The Sims 4 Secret Lots Guide: Unlock Sylvan Glade, Sixam, Magic Realm & More
The Sims 4 is full of surprises and mysteries, and among the most intriguing elements of the game are hidden locations. These secret lots don't appear on the world map and require players to perform special actions to access them. Let's break down each of these magical locations in detail, learn how to get there, and what you can find. Happy adventuring!
Sylvan Glade
What you'll need: Base Game
Location: Willow Creek, Crick Cabana
This is a magical secret location hidden in the very heart of Willow Creek. This place is a true paradise corner of nature, shrouded in eternal twilight.
How to get there:
To open the portal, head to the Crick Cabana lot. There you'll find a special tree – the Sylvan Tree. You need to perform a series of interactions with this tree in a strictly defined order: Water the tree, Compliment Leaves, and Talk.
After performing these actions, a magical portal will appear. When you enter it, a text adventure will launch – a small interactive story with choices. To successfully reach the location, you need to complete this adventure by choosing the correct answer options in a specific sequence:
1. Follow the Sound
2. Follow Downstream
3. Enter the Mist
4. Travel to Glade
What you'll find here:
— Numerous harvestable plants – a great place to expand your collection
— Logs where you can search for frogs for your collection
— A picturesque pond with the unique Treefish
Thanks to the eternal twilight, this place is absolutely safe for vampire sims, who can visit it without risk of getting sunburned.
Forgotten Grotto
What you'll need: Base Game
Location: Oasis Springs, in the town park or behind the Landgraab mansion (Affluista Mansion)
This is a mysterious cave system hidden in the arid lands of Oasis Springs. The place is full of treasures and rare finds.
How to get there:
The entrance to Forgotten Grotto is an abandoned mine entrance that can be found in Desert Bloom Park or behind Affluista Mansion. However, simply finding the entrance isn't enough: to get inside, your Sim must possess certain skills. Handiness skill level 10 is required for your Sim to be able to break open the entrance and unlock passage to the grotto.
Like with Sylvan Glade, when entering the location, a text adventure launches that you need to complete correctly:
1. Take Wide Path
2. Climb Ladder
3. Step onto the Ledge
4. Travel to Grotto
What you'll find here:
— Numerous rocks and dig sites containing Fossils, Metals, Crystals, and Elements
— The unique Batfish
Hermit's House
What you'll need: Outdoor Retreat Game Pack
Location: Granite Falls forest
This is a secluded place in the forests of Granite Falls, where a mysterious hermit character lives.
How to get there:
In the forest surrounding Granite Falls, you need to find brambles leading to a cave. Upon entering, a text adventure called Exploring the Brambles launches:
1. Step Forward
2. Go Through Web / Keep Walking
3. Sally Forth / Ignore The Object
4. Travel Towards the Sim
Important detail: If your Sim has Natural Herbicide Oil, they can immediately skip to the last step.
What you'll find here:
— A lake next to a waterfall
— Unique fish and insect species
— Crystals and metals to expand your collections
— The Hermit himself: if your Sim befriends him, they'll receive a unique recipe for Herbalism
Sixam
What you'll need: Get to Work Expansion Pack
Location: Space, another planet
This isn't just a hidden location, it's an entire planet! One of the most fantastical and exotic places in the whole game. The location's name is the name of the company Maxis written backwards. The planet captivates with its landscape: purple sky, unusual vegetation, eternal night reigns here with countless stars across the firmament.
How to get there:
There are two main ways to reach Sixam.
Method 1: Through the Scientist career
You need to reach level 10 in the career, build a Wormhole Generator and upgrade it. Use it to travel to Sixam.
Method 2: Using a Rocket Ship
Build a Rocket Ship, upgrade it with a Wormhole Generator, and embark on a space journey to Sixam.
