Some have speculated that many new features would be released through paid expansion packs, but others speculated that some of the more "basic, core" content (i.e. pools, toddlers) may be released as free patch updates, similar to how some new features were patched free into The Sims 3, such as basement features.
Unii au speculat că multe caracteristici noi vor fi eliberate prin pachete de expansiune plătite, dar alții au speculat că o parte din "pachetul, de bază" conține mai multe ( de exemplu piscine, copii mici) ce pot fi eliberate ca update patch-uri gratuite, la fel cum unele caracteristici noi au fost patch-uri gratuite în The Sims 3, cum ar fi caracteristicile de subsol.