Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature: Release Time & Fairy Guide (July 2025)
I've been playing The Sims franchise for over two decades, and let me tell you - the wait for fairies to return has been excruciating. After 11 years since their last appearance in The Sims 3: Supernatural, EA is finally bringing back our beloved fairy occult in The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature expansion pack. Mark your calendars because July 10, 2025 is when magic returns to our Sims' lives!
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Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature: Quick Release Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 10, 2025 |
| Release Time | 6 PM WEST / 1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT / 7 PM CET |
| Price | $39.99 USD |
| Platforms | PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S |
| Pre-Order Bonus | Fairy Garden Digital Content (until August 21, 2025) |
| World Name | Innisgreen |
| New Occult | Fairies (with two paths) |
| New Skills | Natural Living, Apothecary |
The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature Release Date and Time
The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature will be available on July 10 at 6 PM WEST / 1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT. For our international Simmers, the pack will release at 10 AM PDT/ 6 PM BST/ 7 PM CET, ensuring a simultaneous worldwide launch.
I recommend setting those alarms and clearing your schedule - this is the nineteenth expansion pack for The Sims 4, and from what we've seen, it's going to revolutionize how we play with nature and magic in the game. If you're anything like me, you'll want to dive in the moment it drops!
Pre-Order Bonuses and Early Purchase Incentives
Here's something crucial you don't want to miss: Players who purchase Enchanted by Nature early will receive bonus items. Gamers will receive the Fairy Garden digital content items in Build Mode if they pre-order Enchanted by Nature in The Sims 4 or purchase it before August 21, 2025.
The Fairy Garden Digital Content includes three exclusive items:
- Lofty Leaf Pond - A shimmering water feature for magical gardens
- Luminous Mycena Lantern - Provides ethereal "natural light"
- Disguised Dwelling Fairy Home - A functional fairy residence disguised as a tree stump
Trust me, these items are worth grabbing early. The fairy home especially adds both functionality and aesthetic charm to any nature-focused lot.
The Enchanted World of Innisgreen
Innisgreen is a beautifully lush, green world where Sims live in harmony with nature. There are three neighborhoods: a quiet waterfront town called Coast of Adhmor where they're all about Gnomes, Sprucederry Grove where nature and civilization blend together, and the magical forest of Everdew.
Let me break down each neighborhood for you:
Coast of Adhmor
The Coast of Adhmor is a Celtic-inspired town with walkable streets, a giant gnome statue, and a lot of history. This peaceful seaside village celebrates life's simple pleasures and has an unusual obsession with garden gnomes - expect to see them everywhere!
Sprucederry Grove
It's the most down-to-earth of Innisgreen's neighborhoods. Sprucederry Grove is a very nature-focused community, with a touch of the mystical thrown in. This is where nature and civilization blur together, with ivy-covered buildings and shops that feel like they've grown from the earth itself.
Everdew
Everdew is a hotspot for Fairy activity where their powers are used openly and even the plants feel fantastical. The Mossveil Fairy Hub, a large mushroom, is located here. This magical forest is where you'll want to spend most of your fairy time - it's absolutely brimming with enchanting energy!
Becoming a Fairy: Your Magical Transformation Guide
I'm beyond excited about this feature! Do you feel nature's mystical pull? Embark on a special journey and become a Fairy! Fairies can develop abilities that let them nurture plants, change the moods of others, and a whole lot more.
How to Become a Fairy
You have two options for creating fairy Sims:
- Create in CAS - Design your fairy from scratch with all customization options
- Transform Through Gameplay - Complete a special journey involving Mother Nature
The transformation journey is particularly magical. Mother Nature has a fairy interesting proposition, should you choose to accept it. With her guidance, Sims can become the Fairy they were destined to be. You'll need to visit the Enchanted Springs and complete specific tasks to earn your wings.
The Two Fairy Paths
The new Fairy Stories Aspiration will have you choosing between Harmonious and Discordant Fairy paths! This choice fundamentally changes how your fairy interacts with the world:
Harmonious Fairy Path
- Benevolent helpers who promote balance
- Abilities focus on nurturing plants and healing
- Can instantly cure sick animals (with Cats & Dogs/Horse Ranch packs)
- Positive interactions with other Sims
- Spreads joy and growth wherever they go
Discordant Fairy Path
- Mischievous troublemakers who create chaos
- Abilities focus on pranks and disruption
- Makes life harder (but more interesting) for nearby Sims
- Can steal luck from others
- Turns everyday situations into comedic disasters
Fairy Customization Options
The customization for fairies is absolutely stunning! Create Fairy Sims with wondrous wings and make them unique by painting! Plus, add whimsical accessories, glowing tattoos, and more.
