It's Bridgerton! It's Medieval Dynasty! No, it's The Sims 4 Royalty and Legacy, and I think it’s the best of both worlds

A most delightful Expansion Pack

04 Feb 2026, 20:01 · TechRadar

Opinion By Josephine Watson published 4 February 2026

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I’ve spent the last few weeks trying out the latest expansion pack for The Sims 4, Royalty and Legacy, and I’m obsessed. Its release, serendipitously in tandem with season 4 of Bridgerton, has breathed new life into my gameplay, bringing brilliant features, scandalous new Sims, and a diverse array of build/buy items to enjoy.

Now, your Sims can join the Noble career, vying against others in the same career to take the throne and rule over the Kingdom. Each day, you’ll complete Royal Duties in this active career as you ascend the regal ranks, before ultimately claiming – or challenging – the crown.

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Along the way, you’ll have to choose whether you want to earn the favor of commoners or other Nobles; this can have a real impact on your standing with fellow members of the ton, including your own family, so it’s not a choice to be made lightly. The higher your rank, the more power you have over the world; new royal edicts act like more global lot traits, and you can even set taxes for your subjects.

There can only be one ruler in each Kingdom (and these include other worlds from different packs, too!), but your Noble titles can be passed down to your family members and heir. It’s probably some of the most fun I’ve had in a Sims 4 career for a long time, especially when holding court to address your denizen’s concerns; I was expecting some bugs here, but to my surprise and delight, it worked flawlessly every time.

There's plenty more in store for The Sims 4 Royalty and Legacy, though...

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Everybody wants to rule the world

Set in the new world of Ondarion, a coastal kingdom with three opulent neighbourhoods ruled by powerful families, this nobility-themed expansion introduces a wealth of new storytelling mechanics, particularly in the Scandals and Dynasty features.

Dynasties create the opportunity to add some prestige around your Sims families, with a nominated Dynasty head acting as the de facto champion for its values and activities. Obliging these gains your Dynasty rank and points to unlock perks and benefits (much like other expansion packs that use the Social Groups panel for things like organizations and clubs), and gain prestige to lord over other Sims.

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