SIMMERS ALERT: Confirmed Global Release Time for The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack

The highly anticipated The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack is officially set to release on October 2, 2025. For Simmers worldwide eager to dive into the new world of Gibbi Point and experience the new Getaways system, the exact release time has been confirmed by Electronic Arts (EA).

The new expansion will unlock globally at a simultaneous time across all platforms, ensuring every player can start their adventure at the same moment. This is a common practice for major EA releases to maximize community buzz and engagement.

Official Release Time for The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits

The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits will be available on Wednesday, October 2, 2025, at:

• 10:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)

This time converts to the following major international time zones:

Key Release Times by Region:

• 1:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, North America)
• 2:00 PM BRT (Brasília Time, Brazil)
• 6:00 PM BST (British Summer Time, United Kingdom)
• 7:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time, Germany/France)
• 10:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time, India)
• 1:00 AM CST on October 3rd (China Standard Time)
• 3:00 AM AEST on October 3rd (Australian Eastern Standard Time, Sydney)
• 5:00 AM NZST on October 3rd (New Zealand Standard Time)

Players on all supported platforms—EA app for PC/Mac, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S—can expect the game to unlock at this precise moment. It is recommended to pre-load the game where possible to ensure immediate access upon release.

What the Adventure Awaits Expansion Brings

This expansion, the third major DLC of 2025, marks a significant return to vacation-style gameplay with a focus on customizable experiences and family development. It’s set to be a key element of the Sims 4’s continued success this year.

The World of Gibbi Point

The expansion introduces the brand-new world of Gibbi Point, featuring three distinct neighborhoods ready for exploration:

• Wanderwood Wilds: Ideal for rustic camping and nature adventures, hosting the Camp Gibbi Gibbi getaway.
• Crystal Valley: A high-end retreat with a focus on romance and competition, home to the Love Highland getaway.
• Jellyfish Junction: A colorful, seaside location featuring a bioluminescent lagoon and the Revive & Thrive fitness retreat.

New Features Driving Engagement and Replayability

The pack is packed with features designed to encourage creativity and deepen gameplay, offering a solid return on investment for Simmers:

• The Getaways System: An ambitious new feature that allows players to schedule, customize, and apply specific rules and challenges to their Sim’s vacations. This dramatically increases game customization and storytelling potential.
• Custom Venues: A new lot type granting Simmers unprecedented freedom to define the function and rules of a community space, moving beyond the restrictions of standard lot types like Museums or Gyms.
• Childhood Development: Introduces Formative Moments and Childhood Sentiments, giving depth to child and teen Sims’ experiences and providing lasting effects on their traits and relationships into adulthood.
• New Skills: Sims of all ages can now develop skills in Papercraft, Entomology, Diving, and Archery, adding new activities to a Sim’s daily life and providing excellent new avenues for content creation.

Early Purchase Incentive

Players who purchase the expansion before November 13, 2025, will receive the Warm & Cozy Digital Content bonus, which includes the Toasty Tower Lamp, Toast-Tee Kettle, and Toasty Tootsies Socks. Securing the pack early ensures you grab these exclusive in-game items before they disappear from the store.

The Final Countdown

With a major base game update having recently paved the way for the new content, including the addition of the Playground Venue type, all systems are go for the October 2nd launch. Simmers should ensure their game is updated to the latest version before the expansion release time to avoid any technical delays.

The next great Sims 4 adventure is just hours away. Prepare your Sim families for their ultimate getaway at the confirmed global release time.

(Release time information is sourced directly from official Electronic Arts and platform storefront listings. All timings are subject to slight variance based on platform and regional updates.)