The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. SIFTER
    Feb 20, 2026
    65
    I wanted to like this a lot more than I did.
  2. KonsoliFIN
    Feb 26, 2026
    60
    I think The Sims 4 Dynasties is a mid-range expansion. I like the clothes and crowns it offers, and the scandals are a nice addition to the game. Building and nurturing a dynasty isn't my style of play, but for many, they'll definitely add a lot more fun to the game.
  3. ScreenHub
    Feb 5, 2026
    60
    While some of my appreciation is clouded by my disappointment in what Royalty & Legacy could have been, rather than what it is, I can still see the care that’s gone into this pack’s overall design, and it does add plenty of neat, smaller features that make Sims life more meaningful.
  5. Cultura Geek
    Mar 20, 2026
    50
    The Sims 4: Dynasties and Lineages offers a world rich in storytelling and an innovative noble career path, but loses momentum due to reused content, bugs in the scandal system, and a Build/Buy mode that does not justify its status as a full expansion.
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  1. Polygon
    Feb 5, 2026
    Preferences really are the deciding factor on whether a player will get use out of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy or not. If you’re on board with ridiculous storytelling and scandals, hedonistic opulence, and a world that’s a little bit magic, you’ll likely have fun with Royalty and Legacy, despite its shortcomings. It’s not the most well-rounded pack, and perhaps not worth the king’s ransom of $39.99, but it inspired one of my favorite in-game stories I’ve played out in a long time, which definitely counts for something.