Each of the eight expansion packs adds major gameplay mechanics and new life states:
: Adds dynamic weather effects like snow and rain, gardening, fishing, and the PlantSim life state. The Sims 2 (ALL DLC)
: Deepens Sim personalities with hobby enthusiasm in areas like sports, arts, and science. It adds the Genie and secondary aspirations. Each of the eight expansion packs adds major
: Introduces the Downtown subhood, vampires , driveable cars, and a romantic chemistry system with turn-ons and turn-offs. : Introduces the Downtown subhood, vampires , driveable
: Sims can travel to three vacation destinations (Far East, Mountain, and Tropics) to learn local gestures, try new foods, and encounter the Bigfoot NPC.
: Sims can adopt and train dogs, cats, birds, and guinea pigs. It introduces the Werewolf life state.
The Sims 2 "complete" experience is generally found in the or the newly released Legacy Collection . These compilations include the base game plus all eight expansion packs and almost all nine stuff packs released during its original run from 2004 to 2008. Core Expansion Pack Features