27 Island Living Gameplay Ideas To Try | The Sims 4 Guide

[@Zandalorscat]

Sulani is my absolute favorite world and I still haven't done half of these. 😄 After your video on the Sulani festivals I started going to them more often and it's really improved my gameplay. It's a very wholesome and cozy world, especially if you spend a lot of time in it and get to know the townies.

[@brendonwallace6640]

Yes I love it to giant beach mansion and a seafood beach restaurant

[@Hearts_forT8]

Should i get it

[@kbs3491]

I’ve had island living for like a week or so and I wasn’t aware of a lot of these . Wow . Thank you

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind comment!

[@Ohrobiin]

Same!

[@teruldacz]

I have Island living since it came out but didn't know like half the things. All the packs have soooo much depth that is hidden. I usually watch LPs when a pack comes out but they don't go deep in the gameplay and it's a shame. These packs are better then we think so people should stop complaining and go deeper

[@AlyssaSharm]

Now I actually want to play Island Living again! Thanks for this!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

You're very welcome Alyssa! Thanks for the kind comment :)

[@joshuabixby2776]

My idea was to use the crashed plane from strangerville and I kind of made the entire map into a "lost" (tv series). Where a group of ppl crash landed on the island and now have to survive and eventually cohabitation. That kind of idea where every lot is off the grid and its more of a "sims castaways" feel. I've had a lot of fun with the story lines and "tribes".. i mean families that have come to power over generations since the crash.

[@fableSimmer]

I’ve been sleeping on Island Living. It’s almost like it’s a pack full of hidden gems because there’s a lot I didn’t even know.

[@alexdelaloire8739]

I swear I love this channel...such a positive sims 4 content is so rare. Thank you🥰

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Awe shucks thank you so much Alex! This is a super kind comment :). Means a lot!

[@maddisaaaan]

this comment !! everyone in the sims community just constantly trashes the game…i mean im one of them but it is nice to see !

[@Ohrobiin]

I have the pack for months now though I didn't knew half of the things mentioned in the video! It was informative. Thankfully I found this channel.

[@Madmonkeman]

For a chaotic home you could set it to the haunted house lot type (if you have paranormal stuff pack), island spirits lot trait, volcano lot trait, and off the grid lot trait.

[@nikorusakura1068]

Can I just say THANK YOU for all of these??? Especially the vacation update that literally no other sims KZbinr talked about this.

[@proudmarry3457]

I like to form a group of a chief & followers. They go to explore the jungle from jungle adventure & wear face paint. At the end of their journey, they get tribal markings.

[@queen_ellie1215]

Honestly since I found you I have soo many ideas for a gameplay now and I really appreciate you for giving us these ideas! You are saving my game literally!!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Aww yay! Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad that the video has helped Queen! :D

[@AdventuresWithV]

I love that you made this! This is one of my must have packs and it confuses me when people say this pack brings nothing to the game...they're just not paying attention to the unique features

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Aww yay I'm so glad you liked it. I too really like Island Living!! It has a lot of awesome gameplay and the world is just stunning!

[@lininacrowne1941]

I like using the gig work feature! Especially for sims who have a part time job or are primarily care takers. If you live on the island and do certain ones like catching frogs you actually don't have to "leave" your lot so you can still control other sims or return to check on babies in between actions.

[@tomboyraider1015]

It’s so cool to find the little things you haven’t tried yet. I’m glad that there are actually more details put into this than expected.

[@raytheplant3128]

Ive had Island Living for years now and its always been a side pack for me but this video has given me a new motivation for all the amazing things to do in Sulani.

[@bonelessrice]

thank you so much!! all of these timestamps are now my checklist to play in the pack!!!

[@itslizzieann]

Just got this pack a few hours ago and I wasn't automatically sucked into the gameplay like the past four packs I've gotten. Thank you so much for this guide and all these ideas!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Thank you so much for the super kind comment Lizzie :). I'm so glad that the video helped!

[@feliciasantiago4345]

I’ve had this pack since it came out and I didn’t know some of these game play. I’m going back to sulani!. Thanks for sharing 😁👍🏼💙 new subscriber.

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Awe shucks thank you for the kind words and the support Felicia :)!

