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‘The Sims 4’ Revives Franchise’s Iconic Burglar

The Burglar, named Robin Banks, returns to The Sims 4 as part of a free update released on February 25, 2025.
Fans have long requested the return of the Burglar, a beloved feature from earlier Sims games.
There are over 50 unique reactions Sims can have when encountering the Burglar, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
The update includes new Burglar Alarms that can be upgraded for better security, available to all players with the base game.

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IGN

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This Fan-Favorite Sims Character Is Finally Making an Appearance in The Sims 4

The Burglar is finally in The Sims 4, over 10 years after the game came out.

2 months ago·United States

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Polygon

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The burglar returns to The Sims 4 after a decade of fan demand

In a free update for The Sims 4 released today, burglars are now an in-game event that players can encounter during their every day as a random event.

2 months ago

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Variety

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‘The Sims 4’ Revives Franchise’s Iconic Burglar

"The Sims 4" is finally adding an iconic feature fans of the early days of the game franchise have been clamoring for: burglars.

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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gamestar.de

»Never been so happy about a criminal« - 11 years later fans in Die Sims 4 celebrate the return of an old threat

Your Sims can now finally be robbed in part 4 and, unlike in the real world, this is a reason for joy for the community of life simulation.

2 months ago

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gamepro.de

The Sims 4 finally brings the legendary burglars back into play after 10 years

Better late than never: From now on, you can get stolen in The Sims 4 and chase masked intruders away.

2 months ago

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Eurogamer.de

The Sims 4 brings back an iconic figure that has been missing all these years

Which sound is one of the most iconic in the Sims story? I would say spontaneously: the creepy Sims 1 music that started before a burglar quietly and secretly ransacked your house – and could only be stopped by an alarm system or an alarmed police officer. more

2 months ago

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