What you'll find here:
— Aliens inhabit the planet, you can interact with them, make friends, and even develop romantic relationships
— Unique plants, crystals, and metals. Three types of otherworldly flora that can be harvested and planted in your garden on Earth
— A collection of Geodes consisting of six items, exclusive to the planet
The Magic Realm
What you'll need: Realm of Magic Game Pack
Location: Portal in Glimmerbrook
This is a mystical dimension where spellcasters dwell and ancient magical knowledge is stored. Since the Magic Realm exists in a void located beyond normal dimensions, there are no seasons or weather here, time flows differently here, creating a sense of eternity and a frozen moment. The location's atmosphere is infused with magic: shimmering lights, levitating objects.
How to get there:
Method 1: Through the portal
Travel to the town of Glimmerbrook and find the glowing portal at the edge of town.
Method 2: Using the Glimmerstone (spellcasters only)
Spellcaster Sims receive a special item called the Glimmerstone, which is located in their inventory. With it, you can teleport to the Magic Realm from anywhere at any time.
What you'll find here:
— Floating islands connected by magical portals (Casters Alley, Dueling Grounds, and Gardens)
— Three Sages – powerful spellcasters, each representing one of the schools of magic (Practical, Mischief, Untamed)
— Magical books, potions, alchemy ingredients, and magical duels
Selvadorada: Jungle and Ancient Ruins
What you'll need: Jungle Adventure Game Pack
Location: Belomisia Trailhead
Jungle Adventure adds an extensive system of explorable jungle to the game with multiple hidden locations, ancient ruins, and treasures. This is a whole Indiana Jones-style adventure!
Travel Preparation
Before heading into the jungle, be sure to visit the market near the Cantina "El Árbol del Jaguar" in Puerto Llamante. Here you can purchase everything you need to explore the lost temple.
What to buy:
— Machete (several pieces)
— Antidote for poison and fire foam
— Shower in a Can – quickly restores hygiene and protects from self-combustion when passing through traps
— Bug Spray and Gusmania Flower – deflects attacks from bees and spiders
— Baits and repellents for bats, fire mosquitoes, giant spiders, and electro-fireflies
How to get to the jungle
The entrance is located at the Belomisia Trailhead lot – look for an archway covered in ivy and vines. Clear the path by hand or with a machete (faster, no negative effects, but may break).
After clearing, chance cards will appear with action options:
— Safe – no risk, but no reward
— Risky – chance of success depends on Sim's skills
— Using an item – guarantees success
After the first passage, the archway remains open for the entire family for the whole vacation.
Main Jungle Locations
Area 1
Divided by a bridge across a river canyon into two sections:
Jungle section:
— Gateways to Belomisia Trailhead and the Plane Crash Site
— Various harvestable plants
Ruins section:
— Waterfall with ancient Omiscan ruins (broken dam)
— Dig sites
— Gateway to Area 2
Plane Crash Site
Hidden gateway to the left of the first archway (not always accessible). An atmospheric location with a mystery – what happened to the plane?
What's here:
— Crashed plane
— Treasure chest
— Dig sites
Area 2
Central location of the jungle system with access to other secret places.
What's here:
— Viewing point
— Ancient Omiscan ruins
— Tree of Emotions
— Treasure chests and dig sites
— Five gateways:
1) To Area 1
2) To Omiscan Royal Baths
3) To the Lagoon (not always accessible)
4) To Omiscan Temple
5) To the Island (not always accessible)
Omiscan Royal Baths
Always accessible from Area 2. One of the most beautiful locations – a true paradise corner of ancient civilization.
What's here:
— Natural pool surrounded by lush greenery
— Waterfalls near the baths
— Dig sites
— Gateway to Omiscan Gardens
Omiscan Gardens
Access through the baths (not always accessible). A feeling of lost paradise, abandoned but beautiful gardens.
What's here:
— Unique Selvadoradian plants
— Treasure chest near the staircase
— Ancient architecture
Lagoon with Crocodiles
— Fishing and treasure chest.
Omiscan Temple
The most exciting and dangerous location! Always accessible from Area 2. Look for an ancient statue at the entrance – it points the way.