You can customize:
- Wings - Paintable with unique patterns and colors
- Skin Tones - Fantasy colors including blues, greens, and purples
- Ears - Various pointed ear shapes
- Teeth - Sharp or mystical dental options
- Glowing Tattoos - Pulsing magical markings
- Accessories - Ethereal jewelry and nature-inspired clothing
Fairy Abilities and Survival
Here's where things get really interesting - fairies don't survive on food like regular Sims! Rather than living off food, Fairies absorb emotions to survive, either directly from other Sims or from bottled Emotion Potions. Failure to do so may welcome their untimely demise.
This introduces a completely new gameplay mechanic called Emotional Starvation. Your fairy needs to regularly siphon emotions from other Sims or craft Emotion Potions to survive. It's a fascinating twist that makes playing as a fairy feel genuinely different from other occults.
Natural Living: Embrace the Outdoors
I love how this pack isn't just about fairies - it's a complete overhaul of outdoor living! Sims can progress their natural living skill to literally live off the land. Sims can use ponds as a source to bathe, forage for foods and items, and even sleep anywhere on the ground.
Natural Living Skill Benefits
As your Sim progresses through the Natural Living skill, they'll become more comfortable with:
- Sleeping on the ground (no more mood penalties!)
- Bathing in natural water sources
- Foraging for food and rare items
- Using Privy Bushes (nature's bathroom)
- Talking to nature for social needs
- Fishing for sustenance
The skill starts rough - your pampered Sims will hate sleeping outdoors at first. But as they level up, they'll actually prefer the natural lifestyle! It's perfect for creating off-the-grid stories or nomadic Sims who reject modern conveniences.
For those wanting to enhance their Natural Living experience, check out our guide on Sims 4 Move Objects cheats to place camping items anywhere in the world!
The Apothecary System: Cures, Ailments, and Magical Elixirs
Prolonged negative emotions cause imbalance, and imbalance can lead to Ailments with strange effects. They aren't always bad (maybe you like lots of Gnomes at your house!), but if you want a Cure, you can turn to the new Apothecary Table and hone your Apothecary Skill.
Understanding Ailments
The expansion introduces 8 unique Ailments that occur when Sims become emotionally imbalanced:
| Ailment | Effects | Is It Really Bad? |
|---|---|---|
| Greenie Meanie | Faster gardening but constant anger | Mixed blessing for gardeners |
| Emotional Void | Can't feel emotions properly | Problematic for most gameplay |
| Simoleon Fever | Money-related obsessions | Can be beneficial for wealth |
| Sonic Sinuses | Loud sneezing affects others | Annoying but harmless |
| The Luck Magnet | Steals luck from nearby Sims | Great for you, bad for friends |
| Gnome Invasion | Gnomes appear everywhere | Depends on your gnome tolerance |
| Plant Empathy | Feel plants' emotions | Helpful for gardeners |
| Time Distortion | Perception of time changes | Can slow skill learning |
Apothecary Skill and Recipes
There's a Cure for every one of the 8 Ailments, plus 14 more recipes with other fantastical effects. This means 22 total recipes to discover! The Apothecary Table becomes your magical crafting station where you'll combine foraged ingredients to create:
- Cures for each specific Ailment
- Emotion Potions (crucial for fairy survival!)
- Luck Charms (modify your Sim's fortune)
- Enhancement Elixirs (temporary boosts)
- Transformation Tonics (mysterious effects)
New Magical Plants
The pack introduces three new harvestable plants essential for Apothecary recipes:
- Aura Bloom - Affects nearby Sims' moods
- Lightning Root - Charged with electrical energy
- Mood Bush - Changes properties based on tender's emotions
The Luck System: Fortune Favors the Prepared
With the Enchanted By Nature reveal confirming the Expansion Pack's Irish inspiration it should come as no surprise that Luck is an important factor in your sims' experiences.
Your Sim's luck affects:
- Career performance and promotions
- Romantic interactions success rates
- Cooking quality (no more burnt food!)
- Foraging finds (rare vs common items)
- Social interaction outcomes
- Random events frequency
You can modify luck through:
- Apothecary-crafted luck charms
- Summoning Spruce Almighty (more on this below!)
