The Sims 4: Lovestruck is the sixteenth expansion pack for the Sims 4 franchise, focusing on romance, relationships, and the complexities of love in the Sims universe. As the name suggests, this expansion deepens romantic interactions, adding new ways for Sims to express affection, build connections, and experience the highs and lows of love. Whether it’s whirlwind romances, passionate breakups, or rekindled sparks, Lovestruck introduces new mechanics that make relationships feel more dynamic and meaningful.
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Everything Included in The Sims 4’s Lovestruck Expansion
The Sims 4: Lovestruck brings a much needed refresh to love and romance in The Sims 4, with changes to dating, attraction, and new activities.
This expansion bears similarities to The Sims 4: Wedding Stories, which also emphasized romance, but Lovestruck expands beyond weddings to explore every stage of a relationship, from flirty beginnings to long-term commitment. In some ways, it also builds upon the social and emotional depth introduced in Growing Together. Sims now have more nuanced romantic preferences with the attraction system and romantic satisfaction – similar to Growing Together bringing a family dynamic and compatibility system. However, unlike previous expansions that primarily focused on family life or social interactions, Lovestruck is all about the personal and emotional journeys of love, making it a must-have for players who want deeper storytelling in their Sims’ romantic lives.
Everything New In A Nutshell
- New World (Ciudad Enamorada)
- New Romance Related Interactions
- Attraction, Romantic Satisfaction and Romance Dynamics
- New Career (Romance Consultant)
- New Dating App (Cupid’s Corner)
- New Skill (Romance)
- New Aspirations (Paragon Partner and Romantic Explorer)
- New Traits (Lovebug, Romantically Reserved)
- New CAS, Build/Buy Items
Ciudad Enamorada
Ciudad Enamorada is the new world introduced in The Sims 4: Lovestruck, embodying a vibrant and romantic atmosphere perfect for Sims looking to experience love in all its forms. Inspired by lively, passion-filled cities – primarily of Latin architecture and design, Ciudad Enamorada blends charming architecture with scenic spots designed for intimate moments. Whether strolling on a date in picturesque parks or visiting new and attractive places to find new love interests, this world is built to enhance the romantic interactions introduced in the expansion.
In total,
Ciudad Enamorada consists of 13 lots
, with 9 being residential, one of which is rental and 4 being community spaces—including a gym, park, lounge and nightclub. Several lots are home to pre-existing Sims, some of whom have their own love stories (and drama) for players to uncover. However, there are also available homes and an empty lot for players to move in and fully experience the world’s romantic charm with their own Sims. Players will also find a unique rabbit hole, namely Beso Rapido – a love motel that can be used to just sleep or to do a WooHoo interaction. Moreover, as players explore the city, they may discover a unique hidden quest, which revolves around the Ring Bear
The Sims 4: Lovestruck introduces a variety of new romantic attractions and interactions, making love and dating more immersive than ever. One of the standout features is the addition of new WooHoo locations or the ability to wear specific costumes for the interaction, allowing Sims to express their passion in fresh and playful ways. Sims can now enjoy intimate moments on a cozy Blanket, a new Build/Buy multipurpose object that can be used for various interactions.
Beyond physical attraction, Lovestruck also brings a new level of nuance to how Sims perceive and navigate their relationships. Sims can now ask deeper questions about romance, such as inquiring about a potential partner’s Personality, Physical, or Romance Style Attraction to see if they are truly compatible. They can also assess their romantic satisfaction, seek Cupid’s Counseling for relationship advice, and even work on their Relationship Dynamic to strengthen their bond. Dates feel more interactive with options like Asking to Change Venue, Extend the Date, or End it Cheerfully (or Abruptly), giving players greater control over how their Sim’s date can unfold. With additional flirty actions such as Seductive Dance, Tenderly Kiss Neck, and Whisper About Desires, Sims now have more ways to express their affections, making romance in Lovestruck richer, more engaging, and full of personality. Gift giving, in form of Box of Chocolates is also another interaction that players should be checking out.
While these aren’t necessarily interactions, there are also
two new types of deaths
, one by having a broken heart, and other by choking.
Attraction, Romantic Satisfaction and Romance Dynamics
Attraction, Romantic Satisfaction, and Romantic Dynamics are the core interaction-based features introduced in The Sims 4: Lovestruck, each playing a major role in shaping how relationships develop between Sims. These systems directly influence chemistry, emotional fulfillment, and the overall dynamic between partners, making romance feel more nuanced and personalized.
The Sims 4: How to Improve Attraction & Romantic Satisfaction
Lovestruck Expansion Pack offers new interaction systems, which bring more realism to the romantic relations between Sims.
In addition to these major features, Lovestruck also introduces smaller but meaningful improvements, such as the ability to change a relationship’s label. This allows Sims to define their connections more precisely, adding another layer of depth to storytelling and relationship management.
