Burglars Return to The Sims 4

After a decade of peaceful suburban life in the Sims universe, the unwelcome sound of breaking glass is back! The Sims 4 developers have announced a thrilling update—the return of burglars—though not everyone is celebrating this nostalgic return to crime.

Just like in previous Sims games, installing a trusty alarm system is your first line of defense. A triggered alarm will summon the swift response of the local police force, leading to a swift arrest of the culprit. For those with particularly handy Sims, upgrading the alarm system is a worthwhile investment, reducing the chances of malfunctions and ensuring automatic police alerts. If you're caught off guard without an alarm, a quick call to the authorities is your next best bet—though hoping they arrive in time might be a bit of a gamble. A more unconventional approach? Try befriending the burglar. It's certainly less conventional.

For those with access to the more… exotic expansion packs, dealing with burglars takes on a whole new level of creativity. Unleash the fury of trained guard dogs, the mystical powers of spellcasters, the chilling bite of vampires, or the primal strength of werewolves upon the unsuspecting thief. Or, for a more technologically advanced solution, freeze them solid with a specialized ray gun. But remember, these options require specific expansion packs.

The good news? This exciting burglar update is available now, completely free of charge.