Island Paradise EP - Hands On Preview
Uncharted Islands
Uncharted Islands are hidden around the game world in a shroud of fog and can be found and even claimed by your Sims.
While travelling around various islands, you'll come across treasures and bottles with pieces of a map. If your Sim finds four pieces, check their personal inventory, click on the map fragments and reconstruct it! Not all uncharted islands can be found with a map, but if there is one, a completed map will show your Sim the way!
Uncharted Islands are discovered in a variety of ways. Play with resorts, scuba dive, and get involved as a local lifeguard for a chance to unlock these secret hideaways. Who knows, the locals (and maybe even a Mermaid?) may also help you out.
This next screen shows my Sim arriving on an uncharted island via water taxi! There is a trashcan and mailbox at the jetty area, suggesting that this place is ready to be converted into a lot for whatever purpose you choose!
Other new features
Loves to Swin Trait:
These Sims are like fish in the sea and gain a special joy being in the water.
Sailor Trait:
Sailors love the open sea and would much rather be on a boat than on land. Their aquatic experience means they are better at catching fish and are less likely to get seasick.
New Lifetime Reward items include:
Friend of the Kraken:
The fearsome Kraken bows to your will! Boats that you are on will never be targeted by the Kraken. You can also order the Kraken to wreak havoc on any boat that you wish. Cost: 30,000 points.
Mermadic Kelp:
Gives you a bite-sized bit of Mermadic Kelp strong enough to bring out the fish in any Sim.
Cost: 25,000 Points.
Uncharted Island Map:
If there is an uncharted island to be found, this map will surely reveal it.
Cost: 25,000 Points.
Lungs of Steel:
Go Scuba Diving without the fear of running out of air.
Cost: 15,000 Points.
Hotel Mogul:
Learn to squeeze every ounce of profitability out of your resorts. Hotel Moguls receive a bonus on all resort income.
Cost: 15,000 Points.
Strong Stomach:
Nausea and seasickness become a thing of the past!
Cost: 2,000 Points.
Permanent Mermaid (only available to Mermaids):
Your Mermaid Sim no longer needs frequent swimming sessions in order to maintain her fish-like features.
New Lifetime Achievements include:
Seaside Saviour:
Anyone can be a lifeguard, but a Sim that rescues drowning Sims is a true hero! Be a hero in your own town.
Requirement: Rescue 50 Sims as a lifeguard
Deep Sea Diver:
The bottom of the ocean hides treasures and creatures never seen by land dwelling Sims. Only the bravest and foolhardy divers can survive the deadly deep searching for underwater riches. Be sure to bring your oxygen tank!
Requirement: Master the Diving Skill, Earn 40,000 Simoleans from selling Diving Collectibles
Resort Empire:
Details lost in my notes :(
Requirement: Own a 5 Star Resort and collect 40,000 Simoleans from it.
Grand Explorer:
Details also lost in my noted, but require finding uncharted islands.