The Sims 4
The Sims 4

Gender & Pronouns Customization

Customize gender and pronouns for your Sims in The Sims 4. Select physical frame, clothing preference, pregnancy options, and custom pronouns like They/Them.

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2.2. Gender & Pronouns Customization

The Sims 4 is committed to inclusivity, offering robust options for customizing your Sims' gender identity and pronouns. This section guides you through these settings, empowering you to create Sims that accurately reflect your vision and promote diverse representation within your game.

In Create-A-Sim (CAS), The Sims 4 provides extensive options for gender customization, allowing for a more personalized and inclusive experience. When you first enter CAS, you'll be prompted to select a gender for your Sim. However, the customization goes far beyond the traditional binary. You can choose whether your Sim's physical frame is masculine or feminine, and independently select whether their clothing preference leans towards masculine or feminine styles. This means you can create Sims with a masculine frame who prefer feminine clothing, or vice-versa, offering a wide range of physical and stylistic combinations. Furthermore, the game allows you to define your Sim's pregnancy options. You can choose whether your Sim can 'Become Pregnant,' 'Get others pregnant,' or 'Neither.' This provides flexibility for all types of Sim families and relationships. A significant addition to the game is the ability to customize your Sim's pronouns. After you've set the basic gender options, you can access a dedicated pronoun setting. Here, you can choose from pre-set options like 'They/Them,' 'She/Her,' or 'He/Him,' or you can input custom pronouns. This feature ensures that your Sims can be referred to accurately according to their identity. The game will then use these chosen pronouns throughout the gameplay, in text prompts and interactions. This level of detail in gender and pronoun customization is a testament to The Sims 4's dedication to allowing players to create Sims that are as diverse and unique as the real world. It's a powerful tool for storytelling and for fostering a more representative and respectful virtual environment. Take the time to explore these options; they are integral to building the Sims you want to play with.

Key gender customization options:

  • Physical Frame: Masculine or Feminine.
  • Clothing Preference: Masculine or Feminine styles.
  • Pregnancy Options: Can they become pregnant, get others pregnant, or neither?
  • Pronouns: Select from pre-set or custom pronouns (e.g., They/Them, She/Her, He/Him).

These options allow for truly diverse and personalized Sim creation.