Sims 4's Anniversary Event May Have Teased The Return Of One Of The Best Features Missing Since Sims 3

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Theories online are pointing towards the return of burglars in during the upcoming Motherlode Season. As part of a 25th anniversary Behind the Sims video, the reveal of potential themes of crime and cash is pointing towards the reintroduction of thievery.

While the return of burglars in isn't yet confirmed and has just been subtly hinted at by aspects of the anniversary celebration, the long-missed feature was picked up on by YouTuber Gonz, who was actually featured in the anniversary video. In a YouTube Short, Gonz's theories on burglars seem to suggest that the Motherlode season will revolve around money and crimes in general, and players may even be able to control the thieves as they rob other Sims' homes.

The latest community speculation on the new content expansion for may mark the return of the burglars, which haven't been seen in the game since 2009's, despite featuring in every other mainline iteration of the series. Historically, burglars would steal various possessions of player-controlled Sims, and can only be prevented with burglar alarms to ensure the police arrive on time to arrest the thieves. While it's been possible to break into other Sims' residences as part of the For Rent expansion pack, the potential return of looters and housebreakers has been analyzed by Gonz.

In his YouTube video, Gonz runs through the various clues that suggest that burglars will return in. The name of the update, the Motherlode Season, provides the first indication that it will revolve around wealth. This is expanded further when looking at the symbol for the new aspiration, a magnet being held by a gloved hand. Gonz noted the similarity to the Kleptomaniac trait, and his theory is backed up by the image of a burglar on one of the collectible milk cartons. All these hints strongly suggest the return of the intruders in .

While has received praise due to its enhanced character creation, updated visuals, and improved simulation, the abundant absence of contentwhich has been