SIMMER ALERT: Global Release Times Confirmed for The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack

The highly-anticipated 20th Expansion Pack for The Sims 4, Adventure Awaits, is officially set to launch on October 2, 2025. Maxis and Electronic Arts (EA) have confirmed a simultaneous worldwide release, following their standard global rollout schedule for major content drops. This is a critical piece of information for all players eager to dive into the new world of Gibbi Point and explore the groundbreaking Custom Venues and Getaway System.

The official release time across all platforms—PC/Mac (via EA App and Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5—is locked in for a specific time in the North American Pacific Time Zone, which translates to a clear global rollout. For players interested in maximizing their day-one gameplay, here is the essential breakdown of the official launch schedule.

Official Release Time for The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits

The global launch is scheduled for:

10:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on Wednesday, October 2, 2025

For Simmers around the world, this translates to the following local release times:

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 2
• Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 2
• Central Daylight Time (CDT): 12:00 PM (Noon), Wednesday, October 2
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2
• British Summer Time (BST) / London: 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2
• Central European Time (CET) / Paris, Berlin: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Sydney: 3:00 AM, Thursday, October 3
• Japan Standard Time (JST) / Tokyo: 2:00 AM, Thursday, October 3

This staggered time release, starting in the late morning/early afternoon for North America and Western Europe, means players in the Asia-Pacific region will receive access in the early hours of Thursday, October 3.

Preparing for Your Sims’ Next Big Getaway

The Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack is one of the most content-rich additions of the year, focusing heavily on family gameplay, the introduction of Formative Moments for children, new hobbies like Archery and Entomology, and the entirely new region of Gibbi Point with its three distinct neighborhoods: Wanderwood Wilds, Crystal Valley, and Jellyfish Junction.

Key Pre-Launch Checklist for Simmers:

• Update Your Base Game: A major base game update was already released in late September to prepare the game’s foundation for the new pack, introducing core features like new childhood sentiments and the framework for Imaginary Friends. Ensure your game is fully patched and updated before the launch time to minimize download friction.
• Clear Your Mods/CC Folder: As with any major DLC release, players utilizing Custom Content (CC) or Mods are strongly advised to remove or disable their folders. The September 18th update, in particular, may have broken many older mods, and CC creators will require time to update their content for the Adventure Awaits environment. Playing without mods on day one is the safest bet for a stable experience.
• Secure the Bonus Content: Players who purchase the Expansion Pack by November 13, 2025, are eligible for the Warm & Cozy Digital Content bonus, which includes the Toasty Tower Lamp, Toast-Tea Kettle, and Toasty Tootsies Socks. This is a limited-time incentive to consider when planning your purchase.

What Makes ‘Adventure Awaits’ a Must-Buy Expansion?

Beyond the new world and skills, Adventure Awaits is setting a new standard for customizable life simulation elements. The ability to create Custom Venues offers unparalleled Creative Control, letting Simmers design anything from an elimination-style reality TV competition to a cozy, themed wellness retreat. The introduction of specific “rules” to Getaways and the new Competitive Trait ensures that vacationing is no longer just a backdrop but an active, drama-filled part of your Sims’ lives, promising excellent value for its price point and maximizing Sims 4 monetization potential through expanded gameplay loops.

The countdown is officially on. Simmers, prepare your families, clean out those mod folders, and get ready for a deep dive into the most adventurous expansion to date. The Adventure Awaits release time is set, and the journey to Gibbi Point is about to begin.

(Note: All dates and times are accurate as of the latest official communications from EA/Maxis. Please double-check your local time zone conversion to the 10:00 AM PDT release window.)