- Certain Ailments (like The Luck Magnet)
- Fairy abilities (path dependent)
New Careers, Traits, and Aspirations
The Naturopath Career
Finally, a career that makes sense with the pack theme! The Naturopath is a 10-level work-from-home career where your Sim cures others' Ailments. As you progress, you'll unlock:
- Ability to diagnose Ailments remotely
- Special Apothecary recipes
- Increased cure success rates
- Higher fees for treatments
New Traits
The expansion introduces three new traits that fundamentally change gameplay:
- Plant Lover - Gains happiness from all plant interactions, suffers without greenery
- Mystical - Enhanced magical interactions, faster supernatural skill gains
- Disruptive - Creates chaos but sometimes discovers hidden benefits
New Aspirations
Beyond the Fairy Stories aspiration with its two paths, we also get:
- Nature Nomad - Master living off the land completely
- Elixir Enthusiast - Become an Apothecary master
For players who want to speed up their progression, our Sims 4 Skill Cheats guide can help you max out these new skills quickly!
Special NPCs: Mother Nature and Spruce Almighty
Meeting Mother Nature
From meeting Mother Nature and starting your journey towards fairydom to using the Glaswood Tree statue to summon Spruce Almighty, spectacular adventures are waiting! Mother Nature isn't just a regular NPC - she's your gateway to becoming a fairy and understanding Innisgreen's mysteries.
She appears:
- During the fairy transformation journey
- When Sims reach high Natural Living skill
- During certain seasonal events
- When summoned at special locations
Summoning Spruce Almighty
Spruce Almighty is a fascinating new NPC who can:
- Improve your Sim's luck instantly
- Help with gardening tasks
- Provide rare Apothecary ingredients
- Share ancient nature wisdom
To summon him regularly, place the Glaswood Tree statue on your lot. This verdant fellow becomes an invaluable helper for nature-focused gameplay!
Living Plants: Not Just Decoration Anymore
I'm thrilled about this change! They're not just decoration, like they've been in the past; they'll need water, care, and constant companionship.
Living plants now require:
- Regular watering (daily or they'll wilt)
- Companionship (talk to them or they get sad)
- Proper placement (some need more light than others)
- Protection from pests (especially magical Pixies)
The best part? You'll even be able to place them on shelves, tables and floors to transform your home into a tranquil garden sanctuary. This opens up incredible decorating possibilities!
Fairy Dust: Magic for Everyone
Non-Fairy Sims can also have magical fun by using Fairy Dust to enchant plants, bring Gnomes to life, and more. This inclusive approach means every Sim in Innisgreen can experience magic!
Obtaining Fairy Dust
- From Fairies - Ask friendly fairies to share
- Foraging - Rare finds in Everdew forest
- Special Locations - Check mushroom circles and ancient trees
- Apothecary Crafting - Advanced recipes can create it
Using Fairy Dust
Once you have Fairy Dust, you can:
- Enchant Plants - Makes them easier to care for or increases harvest
- Animate Gnomes - They'll help with gardening and cleaning
- Create Magical Effects - Random beneficial (or chaotic) outcomes
- Enhance Objects - Created with the new Nature Press
Cross-Pack Interactions: Enhanced Gameplay
EA really delivered on cross-pack functionality! Here's what works with Enchanted by Nature:
With Animal-Related Packs
If you have the The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack, the Cottage Living Expansion Pack or the Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack, Fairy Sims can use their Nurture Nature to fulfil animal needs and instantly cure sick cats and dogs.
With Other Occult Packs
The interactions between fairies and other occults are fascinating:
- Werewolves Game Pack: Fairies can soothe Werewolves and bring their fury back to zero and return them to their Sim form
- Vampires Game Pack: Fairies can remove vampirism from Vampire Sims to return them to their natural Sim selves
- Island Living: Fairy Sims can also hydrate and top off the needs of their Mermaid Sim and PlantSim friends
With Realm of Magic
The Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack introduces the Fear of Magic, making Sims who have had a bad experience with magic feel unsettled by it. If you have the Realm of Magic Game Pack, Sims may even get Paranoid when near Spellcasters or other Occult Sims.
This adds a whole new layer of complexity to occult interactions!
Build Mode Additions: Create Your Fairy Paradise
The Build/Buy catalog explodes with whimsical options perfect for creating fairy homes and natural retreats:
New Build Features
- Glass walls that complement outdoor builds
- Natural foundations that blend with terrain
- Living roofs with plantable surfaces
- Mushroom architecture pieces
- Celtic-inspired stonework
- Enchanted doorways with magical effects
Standout Buy Mode Items
- Apothecary Table (functional gameplay object)
- Nature Press (create objects from natural materials)
- Fairy homes in various sizes
- Glowing mushroom lights
- Natural bathing spots
- Foraging baskets (decorative and functional)
- Celtic-inspired furniture sets
For advanced builders, combine these with our Sims 4 Debug Cheat guide to access hidden natural objects!
