

The less desirable bug and critter encounters can be repelled, and their unpleasant effects can be alleviated by lotions or sprays from the Bits'n'Bobs vending machine. While my Sim was pleasantly surprised by Fireflies in the bamboo forest at dusk while going for a hike, not all encounters are enjoyable. Encounters result in a moodlet, or can boost a moodlet your Sim already received from a previous encounter. Your Sim will display surprise or perhaps shock indicating they have noticed something or have been attacked by something.


Occasionally your Sim will have small encounters as they hike around. Encounters Sims can be attacked by bugs while hiking Once your Sim has completed their hike of choice you can click on the location boards or on your Sim for options for returning to their home lot. Depending where your Sim is in the neighborhood some options may not always be available. Each hiking option, such as hike to mountain shrine and hike around, can be carried out alone or with other sims. There are various hiking options, all available on the boards near the entrance to hiking trails in Mt. Outdoor Retreat first brought hiking to The Sims 4, but Snowy Escape has added a little bit more to this function. Komorebi in Snowy Escape by Playalot Hiking is a new activity in The Sims 4 Snowy Escape
