Those include six sizeable expansion packs, which introduced new careers, social clubs, urban lifestyles, pets, seasons, and celebrity pursuits, as well as a host of smaller packs oriented around new buildings, personality traits, household items and so on. Since launch, it has been supported with not only five years of free incremental updates but also a rolling schedule of optional, paid-for add-ons, separate from the current free giveaway. There's a light multiplayer element too, allowing players to share house and Sim designs through an online Gallery feature some fans continue to work on an unofficial 'SimSync' modification intended to add a fuller multiplayer experience. Houses and apartments can also be constructed, arranged and decorated according to players' desire, level of engagement, and success at creating lucrative lifestyles for their Sims.
