Current Mod Version: 3.1

Last Update: May 27th, 2025

Political World is a mod for The Sims 4 that adds dynamic political gameplay to your Sims' lives. With ideological traits, political interactions, social influence mechanics, and even secret societies operating behind the scenes, your Sims can engage in political debates, shape public opinion, and navigate the complexities of power. From supporting causes to giving speeches and even encountering the Illuminati, this mod offers a unique way to explore politics in The Sims 4. Check out the FEATURES section for more details.

Supported Game Versions: 1.115.216 (May 27)

Current Languages incorporated: English, French , Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Key Features of the Mod

Political Traits

The mod introduces six new political traits:

Progressive                                             Conservative

Libertarian                                            Socialist

Nationalist                                           Environmentalist

    Apolitical    

Each trait impacts your Sim’s personality, interactions, and buffs. Political traits are assigned via the in-game trait picker. To assign a trait:

1. Click on your active Sim.
2. Select the Political Trait Picker interaction.
3. Choose a political trait for your Sim

NPC Political Trait Assignment

NPC Sims are auto-assigned a political trait at random, based on criteria such as the world they live in, their personality traits, and their career. This feature ensures a diverse political landscape in your game.

Political Preferences and Romance

Sims now have romantic compatibility based on political preferences. Watch as opposites attract or repel!

Political preferences can only be assigned in Create-a-Sim (CAS)

Political Gurus

Meet the Political Gurus! Each political trait is associated with a pre-made Sim guru who serves as a mentor and ideological figurehead. These gurus randomly appear at specific venues at certain times in the day and can help your Sim build political influence, gain buffs, and form alliances.

Don’t want real-life figures in your game? No problem! You can swap them for fictional gurus instead! These fictional counterparts reflect the spirit of each ideology while keeping your save light-hearted.

Where to find them:

Guru's Political Trait	Venues
Nationalist	Bar, Club, Lounge, Museum
Progressive	Library, Cafe, RecCenter, Arts Center
Conservative	Library, Museum, Lounge
Libertarian	Bar, ThriftStore, Lounge, Small Businesses
Technocrat	Arts Center, Library, Karaoke
Socialist	Park, Cafe, RecCenter
Environmentalist	Myshuno Meadow, Park, RecCenter

Guru Perks & Powers

Each guru offers a signature gameplay feature tied to their political ideology. But these benefits aren’t handed out freely, you’ll need to earn their trust through relationships and aligned behaviour.

Guru Feature	Description
Greenfinger Touch	Build a strong relationship with the Environmentalist Guru, and your Sim may be granted the Greenfinger Touch, a free, garden-saving visit that brings your plants back to life and soothes your eco-conscience. But don’t expect instant charity; their trust grows like compost: slowly, warmly, and with effort.
Homeland Protection	Earn the approval of the Nationalist Guru, and your Sim unlocks the Call Homeland Protection phone interaction. This summons a private neighbourhood defence unit in place of the police if a burglar appears. They respond quickly—and aggressively. Abuse this power, and your Sim may face serious backlash for false alarms.
Tax Loopholes	Forge a relationship with the Conservative Guru, and your Sim can request access to a discreet tax loophole. If successful, they’ll receive a generous payout. But loopholes don’t last forever, and creative accounting might catch unwanted attention from tax officials.
Black Market Access	Befriend the Libertarian Guru to unlock the Black Market Deal, a hidden interaction available from 6pm to 6am that lets your Sim sell inventory items for untaxed profit. Libertarian Sims receive better prices. Caught selling? Expect fines and increased surveillance. This feature also supports items from Basemental Drugs, expanding your Sim’s access to the underground economy.
Gift of Support	If your Sim’s household funds dip below a certain threshold and they’ve built a solid friendship with the Socialist Guru, they may receive an unprompted financial boost. But generosity only flows toward those who’ve earned their trust.

New Interactions

Your Sims can:

• Debate various politics topics
• Deliver specific Political speeches to the masses to win support.