[@yerimiese3284]

ive had this pack since it came out and i didn't know a lot of these like the trutle race lol

[@gizemgk.]

These videos are stunning! I swear I loved and I want to watch every single videos right now. Such detailed and motivating ideas... Because you all know sometimes we get bored because of doing same things.. So thank you a lot Petey!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Awe shucks thank you so much Gizem, I really appreciate the super kind comment! Thank you so much again :D

[@rummagingchaos]

i had no idea these things existed. i’ve owned island living for such a long time. thank you so much for this!

[@antoniawegin1358]

I only found this channel like two days ago but I'm obsessed! Great content with a fun, creative, and positive vibe. I love it!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Aww thank you so much Antonia! Really appreciate the kind words!

[@geralt-of-rivia-z6f]

I'm a new Sims player. I didn't know about the Volcanic Activity trait in Sulani. The first time I experienced an in-game earthquake I literally screamed! I panicked so much I thought my computer was broken! 🤭😁

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Ahahaha this made me smile, thank you for sharing Leslie!

[@Cheesecake_666]

Just rewatching your videos to cheer myself up. Love, love, love your work.

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Mikey! I'm so glad that they bring a bit of joy this makes me really happy! Thank you for the kind comment and I hope you're going well!

[@Cheesecake_666]

@@PeteyPlaysIt thank you for replying, you seriously made my day, love your work.

[@angixea_]

You are now one of my favourite youtubers

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

😊☺💖😄

[@laurels7892]

So many great ideas! My Sim-Me is a champ at #27. It really feels like a mini vacation for me, too! 😄

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Ahahaha we do love a vacation!

[@Reem.H.A]

this made me want to play the sims again. these sound so fun!

[@katarinasmith8400]

I love your gameplay vids! Always adds just that little touch that makes a big difference!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Thank you so much Katarina, i'm so glad you like them :) You are the best!

[@MsBrittGaming]

Quality content! So much to do in this game!

[@gabbi1134]

I had no idea you could make lots rentals! I will most definitely be making my sims go on a vacation!

[@katiem9923]

I've been having fun with rentals in Sulani lately! I try to only send sims there if they rent a house for a few days in order to make it feel special. Using holidays is fun because it's a great place to send them for "summer vacation!"

[@lalam.2545]

I didn’t know about the turtle hatching. That’s so cute!

[@alexandremorais4595]

I love your videos so much! You really gets me to be excited to play the sims 4 lol that's huge

[@alexandremorais4595]

WTF? I've been watching your channel for months but only today I went to your social media and WTH?! I know you from Survivor AU! lol you were one of my faves hahahaha I'm feeling like such poser right now lol

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Ahahahaha yeah! Bit of a surprise and I guess it's a bit of a random thing as survivor and sims aren't that related haha, but I love both :). Haha thank you for the kind words! I honestly felt like I was a bit boring on the show, so I really appreciate the nice feedback :).

[@notlawnaa]

Thank you! I haven't even watched the video yet, but im geting Sulani soon

[@naja782]

I just got this pack on sale and I wasn’t aware of all this. Thanks for the guide!

[@AgodisFemi-9]

I love your video! So relaxing and detailed. Thanks!

[@rosaliefoley729]

I got island living because of you! 😊

[@SamJones-qx9hz]

Love these ideas! I want to see the turtle hatching so badly and I need that aquarium in my game! Thanks again - now I'm off to Sulani 😁

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Haha best of luck!! Hope the turtles and the aquarium are going well :).

[@makazarta]

I love this!! Thank you for sharing, I didn't know the majority of these things 😅

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

You're super welcome. Thank you for the nice comment :).

[@Leto85]

Summoning volcano bombs is well... the bomb. It's amazing for collector Sims and goes hand in hand with being the child of Father Winter as well, hoarding in extra points for finding a gem or element as a whimp wish.

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

I love that you called summoning the bombs the bomb, that made me happy! And so true they are amazing for collectors! Thank for the fun comment Leto! :)

[@ThatLegendaryBerry]

Wow! So informative 👏 thanks my dude! Just bought the pack and I can't wait to play 😋

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Thank you for the kind comment! Hope you're having a blast with the pack :).

