The Sims 4‘s newly announced upcoming expansion pack, Businesses & Hobbies, is set for release on March 6, 2025, bringing with it an abundance of highly anticipated content that is sure to enhance the game, including a newer and improved tattoo system. Tattoos, a previously limited way for players to customize their Sims in The Sims 4, are getting an entire overhaul. In Businesses & Hobbies, players will be able to custom draw tattoos for their Sims and will be able to layer them, allowing a lot of creative freedom when it comes to character customization.
Not only are tattoos and their designs becoming a focused feature in The Sims 4 thanks to Businesses & Hobbies, but players will also be able to have the opportunity to open up their very own tattoo parlors. The addition of tattoo parlors is a very welcome one in The Sims 4, allowing players to explore running a creative and thriving business while enabling Sims to express themselves in a way that had not previously been a focus in the game. However, the introduction of tattoo parlors in The Sims 4 seems to have missed a key gameplay opportunity by excluding the art of piercing.
Tattoo Parlors Are A Great Addition For Businesses & Hobbies
A More Complex System Would Be Ideal For Fans
The addition of a more complex and customizable tattoo system, as well as tattoo parlors, is a welcome delight when playing Businesses & Hobbies in The Sims 4. The feature of tattoo parlors will provide some meaningful Live Mode gameplay, where players will be able to engage in a variety of actions.
This includes building unique and visually attractive parlors, hiring staff, and having Sims participate in the art of giving tattoos. This brand-new system in The Sims 4 will ensure that tattoos aren’t just a customizable option in Create-A-Sim, but can manifest a meaningful experience for their Sims.
Tattoo Parlors Should Offer Piercings In The Sims 4
It’s An Odd Omission From The Update
While the new system of tattoo parlors as businesses will definitely elevate the gaming experience in The Sims 4, it seems a little unusual that EA did not include piercing as a feature in them. As the two art forms often go hand-in-hand, the option for players to create not just tattoo parlors, but tattoo and piercing parlors, could have enhanced the new tattoo focus even more.
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Because tattoo shops in real life often offer not only tattoos, but piercings as well, it does seem like a massive oversight that the two will not be introduced together in Businesses & Hobbies. While piercings are already available in Create-A-Sim, the process of Sims getting them done professionally would have been a fun feature to experience.
There’s no denying that the Business & Hobbies expansion pack will definitely implement some very exciting changes in The Sims 4 with its amazing amount of content that will enhance Live Mode. However, while tattoo parlors are a feature many players can look forward to, the absence of piercing as a profession may be disappointing to some.
This missing feature does unfortunately limit the realism that could have been achieved with Businesses & Hobbies and made gameplay in tattoo parlors in The Sims 4 even better. Hopefully, the addition of piercing as a profession is something that EA will introduce in a future game update.
Source: EA
The Sims 4
- Released
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September 2, 2014
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
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Maxis
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
