Superstar puts your character at the forefront of the show, as you are now able to help your character on the path to fame and fortune. Unleashed adds in a slew of new features, such as the ability to own pets, visit community centers, and take up five new careers. You can also visit Vacation Island, where numerous activities await. Vacation is exactly what it sounds like, adding a relaxing and tropical flare to your home. This expansion also adds relationships, as well as various character interests and interactions. Hot Date brings some romance to The Sims, by adding a new location for your characters to enjoy date night. This expansion also adds new items such as the dance floor, DJ booth, and some new themes.
The next expansion, House Party, focuses on bringing the party to your own home! Players can now throw parties and invite other characters, including a few new ones. It also introduces some Sims franchise staples, including the Grim Reaper, who appears to take dying characters to the grave. The first expansion, Livin' Large, introduces the option of creating multiple neighborhoods.