The Sims 4 “Enchanted by Nature” Trailer Confirms the Return of Fairies

Okay, so here’s the thing. I got this early peek at “Enchanted by Nature,” the latest expansion for The Sims 4. It’s dropping next month. Maxis and EA, true to form, announced we’d see the first trailer today. And then we’re supposed to get a deep dive into gameplay on June 26. In case you missed it, this is the first big expansion after we got “Businesses & Hobbies” back in March, and just like the name hints at, this one’s drenched in nature vibes.

And oh boy, guess who’s back? Fairies! Yup, they’re making a comeback. Everybody saw this coming, right? I mean, EA wouldn’t tease us with a fan favorite and then not deliver. That would just be cruel. The last time we saw them was in The Sims 3, and they were a hit, so no shock there.

But then there’s this surprise twist—now your Sims can ditch indoor life. Picture foraging for meals, bathing in nature, and sleeping under the open sky. Sounds dreamy, until they get clobbered by one of the new ailments from the pack. Seriously, there’s some wild stuff planned, but don’t worry. There are traditional cures you can whip up. Apothecary… skill? Job? Not sure how that fits in yet. Guess we’ll find out in the gameplay reveal. Whenever that drops.

Okay, and the setting? It’s called Innisgreen. Think Ireland, but with an overdose of folklore and fantasy. Imagine Hobbiton meets Irish countryside. Which, let’s be honest, is pretty cool unless our Irish pals have secretly been living in treehouses, and no one told us. Funny thing, though, one neighborhood is nodding to Cobh in County Cork, with those iconic painted houses. You know the ones.

This isn’t just a rando expansion, either; it’s part of a bigger nature-themed thing happening with The Sims 4. The expansion’s not here until July 10, but starting June 24, we get Nature’s Calling. It’s a limited-time event to set the mood. Plus, more nature skins and custom options are arriving on July 1. Keep up, ’cause the June-August roadmap is packed. A major update’s hitting on August 19 with even more to customize.

So, yeah, mark your calendars for June 26. That’s the big gameplay reveal, and honestly, it could go anywhere from here. Wait and see, huh?