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 (or terrifying, depending on your perspective) update: burglars are returning.

This long-awaited update brings back the nail-biting suspense of previous Sims games. Protecting your Sims' hard-earned possessions will require strategy. Installing a trusty alarm system is your first line of defense. A triggered alarm will summon the police to apprehend the culprit. For added security, skilled Sims can upgrade the alarm system, improving its reliability and ensuring automatic police dispatch. If an alarm isn't an option, a quick call to the authorities is your next best bet (though their timely arrival isn't guaranteed). Alternatively, a more pacifist approach involves befriending the burglar – a risky but potentially rewarding strategy.

For those with access to the game's expansion packs, even more creative (and potentially chaotic) solutions are available. Unleash the fury of trained dogs, the mystic arts of spellcasters, the supernatural might of vampires or werewolves, or even freeze the intruder solid with a specialized ray gun.

Best of all, this exciting update is completely free and available now. Prepare for some thrilling (or stressful) gameplay!