Week 2 of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event presents a puzzling challenge: studying a Historical Display. This guide clarifies how to complete this seemingly simple, yet surprisingly problematic, task.
Locating a Historical Display:
The Week 2 quest requires interaction with a Historical Display, encompassing both paintings and sculptures found within museums. Use your in-game map to locate a museum (indicated by a pillar icon). The Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently located near other event tasks.
Completing the Task:
Upon entering a museum, locate a painting or sculpture. Clicking on the chosen display will present a "View" option. Selecting "View" completes the quest, indicated by the appearance of the Emit icon.
Troubleshooting Common Issues:
Many players encounter difficulties with the "View" option becoming unresponsive. This issue is frequently linked to mods. If you're experiencing this problem, temporarily disabling mods might resolve the issue. If the problem persists after removing mods, trying multiple displays in different museums may be necessary. EA's awareness of this bug is hoped for, and a future patch is anticipated.
Blast from the Past Week 2 Quests Overview:
Successfully studying a Historical Display is just one step in completing Week 2. The full list of quests includes:
Echoes of Time:
- Read the History of Time Travel at a Library
- Experience the Past by Playing The Sims Archives vol. 2
- Study a Historical Display at a Museum
- Ask an Elder about the Shard
- Research Shards of Time
- Search Objects for Shards of Time (3)
- Show Emit the Shards of Time
Inventing the Past:
- Read Theoretical Electronics at a Library
- Collect Platinum
- Collect Ironyum
- Repair Something while Handiness Level 2 or Higher
- Exercise Your Mind while Level 2 or Higher in Logic
- Obtain an Electronic Upgrade Part
- Build the Time Travel Component
The Sims 4 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
