Laundry List - June 25, 2025
Hey Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve in the upcoming patch. There are other issues we’re actively working on that are not listed here, as some topics require extended investigation. You can read more about that process here. Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating, including the rain indoors issue: Base Game: [EA Forums][EA Forums] The Eyedropper tool doesn’t function on certain objects, and certain clutter items are missing from the catalogue. [EA Forums] Romantic and Friendship Changes in Neighborhood Stories have no effect. [EA Forums] Sim’s Fear of the Dark is not cured. [EA Forums] Children become distorted when interacting with the violin. [EA Forums] TVs float when placed upon specific tables. [EA Forums][DX11] Mature plant leaves become transparent when in Laptop Mode. [EA Forums] Aloe Vera Plant is missing from some categories. [EA Forums] Original Ceiling Paint has a placeholder name when eyedropped. [EA Forums] Monkey Bars cannot be found in Kids Activities. [EA Forums][EA Forums][EA Forums] The Reaper’s Rewards Buckled Boots and a handful of other items do not appear for the “Feminine” Fashion Choice. Affecting Multiple Packs [EA Forums] Townie names have limited diversity. [EA Forums] Sims cannot plant in Planters in Henford-on-Bagley, Moonwood Mill, and Chestnut Ridge. [EA Forums] Lifeguard swimsuits are missing some variants. [EA Forums] “On a Silver Platter Drinks Tray” and “Arcane Aroma Tea Tray” are missing from some categories. Expansion Packs Business & Hobbies [EA Forums] Retail workers do not show up for certain businesses. Life & Death [EA Forums] Console controllers cannot genetic options after Rebirth. Lovestruck [EA Forums] Romantic Satisfaction does not appear in a Sim’s Profile, which is blocking a variety of romantic interactions from happening. [EA Forums] The Fear of Being Alone sometimes tanks romantic relationships (too real…). [EA Forums] Outfit changes to Sims from Cupid’s Corner sometimes don’t stick when made through the Simology Panel. [EA Forums] Degrees from going to University have no impact on the Romance Consultant Career. [EA Forums] Cuddling is disrupting sleep. For Rent [EA Forums] Tenants unable to Pay Rent after Bills are delivered. [EA Forums] Sims cannot transfer Business funds. [EA Forums] A Child’s hairstyle is missing a color. Growing Together [EA Forums] Infant Milestones marked as New when switching back from another Sim. High School Years [EA Forums] Graduation events do not appear in Graduate Sim’s Calendar after switching to Build Mode in Manage Worlds. [EA Forums][EA Forums][EA Forums] Prom sometimes does not show in the Calendar for Teens. [EA Forums] School Spirit Day has multiple identical notifications. [EA Forums] Sims on Social Bunny don’t gain Followers. [EA Forums] “Take Photo with…” on the Photobooth in Plumbite Pier does nothing. [EA Forums] Sims can’t ride together on Pier Attractions while on a Date. [EA Forums] High School Years hats are not sorted into their proper categories. Cottage Living [EA Forums] Chickens, Cows, and Llamas age up and die even when Aging Up is toggled off. [EA Forums] Agatha and Agnes Crumplebottom are duplicating unexpectedly. [EA Forums] Garden Party Wainscoting Wallpaper has a duplicate swatch. Snowy Escape [EA Forums] The Komorebi Shrubbery is only available in the Wedding Venue tab. Discover University [EA Forums] Sims sometimes are unable to move out of the Dorm. Seasons [EA Forums] It rains and snows indoors. Get to Work [EA Forums] The Nanoo Nanoo Bassinet is not available in Build Mode. Game Packs Werewolves [EA Forums] Toddler Wolfie Onesie is listed as a “Hot Weather” asset. [EA Forums] Variety of CAS assets (Piercings, Necklaces, and Socks) appear for Werewolves that do not work for them. [EA Forums] The Patched Punk Styled Look does not apply the proper outfit pieces when selected. Dream Home Decorator [EA Forums] The ymBottom_GP10ShortsLong shorts are not appearing in the Hot Weather category in CAS. Vampires [EA Forums] Vampires lose their fangs in Live Mode if their Dark Form is selected in Create a Sim. Kits Secret Sanctuary [EA Forums] yfBody_SP59Dress does not work on plus-sized Sims. Sweet Slumber Party [EA Forums] Sweet Slumber Party Kit shoes do not have the Masculine Fashion Choice filter. Thanks for all your patience and valuable help! Please continue sharing with us about any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be. Happy Simming!Laundry List - April 24th, 2025
