The Sims 4: 10 Confusing Sim Age-Ups from EA That Leave Players Puzzled

The journey of growing up in The Sims 4 can be quite surprising, as various items in the Create A Sim feature often cater exclusively to specific life stages. EA typically designs story Sims with just their current age in mind. However, all premade Sims have consistent genetics embedded in them, leading to noticeable transformations as they transition through life stages such as childhood, adolescence, and elderhood. These shifts can manifest in everything from peculiar body proportions and peculiar clothing choices, to unexpected beauty and striking similarities among Sims.

While facial characteristics and body shapes are fixed for each Sim, hairstyles and outfits can be randomized. The more expansions for The Sims 4 that you own, the broader the range of options available when a Sim ages up—both positively and negatively. Additionally, custom content plays a role in how Sims age, as realistic mods can significantly alter genetics or attire. To truly grasp how a premade Sim is intended to evolve, consider saving your game with all mods turned off.

10. Takama Aether Of Ravenwood

Raven Never More

Hailing from the TS4: Life & Death expansion, Takama Aether stands out as one of the few child Sims, adorned in numerous crow and bird-themed outfits. This choice is rather grim, especially considering his father, Kai Aether, becomes a playable ghost after engaging with a pet crow. One wonders whether Takama’s fashion choices are a longstanding preference or a coping mechanism stemming from his father’s ghostly presence.

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Life & Death is the latest installment in The Sims 4‘s extensive DLC lineup. While older life states can access crow-themed clothing, the selection at aging up is entirely random. Hence, as Takama transitions into his teenage or adult years, he might adopt entirely different fashion selections. Was the crow style merely a phase, or did he lose a connection with his father? Players can always revisit Takama’s closet to refresh his wardrobe.

9. Orion Michaelson Of San Sequoia

Have You Seen This Child?

With the introduction of infants through the TS4: Growing Together update, Orion Michaelson has become symbolic of this newest life stage. To experience Orion as an adult, players must invest considerable game time or streamline lifespans. Although starting with many baby milestones, her teenage and adult traits remain open, making an older Orion’s personality potentially unique across different gameplay experiences.

8. Christie Sigworth Of StrangerVille

The Widest Grin

Christie Sigworth, when matured into adulthood, exhibits notably elongated facial features, including disproportionately large eyes, mouth, ears, and brow. This stark contrast to her parents, Jess and Dylan Sigworth, raises eyebrows, particularly as her chin remains childlike. Such features may align with the narrative of TS4: StrangerVille, suggesting a connection to the mysterious Mother Plant impacting local residents’ aging. Players might delay Christie’s makeover until after the storyline concludes.

7. Jayden Price Of Copperdale

Sidney Price’s Stunt Double

Starting their journey in TS4: High School Years, brothers Jayden and Sidney Price represent different life stages—child and teen. However, during a standard lifespan playthrough, they’ll share a week at Copperdale High together. This scenario evokes familiarity with sitcoms where younger siblings ascend in prominence.

While Jayden shares a resemblance with Sidney, he can choose his own distinct attire, effectively carving out his individual identity—which helps mitigate the risk of being overshadowed by his older brother’s traits.

6. Venessa Jeong Of Del Sol Valley

Blue Is The New Green

While major transformations predominantly occur between childhood and adolescence, some Sims, like Venessa Jeong from the Get Famous expansion pack, captivate attention even in elderhood. Typically, elders’ hair turns fully gray, irrespective of their previous hair colors. Yet, Venessa retains two visible blue streaks, potentially due to an oversight in the game’s aging effect. This could hint at her desire to preserve her youthful appearance despite her age, contrasting with promotional content that suggests her natural hair color is brown.

5. Alexander Goth Of Willow Creek

A Hardy Nemesis

Notably, Alexander Goth tends to go bald upon reaching his teenage years, an unusual change that appears almost intentional. This transformation catches many players off guard, reminiscent of the Nintendo DS version of TS3, where he often donned hats that obscured his hair.

Moreover, Alexander’s wardrobe, usually characterized by dark attire, might shift dramatically, complicating his identification for seasoned players. For those wanting to keep the classic Goth aesthetics intact, a makeover might be necessary.

4. Tomi Markovic Of Tartosa

Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi

Tomi embodies the classic trope of the “hidden beauty.”As a child, she sports one of the less appealing outfits available—a baseball cap that obscures her hair. Surprisingly, her teenage transformation doesn’t introduce a significant glow-up, as she merely appears as a more mature version of her younger self.

Amidst numerous missteps in her appearance, it is almost miraculous for her to age up without drastic changes. It’s plausible that EA initially designed Tomi as an adult before backtracking to create younger variants, or at least used in-game genetics connecting her to her parents, Mateo and Lucia Markovic.

3. Amy Prescott Of Copperdale

Third Street Snitch

Much like Christie Sigworth, Amy Prescott retains a child-sized chin and jaw structure as she ages. Her typical short red hair often draws comparisons to Randall Weems from Recess, especially given her role as the assistant to her mother, Copperdale High Principal Mei Prescott.

Although Amy’s appearance does not directly mirror Mei or any other member of the household, her genetic makeup could be more deliberate than random. The family bio mentions that Mei’s spouse has passed away without an attributable ghost, suggesting that Amy might reflect her father’s features.

2. Orange Bailey-Moon Of Del Sol Valley

The Six Billion Simoleon Man

It’s interesting to note that children in TS4 lack any muscle definition or mass; however, this doesn’t hinder their genetic predisposition for future teenage attributes. For Orange Bailey-Moon, this means experiencing dramatic physical changes on his birthday, transforming him into Del Sol Valley’s version of He-Man. Ironically, Orange’s interests lean more towards painting, music, and socializing than physical pursuits.

Regardless, players can capitalize on Orange’s unexpected physique, guiding him towards athletics or lifeguarding. Given his famous parents, Thorne Bailey and Octavia Moon, it may be that they have aspirations for him to dominate the local acting scene, as showcased in TS4: Get Famous.

1. Lucas Munch Of Windenburg

Cultured Low Brow

Lucas exhibits a quirky charm that can become increasingly unsettling with age in The Sims 4. His pale blonde hair may create an illusion of hairlessness in certain animations and angles. Moreover, the absence of eyelashes in Create A Sim—unless modified—compounds this effect.

Additionally, Lucas seems prone to fashion mishaps, often mixing garments from various expansions, resulting in a mismatched wardrobe—a common issue for premade Sims released before the introduction of The Sims 4: Seasons, where seasonal attire was overlooked. As with many others, a visit to the dresser will be essential to refine his look.

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