I looked through these categories on different lot types, with testingcheats on, bb.showhiddenobjects and still I just kind find what's new. These markers showed up after the latest update (2 dec. 2025) before then my list was clear from stars. Play on PC, never used mods or CC.
Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title for easier finding
Seems the affected sub categories are
Activities and Skills - Outdoor Activities
Kids - Kids Activities, Misc
Appliances - Misc
Off-the-Grid - Outdoor Activities
I've got the same and used your tips (Thanks a lot!)
https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2020/01/manually-removing-new-highlights/
Now the stars are gone. I once had a similiar problem when new swatches were added.
That still works ? Thought they changed the values and I didn't update yet .. but maybe I did.
Thanks for checking :D
I'm having the exact same issue! Same categories and all! Can't make them go away 😭
My C.D.O. will not allow me to get over this. (C.D.O. is like O.C.D. but the letters are alphabetical - the way they should be). Anywho, since the update, there are "yellow" or "highlighted" sections in objects - indicating new objects. Well, I cannot find them. I am looking in business venues. I am looking in every venue. I am cheating to unlock everything. I typed in debug, you name it. THEY ARE NOT THERE. Am I missing something?
Some categories in buildbuy are saying there are new items but I haven't installed any new packs since Adventure awaits and they weren't highlighted before the update. Individual items aren't highlighted and at the top of the category like normal new items. I believe its the playground equipment but I've been through and placed all playground items on a lot even though the individual items are not highlighted and still this problem persists.
This problem occured when mods were disabled after the update, when I reenabled mods and when I disabled them to troubleshoot the problem. There is no difference between saves.
I think this is related to the following event. At least the categories match the rewards on the event card that was posted the other day.
When I am in build buy There are two categories that are highlighted and there is nothing new. This came up after the 12/2/25 update. I am unsure what to do I have no CC/Mods installed and I just repaired game after another issue popped up. Repair fixed one issue but this is still there.. Please advise. attached are two screen shots dated in bottom right.
