“The Sims 4” players can get new gaming experience with the latest Outdoor Retreat game pack. Know the new game features, new tricks and new interactions for adventurous Sims.

Visit The New Destination Called Granite Falls

Sims can visit the Granite Falls which offer new surprises such as dangerous and wondrous herbs plus new species of insects. Aside from that, Sims can encounter the Hermit located in the Deep Woods of Granite Falls. According to Carls Sims 4 Guide, befriending the Hermit is a requirement of the Outdoor Enthusiast Aspiration.

1. Go to the Granite Falls Forest National Park.

2. Head to the trees north-northeast of the cabin.

3. Select “Explore” to begin discovery.

4. Select different options other than quitting the adventure to proceed.

5. Once the “Go Through the Web” option appears, select it to go to the Deep Woods.

6. Next options include “Ignore the Object” or “Sally Forth” and then the “Approach the Sim.”

7. The player will meet the Hermit which is also a Sim and the location of a secret area.

Befriend The Hermit Of The Granite Falls

Outdoor Enthusiast Aspiration requires the player to befriend the Hermit located in the Granite Falls. Players must make sure to bring a tent for Sims visiting the secret area in case they need to sleep during befriending process. Other needs can be filled in the area using several amenities.

In case the Sim visit the area again and cannot find the Hermit, click the phone and select “Invite to Hangout at Current Lot” to summon the Hermit. After reaching the “Good Friends” friendship level, the Sim can now select “Learn Herbalism Recipe” from the Hermit via social interaction and acquire the Fungal Infusion Fertiliser Recipe.

Activities At The Hermit’s Place

Sims can do a lot of other things at the Hermit’s place such as catching the Mountain Lionfish at the Fishiong Spot, catch up to five different types of unique fishes and collect the Hermit’s gardening items such as Blackberries. Garden items which cannot be harvested can still be used for “Take Cutting” interaction for gardening purposes back at home.

Outdoor Activities For Day And Night

Sims can carry tents and wear respective outfits for hiking outdoor. Tents are usable in any outdoor location including the backyard for less adventurous Sims. Once the tents are set, start a campfire for the group to roast some marshmallows and tell stories of adventures. A new cooler has been as well for in-game interaction. Other activities include stargazing, horseshoe game and hiking in the national park.

Park Rangers And Bear Costumes

Park Rangers are available in the National Park for interesting advices while a Sim lingering in the shadows wears the bear costume which can put other Sims into “Tense” emotional status. Player-controlled Sims can wear the bear costume at home just like any other outfit except it allows new mischief social interactions to other Sims.