

Lighting while Living off Grid in The Sims 4

You’re probably wondering how you can survive the night without any light source. Sure, you could use a simple candle to help brighten the room. There are other ways to create light and in order to do this you’re going to need electricity. Ways to get electricity in The Sims 4 are using the power generator and solar panels. These are crucial if you want to find a way to use electricity without ruining the gameplay. Lastly, we’re going to talk about implementing different packs to help create that off-the-grid lifestyle in Sims 4.

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Packs to help Living off Grid in The Sims 4

Sims 4 has released tons of packs over the years. Thankfully, with packs such as Island Living, Eco Lifestyle, and Laundry Day have helped tremendously if you’re wanting to live off-grid. Think about it. Laundry Day can be used to discover new ways to clean your clothes by adding clothing lines and hand washing. Eco Lifestyle has helped discover unique ways to create electricity and find ways to obtain water. Imagine the storytelling possibilities while also applying mods and discovering new challenges. If you’re looking to live off the grid give the new trait a chance.

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