Complete Guide to The Sims 4 Blast from the Past Event: Quest Walkthroughs, Reward Claims, and Retro Sims References Explained

The Sims 4 is gearing up for a landmark celebration with the Blast from the Past event, marking 25 remarkable years of the beloved franchise. Kicking off on February 4th, 2025, this six-week limited-time event invites players to engage in nostalgic quests and claim unique rewards, with the opportunity to complete challenges ending on March 18th.

Similar in concept to the Halloween Reaper’s Rewards event, the Blast from the Past showcases a rich narrative questline. Players will collaborate with Emit Relevart, a character making a nostalgic return over a decade after his initial appearance in The Sims 3: Into the Future. Prepare for an exciting adventure packed with time travel hijinks!

By assisting Emit, you’ll be able to earn a treasure trove of rewards such as limited-time cosmetics, traits, decorative items, and collectibles. This event is particularly appealing for long-time fans, so don’t miss our comprehensive guide to The Sims 4 Blast from the Past event, detailing essential dates, quests, and the rewards waiting for you!

On this page:

Event Overview
Quests and Tasks List
Event Rewards Overview
DLC Requirements
Retro References in Rewards
Resolving UI Bugs

Event Overview for The Sims 4 Blast from the Past

The Blast from the Past event spans six weeks, with fresh quests introduced every Tuesday during the first half of the event. After the initial three weeks, players can take their time to complete any remaining quests.

Important Dates to Remember:

February 4th, 2025: Start of the event and release of Week 1 quests.
February 11th, 2025: Unlock of Week 2 quests.
February 18th, 2025: Unlock of Week 3 quests.
February 25th, 2025: Unlock of Week 4 quests.
March 18th, 2025: Conclusion of the event.

New content will be made available at 4 PM GMT / 11 AM EST / 9 AM PST on the designated Tuesdays, with the event concluding at the same time on March 18th.

Quests and Tasks in the Blast from the Past Event

In a change from recent events, the quests in Blast from the Past are unlocked sequentially and must be completed in order. Given the event’s narrative focus, each task is revealed progressively within each respective quest.

Here’s a rundown of the quests available in Blast from the Past along with the necessary steps:

Eliza Pancakes interacting with Emit Relevart and Wolfgang Munch over a game of chess — Quest 1 brings Emit Relevart to the lively setting of Willow Creek.| Image credit: VG247 / Maxis / Electronic Arts

Quest 1 (Week 1): A Strange Visitor

Watch the news channel on any TV for 15 minutes.
View Emit’s social media profile on your computer.
Inquire three Sims about Emit.
Travel to Magnolia Blossom Park.
Initiate a conversation with Emit Relevart.
Ask Emit about the missing items.
Consult three other Sims regarding these items.

Eliza and Bob Pancakes digging up a time capsule in their neighborhood park — Quest 2 involves scavenging the neighborhood for Emit’s time travel gear.| Image credit: VG247 / Maxis / Electronic Arts

Quest 2 (Week 1): Missing Clues

Review the Sims Archives in the Play Game section on a computer.
Unearth the special time capsule by digging in dirt piles.
Access the time capsule from the active Sim’s inventory.
Examine the IOU included in the capsule.
Return to Emit, found in Magnolia Blossom Park or invite him over via phone.
Allege that three Sims might be time travelers.
Contemplate time travel while using a shower, bath, or toilet.

Overview of Blast from the Past Rewards

As players complete events and tasks throughout the Blast from the Past, they earn Event Points that contribute to unlocking a variety of rewards. Players can claim rewards immediately upon reaching the required points; there is no need to spend points, as progress is cumulative.

In total, there are 33 rewards available, including 21 exclusive items exclusively obtained through participation in this event:

Name	Type	Exclusive?	Unlocks at…
Retro Deco Phone Set	Decorative item x2	Yes	Week 1
500 Simoleons	Household funds	No	Week 1

Infographic of rewards from The Sims 4 Blast from the Past — Image credit: Electronic Arts

Missing Sim Milk Carton collectibles will appear in the inventory of the active Sim upon claiming, along with other common rewards like books and potions. Satisfaction Points will also be added to the active Sim’s pool. Monetary rewards will be added directly to the household’s funds.

DLC Requirements for the Blast from the Past Event

This event is accessible to all players with the latest update of The Sims 4 base game, and EA has confirmed in a frequently asked questions section that no additional DLC is necessary to participate.

Past events occasionally required additional DLC for certain tasks, but players could still earn enough Event Points to secure all rewards without any expansions.

Retro References Included in Event Rewards

The rewards exclusive to the Blast from the Past event are rich with callbacks to earlier installments of The Sims franchise.

References to The Sims 1

The Retro Deco Phone Set and Get Up! Alarm Clock hark back to The Sims 1, highlighting how landline phones and alarm clocks were noticeably absent in The Sims 4 until now. The Yesterday Set faithfully reproduces two iconic flooring styles from The Sims 1.

References to The Sims 2

The Dina Caliente’s LBD directly emulates the classic little black dress worn by Dina Caliente from her debut in The Sims 2.

References to The Sims 3

CAS items embodying Emit Relevart’s distinctive style, including the Relevart Time Walkers and Future’s So Bright “Sun”Glasses, are strongly influenced by his original portrayal in The Sims 3.

Franchise-wide References

A standout feature is the Sticky Fingers aspiration, signaling the anticipated return of burglars, a classic NPC type widely requested by fans. Furthermore, the New Retro Music Station is expected to reintroduce beloved tunes from previous games.

Each Missing Sim Milk Carton collectible depicts a character from previous games, including:

“Pit Beast, Dweller in the Dark” from The Sims Medieval.
“Ginny, former Pirate and Sheriff” from the MySims series.
Various recognizable characters from The Sims 2 and The Sims 3.

Resolving the Blank UI Bug in the Event

While most events in The Sims 4 are entertaining, they can occasionally face issues such as the frustrating “blank UI”bug. Fortunately, community expert Crinrict has compiled a thorough troubleshooting resource to help you navigate these problems should they arise during the event.

With the 25th anniversary of The Sims underway, there’s no shortage of excitement in store! Prepare for a nostalgic journey with numerous retro goodies to enrich your game!

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