Unique feature: The temple changes its internal layout with each visit – every exploration will be a new adventure!
Temple Exploration:
The temple consists of several floors with rooms filled with puzzles, traps, and treasures. Full exploration takes a lot of time, so bring supplies with you.
Traps and Dangers:
— Flames, electric shocks, clouds of poisonous gas
— All traps are visible – for example, four bowls with offerings (one disarms, three cause consequences)
— There may be several traps in one room
Required Skills for Disarming:
— Logic – pillar with lever
— Charisma – totem
— Fitness – pillar with holes
— Handiness – skeletons with spears
— Archaeology – four bowls
— Selvadoradian Culture – emotion plate
Using Relics:
Relics can open certain gates but will be destroyed after use:
— Balampalsoh Chaos Relic – electric gates
— Balampalsoh Death Relic – fire gates
— Balampalsoh Watcher Relic – force field gates
At the end of the temple in a huge hall with special lighting is a chest with rare and valuable treasures.
Mt. Komorebi Peak
What you'll need: Snowy Escape Expansion Pack
Location: Yukimatsu neighborhood
The peak offers incredible panoramic views of snow-covered mountains and valleys below. The feeling of achievement and triumph when your Sim finally reaches this place after a difficult climb makes this moment especially meaningful. An atmosphere of tranquility and nature's grandeur reigns here.
How to Organize an Expedition
Use your phone and select "Plan a Social Event" → "Mountain Climbing Expedition". Maximum group size – four characters from teen to elder. You need to assign a tour guide and at least one group member.
Expedition Preparation:
— Buy canned food or make energy bars
— Take a tent for several people
— Make sure everyone has Rock Climbing skill developed enough: for medium walls you need at least level 3, for tall walls – level 6. For gold completion, level 9 is needed for one character
— Buy climbing gear through the computer
— Use special interactions: "Do Pre-Climb Stretching" (from level 3)
— Watch the weather – blizzards and icy crust can lead to injuries and even death
Expedition Stages
The expedition is divided into four stages. At each stage, you need to complete tasks to move to the next one. The main goal – gather all participants at the wooden hiking trail marker at the end of the route. To continue, you must earn at least silver.
Stage 1 – Preparation
Starts at the onsen bathhouse. Get to the first climbing point by ski lift – the rock will be slightly to the left of the exit.
Tasks:
— Check the preparation level of the leader and participants
— Perform warm-up exercises
— Climb a medium-height rock (requires level 3 Rock Climbing)
Stage 2 – Base Camp
At this stage you'll find a tent. You need to cross a bridge, climb a medium-height rock, and follow the trail to the marker.
Tasks:
— Examine the route condition
— Climb the rock
— Rest for at least an hour
Along the way, you may encounter a Kodama spirit and receive a blessing or curse.
Stage 3 – The Croft Icefall
The most difficult challenge – a tall rock that requires level 6 skill. Here you'll find edible plants and a campfire for rest.
Tasks:
— Eat (wild fruits or bars)
— Light a Bonfire
— Climb fearlessly (only from level 9 skill, one character is enough)
Cave at the icefall
If it's not covered with ice, you can:
— Explore the cave's curves
— Explore the main tunnel – encounter with forest spirits
— Examine climbers' traces – you can find a Rock Climbing textbook, rare MySims trophy, or receive various moodlets
— Drink from the spring and sleep to restore energy
Forest spirits often appear at the entrance, giving bonuses.
Stage 4 – Mountain Peak
At this stage you don't need to complete tasks – just climb to the summit. Here a 20x20 lot is available in build mode, which you can customize to your liking – a tent camp, cabin, or simply a flag at the peak.
Cave at the peak
Hidden to the left of the trail among rocks at the cliff. You can find:
— Lucky simoleon and collectible items
— Toys and rare MySims trophies
— Meet an old sage (increases skiing skills)
— Kit bag with 5000 simoleons
