Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff

[Dellena]

Well spotted and we won't have too much longer to wait.  Probably tomorrow evening for those of us across the big pond.

[officialghosts]

I see:
1 new shirt for the woman, and I believe one for men
New swim trunks/shorts for the men
Another new outfit for men or at least a new shirt for men

All in the picture Playalot mentioned.

There's also a new dress in the first post, second image.

[Bri]

For those curious, here is the official trailer:

The Sims 4 Perfect Patio Stuff: Official Trailer

[Bri]

For those who are curious, the Sims 4 Perfect Patio Stuff is now available via Origin for $9.99 in the US.

It's size is only 92.38 MB

You can find it here:
The Sims 4 Perfect Patio Stuff




Add hot tubs to create the perfect outdoor space for your Sim’s home with The Sims™ 4 Perfect Patio Stuff!

Fire up the new grill for a delicious cookout and slip your Sims into some fashionably casual clothing. With the all-new hot tub, your Sims can melt away their stress and kick back for a relaxing day in the sun.

KEY FEATURES

• Relax in the all-new Hot Tub – Take a dip in the hot tub after hard day or splash around with friends. Handy Sims can upgrade each hot tub to include a stereo and even aromatherapy!

• Chill outside, pool-side – Set-up an open-air lounge area by the pool with a variety of stylish furnishings and décor. Heat things up on the new barbeque grill and serve up some refreshments at the new patio bar.

• Dress down to kick back – From swimsuits to slim-fit polos, choose from a collection of comfortably chic apparel. Top off your Sims’ laid-back look with new hairstyles.

[Dellena]

The price is £7.99 in the UK.

[officialghosts]

If you go to the my packs or whatever page when you're on the main menu in game and click on this pack (or others) you can see the full list of CAS and buy mode objects that come with the pack. Useful if you're on the fence about purchasing it. Just a quick look over makes it seem like there's more content in this pack than Luxury Party.

[Dellena]

The hot tub woo hoo animations are stellar!!  Love it!

[Playalot]

Me too! Thumbs up from me.  Seems to be a good amount of items as well... although I've sort off got stuck at the hot tub! I really love the floor stars, they look great at night.

[Kamxam]

Already got mine and downloaded it!
(Of course i can't play it till after work,but i gotz it!)

[Dellena]

You can upgrade the hot tub with Aromatherapy.  There are 4 types of Aromatherapy you can then use once upgraded.

Use Jasmine Oil - Makes sims feel refreshed, reducing the duration of Sad buffs and providing a Happy Buff.

Use Sage Oil - Makse sims feel focused, reducing the duration of Bored buffs and providing a Focused Buff.

Use Lemon Oil - Makes sims feel energized, reducing the duration of Stressed buffs and providing an Energized Buff.

Use Peppermint Oil - Makes sims feel giddy, reducing the duration of Uncomfortable buffs and providing a Playful Buff.

Update: The buffs have no duration while they are in the hot tub.  But while they are in the hot tub, the buff has the blinking up arrow.  I'm wondering if the longer you stay in the tub then the longer the duration you get the keep once you leave the tub.  I'll see in a bit.

Second update: One of my sims isn't showing a duration while in the tub on the buff but the other three are.  The initial buff appears to be 2 hours.  I'll want and see if that increases over time.  The buffs are also +2.

Third update: Yes, the buff duration increases over time spent in the hot tub.  I'm seeing a 3 hour duration now.

[ClayMask]

You can upgrade the hot tub with Aromatherapy.  There are 4 types of Aromatherapy you can then use once upgraded.

Use Jasmine Oil - Makes sims feel refreshed, reducing the duration of Sad buffs and providing a Happy Buff.

Use Sage Oil - Makse sims feel focused, reducing the duration of Bored buffs and providing a Focused Buff.

Use Lemon Oil - Makes sims feel energized, reducing the duration of Stressed buffs and providing an Energized Buff.

Use Peppermint Oil - Makes sims feel giddy, reducing the duration of Uncomfortable buffs and providing a Playful Buff.

I'll edit this post once I see what the duration is for the buff.

Thanks.  That's good information.  I wonder how the uncomfortable buff reduction compares to the reduction from the best tub.

[Carl]

Those buffs may vary, but I saw focused go up to the typical +4 after being in for a couple of hours. Overall hot tubs are definitely a good place to relax and socialize. Only thing that bugs me is the stereo not giving them a moodlet when it's on. I wasn't able to select dance or anything, so I'm wondering if they get any benefit at all from the hot tub stereo or if it's just for the player.

[Dellena]

I got the option to "Listen to..." once I was in the hot tub.

[Carl]

I will wipe my cache and try again tomorrow, probably should have anyway as I've had problems with this type of thing before. Thanks!

[Dellena]

I recall it being a bit buried in the "Stereo..." options.