List of officially confirmed features - Over 130 features!!

This list was copied over from the Sims 3 Forum and put together by JoeWow1003.
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I'd just like to point out that in less than 24 hours Sim lovers of all shapes and sizes came together to form a list of 138 features that will either be entirely new in Sims 4 or will be in Sims 4 at launch that Sims 3 was lacking at launch.

This thread also amassed 484 replies and almost 8000 views. All in under 24 hours.

There are a lot of loud and boisterous people on this forum going from topic to topic to put down Sims 4 and anyone who expresses interest in the game. Why? I honestly have no idea. I don't think they even know why they are doing it anymore. They must seem to think that because they have an opinion it must mean they're right and they have to show everyone they are wrong. Well you just proved to them that there are a lot of people out there who are very much excited about The Sims 4 and all of the wonderful new game play and features it provides.

Good job everyone! If I see anyone editing their posts with new information I'll continue to add it to the list during the downtime. Otherwise feel free to wait until the forums leave read only mode and I'll continue to update the list with features and game play everyone is looking forward to.

Come on folks! Help me build a running list of features found in Sims 4 at launch that were not found in Sims 3 at launch. Remember it can even be something as simple as a type of object.

This is a list compiled by YOU, the fans. I'm merely keeping track of everything. So please feel free to post with any features not yet listed or with any sources not yet sourced, or if you see any mistakes that need to be corrected.

Don't be shy, jump right in!

New features to the series:

Create a Sim:

Ability to change the size and shape of just about any Sim body part/area
The bro trait
Hats can be used with any hair style
Boots go over pants leg
Walk styles

Sim life:

Video gaming skill
Programming skill
Rocket science skill
Comedian job
Enhanced emotions
Romance bar
Multitasking
Enhanced group social interactions
Ability to write books that affect emotions
Ability to resurrect a sim with a book you have written
Gourmet cooking skill
Can order more than one type of pizza
Woodworking skill
Pregnancy tests
Unexpected pregnancy lengths
Assigning roles to Sims during parties
You can make useable and decorative objects out of wood (musical instruments, furniture, plumbing, statues)
Ability to have all aspirations
Ability to keep progress in one aspiration when you change to another
Improved aspirations (more detailed than just family or knowledge)
Photo bombs
3 new ways to die; dying of hysterical laughter, dying of being enraged, dying of being mortified
Paintings and objects affect Sim's emotions
You can bake birthday cakes
Mentors
Different types of Showers that affect emotions
Sim can get writers block
Sims can now read skill books beyond their level but become confused doing so
Sim can now choose to keep a book they write without publishing it
Sims skilled in writing can write love email
Sims can write screnplays, jokes, violin music, guitar music, piano music to sell for money
Sims can now self publish their books
Maternity leave is not mandatory
New career: Tech Guru
Ask about Woo Hoo/Birds and Bees talk
Enhanced WooHoo!!!! (decreased hygiene from engaging in it, "unsatisfying" woohoo, etc)
Pregnancy comes in different shapes and sizes depending on your Sim's body type
Sims can now purchase/earn more traits
All clothing will be available for any category
No limits on pregnancy outfits
Can do push-ups and sit-ups on the ground



Build mode:

SMOKE DETECTOR CAN BE MOVED UP AND DOWN THE WALL!! BEST NEW FEATURE EVER!!
Ability to move entire rooms
Wall heights
Can make objects smaller and larger
Ability to move windows up and down a wall
Curved roofs/more dynamic roof options
Different color roofs on same lot
The ability to place columns in fences\walls without a cheat
Topiary bushes
TVs can be placed on flat surfaces
Windows can be added to an entire room at once
Curved fences
Spandrels
Friezes
Roof trim
Ability to move the whole house
Add corbels to your porches
Add a string course to the top of your exterior walls
Curved foundations
Awnings for Roof
Enhanced foundation options (more looks, different heights, and more!)
Fences can connect to your house (with a foundation)
Gardening boxes




Buy mode:

Cupcake making machine
Rockets
Chemistry lab for children
Giant microscope
Craft table for children
Monkeybars
Pirate Ship for Kids


Quality of life features:

Ability to play multiple households without losing relationships
Improved pathing. (Sims no longer get stuck when trying to move through narrow spaces.)
You can delete objects that your sim is currently using
If you click on the book shelf, there will be categories to choose from, like: Romantic, Emotional, Skill, Children, Humor
In game gallery
Search function in Build/buy mode
Enter build/buy mode from live mode on community lots.
Ability to share individual rooms, not just homes and Sims
From "manage worlds" you can go in and build on any lot, regardless of whether or not there is a sim family there in residence
Mousing over Whims will tell you exactly what caused them to appear
Auto save feature, WOOT!



Other:

Genetic gardening
More realistic bills
Bigger detriments to not paying those bills (water getting shut off)
Being able to travel between towns
Chimneys separate from fireplaces
Mirrors have a true reflection
Days have been confirmed to last longer so that you can get more things done in a game day
Fires can pass through walls
Capturing memories from screenshots; Sims reminisce and remember how they felt
Power outages
Curtains now move
Water dripping animation on recently watered plants
Gardener for community lots
Unlockable lots / areas
The Townie Generator
FreeRealEstate cheat
Sims can write an excuse note action to get out of work (and school?)
12 new rewards
Lights affect non-active floors
Beds specifically made for children and teens that carry "Uncomfortable for adults" modifier
Game will be more mod and CC friendly
Up to 20 Sims per lot
Cowplants have life cycles


Features that were not in Sims 3 at launch that are now in Sims 4 at launch:

Violins
VooDoo dolls
Basketball courts
Pianos
Punching bags
Open Venues
Children sims can play musical instruments
careers will have extra participation
Those super-cool 3-D video games
The towns look more full thanks to backdrops etc.
Grandfather Clocks
more interactions with babies
Children interacting with babies
Ability to customize each radio station individually
Wedding arches
Mixology as a base game skill/career.
Styled rooms (pre-decorated rooms)
eTablets
The ability to take selfies
Cow Plant
Tattoos
No launcher required
Muscle and endowment sliders
Large windows and doors for different wall heights
Science skill
Reading books to children
Sims can write poetry
Animated birds and ducks as decoration environment


The following people have helped with sources:

Jdavij20033
bludhound
ebuchala
Aoralys
Pamhamlet
I_am_bean
KitOnlyHuman

And of course a big thank you to everyone who has provided information for this thread! This list exists because Simmers like you are awesome!