After years of demanding the return of ' most sinister villains, Maxis is finally bringing them to the fourth game and fans hope it sets the stage for some lucrative careers.
One of the most iconic aspects of the original trilogy is The Burglar, a shady NPC that quietly infiltrates homes and steals the residents' most expensive possessions.
Despite the sneaky Sim's notoriety, Burglars have been strangely absent from, a decision that's caused plenty of confusion among long-time fans of the series.
Per a post on X (formerly Twitter) by official account, Burglars are about to make a grand return as Maxis has teased the thieves' arrival.
The brief video celebrates the franchise's 25th Anniversary by showing the evolution of the Burglar since their introduction in the original game, stopping with a fourth silhouette; Fans have taken this as confirmation that the Burglar will be revealed soon but no further information has been shared.