The Sims 4: 10 Crazy Secrets (That You Totally Have To Check Out)

Secret neighbourhoods, sneaky cheats and drug kingpins!

By Tom Butler /

The Sims 4 is finally out, and the critical reaction has been muted at best. Controversy sparked after beloved series features, such as swimming pools and burglars, were revealed to be excluded from the latest entry. These 'missing' features, combined with seemingly few additions caused many long-time fans to question why anyone would bother buying the game at all. Fortunately, it's not all bad. The Sims 4 runs on by far the best engine of the series so far, and technical issues that have plagued the series appear to be all but gone. It also looks pretty great, making it very satisfying to build the house of your dreams. Despite there being less features on paper, The Sims 4 isn't a game without depth, and there's still a huge amount for players to sink their teeth into. To unlock and see everything the game has to offer could take months, and it's crammed full of well-hidden secrets. This list takes a look at ten secrets and nifty facts that are well worth checking out, as well as how to gain access to them. From hidden grottos to villainous career paths, there's a lot more to The Sims 4 than first meets the eye!