Create-a-Sim: Dress for the Fairy Tale
The CAS additions are absolutely magical! Beyond fairy-specific items, we get:
Clothing Styles
- Flowing, ethereal dresses with natural textures
- Celtic-inspired outerwear with intricate patterns
- Barefoot sandals and nature jewelry
- Flower crowns and natural headpieces
- Layered, practical outdoor clothing
- Mystical robes for Apothecary work
Hair and Makeup
- Flowing hairstyles with flowers and vines
- Natural makeup with earthy tones
- Glowing skin overlays for magical effects
- Face paints inspired by Celtic designs
Want to edit your Sims after creation? Check our Sims 4 CAS Cheat guide for full editing access!
Enchanted by Nature Soundtrack
For the Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack, we curated a whimsical soundscape to match the world of Innisgreen and the adventures your Sims will experience in it – and of course it's all in Simlish!
Featured artists include:
- FKA Twigs - "Perfect Stranger"
- Perfume Genius - "Clean Heart"
- Florence Road - "Good Night"
- Biig Piig - "9-5"
- And many more ethereal tracks!
Tips for Your First Day in Innisgreen
- Start with a Normal Sim - Experience the fairy transformation journey naturally
- Build Near Water - Essential for Natural Living gameplay
- Plant Immediately - New plants take time to grow for Apothecary recipes
- Befriend Locals - They'll share foraging spots and magical secrets
- Balance Your Emotions - Avoid Ailments early on
- Explore at Night - Many magical elements only appear after dark
Common Questions and Troubleshooting
Will PlantSims Return?
While not confirmed, my personal prediction is that it will have something to do with PlantSims because who better to befriend a Natural Living sim or Fairy than a sim-plant hybrid? Keep an eye on base game updates!
Can Fairies Die?
Yes! The new Emotional Starvation death is unique to fairies. Always keep Emotion Potions handy or maintain good relationships for emotion feeding.
Are Fairy Babies Different?
Fairy babies inherit wings and magical potential but don't need emotion feeding until teen years. They can see other fairies' true forms even as toddlers!
How Do Ailments Spread?
Most Ailments aren't contagious, but emotional imbalance can affect household members. The exception is when Disruptive Sims or Discordant Fairies intentionally spread chaos.
Can I Cure Fairy-ism?
Unlike vampirism, being a fairy is permanent once transformed. Choose wisely! However, you can switch between Harmonious and Discordant paths with significant effort.
Performance and Technical Considerations
From early previews, the pack appears well-optimized:
- Minimal loading screen additions
- Smooth fairy flight animations
- No significant lag in plant-heavy lots
- Compatible with most popular mods
However, the living plant system may impact performance on lots with extensive gardens. Consider this when planning your builds!
Is Enchanted by Nature Worth It?
After analyzing every feature, I can confidently say this is one of the most content-rich expansions in recent years. At $39.99, you're getting:
- A fully-realized new occult with depth
- Three distinct neighborhoods
- Two major skills with gameplay impact
- Revolutionary plant and outdoor living systems
- Extensive cross-pack interactions
- A new career and meaningful traits
Unlike some recent packs that felt like glorified stuff packs, Enchanted by Nature fundamentally changes how you can play The Sims 4. Whether you're a fantasy fan, a builder, or someone who just wants new gameplay mechanics, this pack delivers.
Preparing for Launch Day
Here's my checklist for July 10:
- Pre-order for bonuses (before it's too late!)
- Clear save files of unnecessary data
- Update mods that might conflict
- Plan your first household (fairy or natural living family?)
- Stock up on snacks - you won't want to leave your computer!
For mod users, I recommend checking our UI Cheats Extension guide to prepare for easy skill and need management in your fairy adventures!
Final Thoughts: A Magical New Chapter
The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature represents everything an expansion pack should be. It doesn't just add new items or a fresh coat of paint - it fundamentally expands what's possible in the game. The return of fairies alone would have been enough for many players, but EA went above and beyond.
The Natural Living skill offers a completely new playstyle. The Apothecary system adds depth and challenge. The emotion-based survival for fairies creates unique storytelling opportunities. And Innisgreen itself is a world that begs to be explored, with secrets hidden in every mushroom circle and ancient tree.
When July 10 arrives, we're not just getting new content - we're getting new ways to experience The Sims 4. Whether you choose the path of a Harmonious Fairy spreading joy, a Discordant Fairy causing mischief, or a Natural Living Sim rejecting modern life, Enchanted by Nature offers something magical for everyone.
The fairy tale begins on July 10, 2025 at 6 PM WEST / 1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT. Will you answer nature's call?
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