After nearly a decade, The Sims 4 is reintroducing one of the franchise’s most memorable features—burglars. This new free update brings back the thrill (or terror) of having your Sims’ homes broken into by a sneaky thief named Robin Banks. Players who remember the early days of The Sims will surely appreciate this nostalgic addition.

A Nod to the Past: The Return of Burglars

Burglars were once a staple of earlier Sims games, with players recalling the iconic image of a thief in a striped sweater sneaking through their Sims’ homes. The burglar would often appear alongside a quirky crime-themed tune. While earlier titles in the franchise, like The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3, had burglars as a regular feature, The Sims 4 fans had been waiting for their return—until now.

In this update, the burglar, Robin Banks, will stealthily break into your Sims’ homes, searching for valuable items to steal. But your Sims don’t need to sit idly by. There are several ways to fight back and protect their homes.

Defend Your Home: Ways to Fight Back

Players can stop the burglary by:

• Calling the police: A classic way to bring law enforcement into the scene.
• Confronting the burglar: If your Sim is trained in hand-to-hand combat, they might just overpower the thief.
• Installing a burglar alarm: The alarm can be upgraded to automatically call the police or even zap the burglar on detection. It’s an effective tool for keeping those sneaky intruders at bay.

The best part? This update is entirely free for all players, without requiring any extra expansion packs. However, those who own certain DLCs will enjoy an enhanced burglary experience. For example, pet owners will see their dogs chasing off burglars, and Sims with unique traits will have customized reactions during a break-in.

The Fun Twist: Befriend the Burglar?

One surprising twist in this update is the option to befriend Ms. Banks. Instead of being your Sims’ enemy, Robin Banks can even be invited into your household. Who says crime doesn’t pay? This added feature gives players the chance to explore a more unconventional relationship with the burglar, adding an extra layer of fun and unpredictability.

A New Layer of Chaos in The Sims 4

With this latest update, The Sims 4 has successfully introduced an element of surprise and chaos, ensuring that no two gameplay sessions will ever feel the same. For those looking to further spice up their experience, Sims 4 mods and custom content creators continue to push the boundaries of personalization and fun.

If you haven’t checked out the new burglary feature yet, it’s live now. Get ready for some thrilling new moments—and maybe even some unexpected friendships—in your Sims’ lives!