There are various functions in The Sims 4 that help the game feel more realistic and immersive – Wants and Fears is a perfect example of this. A Sim's environment and personality will affect how they feel, and this will be expressed not only through moods but also through desires and fears.

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The Wants and Fears system is very different from what is in The Sims 2and this guide aims to explain exactly how it works so that players can familiarize themselves with this challenging yet fun game feature.
How to Activate Wishes and Fears in The Sims 4
IN The Sims 4players can switch to and from Will and Fear at any time. Although fears can sometimes negatively affect a Sim, wishes are a great way to improve a Sim's mood and collect points, which the player can spend in the Reward Store.
To enable or disable desires and fears in The Sims 4players must pause the game, select Settings, and then open the Game Options tab. On the right side of the Game Options tab, players will see the “Show Wants and Fears” option with a box next to it.. Players must check the box if they want to play with Wants & Fears enabled or they can uncheck it to keep these features hidden.
How to Check and Complete Wishes in The Sims 4
To check in a Sim's wishes The Sims 4players must hover over the bubbles that appear on the left side of the selected Sim's head in the lower left corner of the screen. There are lifelong ambitions in The Sims 4 which Sims must work towards throughout their lives, but these bubbles only show the Sim's momentary desires. However, players can pin wishes so they don't disappear, ensuring Sims will receive their reward no matter how far in time they complete the wishes.
To complete a Want in The Sims 4players simply have to perform the task linked to the sim's wishes. Often the description of the request gives the player direct instructions on what they must do to fulfill a Sim's wishes.
How to control and overcome fears in The Sims 4
When Sims experience certain events in their lives, they may develop fears, which will affect their mood. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with fears The Sims 4 and prevent them from stalking Sims for life.
Here are all the fears The Sims 4 and how to overcome them:
Fear |
Cause |
Solution |
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Fear of being cheated |
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Discuss fear of being cheated on with a partner |
Fear of death |
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Discuss Fear of Death with other Sims |
Fear of fire |
Put out a fire |
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Fear of ghosts |
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Fight a ghost |
Fear of the dark |
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Go out at night with the Confident moodlet |
Fear of swimming |
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Swim for an hour with the Confident moodlet |
Fear of failure |
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Show off a crafted item or request a performance review |
Fear of a dead-end job |
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Use the Regain Passion interaction on the Sim before going to work |
Fear of coplants |
Milk a cow plant with the Confident moodlet |
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Fear of being judged |
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Use the Figure Out Differents interaction on two Sims |
Fear of tight spaces |
Use three fun social interactions when you're in a crowded area |
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Fear of unfulfilled dreams |
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Complete a wish and then use the Discuss Fears interaction on another Sim |
Fear of failure at leisure activities |
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Complete the daily task of a leisure activity with a happy mood |
Fear of disappointing parents |
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Use the Absolve Fears interaction on a deceased caregiver's urn or use the Set Expectations interaction with a living caregiver |
Fear of failing classes |
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Do extra credit work on homework after asking a teacher to do so |
Fear of failing tests |
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Prepare for the exam with focused moodlet |
Fear of homework |
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Do homework two days in a row with focused moodlet |
Fear of being inferior |
Get a B or higher in school or get more than five levels in a skill |
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Fear of horses |
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Use the interaction Discuss fear of horses with other Sims or have nice interactions with horses |
Fear of eviction |
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Successfully use three friendly or flirtatious interactions with the property owner |
Fear of being alone |
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Use the Seek Validation interaction on a romantic partner, use the Practice Affirmations interaction on a mirror, or seek couples counseling with the Cupid's Corner app |
Fear of intimacy |
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Use the interactions Discuss comfort levels or Share intimate thoughts with a close friend |