The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu

The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu (also referred to as The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu) is the ninth game pack for The Sims 4. It is a collaboration with the Star Wars franchise. The pack's icon was leaked on August 2, 2020 and it was officially announced during the 2020 Gamescom opening day livestream on August 27, 2020. The pack was released on September 8, 2020 on all platforms.https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/journey-to-batuu-reveal 
The pack is focused on the distant planet of Batuu, where the player can participate in missions, collect artifacts, engage in lightsaber duels and obtain droids.
==Official description==
	
Experience the Edge of the Galaxy
Your Sims are definitely not at home anymore. From the Millennium Falcon to the bustling Cantina and unique attire of Batuu, Sims will be surrounded by the iconic sights and sounds of Star Wars™.
	
Create Your Star Wars™ Story
The Resistance, First Order, and scoundrels are fighting to control Batuu, but your Sims' actions determine who will succeed. As Sims undertake challenges and special missions, you'll tip the balance of power.
	
Unite with Iconic Characters
The possibilities shift depending on your Sim's actions—will you choose to support Kylo Ren in his efforts to uncover the Resistance base, or will you join Rey and Vi Moradi in the fight against the First Order?
	
Get Your Own Lightsaber and Droid
Explore Batuu to find kyber crystals and hilts for the most coveted Star Wars™ artifact: a lightsaber. Collect every piece to construct a blade that's all your own. Or visit the Droid Depot and purchase your very own droid to help you on your adventures.
==New features==
===World and neighborhoods===
The pack includes a new destination world - Batuu. It is a desert planet in the distant Star Wars galaxy in a star system with three suns and two moons. To visit, Sims will have to vacation there or wait for a phone call from a friend.
;Batuu consists of three neighborhoods, each corresponding with its faction:
*Black Spire Outpost (Scoundrel faction)
*First Order District (First Order faction)
*Resistance Encampment (Resistance faction)
Each neighborhood has a non-editable lot and a faction-specific spaceship to explore in. Batuu also features numerous rabbit holes to visit for needs such as buying food, sleeping or shopping for goods. Whilst there, galactic credits are used as currency instead of simoleons and Sims everywhere must wear Batuu outfits (which can be customized).
===Factions and missions===
The player will choose to align themselves with up to two of the three factions: Scoundrel, First Order or Resistance. To do so, missions have to be performed for a specific faction. Upon successful completion of the mission, the Sim's influence towards the faction will increase, eventually becoming a member of that faction. Current influence can be checked using Batuu Reputation, which appears as a section of the Simology panel when visiting the world. Sims also earn galactic credits or bonus items as rewards for finishing missions. Reaching higher levels of influence with a faction will bring benefits such as access to its secret areas, permission to fly their spaceship or more social interactions.
Sims can only gain influence with either the First Order or the Resistance. Performing missions for one faction will decrease its influence on the other. For example, a successful mission for the First Order nets a Sim more influence with the First Order but as a consequence, its influence with the Resistance is decreased. However influence points for the Scoundrel faction is unaffected and can be gained regardless of a Sim's alignment with the First Order or the Resistance.
;Other New Features
*Droids
*Gambling
==New additions==
;New Objects
*Lightsabers
*Sabacc - a card game in the Star Wars universe
*Starfighters
*Tents
;New Radio Stations
*Batuu Radio
*DJ R-3X Stereo
;New Aspirations
;A new Star Wars aspiration category is added to the game containing:
*Hope Vs Order (Star Wars) - On the world of Batuu there is a growing conflict. This Sim is out to explore Black Spire Outpost and understand whether they should stand with the Resistance or the First Order.
*Galactic Privateer (Star Wars) - This Sim isn't about choosing sides, they're happy just mingling among the smugglers, and bounty hunters on the fringe planet of Batuu. Earning a few extra credits along the way is just a bonus, no matter how they get them. 
;Additionally, Sims can obtain the following unlockable aspirations after progressing through the Hope Vs Order milestones:
*Paragon of Hope (Star Wars) - This Sim looks to be the spark of hope that disrupts the First Order's operations on Batuu and aid the Resistance cause. 
*Enforcer of Order (Star Wars) - This Sim is out to prove their loyalty to the First Order by stamping out the Resistance presence on Batuu. 