Attraction System
The attraction system introduces a new way for Sims to experience romance by adding Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs that shape their preferences. The system builds upon the Likes and Dislikes feature, allowing Sims to develop personal preferences when it comes to romance. Sims now have specific Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs, influencing who they find attractive based on personality traits, physical features, and romantic styles. Acting as a modern take on the chemistry system from The Sims 2: Nightlife, this feature influences how drawn a Sim is to potential partners. A special magnet icon in the Relationships panel reflects this dynamic—an upward-facing magnet with waves signals strong attraction, while a downward-facing magnet indicates disinterest or incompatibility.
Attraction is based on both physical appearance and personality traits. Sims may initially be drawn to someone’s hairstyle or fashion sense, but as they spend more time together, deeper factors like traits and interests come into play. Typically, personality factors play a more important role than physical traits like fashion sense. Unlike the Social Compatibility system from The Sims 4: Growing Together,
The Sims 4: Growing Together,
which focuses on friendships and family bonds, attraction is for romantic interactions, and will affect how fast the romance bar can increase or decrease. For townies, preferences are assigned when they first interact with an active Sim, ensuring a mix of both predetermined and spontaneous connections.
Romantic Satisfaction
Romantic Satisfaction is a new feature that measures how fulfilled a Sim feels in their romantic relationship. This hidden metric is influenced by factors like compatibility, attraction, and the frequency of romantic interactions, as well as certain romantic boundaries. Sims who are in a relationship that aligns with their Turn-Ons, love language, and personal preferences will generally have high satisfaction, while those in mismatched or neglected relationships may feel unfulfilled.
Sims can directly ask their partner about Romantic Satisfaction to gauge how things are going. If a Sim is unhappy, they might express a desire for more affection, deeper emotional connection, or even a change in relationship dynamics. To improve satisfaction, Sims can engage in meaningful romantic interactions, plan special dates, or even seek Cupid’s Counseling for advice on rekindling the spark. Overall, Romantic Satisfaction will directly impact the Romance level between the Sims, and can similarly decay overtime. Ignoring dissatisfaction for too long may lead to negative moodlets, relationship struggles, or even autonomous breakups, making this feature an essential part of managing love and romance in Lovestruck.
Romance Dynamics
Romance Dynamics influence how couples interact both autonomously and emotionally, shaping the overall tone of their relationship. Just like
Family Dynamics
in The Sims 4: Growing Together, which affect how family members connect, Romantic Dynamics determine how Sims in a romantic relationship respond to each other in daily life. These dynamics also affect moodlets, meaning Sims will react differently to relationship milestones or struggles depending on their dynamic.
There are four
Romantic Dynamics
that define how a couple interacts. Steamy relationships are full of passion and fiery romance, leading to frequent flirtations and physical affection. Strained couples, on the other hand, experience tension, often disagreeing and struggling to stay on the same page. Unpredictable relationships are marked by constant ups and downs, where Sims may shift between deep affection and sudden distance. Lastly, Wholesome dynamics foster strong emotional connections, where partners support each other and find comfort in their relationship with both romantic and friendly interactions. These dynamics can evolve over time based on interactions, making each love story feel unique and dynamic.
Romance Consultant Career
The Romance Consultant
Romance Consultant career
career in The Sims 4: Lovestruck offers Sims the opportunity to become experts in love, guiding others through the complexities of relationships. As a standard career with 10 levels, it allows Sims to develop their skills, primarily in Romance. The career is designed for Sims who enjoy socializing and helping others navigate love, whether through casual dating or long-term commitments. Throughout their journey, Sims will complete daily tasks primarily through using a computer.
At level 8, the career branches into two specializations: Matchmaker and Relationship Counselor. The Matchmaker branch focuses on setting Sims up for success in the dating scene, requiring the Sim to have Romance and Charisma skills. Relationship Counselor branch on the other hand, deals with strengthening existing relationships, resolving conflicts, and guiding Sims through breakups or reconciliations, and needs Sims to have Logic and Romance skills instead. Progressing in the career unlocks unique interactions, CAS items and career objects.
Cupid’s Corner
The Cupid’s Corner app is a new matchmaking and dating platform in The Sims 4: Lovestruck, bringing a modern approach to finding romance. Inspired by real-life dating apps, it allows Sims to create a profile, browse potential matches, and set up dates—all within a limited number of swipes per day. Each profile displays a Sim’s name, picture, select traits, age group, and their home world, giving players insight into potential partners before deciding whether to connect. If a Sim finds someone intriguing, they can add them to their contacts or immediately arrange a date to explore their chemistry further.
One of Cupid’s Corner’s
Cupid’s Corner’s most exciting features
most exciting features is its ability to introduce Sims beyond those already existing in the world. While the app prioritizes local Sims, it can also pull in characters from the Gallery, allowing for unexpected and unique matchmaking opportunities. This means players might come across completely new Sims they’ve never encountered before, adding an element of surprise to the dating experience.
Romance Skill
The Romance Skill is a major skill introduced in The Sims 4: Lovestruck, designed to enhance a Sim’s ability to navigate and succeed in romantic relationships. With 10 levels to master, this skill unlocks new interactions and perks, allowing Sims to express affection in more varied and meaningful ways. Rather than being limited to the same flirtatious options, Sims with a high Romance Skill can use more advanced techniques to charm, deepen connections, and even find new Romance interests for themselves, by scanning the room or enabling a Flirty aura.
