The Sims 4 High School Years Expansion Pack: Release Date, Time, Copperdale, and Screenshots

By Kevin K. Sutton Last updated Jul 1, 2022

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The Sims 4 High School Years has just been announced as the title’s latest expansion pack, featuring a whole new world – Copperdale. Here’s everything we know about the latest upcoming expansion, including screenshots, release date, time, and new gameplay features we can expect.

Hot on the heels of the recently released Werewolf Game Pack and Moonlight Chic & Little Campers kits, The Sims 4 team is keeping new content going with High School Years, as part of their “Rise & Shine” roadmap for summer 2022.

From high school itself to proms, cheerleaders, proposals, shaving, and more, here’s a full breakdown of everything in the latest expansion pack. game to get you excited before the release of The Sims 4 High School Years.

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Teenage Sims seem to be able to graduate from their school, with a cap and gown.

The Sims 4 High School Years release date, time and price

The Sims 4 High School Years expansion pack will be released on PC, Mac and consoles on July 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. GMT, following the typical posting pattern.

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As is the case with expansion packs, high school years will cost $39.99 / £34.99.

Bonus gifts

If Simmers purchase the new expansion pack before September 8, 2022, they will receive three unique items as part of the Vibing Streamer Gear set for Build/Buy mode, which you can see below:

Groove Tube Wireless Speaker
Spine Reticulator Gaming Chair
Tri Hard LED Panels

You can pre-order the latest pack here.

The Sims 4 Vibing Streamer Gear set for High School Years Expansion Pack

Purchase the game before September 8, 2022 to earn free hardware.

Is there a new world in The Sims 4 High School?

Yes, according to the official blog, the new world is called Copperdale. It says seven of the worldwide bundles were created by community members, including MsGryphi, xfreezerbunnyx, and JOL1990.

The Sims 4 High School Years Screenshots

In the trailer released on June 30, 2022, we were treated to a wealth of details regarding the expansion pack, including first glimpses of new Build/Buy and CAS items. Check out some of the screenshots below:

Sims at a ball in The Sims 4 Years High School

It looks like balls are making their grand entrance in the latest DLC to come.

What would a prom night be without some glitzy outfits?

The new features of The Sims High School Years

According to the official description and blog post published by EA, there are plenty of new gameplay features to look forward to in the high school years. Broken down by gameplay and CAS features, here’s everything we know so far:

Game Features

Extracurricular and extracurricular clubs and team activities like football, cheerleading, chess, and computer clubs.
School events like the science fair.
School activities: Attend classes, lunch in the cafeteria, weekly exams.
The ability to “navigate through the challenges and joys of young love,” from crushes to breakups.
A new world: Copperdale.
Maintenance and shaving of body hair.
Pranks.
Sit cross-legged on beds, have pillow fights, and sneak out of houses through windows and down lattice ladders.
Proms: Design the prom, create proposal panels, and vote for prom royalty.
Graduation: “Every decision your Sim made throughout their high school career will impact how they graduate.”
Become a Siminfluencer.
Teen Sims can sell outfits and designs on “Trendi”.

CAS features

CAS articles in collaboration with Depop; discover clothes from real-world designers like Jeremy Salazar, Sha’an D’Antes, and more.

The Sims 4 High School Years Trailer

Arriving on June 30, 2022, the first trailer for High School Years gives Sims a taste of everything their Sims will be able to do on release day. Check it out below:

Live Stream The Sims 4 High School Years

On July 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. BST, the Sim Guru team will host a live stream that will show a hands-on preview of the new DLC gameplay.

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As we get closer to that moment, we’ll be sure to embed it below for your convenience – it usually happens on their Twitch and YouTube channels.

That’s all you need to know about the new The Sims 4: High School Years expansion pack! As more information and details are revealed, we’ll be sure to update you here.

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