After years of demanding the return of The Sims' most sinister villains, Maxis is finally bringing them to the fourth game and fans hope it sets the stage for some lucrative careers. One of the most iconic aspects of the original Sims trilogy is The Burglar, a shady NPC that quietly infiltrates homes and steals the residents' most expensive possessions. Despite the sneaky Sim's notoriety, Burglars have been strangely absent from The Sims 4, a decision that's caused plenty of confusion among long-time fans of the series.
Per a post on X (formerly Twitter) by The Sims' official , Burglars are about to make a grand return as Maxis has teased the thieves' arrival. The brief video celebrates the franchise's 25th Anniversary by showing the evolution of the Burglar since their introduction in the original game, stopping with a fourth silhouette; Fans have taken this as confirmation that the Burglar will be revealed soon but no further information has been shared. The community has taken the tease well, with many suggesting that the re-introduction of the Burglar could have a major impact on The Sims 4.
Set Your Alarms, As Burglars Are Back In The Sims 4
Best Be Prepared For A Life Of Crime
The Burglar is already infamous for striking fear into the hearts of The Sims community, largely thanks to the ominous music that accompanied his arrival in the first game. Players are bracing for the return of the spooky track but others are optimistic that the Burglar also signals the arrival of a new job: Freelance Thief. Posting to Reddit, tie into a part-time gig that allows players to become the Burglar.
Whether or not that comes to fruition remains to be seen, but it's not impossible to imagine Maxis allowing players to take on the role of the neighborhood's most elusive thief. Beyond that, the majority of The Sims community is simply grateful to see The Burglar return after their eleven-year absence. Many have questioned why it's taken over a decade to add such an iconic character, hoping that The Burglar's release won't break the game like previous updates.
What Happened To Burglars In The Sims, & Why Do Fans Think They're Coming Back?
The Sims series used to include burglars as a threat to players' homes, but the beloved feature has been missing from The Sims 4 since launch.
Fans Think That You Might Be Able To Become The Burglar
Why Buy Furniture When The Burglar's In Town?
I'm glad to see Maxis finally reintroduce The Burglar into The Sims 4 but I hope the studio also goes the extra mile by making it a playable role. The amount of flexibility the game offers players is extensive, so adding The Burglar as a ive threat would be wasted potential. I also hope The Burglar is introduced as a free update available to everyone rather than being locked behind a DLC paywall; given the series' reputation, that's always a frustrating possibility.
Source: The Sims/X, Ok-Teaching363/Reddit
