The Sims 4has a free-form list of challenges and completely customizable lifestyles, but sometimes the standard process of making enemies and locking them in the basement isn’t as fun as it could potentially be after many hours of gameplay.
Withthe continued release of new and exciting packs and updates, players across the internet have created in-depth challenges. These are based on multiple generations of playable characters, aptly named legacy challenges, some of which even span across other franchises.
While these challenges are littered across social media and most Simmers have indulged once or twice,there is an endless supply of different ways to spice up gameplayorcareers inThe Sims 4that were previously ignored. From veterinarians and homesteading to vampire founders, some of the less-advertisedlegacy challenges have plenty to offer.
15Bromance Legacy Challenge
The Real Magic Is The Friends You Make Along The Way
Most legacy challenges inThe Sims 4focus on immediate family throughout the generations. The Bromance Legacy Challenge, designed byMaice Nation, has adifferent take on the typical challenge.
As the name implies, this challenge focuses not on families but on a pair of male friends.The generations follow these two best bro friendsas they create families side by side and grow old together. This is a great way to shift more focus to male Sims, and to celebrate the people who are there for us at every step along our life journey, even if they’re not related by blood.
14100 Baby Legacy Challenge
Speed-Running The Sims 4 Baby Making
This silly challenge was written bySnarky Witch, who says they adapted the challenge from Amiisays’The Sims 2challenge. As the name implies,the goal of this challenge is to have 100 babies as quickly as possible.
In every generation, you need to progress smoothly through parenthood by raising your kids and moving them out of the house as efficiently as possible. When the matriarch is no longer able to bear children, the youngest child capable of having children must take over. This fun challenge asks players to essentiallyspeed-run parenthood inThe Sims 4.
13The Nightmare Legacy Challenge
A Challenge With Time Limitations
Some challenges are all about taking it slow and enjoying your time with your Sims. This is not one of those challenges. Instead, the Nightmare Legacy Challenge is afast-paced 10-generation run on short lifespan settings, hitting as many goals as possible.
The rules for this challenge were written down byjasminesilk, but they were inspired by the challenge that belovedThe SimsYouTuber LilSimsie created onYouTube.
There are two difficulties for this challenge: Story mode challenges players to complete one aspiration before getting old, reach level 10 in a career, max out two skills, and have at least onechild in every generation, with the short lifespan option toggled on.Nightmare mode makes this challenge even more difficult, giving players more challenging milestones to hit.
12The Ever After Legacy Challenge
A Story-Centric Challenge Where Each Generation Has Its Own Tale
Created byim-jennx, this challenge encouragesThe Sims 4players to engage more with the storytelling aspect of the game. Instead of having each generation run through leveling up skills or achieving a certain numeric goal,the Ever After Legacy Challenge makes the runs all about storytelling.
The challenge runs for 10 generations, witheach generation prompting you to follow a unique plotline.For instance, the fourth-generation Sim is an influencer living in a big city until they’re forced to live on a farm without Wi-Fi. Along the way, the Sims must pick up specific traits, goals, and aspirations, making for a well-rounded playthrough that tells a story.
11Whimsy Stories Legacy Challenge
Take A Deep Dive Into Your Sims' Personal Lives
Created bykateraed, this legacy challenge encourages you to become the kind of player who knows the intricate ins and outs of every one of your Sims. The challenge is similar to the Ever After one, witheach generation following a different storyline.
The prompts are different, though, and the game sometimes delves into more unusual topics like the paranormal and witchcraft, making it arefreshing take on the story-driven legacy challenge.Plus, the challenge was written from the Sims' perspective, making it a fun way to engage with the characters you’re creating.
10The Legacy Challenge (Taylor’s Version)
Surprisingly, This Challenge Is Full Of Variety
At times, it seems like the Venn Diagram of people who loveThe Sims 4and people who love Taylor Swift is a circle. Popular challenge makerAnxiousmoodletcreated The Legacy Challenge (Taylor’s Version) toexplore each of Taylor Swift’s albums as generations and the aesthetics behind them.
This challengeextends through eleven generationsand across all the neighborhoods within the game. Vampires, Spellcrafters, and actresses are the focal points of this challenge, giving players a chance to live in “haunted"castles inThe Sims 4and live out their wildest dreams.
Each generation’s alignment with the albumscreates interesting goals, such as completing the feather collection in the 1989 generation. This isn’t the only unique facet of this Taylor Swift-based legacy challenge, as the housing suggestions for each generation include a converted church, a 1920s-style cottage, and even a Christmas tree farm.
9I’m Not My Parents!
This Challenge Focuses On The Stories Of Different Generations
This story-driven legacy challenge doesn’t rely on single lots and good family relationships like the classic challenges, but instead leans heavily on each generation forging its distinct path.
Created bySimfinityPlays,this legacy challenge has versions available for console and base-game-only players, making it accessible for any player who gets bored easily or is just looking for something new to try out in their games. While this does not include any occult options, adjustments could easily be made.
A unique aspect of this challenge is that it relies on each generation beginning with a teenage character, so grades become a useful means of shifting the story to fit eachgeneration ofThe Sims 4. Simfinity does an excellent job at laying out the guidelines for this challengewithout pushing players into a specific type of story.
8Legacy of Hearts
Players Who Love Romance Will Find A New Home In This Challenge
Inspired by theLovestruckexpansion pack, the Legacy of Hearts challenge explores different generations of heartbreak, affairs, and close bonds.SimplySimulatedandKimbaSpriteare back together withthis challenge that focuses more on the relationships that your characters areinrather than where they are in the world.
Although there are many base-game compatible challenges, this one specifically requires theLovestruckpack to function. From soulmates to divorce, this is a great challenge for players who want to explore different kinds of relationships, especially if there are any mods they’re itching to use.
Portions of this challenge include the use of heirlooms and a journal passed down throughout the generations to give ita unique flair for storytelling. For players who are more involved with theromance features ofThe Sims 4, Legacy of Hearts is a great match.
7Star Sign Legacy
Zodiac Signs Play A Big Role In This Challenge
The Star Sign Legacy Challenge byginovasimsis a bit longer than the standard legacy challenge, sitting at 12 generations, so players looking for a longer commitment may be interested in choosing one like this.
This challenge focuses largely on astrologyand using the twelve zodiac signs to create various generations that work together to create amore cohesive storyline. Ginovasims has fully fleshed out the feelings alongside each generation, giving it an incredible pace and use of characterization for each sign in relation to your characters.
This challenge incorporates themes for each generation rather than specific colors, putting special emphasis on the type of sign and the standard ideas around their perception. The creator also included a set of optional challenges for each generation thatinclude children’s name themes, mastering side aspirations, and even hosting partiesinThe Sims 4.
6Forgotten Realms Legacy
This Challenge Is Inspired By Dungeons And Dragons
The Forgotten Realms Legacy byAnxiousmoodletuses the classes fromDungeons & Dragonsto create each generation’s guidelines and story. However, it is completely up to the player to decide how they want to play their game, much like inD&Ditself. The challenge encourages the use of mods, custom content, and thecollection of occult Simsto expand the storytelling, and also the use of rolling for traits and heirs.
Every traditional class fromD&Dis included, from bards to fighters, and each class has a distinct challenge for generations that are in play. The options within this legacy challenge are unique, as this is one of the fewDungeons &Dragons-inspired challenges inThe Sims 4that is complete and ready for players to dive into.