[@joaoguilhermesaraiva7070]

u got a new subscriber! thanks for your content!! :)

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Awe shucks thank you for the support João!!

[@ARandomSim]

Yes, I started following today. Great videos!

[@prettysparklez1195]

0:50 but how do you embrace Sulani culture? I've been cleaning up the island, making and eating the food, throwing kava parties and making kava constantly, and snorkeling and exploring the cave. the elements are never pleased. I can't find any info on it anywhere for some reason it's driving me insane, everything just says "partake in island activities" BUT I HAVEE BEENNN HELPP

[@blazebardgames5939]

My Child of the Island Sim got a decent result on her Island Elemental evaluation once, and it happened right after she'd been to one of the island festivals. So maybe attending the festivals and events that occasionally pop up in Sulani will help your Sims get the Elementals' approval

[@Mistysmudge1]

I love Sulani, it is such a beautiful world, and I love dolphins 🐬

[@Ana-AG99]

Me, watching this video without owning Island Living in my collection

[@abbyravenclaw]

Vampire 🧛🏻‍♀️ , Aliens 👽, Witches/Wizards🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🏼‍♂️, Mermaid 🧜‍♀️ storyline ideas plus!

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

Such a great idea! Will add these to my list, thank you!

[@RaulBeg4]

I love this expansion, it's my favorite

[@ARandomSim]

Love the information!

[@therealmalik1sev733]

“Random child doing my dishes” had me lol😂

[@tahaniplays]

Turtle hatching wow didnt know that 😍😍😍🌸thank u ill try all step by step for the ones i didnt try yet🌸👍🏻🌺

[@violettasims1320]

I never knew about the first one omg!

[@chileanzombie42]

Random child doing your dishes remark so funny.

[@Lynxvet]

Keep up with the useful content Bro!

[@mangokiwi7890]

I've been playing island living again recently whilst waiting for the new country living to be released! It's the closest I can get to a holiday since corona hit 😔

[@tomboyraider1015]

Yep, we live vicariously through our sims now lol.

[@crystal_2020]

🤯 I had no idea, about any of this. My sims need to visit more often lol!

[@faithssims6159]

I did not know about so much of this and I’ve had the pack since launch.

[@KC1792]

I'm curious what it would be like to incorporate the Sulani spirits you can spawn w/ the lot trait and a Haunted House from Paranormal stuff... Wonder if they could work together well or if they just don't mesh...

[@TheThymiane]

I love these ideas! Could you make more vids like this with gameplay and pack ideas ❤❤❤

[@byusimmer6468]

Great video! I usually just make my sims visit sulani just sort of like a vacation only because i don't know these are possible.

[@tinker_lol]

i love this so much

[@delacruznicole137]

Its been awhile since I play Sims and I always collect collectables... The pack's collectables are so good I wanna play Sims again 🥰🥰

[@ИлянаНадвидова]

Thank you! Great ideas!

[@professorlilith5933]

Thank you, this is very helpful

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@tieldricbolton8759]

i never thought island living would be a pack with so much potential for economy destroying exploits. may have to play around with the pack and see just how borked i can make my sims bank account

[@TheNervzecke]

You really aren`t fond of doing chores, are you? *lol* "Random child doing my household chores" - that made my day! *rofl* (Same here, btw.) ;)

[@BeatrizLee]

Nice vídeo!

[@loislane9616]

My ladder isn't working overwater. My sim could not use it. I am using a mod that allows to add a pool on a beach lot, I wonder if that's the messing up with the ladder function

[@Ana-AG99]

Possibly. TRY again but removing you mod first

[@ritziercobra507]

Hi Petey, thanks after watching 27 Island living gameplays I decided to have another go at Island living. I got the child of the Island trait but I only get spirits, HOW do I get them to take ghost form so I can add them to household.

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

You can add the spirits to your household the same way you add ghosts :)

[@ritziercobra507]

@@PeteyPlaysIt I can only use the commune with spirit interaction and yes my needs get filled but I do not get the option to have a conversation.

