A new login event has started on The Sims 4, as previously announced during the most recent Behind the Sims video. Blast from The Past celebrates The Sims 25th birthday with items from across The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3.
There is a new blog post with details on the prizes, a video tutorial, and an FAQ section. You can read it below.
Get ready for a free, limited-time Event where you’ll need to venture into Live Mode to participate.
A mysterious figure has blasted into town and needs your help! Someone is “borrowing” from the past, and your help is needed to unravel the mystery through time! You’ll be rewarded for your efforts throughout the Event, with one being the Surprise Birthday Cake. Hide inside and jump out to surprise and delight the gathered Sims with this delicious birthday treat!
How Does it Work?
Open Live Mode with an existing or new Household. After a short wait, A Strange Visitor will appear piquing your curiosity to investigate!
The Event will run for six weeks, with two exciting Quests each week. Your journey begins by discovering who the Strange Visitor is, and learning of the missing objects from the past! As the weeks progress, you’ll continue to dig deeper into the mysteries of time, attempt your own journey through it, and unravel the motives of the time thief! The more Quests you complete, the more Event Points and rewards you’ll earn.
- Make sure you’re online. Log in to your EA account.
- Enter Live Mode, and you’ll see the first pair of Quests, which start with a pop-up. In Live Mode, you can access the Event Screen by clicking on the Event Icon!
- Earn Event Points by completing Quests and Goals. As you earn Event Points, you’ll be able to claim new rewards.
- Claim your rewards through the Event Screen in the Main Menu or Live Mode by selecting Claim. Note: You must be in Live Mode to claim Consumable Rewards.
- Claimed rewards will be available in Build Mode, Create a Sim, or your Sim’s Inventory. You can filter to view Event rewards with the Event Rewards filter under the Special category in both Create a Sim and Build Mode. For more help with claiming rewards, check out our EA Help article.
- Each week, two new Quests will be available. Complete these Quests to earn more Event Points and unlock new rewards!
- The Blast from the Past Event will have four weeks of Quests and two extra weeks at the end, so there’s plenty of time to catch up and complete it!
Claim the Blast from the Past Rewards to create a futuristic-inspired Sim who loves to lounge in their inflatable couch, or toss on Dina Caliente’s iconic little black dress and hit the light-up dance floor while listening to some retro classics! Rest assured, your claimed rewards are stored on your EA account, so you do not need to worry about losing them.
Week 1
Relax in your Fun-Fun Inflatable chair! Sport your new Future’s So Bright Sun Glasses while admiring your Retro Deco Phone Set.
- Retro Deco Phone Set
- Relevart Time Walkers
- The Yesterday Set floor tiles
- The Future’s So Bright “Sun” Glasses
- The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part One
Week 2
Wake up on time with the functional Get Up! Alarm Clock, put on your Emit inspired outfit and Bow Tie while preparing a feast at the Bigger Gatherings Banquet table.
- Get Up! Alarm Clock
- Be “The Emit” full body outfit
- Bigger Gatherings Banquet
- The Relevart Neck Stabilizer bow tie
Week 3
Make time for an iconic look by getting dolled up in the Dina Caliente LBD (Little Black Dress) while listening to some New Retro Station Songs or get comfy on your Fun-Fun Inflatable couch, while you contemplate your next “grab” for the Sticky Fingers aspiration.
- The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part Two
- Dina Caliente’s LBD
- New Retro Station Songs
- Sticky Fingers aspiration
Week 4
Make sure to celebrate with the Surprise Birthday Cake, and jump out to share the fun! While in a party spirit, don’t forget to get out on The ElectroDance Floor to dance the night away!
- Surprise Birthday Cake
- The ElectroDance Floor
FAQ
Do I need to log in to my EA account?
A: Yes, by logging into your EA account, you save your Event progress and the rewards you earn from this Event to the account. That way, if you ever need to install The Sims 4 again, you simply need to log back in to gain access to your rewards!
What about SDX releases, I thought those were provided free content and updates!
A: Sims Delivery Express drops aren’t going away, but we’re always looking for new and novel ways to deliver gameplay, as well as objects and clothing to add to your Sims’ lives. You can still expect SDX releases throughout the year as well as new Events to engage with The Sims 4 throughout the seasons.
What if I log in and don’t see the Event?
A: The Event starts on 2/04 at 9 a.m. PST and ends on 3/18. Please make sure you are online and logged into your EA Account. If you still do not see it, you may need to restart The Sims 4 or disable any UI mods you have installed.
The Blast from the Past Event will be available to players until 3/18. While no new quests will be added after 3/04, players can still complete quests and claim any event rewards that they’ve earned but not yet claimed from the Event Screen. Rewards must be claimed by 3/18 or be lost.
Will this be available to Everyone?
A: Yes! The Blast from the Past Event will be available to everyone starting February 4th, and you won’t need any Packs to participate.
What are Event Points?
A: Event Points are a limited-time measurement for the Blast from the Past Event that allows you to claim free rewards. As you earn Event Points, you progress along an experience track and can claim rewards along the way.
How do I earn Event Points?
A: Each Objective in a Quest gives Event Points. Mousing over the Quest will have a tooltip telling you how many points you will earn. Completing the entire Quest nets additional Event Points. Once you have enough, you can claim rewards.
Do I have to spend Event Points?
A: Your Event Points are a cumulative total. When you claim a reward, you still stay at the same Event Point total, so your Event Points aren’t actually “spent.”
What happens if I have leftover Event Points?
A: The Blast from the Past event offers a finite number of rewards. If you claim them all and still have Event Points, don’t worry! Your Event Points cannot be used for anything other than the Blast from the Past Event and will expire when the Event is over.
Can I still complete the Event if I start late?
A: Yes, the event will run for 6 weeks. If you start late, you will have access to all the previous week’s Quests.
