Careful, Simmers! The infamous Burglar, Robin Banks, is back in The Sims 4! A familiar face from older Sims games, she's making a comeback in the latest update for PC and consoles. Prepare to safeguard your Sims' valuables! Robin typically operates under the cover of night, targeting homes while everyone sleeps. However, she's known to attempt daring daylight heists, so keep your eyes peeled.

To thwart this mischievous menace, utilize the burglar alarm. Triggering it guarantees a swift police response, leading to Robin's arrest and the recovery of your stolen goods. Alternatively, a quick call to the police (even without an alarm) might suffice, or you could always take matters into your own Sims' hands…

While burglar events are designed to be relatively infrequent, for those who crave chaos, activate the Lot Challenge "Heist Havoc" to significantly increase the likelihood of a visit from Robin.

The Sims team expressed their excitement about bringing the Burglar back, highlighting Robin Banks' role in celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary. They hope this nostalgic yet fresh addition brings plenty of fun and mayhem to your households.

Despite being a decade old, The Sims 4 continues to thrive, attracting over 15 million new players last year alone. Its transition to a free-to-play model in 2022 resulted in a massive surge of 31 million new players, boosting its total player count to 85 million by May 2024. This remarkable growth stands in contrast to its premium days, when it took four years to reach 20 million unique players. For now, though, fans will have to continue waiting; there are still no plans for The Sims 5.