The Sims 4: Romance Skill Guide
Romance Skill comes to The Sims 4 with the Lovestruck expansion, enabling unique new romantic interactions.
Sims can improve their Romance Skill in multiple ways, from performing romantic interactions naturally to reading skill books, taking lessons, or practicing in front of a mirror. Since romance is a common part of everyday Sim life, many Sims will develop this skill gradually over time. However, it’s particularly beneficial for those pursuing the Romance Consultant career or working toward new romance-focused aspirations, as higher levels provide unique advantages in matchmaking, relationship counseling, and seduction.
New Aspirations
The Sims 4: Lovestruck introduces two new aspirations under the Love category, being Paragon Partner and Romantic Explorer, allowing Sims to pursue different approaches to romance.
Paragon Partner
Paragon Partner
Paragon Partner aspiration
aspiration focuses on building and maintaining the perfect relationship (multiple times) emphasizing commitment, and deep emotional connections despite requiring multiple romantic partners. Sims with this aspiration need to have very satisfied relationships, meaning that they’ll need to focus on strengthening bonds, expressing devotion, and ensuring long-term romantic satisfaction. Completing this aspiration rewards Sims with unique relationship perks, making it easier to maintain harmony and romance in their partnerships.
- Discuss Romantic Boundaries
- Have Two Or More Partners
- Have Two Or More Very Satisfied Relationships
- Go On Three Dates With A Partner Sim
Reward: Affection Aficionado Reward trait. Sims with this reward trait have much slower decrease on Romantic Satisfaction, making it quite easy to maintain high relationships with romantic partners with much less effort.
Romantic Explorer
The
Romantic Explorer aspiration
offers a more extensive journey compared to Paragon Partner, featuring multiple levels of milestones that take longer to complete. However, despite its length, the individual goals are relatively straightforward, allowing Sims to progress quickly if they remain active in their love life. Sims pursuing this aspiration will need to experience a variety of romantic relationships, improve their Romance Skill, and perform numerous romantic interactions to deepen their understanding of attraction and connection. Essentially, it can be completed at the same time as Paragon Partner, as the interactions done in Romantic Explorer can help Sims have Very Satisfied Relationships required for Paragon Partner.
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Spark of Love
- Go On A “Get To Know You” Date
- Achieve Level Two Romance Skill
- Use The Romantic Blanket Three Times For Romance
- Share Food Two Times
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Expanding Boundaries
- Discuss Romantic Boundaries
- Have A Romantic Partner
- Achieve Level Four Romance Skill
- Embrace Three Times
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Amour Connoisseur
- Get Gold On A Romantic Date
- Achieve Level Seven Romance Skill
- Perform 25 Romantic Gestures With A Partner Sim
- WooHoo Three Times In Different Locations
Reward: Seasoned Romantic Reward trait. Sims with this reward trait have an easier time building Romance with other Sims, and will have Embarrassed moodlets go away faster.
New Traits
The pack introduces two traits for Human Sims which conflict with each other. Their in-game descriptions are as follows:
- Lovebug (Emotional): Sims with this trait are constantly swept up in the whirlwind of romance. They fall in love easily, often wearing their hearts on their sleeves.
- Romantically Reserved (Emotional): These Sims often tread carefully in the realm of love, preferring to take their time and build solid emotional connections before jumping headfirst into romance
On top of these two traits, Lovestruck also introduces a new lot trait, being Singles Hangout which increases the changes of Single sims appearing in the lot.
New CAS, Build/Buy Items
The Sims 4: Lovestruck brings over
150 new Create-a-Sim item
s, offering fresh ways to style Sims for romance. The expansion introduces a mix of chic and playful fashion, including elegant dresses, sleek suits, and daring costumes perfect for themed dates. New hairstyles, accessories like bracelets and necklaces, and even romantic-themed tattoos give Sims more personality and charm. With styles ranging from classic romance to modern flair, there’s something for every Sim.
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The Sims 4: Lovestruck Build/Buy Guide
The Sims 4’s Lovestruck expansion pack offers a large variety of items for various occasions.
Build/Buy mode also sees a major expansion, with nearly 190 new items designed to enhance romantic spaces. Inspired by the rich aesthetics of the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America, the furniture and décor perfectly complement Ciudad Enamorada’s vibrant atmosphere. Whether creating cozy cafés, stylish lounges, or intimate getaway spots, players can use a variety of detailed furnishings, lighting, and decor with multiple swatches to set the perfect mood for any romantic setting.
- Released
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September 2, 2014
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- Engine
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Proprietary Engine
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- How Long To Beat
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N/A
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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yes
- X|S Optimized
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No
- File Size Xbox Series
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22 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
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Fair
- Cross Save
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no
- Cross-Platform Play
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Xbox, PlayStation, and computer versions of Sims 4 are all separate games incompatible with each other