[@Gh0stin9y0urdad]

How do u open a restaurant or store

[@ttt-rq3vs]

I'd prefer to be like Steve Irwin, famous for all the right reasons in the Conservationist Frontier. :) I may try a Mermaid Marine Biologist with the Island Spirits lot trait and see what mischief I can cause, upon the humans of course. xD

[@dereksmith6693]

Out of topic, but can i download the male sim on the thumbnail pls? Would be great thx

[@jcage1022]

Honestly wish that Maxis wasn't worrying about refreshing optional packs. They should focus on refreshing the base game. Let's be real, if the gameplay were more in-depth and interesting, all of the packs would become much better by extension.

[@SprigPlantar3728]

I only got the sims 4 for island living but haven't done any if these lol

[@eternalmiasma5586]

I didn’t actually know the whole special trait from elementals thing, maybe I should have a child between one of them and father winter, have an ultimate baby

[@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874]

Living like a Sulani Local literally killed my Sim. He had the Child of the Islands trait so I was trying to honor the culture and attend festivals and the like. This was great until he got this random playful moodlet from it that wouldn't go away. I tried everything. I bought reward store potions and all that and eventually, the playful moodlet was back. It lasted for three days. and he was constantly getting hysterical. Even calming down in the mirror didn't help. Eventually, he became hysterical when he aged his child into a toddler and just died right in front of her.

[@casualviewer2000]

Omg thats so dark xD but im kinda living for the storyline tbh, the dad became mad and the child is alone

[@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874]

@@casualviewer2000 the truly amazing thing is that this Sim's stepfather died due to hysteria too because he was in that bath when he completed his New Year's resolution. He got out of the tub and died on the bathroom floor.

[@Lalathegam3er]

@@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874 Vampires have powers to control emotions did your sim encounter one?

[@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874]

@@Lalathegam3er nope. The moodlet clearly said playful from honoring island traditions. I've never put emphasis on island culture before so I've never seen it and none of the simmers I watch ever showcased it so I guess it's really rare.

[@333nik8]

my sim summoned island elementals (i have wicked whims) and 2 of the ghosts started doing the deed on her parents' bed

[@classypotatobish3881]

I miss the resorts from sims3 😭

[@elainal6847]

But if you buy something from a retail store it doesn't actually go home with you.......

[@PeteyPlaysIt]

I'm, almost certain that if you're playing another household and you visit and buy from a retail store then the object will appear in either the sim's or the household inventory.

[@elainal6847]

@@PeteyPlaysIt I'll have to give it go....another creator did a store review and that was one of the big things they found wrong with sims 4 retail compared to sims 2 retail. I have a Sim in my legacy that is destined to be the owner of a Halloween theme shop so I'll test it then.

[@peanutcorp73ban30]

Good pack just a little to expensive.

[@justmae1205]

Too*

[@sami-wo6iz]

get it when it’s on sale or in a bundle

[@peanutcorp73ban30]

@@sami-wo6iz I have it, but it was not on sale when I got it

[@Inferno9767]

I hate the sulani events cause you don't get notified plus I never got a notification for the turtle hatching event

[@DanielECulbertson]

Did you ever clean up Sulani to make sure the environment was pristine? The turtle hatching event apparently will never happen until you do that.

[@Inferno9767]

@@DanielECulbertson I did

[@moonbender95]

I'm bothered on how you pronounced Mua Pe'lam xD But anyways Love the video I subbed :3

[@tellysims]

The sound is really low on this video.

[@Nothing-np4zq]

Some events in Sulani dont actually work

[@boba5435]

ive had this with the game for a year and never played it cause i thougght is was boring, wow i was wrong!

[@ultraviolence6209]

how did I not know you could do half these things what

[@isaiahdesmond]

i had an elemental move into my household, and he didn’t become a human 😭

[@FaeMagic]

Gimmie that blonde dude. 👁👄👁

[@Pippemi]

The aspirations need to be more fleshed out so that you’re shown more of these things by playing. Island living seems such a terrible pack otherwise.

[@pawfectcontent4486]

what's his insta?

[@fluffydumpling4590]

I never fully get to incorporate packs into my game because my Sims always work. 😭

[@Teisharocz]

It's like Rockstar!!!!!!!!!! If you want to play Sims4 offline you have to log in somewhere online first and just keep it open!!!!! It's a dumbass system, but once you can't log in once you don't have access anymore!