There are several features in The Sims 4 which help make the game feel more realistic and immersive – Wants and Fears are a perfect example of this. A Sim’s environment and personality will directly affect how they feel, and this will be expressed not only through moods but also through Wants and Fears.
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The Wants and Fears system is very different from that available in The Sims 2and this guide aims to explain exactly how it works so that players can get familiar with this challenging but fun gameplay feature.
How to enable desires and fears in The Sims 4
In The Sims 4Players can turn Wishes and Fears on and off at any time. While Fears can sometimes negatively affect a Sim, Wishes are a great way to improve a Sim’s mood and accumulate points, which the player can spend in the Rewards Store.
To enable or disable Wishes and Fears in The Sims 4Players need to pause the game, select Settings, and then open the Game Options tab.. On the right side of the Game Options tab, players will see the “Show Wishes and Fears” option with a box next to it.. Players must check the box if they want to play with Wants & Fears enabled, or they can uncheck it to keep these features hidden.
How to check and complete wishes in The Sims 4
To check a Sim’s wishes in The Sims 4Players must hover over the bubbles that appear on the left side of the selected Sim’s head in the bottom left corner of the screen. There are lifelong aspirations in The Sims 4 that Sims must strive for throughout their lives, but these bubbles only show the Sim’s momentary desires. However, Players can set Wishes so they don’t disappear, ensuring that the Sim receives their reward no matter how far into the future they complete the Wishes..
To complete a wish in The Sims 4Players will simply have to perform the task related to the Sim’s wishes. Often, the wish description will give the player direct instructions on what to do to fulfill a Sim’s wish.
How to control and overcome fears in The Sims 4
As Sims experience certain events in their lives, they may acquire fears, which will affect their mood. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with fears in The Sims 4 and prevent them from chasing Sims throughout their lives.
Here are all the Fears in The Sims 4 and how to overcome them:
Fear |
Cause |
Solution |
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Fear of being deceived |
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Discuss Fear of being cheated on with your partner |
fear of death |
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Talk about fear of death with other Sims |
fear of fire |
extinguish a fire |
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Fear of ghosts |
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fight a ghost |
Fear of the dark |
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Go out at night with the Confident moodlet |
fear of swimming |
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Swim for an hour with the Confident moodlet |
Fear of failure |
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Show a crafted article or request a performance review |
Fear of a job with no future |
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Use the Regain Passion interaction on your Sim before going to work |
Fear of cow plants |
Milk a cow plant with the Confidence moodlet |
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Fear of being judged |
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Use the Discover Different Interaction in Two Sims |
Fear of crowded places |
Use three fun social interactions in a crowded place |
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Fear of unfulfilled dreams |
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Complete a wish and then use the Discuss Fears interaction on another Sim. |
Fear of failing in extracurricular activity |
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Complete the daily task of an extracurricular activity with a Happy moodlet |
Fear of disappointing parents |
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Use the Absolve Fears interaction on a deceased caregiver’s urn or use the Set Expectations interaction with a living caregiver |
Fear of failing classes |
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Do extra credit work on homework after asking a teacher |
Fear of failing tests |
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Prepare for the exam with the Focused moodlet |
Fear of homework |
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Complete the task two days in a row with the Focused moodlet |
Fear of being inferior |
Earn B grades or higher in school or gain more than five levels in a skill |
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Fear of horses |
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Use the Discuss Fear of Horses interaction with other Sims or have pleasant interactions with horses. |
Fear of eviction |
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Successfully use three friendly or flirtatious interactions with the owner |
Fear of being alone |
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Use the Seeking Validation in a Romantic Partner interaction, use the Practice Affirmations in a Mirror interaction, or seek couples counseling using the Cupid’s Corner app |
Fear of intimacy |
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Use the Discuss comfort levels or Share intimate thoughts with a close friend interactions. |