Summary
A dedicated fan ofThe Sims 4has made the game’s new tattoo tool their best friend, after an impressive recreation of the Na’vi from James Cameron’sAvatarfranchise was designed on an in-game character. Tattoos were first introduced inThe Urbz: Sims in the Cityand later returned toThe Sims 3. After the recent release of the Business and Hobbies expansion on March 6, tattooing became a skill Sims can learn inThe Sims 4and perfected by practicing on sketch pads, attending classes, or by tattooing other Sims on the tattooing table.
The Sims 4was first released in 2014 by Maxis, and this particular entry in the social simulation series received mixed reviews at launch. Praise was given to its AI technology, visual design, and building tools, but critics also carped about loading screens and glitches.The Sims 4has an eye-watering number of expansion packsto elevate the base game, including Island Living, Life and Death, and Eco Lifestyle, but the recent tattooing feature has taken the community by storm.
Posted by SimSativa, a screenshot was shared onThe Simssubreddit showcasing the back of a character who had been covered in tattoos to look like the Na’vi race fromAvatar. The player acknowledged they were having a lot of fun using the new tattoo tool, and confirmed a speedpaint of theAvatartattoo would be available on their YouTube channel soon.The Sims 4players are wasting no time to hone their tattooing skills, and in this case, the player managed to ink a detailed hair braid down the character’s spine that many Redditors thought was real.
The Sims 4 Player Uses Tattoo Tool to Create Na’vi From Avatar
The Simscommunity jumped at the chance to congratulate the artist on their amazing in-game achievement, as they managed to capture the intricacies of the Na’vi’s skin. Thenew tool unlocks a sea of custom tattoos floodingThe Sims 4, and the feature also gives players another outlet to flex their creativity. One fan shared a new subreddit in the thread specifically catered toThe Simstattoos, which proves the feature’s growing popularity.
The Sims 4received a free base game updateback in February, deploying a host of bug fixes to keep the game sanitized for its loyal fanbase in 2025. The patch also returned The Burglar to gameplay, and despite Robin Banks causing unrest on the nighttime streets, the bandit also brought new content for players to grab, such as the Heist Havoc Burglar Lot Challenge, new tattoo customization options, and cross-pack compatibility for Clubs.
