Will Sims Age Up by Themselves? A Comprehensive Guide
The Sims franchise is famous for its simulation gameplay, allowing players to create and control their own characters, Sim. One of the core elements of the game is aging, where Sims grow and mature over time. However, new players may wonder whether their Sims will age up by themselves without any intervention. In this article, we will explore the answers to this question, revealing the ins and outs of aging in the world of Sims.
Will Sims Age Up by Themselves?
First Birthday
Sims begin their life cycle from the moment of creation. As soon as a newborn Sim is placed in a bassinet, the aging process begins. Within 24 hours, the newborn will automatically become an Infant. During this phase, babies learn new skills, explore their environment, and develop their personality traits.
Childhood and Teenage Years
The Infant phase is followed by toddlerhood, which usually occurs around 4-5 months in-game. Toddlers then gradually grow into children, between 5-12 months of age. At around 13-15 years in-game, children transition into teenagers.
Adolescence and Adulthood
After some time, teenagers grow into adults, usually between 17-24 years of age. This milestone signals the beginning of their working career and new life choices.
Mid-life and Elderhood
As adults experience the ups and downs of life, they continue to age, reaching middle-age (usually between 41-62 years) and elderly status (usually between 63 years +). Elderly Sims live relatively longer, often requiring special care due to declining physical abilities.
Sims Ageing
However, Sims won’t age automatically on their own after the first birthday, when controlled by the player. Once unplayed Sims, like NPCs or non-controlled characters, can experience the natural aging process without interruptions.
Tips to Accelerate Sim Aging
To accelerate aging or skip the natural process, consider using cheats, like:
• TestingCheatsEnable (enabled)
• CheatActivateBirthday (followed by age, e.g., activatemybirthday 100)