SimGuruRomeo took to Twitter today to address questions from the community regarding the absence of Horses and the ability to swim in ponds in The Sims 4 Cottage Living.
Why are horses not in Cottage Living?
Making horses with the quality and depth of gameplay they deserve is a substantial undertaking. We felt they are not core to the garden-to-table experience, so we focused on animals that are in Cottage Living. We always are listening to your input on what you would like to see for future releases and we will continue to do so as we expand The Sims 4.Â
Can my Sims swim in ponds?
We wanted to provide players with as much flexibility in customizing the looks and shapes of their ponds. Because of this, Sims will not be able to swim in them. However, we wanted to make sure there was fun gameplay associated with ponds. You can find Sims splashing in the ponds edges, catching fish that you have stocked in the pond, as well as decorate your pond with brand new objects and VFX.Â
Ponds will be free to everyone when Cottage Living drops.
— Antonio Romeo (@SimGuruRomeo) June 11, 2021
It will function in conjunction with terrain tool. You will use the terrain tool to dig the hole you want, and then you will use a separate water tool to fill said hole to your desired height.
— Antonio Romeo (@SimGuruRomeo) June 11, 2021
Sims will be able to splash and play in the shallow edges of the pond. Essentially they can do what you see in this image.
— Antonio Romeo (@SimGuruRomeo) June 11, 2021
What you see here is the Bagley river from the new world. The new world of Henford-on-Bagley will have various locations Sims can swim off lot.
— Antonio Romeo (@SimGuruRomeo) June 11, 2021
