Unlocking the Mysteries of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past Event: Locating Shards of Time
The second week of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event is underway, presenting players with the intriguing task of investigating a mysterious visitor. A key challenge involves locating elusive Shards of Time to prevent the visitor from progressing and to unlock new rewards. This guide reveals the secrets to finding these crucial items.
Finding Shards of Time
After conducting research on the visitor and inquiring about "Shards of Time," players are tasked with finding three of these artifacts. The game offers limited guidance, hinting that they might be found by searching everyday objects like couches and refrigerators.
To maximize your chances, explore residential areas where these items are plentiful. Search your Sim's home or your neighbors' properties. Examine various household objects repeatedly, as not every search will yield a Shard. Persistence is key!
Once you've collected three Shards of Time, return to Emit (located near the Special Time Capsule in the park). He'll guide you to the next stage of the event.
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All Blast from the Past Event Rewards

Planning your approach to the Blast from the Past event requires knowing the rewards. The event unfolds over four weeks, with new rewards released every seven days. Here's a summary of the available items:
- Week 1: Retro Deco Phone Set, Relevart Time Walkers, The Yesterday Set floor tiles, The Future’s So Bright “Sun” Glasses, The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part One
- Week 2: Get Up! Alarm Clock, Be “The Emit” full body outfit, Bigger Gatherings Banquet, The Relevart Neck Stabilizer bow tie
- Week 3: The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part Two, Dina Caliente’s LBD, New Retro Station Songs, Sticky Fingers aspiration
- Week 4: Surprise Birthday Cake, The ElectroDance Floor
The event runs until March 18th, providing ample time to complete the challenges. While there's no immediate rush, completing all tasks efficiently will require significant in-game effort.
This guide provides a comprehensive approach to finding Shards of Time within The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event. For future updates and event information, consult the 2025 roadmap.
The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.