200 New Colourful Buffs

The mod introduces over 200 new buffs, adding depth and variety to gameplay. These buffs are tied to political traits, interactions, and events, offering unique emotional responses and gameplay dynamics.

Political Skill

The Political World Mod introduces the Political Influence Skill, enabling Sims to navigate the political landscape. As Sims progress through the ten levels of this skill, they unlock new interactions and abilities that increase their influence:

• Level 1: Sims can research politics on the computer.
• Level 2: Self-reflection helps Sims gain influence and strengthen their stance.
• Level 3: Share political memes to influence others humorously.
• Level 4: Post political rants on social media to attract attention.
• Level 5: Conduct a Political Census to discover political traits in the world.
• Level 6: Host structured debate panels to sway opinions.
• Level 7: Present impactful TED Talk-style speeches.
• Level 8: Appear on popular talk shows to shape public perception.
• Level 9: Spread misinformation to strategically influence views.
• Level 10: Use advanced influence to cancel other Sims and shape social dynamics.

Political Census

When a Sim conducts a Political Census, they can view the number of Sims with each political trait in the world. This feature provides valuable insights into the political landscape, helping players strategize and understand the dominant ideologies in their game.

Cancel Culture

This mod introduces a Cancel Culture mechanic that adds drama and consequences to your Sims’ social interactions. Features include:

• Cancel Another Sim: Select a Sim and use the Cancel [Sim Name] interaction. The targeted Sim will experience social backlash, losing friendships and social standing temporarily.
• Complain About Cancel Culture: Sims can express their frustrations about cancel culture in conversations, leading to buffs based on their political traits.
• Redemption Options: Canceled Sims have the opportunity to redeem themselves by either:
  • Pleading for redemption from a Political Guru.
  • Making a public apology post via the computer.

Community Engagement Event

Organize a Community Engagement event to bring your neighbours and other Sims together for discussions, speeches, and activities based on political ideologies. This event can be planned through the calendar or phone.

Master of Influence Aspiration

This aspiration allows Sims to climb the ranks of political influence:

Reward Trait: Master of Influence

Sims with this trait are charismatic and persuasive, excelling in political discussions, debates, and relationship-building. They can also manipulate other Sims to change their political trait to match their own, solidifying their influence in the political landscape.

Illuminati Feature

At Political Influence Skill Level 8, Sims may receive a mysterious phone call inviting them to a secret Illuminati trial, where Sims must complete a series of tests to prove their worth and be accepted into the illuminati.

Illuminati Member Benefits

Sims who complete the trials gain exclusive perks, including:

• Faster career promotions within politics and business.
• Increased influence over other Sims in debates and public speeches.
• Special networking opportunities with high-ranking Sims.
• Secret interactions, such as cryptic handshakes and ominous discussions.

lluminati NPCs 

Some NPCs in the world will be secretly assigned as Illuminati members. When near a potential member, Sims will receive a buff, hinting at hidden power.

Sims can attempt to ask if they are a member, but success depends on charisma, relationships, and chance.

New Lot Traits

This mod introduces six new Lot Traits, each appealing to different political ideologies and shaping the environment for Sims:

• Charity Focused Community – A lot dedicated to charity work and helping those in need.
• Community Garden – A lot that supports communal living and shared gardening.
• Corporate District – A lot known for its corporate presence and business-friendly environment.
• Law and Order Zone – A tightly regulated lot where rules and laws are strictly enforced.
• National Heritage Site – A proud symbol of history and tradition where nationalist Sims feel inspired.
• Nationalist Stronghold – A zone where national pride is celebrated.

    

                                           

🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly Version Available: 

 An inclusive version of the guru add-ons is available for players who prefer a game experience that avoids anti-LGBTQ+ themes. If you choose this version, make sure to only install the LGBTQ+ friendly package (not both). 

 💬 I’m also happy to make further amendments to the LGBTQ+ friendly version if you find any themes, such as xenophobia or other content distressing or triggering. Your feedback is always welcome.