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Barbie fever is on the rise all over the world, andThe Sims 4is no exception. Between her overflowing closet, drool-worthy dream house, and inspiring can-do attitude, it’s safe to say that Barbie has captured both our hearts and our imaginations once again.
After the release of the enormously popular film, Barbie’s impact can be found in all corners of The Sims 4. Dream house lots have flooded gallery, all-pink ensembles are found in the dozens while surfing for custom content, and finally, a Barbie legacy challenge has been created. Do you have what it takes to live up to Barbie’s legacy?
What You Need To Know About The Barbie Legacy Challenge
The Barbie Legacy Challenge,developed by Sims creator sims-himbo, dares players to take on Barbie’s many, many roles. With the exception of her fashion sense and blonde tresses,Barbie is perhaps best known for her lengthy resume.
From doctor to pop star to babysitter, Barbie has performed just about every job in the book. With each generation,your heir will take on an iconic Barbie career andachieve four to eight primary goalswithin it.These goals will often be related to skill leveling, aspiration completion, or trait accumulation.
Family-Oriented trait
Raise at least three children and one pet
Each of Barbie’s children must be A+ students
Each of Barbie’s children must complete at leastone child aspiration
Your first Barbie is atalented homemakerwho is passionate about parenthood. Just because she doesn’t have a career outside the home doesn’t mean she doesn’t have ambition.
Barbie maintains a fabulous dream house whileencouraging her kiddos to be the best they can be. While her romantic life isn’t explicitly mentioned, it sure doesn’t hurt to have a strong relationship with Ken while juggling multiple kids and a big pink house.
Angel Investor(max Investor branch of the Business career)
Max Charisma skill
Max Logic skill
Yoursecond-generation Barbie is aboss babe taking the corporate world by storm.Her mom put all her effort towards rearing successful children, and boy, did it pay off.
Barbie is proof that you can be a business executive and look fabulous while doing it. The second-generation heir is focused on building generational wealth and proving thatgirl power has a place in the conference room.
Cat Lover or Dog Lover
None
Other Requirements
Own three pets and maintain “good friends” statuswith each of them
Max Veterinary skill
Own a five-star veterinary clinic
Your third-generationBarbie is able topursue her passion for animalsthanks to her affluent upbringing. She’s a caringveterinarian who manages her very own clinicwhile performing exams on furry friends each day — all while wearing designer pumps, mind you.
Being a business owner and a medical provider isn’t easy, but if anyone can do it, it’s Barbie.
Child of the Ocean
Become a mermaid
Reside in Sulani
The fourth-generation heir is anundersea diva with a supernatural affinity for all things aquatic.She’s an ambitious animal lover, just like her mom, but her passion has taken her to greater depths than any generation before.
This Barbie has developed the ability totransform into a fabulous mermaid,all while mastering hercareer as a Marine Biologist.
Completed Bodybuilder
Career
Hall of Famer (max rank of Professional Athlete branch of Athlete career)
Reach the highest level of Cheer or Footballin high school
Max Fitness skill
Your fifth-generation heir is acompetitive athlete determined to become a global champion.
Complete with bubblegum-hued leotards and bedazzled balance beams, this Barbie is cartwheeling her way to thetop of the gymnastics leaderboard.
Max Writing skill
Write the Book of Life, bind it to her parent, and eventually bring them back to life.
Your sixth-generation Barbie comes from a long line of impressive womenwho have defied the odds and made names for themselves across many fields.
Inspired by their strength, intellect, and fashion sense,Barbie was moved to write a stunning noveldescribing her foremothersand their secrets to success.
High-Maintenance (optional if you don’t have the Spa Day pack)
Reach Proper Celebrity fame status
Have a secret affair with an Actor
The seventh-generation Barbie isa goddess of the silver-screen, frequenting pink carpet events and socializing with A-list celebs. Her mother’s novel skyrocketed their family to fame, and her lineage is now known by many as a strong matriarchy.
Even with the pressure of thefamily legacy, pesky paparazzi, and her latest film script,Barbie establishes her place as a fan-favorite Hollywood icon.
Completed World-Famous Celebrity
Concert Virtuoso (max rank of the Musician branch of Entertainer career)
Max Singing skill
Max skill in at least two instruments
The eighth-generation heir isa punk rock princesswith a love for crowd-surfing, loud music, and wild nights.
Barbie sells out stadiums with thousands of adoring fans screaming her name, anticipating the outfit changes as much as the iconic musical numbers.
Her rebellious spirit and natural talent (combined with her mother’s status among top celebrities) werea recipe for rock n' roll royalty.
Completed Mansion Baron
National Leader (max rank of the Presidential branchof the Politician career)
The ninth-generation Barbie isa political powerhouseaspiring to bring gender equality and world peace to Sims everywhere. Equipped with a pink power suit and a pocket full of dreams, she’s ready to take on the nation andinspire young girls from Newcrest to Oasis Springs.
Her charisma and confidence are sure to get her far in the wild world of politics.
Max Rocket Science skill
Travel to SIXAMand return with a souvenir
The tenth-generation heir is determined to go to a place thatno Barbie has gone before: outer space.With ten generations of wisdom behind her, Barbie is finally ready for the final frontier.
In sparkly moon boots and a chic space helmet,she’s off to plant a hot pink flag on the surface of SIXAM.
Optional Generations
If you don’t have some of the packs necessary for the challenge (or you just can’t get enough Barbie), challenge creator sims-himbo also developed a handful ofadditional Barbie generations using alternative game and expansion packs.
Countryside Barbie
Barbie is still fabulous without all the glitz and glamour. With theHorse RanchandCottage Livingexpansion packs, you’re able to live out your down-home Barbie fantasy.
To complete this alternative generation, you mustcomplete the Country Caretaker aspiration, own a horse andachieve maximum levelin each of its skills,possess theAnimal Enthusiast trait, andachieve maximum Gardeningskill.
Countryside Barbie is the real deal, meaning shesustains herself only through crafts such aswine making, farming, and gardening.
Army General Barbie
Barbie isambitious, intelligent, fashion-forward, and… patriotic?That’s right, your favorite fashion doll has joined the ranks. But you’ll need theStrangervillegame packto take on this wacky adventure.
To live up to the challenge, your Army General Barbiemust reside in Strangerville, level the Logic and Charisma skills, finish the Military career in any branch, complete theStrangerville Mystery aspiration, andpossess the Erratic trait.
Scientist Barbie
When she’s not tanning by her dream house pool or going on shopping sprees with Ken, Scientist Barbie is tinkering with test tubes in her lab. Who said a lab coat couldn’t be chic?
To complete the Scientist Barbie generation, your heir mustpossess the Genius trait, complete the Nerd Brain aspiration,complete the Scientist career, and be abducted by aliens.
Lucky for you, this generationdoes not require any additional game pack or expansion pack.
Ultimate Barbie
Ready for a real challenge? The Ultimate Barbie heir will truly put your skills to the test. Keep in mind thatyou’ll need the Discover University expansion packto participate.
After setting your heir’s lifespan to ‘long,’ you’ll need to do the following:
