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Patch Notes:
https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-game-info-hub-en/150-community-voted-fixes/12864835

Sul Sul Simmers!

Today’s update features an extensive list of over 150 bug fixes based on feedback from the EA Forums and social media. You told us what was blocking the fun, and we prioritized those fixes to get you right back to it!

Along with those fixes, we have a free content drop showcasing West African-themed items for Create a Sim and Build Mode, a new loc hairstyle, and a community-made item that celebrates a major milestone. Stay tuned for more including two new Creator Kits, dropping on November 13!

For the most up-to-date information, please follow @TheSimsDirect, join The Sims Discord, or visit EA Forums to share any issues, as this is our primary source of information for troubleshooting and gathering information on player issues.

Happy Simming!

-The Sims 4 Team

What’s New?

A Collection Inspired by West Africa

We're always excited to add more cultural pieces to Create a Sim and Build Mode, and this time we focused on colors, textures, and silhouettes that are familiar to West African culture. Enjoy a platter of flavorful Jollof Rice paired with well-seasoned drumsticks with a brand new recipe, perfect for dinner with the family or an eventful get-together. Check out the new loc hairstyle and create outfits for the whole family, young and old! Enhance any space with new decor items with earthy tones and natural textures that evoke the warmth of a West African home. Stay tuned for more details in our upcoming news post!

Discord 100k Member Challenge Winner - Beaverbrook Ballet Dress

To celebrate reaching 100k members in our Discord community earlier this year, we had a challenge that gave one lucky Simmer the chance to work with our team and design the concept for an item that would be added to The Sims 4! We’re thrilled to share the result of that; add a brand-new party dress, a concept by Sara — the winner of our 100K Member Challenge earlier this year!

“[The dress is] inspired by my childhood in Beaverbrook, Canada, and my younger self doing ballet for a short period of time and my childhood love for my dolls. It’s a sweet tribute to the graceful, playful memories and creativity that shaped me growing up." - Sara H.

Upcoming Creator Kits

We're excited to continue to partner with our incredibly talented community creators, and we are looking forward to 2 new Creator Kits this month featuring the work of TudTuds and BrazenLotus.

Mark your calendars for Modern Retreat by TudTuds and Garden to Table by BrazenLotus, launching November 13, 2025.

Celebrate West African Design in the Sims 4
The latest Sims 4 update celebrates vibrant designs of West Africa, with new, free Build/Buy and Create a Sim items that bring creativity and culture into your Sims’ homes and their wardrobes. 

We’re always exploring new ways to help players tell stories in-game that reflect their own personal lives. In partnership with the Pan African Gaming Group (PAGG), and a group of Simmers with direct connections to West African countries and lived experiences across the Black diaspora in the UK and North America, we’ve ensured every item honors the cultural traditions that inspired the release.

“The collaboration has been seamless and deeply fulfilling, allowing us to help shape content that honors the beauty and complexity of West African culture.” - Maame Adjei and Kasyoka Mwanzia, PAGG

Inspired by West Africa. For your Sims.

Give your builds a pop of something special! This collection of Build/Buy decor combines neutral tones with geometric patterns, inspired by the artisans of West Africa, including:

• Okuta Lamp with Woven Shade - Okuta, a word with Nigerian roots, meaning stone or rock, describes this gorgeous lamp with a solid, hefty base and a textured shade that never goes wrong in any home.  With neutral tones and patterns inspired by fabric artisans of West Africa, add ambiance and style to any space with the Okuta Lamp!
• Ìtura Cushion - Ìtura means comfort in Yoruba, which perfectly captures this cushion's purpose. It comes in a range of colors, inspired by beautiful fabric traditions found across West Africa. Whether your Sims’ home needs those soothing earthy tones or a vibrant splash of color, the Ìtura Cushion has got you covered. 
• Visions of Home Decorative Art - A vibrant collection of framed art, inspired by scenes from West Africa.
• Wallu Woven Basket - Bring beauty into your Sims’ home with a rich piece of West African heritage: a Wolof basket! The Wallu (meaning to help out in Wolof) is traditionally crafted by the Wolof people in Senegal. These baskets are known for their blends of colors and intricate patterns. 
• Hiwe Area Rug - A skillfully woven rug with a modern design and warm colors, brings your Sims’ space together with a touch of history and tradition. Hiwe, meaning to support or to ground in Igbo, is crafted using time-honored techniques, adding character and comfort to any room.
• West African Aloe Plant - This beloved West African succulent features sharp, triangular teeth along its leaves, while its fiery blooms stand tall. 

Flavors from the African continent

Your Sims can now cook Jollof Rice with a side of Chicken Drumsticks, a beloved dish with regional variations across countries like Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana. This one-pot meal of long-grain rice, vegetables, spices and meat is rich and flavorful, perfect for parties and celebrations. 

For the chefs that love bold aromatics, style your Sims’ kitchen with this decor object, a Trio of Flavor, presented in natural wooden bowls. Each ingredient found in the bowls plays a role in West African cuisine; the nutritious and versatile Bambara bean with its mild taste, the tiny Guinea cubeb brings a fresh, fruity heat, and pods containing grains of paradise that deliver a bold warmth with hints of ginger and cardamom.

Fashion as a form of storytelling

Have your Sims stand out in style and color with fashion inspired by West African designs that mix heritage patterns with striking jeweled tones. New items are now available in Create a Sim, including a vibrant jumpsuit, bold patterned shirts, and a playful, printed dress for Toddlers and Children. You can accessorize your Sims with earrings and a head wrap to tie it all together. These will be perfect for just about any event, for expressing Sims’ personal style - or why not have the whole family in matching outfits for a special occasion?

Each item’s pattern and color tells a special story. This update celebrates West Africa and the traditions that shape our world. Our work doesn’t stop there. Our commitment to expanding representation and player choice will continue. 

Dag Dag!

Link to blog and video:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/west-african-bgu

Preparing for Tuesday's update:
Back up your saves.
Remove your mods folder.
Delete cache files: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/delete-cache-file
Turn off automatic updates/go offline in the EA App if you are not ready to update your game: https://crinrict.com/blog/2014/08/origin-turning-automatic-updates-on-off.html

And don't forget to check luthienrising​  Broken/Obsolete/Updated Mods thread.
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