Whether your Sims are ice skating on a crisp winter day or jumping into leaf piles during a warm autumn afternoon, the variety of seasonal activities is guaranteed to add a fresh, new layer of fun into your Sims life. Whether your Sims are experiencing winter, spring, summer or fall, the enhanced visual experience and seasonal activities will affect the entire The Sims 2 world! From snowstorms and thundershowers to lightning bolts and more, not only will your Sims neighborhood be affected by these seasonal changes, but so will your Sims, as weather events and changes can impact your Sims relationships, moods, skills, wants and fears. Are your Sims happiest while fishing and playing Marco Polo in the summertime? Beat those wintertime blues by building snowmen, creating snow angels, and more!

In addition to the enhanced visual upgrade such as snow accumulation and new shadow effects, players can test your Sims' green thumb by planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables! Kick a cold with health boosters or meet the woman of your Sims' dreams by blending up magical love potions. Six new careers- from gamer to adventurer - await your Sims throughout the year, with each new career path offering the player its own unique reward object.

While your Sims are traversing through the various seasons of the year, make sure they're dressed appropriately for unexpected weather that can cause freezing, heat stroke, and sneezing! Prepare them for heavy sunlight, stunning lightening bolts and severe hail storms by dressing them in the season's trendiest outfits, including ear muffs, summer dresses, raincoats and more!