;New Traits
*Heroic Presence - Heroic Sims gain Charisma more easily, and can also inspire other Sims with their presence.
*Supreme Authority - Sims with Supreme Authority have an edge during fights and can show their might, encouraging other Sims to back down from hostile socials with them. These Sims are also less likely to die from anger.
*Sleight of Hand - Sims with a Sleight of Hand can Pickpocket other Sims and will never get caught cheating at Sabacc.
*Prepared Voyager (Bonus Trait) - Sims who are Prepared Voyager's fill up their needs slightly when travelling.
;New Clothing
*Star Wars themed clothing for Sims to use.
*The new Batuu clothing category that Sims will change into when visiting the world in order to blend in. This can be set by selecting "Plan Outfit" at the Dwelling rabbit hole.
*Unlockable outfits as Sims gain influence within each faction.
;New Recipes'''
;New recipes can be learned from Batuu restaurants and food stalls:
*Docking Bay 7 (Black Spire Outpost)
*Ronto Roasters (Black Spire Outpost)
*The bar at Oga's Cantina (Black Spire Outpost)
==Controversy==
Journey to Batuu recieved many puzzled and negative reactions since it's announcement on the nature of it promoting a major international franchise that doesn't have many connections towards The Sims franchise, beforehand. The trailers for this game pack are the most disliked trailers in The Sims official channel of YouTube, beating the trailer for The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff for number of dislikes, the latter having being deleted.
When the pack was released it garnered more criticism on the world's striking resemblance to the Disneyland's Star Wars themepark Galaxy's Edge, many claiming it to be shameless promotion of the theme park. Many criticized the aliens featured in the world of Batuu, as it was discovered the alien NPCs in Batuu are technically normal Sims in all aspects. They are wearing a hat that gives them the appearance of another life state. 
More criticisms come from the pack lacking gameplay as, while the lightsabers are customizable, they cannot be used outside of sparring and training. There also was disappointment with no inclusion of the Force (mystical abilities in the Star Wars universe) for Sims as Kylo Ren has a few unique animations displaying mind control. The storyline with the factions also have been heavily critiqued for it's structure of completing tasks being too generic and minimal.
Many youtubers focused on Sims content also highly criticized the pack expressing many disappointments as well as certain youtubers who have consistently reviewed The Sims 4 packs, willingly ignored reviewing this game pack.
==Trivia== 
*This is the first game pack in The Sims series based on an existing brand. All prior packs based on existing brands have been stuff packs, such as The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff, The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats, The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff, or The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff.
*This is the first content pack in The Sims series to be based on an existing movie franchise.
*This is the only game/expansion pack for The Sims 4 to not receive a livestream from the developers.
==Gallery==
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The Sims 4 Star Wars Journey to Batuu Official Reveal Trailer
The Sims™ 4 Star Wars™ Journey to Batuu Official Gameplay Trailer
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==Music==
===Batuu Radio===
*Beckerman Green and Douek - Ti Lo Laka
*Guy Mayzig - Galma
*Harlan Hodges - Marketplace
*John T. Williams (Haab arrangement) - Finale
*John T. Williams (Haab arrangement) - Kylo Ren Arrives at the Battle (Sims)
*John T. Williams (Haab arrangement) - March of the Resistance (Sims)
*John T. Williams (Haab arrangement) - Rey's Theme (Sims)
*John T. Williams (Haab arrangement) - Star Wars Main Theme (Sims)
*John T. Williams (Haab arrangement) - Who Are You?
*Kevin Kliner - Victory On Ryloth [this is a labeling error -- Victory On Ryloth is a track on the Clone Wars soundtrack, which is a symphonic piece; the song here matches Gaya by Yossi Cohen & Avishay Goren
*Randy Kerber - Marketplace Hora
*Randy Kerber - Mischevious
===DJ R-3X Stereo===
*Adam Gubman and Matthew Wood - Blue Milke Surprise
*Chaka Mater Laka - Batuu Boogie
*Elem Zadowz - Huttuk Cheeka
*Figrin D an and the Modal Nodes - Modal Notes
*Mus Kat and Nalpak - Doshka
*Tamir Muskat and Ori Kaplan - Til the Spire
==References==
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ru:The Sims 4: Путешествие на Батуу
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nl:De Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu
pt-br:The Sims 4 Star Wars: Jornada para Batuu
pl:The Sims 4: Wyprawa na Batuu
Journey to Batuu, The Sims 4
Journey to Batuu
Journey to Batuu, The Sims 4
 
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