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# Space Age Life Simulations
Sims 4 Players Can Now Access the 'Star Wars: Journey to Batuu' Pack

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-10 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-batuu
References: [ea](https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/packs/game-packs/the-sims-4-star-wars-journey-to-batuu)

[EA Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-game) has added a new game pack to the Sims 4 life simulation series, bringing its players a space-themed expansion called 'Star Wars: Journey to Batuu.'

The new game pack is available on all types devices, launching on Origin, Steam, [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jojo-siwa), and [Playstation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-4-simtimates-collection-kit). With the expansion, players will be able to access a whole new world, complete with lightsabers, space crafts, and alien-like creatures. Throughout the game, players will have the opportunity to take control of Batuu, taking on a variety of missions and challenges in order to succeed. In honor of Star Wars, EA Games includes a number of the franchise's iconic characters that players will be able to interact with, including Kylo Ren, Vi Moradi, and Hondo Ohnaka.

Although notably different from other Sims 4 game packs, Star Wars: Journey to Batuu is sure to be a popular choice among the franchise's ever-growing fan base.

Image Credit: EA Games

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Space-themed Life Simulations:** Opportunity for game developers and designers to explore incorporating space-themed elements into other popular simulation game series.
- **Franchise-themed Game Expansions:** Opportunity for game developers to collaborate with franchises to create themed game expansions that cater to the growing fan base of the franchise.
- **Interactive Cinema Experience:** Opportunity for film studios to create interactive cinema experiences that allow viewers to take control of the story and characters in line with the growing demand for more immersive entertainment.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can explore creating more game packs that incorporate space-themed elements to cater to a growing audience of gamers interested in the genre.
- **Film and Entertainment Industry:** The film and entertainment industry can create interactive cinema experiences that allow viewers to immerse themselves in popular franchises and take control of the story.
- **Franchise Industry:** The franchise industry can collaborate with game developers to create themed game expansions that cater to the growing fan base of the franchise and provide a new source of revenue.

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