But I must admit, even this grumpy old childfree woman was pleasantly surprised by what’s on offer.

And, with The Sims 5 (a.k.a.

A suburban back garden in The Sims 4, with the central focus of the image on a large treehouse. Several Sims are on the deck of the treehouse or climbing the ladder up to its enclosed indoor space. Elsewhere in the garden, young Sims play on slides, in sandboxes, and on playmats, while others build wooden projects.

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Several Sims explore a parkland area in San Sequoia. Several Sims walk or bike over a bridge, while in the foreground a Sim with an infant strapped to their back appears slightly lost. City buildings can be seen further off in the distance.