When it comes toThe Sims 4, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

But, after completing the most difficult tasks, it can be tough to find something to do.

That’s what challenges are here for.

A Sim runs from a zombie during a challenge in The Sims 4

The Zombie Aftermath challenge makes great use of the Strangerville pack, making a creepy but satisfying legacy challenge.

There areno mods allowedin this challenge.

You’re also not allowed to use any money cheats or skill cheats.

A Sim poses with a skin overlay in The Sims 4

All skills must be gained on your own.

You also cannot alter relationships using cheats either.

Apart from the initial money cheat to set household funds,avoid cheats for the entire playthrough.

A Sim stands outside a fence in the Zombie Aftermath challenge

How To Start Zombie Aftermath Challenge

Begin bydemolishing all the lots in Strangerville.

You’ll want toevict every household, as well.

Then, build a largefence that encompasses your entire lot.

The starting family for the Zombie Aftermath challenge

Once the lot has been chosen and the fence built, it’s time to create your starting family.

You needa young couple to begin.

They can be any race and appearance that you’d like.

Three Sims inside a zombie-proof fence during a challenge

While most of the traits are randomized, there are some traits you’ll need.

This marks the beginning of the Zombie Aftermath Challenge, which includes five generations.

This is the only cheat you’re free to use during the entire challenge.

A Sim writes in their journal in a dingy room

Each goal in the current generation allows you toearn points for rewards.

Thisyoung couple is only able to escape with a single backpackfull of items.

These items are:

These items are all you’re allowed to begin with.

A military Sim runs inside of a compound

From here, you Sims need to attempt to make a life in the midst of a horrible apocalypse.

Beginning in Stage Zero, your home base lot must be Off The Grid.

The power grid has been shut off, so there is no electricity available.

A criminal Sim angrily stalks town during the Zombie Aftermath Challenge

Use the Off The Grid lot trait on your camp to see to it no electrical items work.

They hear from their parents about what civilization used to be and want to rebuild it.

Things are safer now, with a secure camp keeping out zombies.

A Sim attempts to create a vaccine in a lab

Thisallows your Sim to pursue knowledge, and become a doctor.

Your Sim, however, makes no time for connections by only having one child and no spouse.

confirm to put work into building up your skills instead of relationships.

Triple-A Games

This makes it a little more manageable to unlock all the perks.

When this stage begins, after years of no contact,the army finally shows upto bring order back.

Your Sim is determined to find out what they’re up to.

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This generation has your Sim focusing on their physical skills.

double-check not to neglect them, but you’ll need tobalance it with spending time with your family.

It will be slightly easier to find a spouse since your Sim will meet them at work.

This generation is also when more electricity is available.

If you go over, you’ve failed the challenge.

Jackals and thieves are raiding the town, and anyone who doesn’t join the gang will be robbed.

This stage adds a bit of chaos to the generations.

There are tons of criminals running around, and your Sim gets to be one of them.

confirm tomake all your friends with coworkers, as they are the gang your Sim is in.

This will let you choose from one of the required traits.

It’s a wonderful cycle.

This stage will last as many generations as it takes to produce a vaccine.

There is a high chance your Sim will pass away before completing the vaccine.

Your Sims have survived the end of the world.