Hi Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List where we’ll share a list of the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve. This is only a list of top topics with upcoming fixes; there are more topics reported by players that are not listed here and are still being worked on. Thank you for your continued reports and votes on what issues you’re experiencing. Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating for our next update: Unable to water plants. Teenage Sims aging up to young adults and do not get a third trait. Vampire eyes on Child Sims revert back to normal eyes. High school event tasks do not appear for secondary active teen Sims. After shaving to preferred length, arm hairs are not removing. Sims with any level of logic skill are unable complete Chess Fair puzzle. Rebirth : Sim greyed out as a Ghost Sim but not forwarded to the rebirth screen. Rebirth interaction results in a simulation error for Sims with reward traits such as Affection Aficionado, Beloved, and Romantic Sage. Godrays appear every time for the Occult picker in the CAS UI. Sims unresponsive & game freeze in save menu when multiple ghosts are in Household. Plant gets black spots when zooming out. [Mac] Game becomes unresponsive while travelling to the Library and Nightclub in Willow Creek. Our team continues to investigate other community concerns for future fixes. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues: Issues Impacting Save Files If you’ve been experiencing this, please add contributions to the relevant threads to help us replicate: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 If your saved game has been impacted, we have a troubleshooting guide available that may help until we’re able to roll out a fix: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 Weather Effects Occurring Indoors This issue is being actively investigated. If you would like to add your experience to the active thread on EA Forums, that can be found at: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/s-weather-effects-occurring-inside-structures/5051547 Fishing in Sulani If you are experiencing route errors while trying to fish at Sulani fishing spots, we are using the following EA Forums thread to track the issue: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/il-signed-fishing-spots-not-working-in-sulani/4944854 Please follow Sims Direct on X and in our Discord community where we will provide more updates when possible. Thanks for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be. Happy Simming!Laundry List - May 20th, 2025
Hey Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List where we share the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve in an upcoming patch. As it’s been a year since we first announced our team dedicated to tackling technical issues, we wanted to provide you with a quick update on their progress. Over the past 12 months we’ve provided 7 dedicated Laundry Lists, fixed hundreds of issues, both new and older, with a focus on those most impacting the community. We’ve been pleased to make meaningful improvements, and recognize that this work continues. Over the coming months, we will continue to experiment with new ways to provide more transparency into the top issues we’re working on and make it easier to get that info via our Discord. This starts today, as we’ve seen lots of great questions from the community and wanted to address many of them by sharing what goes into this process from start to finish. 🐞 Issue is Discovered & Verified When a player reports an issue via our EA Forums, a friendly Community Manager or EA Forums superuser will see if help can be provided through troubleshooting and alternative methods to try, confirming if the game is working as intended, or if this may be an issue related to mods. If not, they'll check whether the issue has already been reported to merge it with an existing thread or start a new one. A ticket is then made for our Quality Assurance (QA) team to review. They may need to collect more information from players to reproduce the bug on their devices, which is critical for the next steps and why we always encourage players to provide as much specific detail as possible when reporting an issue. Our Sims teams are also discovering and reporting issues internally that get documented alongside player reported issues. Due to the wide variety of freedom with The Sims 4, plus the randomness and variation in playstyles and player options, it’s impossible to truly test every possible scenario. This means that some issues may only appear in specific environments, and while we strive to address as many as we can prior to launch, we appreciate your understanding. When QA is able to reproduce the issue, they will file a ticket for an engineer to review and give it a severity rating, which can depend on how many votes it has received and how disruptive to gameplay the issue is for players. Your votes matter! 🔎 Fix is Investigated & Created A team of engineers will be assigned to work on an issue and figure out the cause. The scope, type, and risk of bug fixes can vary wildly, from relatively simple fixes through to complete code system restructures. Given the almost infinite variations of devices, operating systems, unique combinations The Sims 4 content installed, unique gameplay styles, and mods downloaded, it can be no small feat to identify the root cause! Once the engineer understands what’s causing the technical issue, they can start to plan how to best resolve it. Fixes can bring their own unique challenges, such as accidentally introducing more issues, which is the last thing we want to do. When the engineer has created a fix, the QA team comes back into the mix, to test each fix before it’s released to ensure the fix works as intended across all platforms. 🚀 Fix is Deployed to Players If that all looks good, the code is then submitted for review for final approval. Once approved, it’s scheduled to be deployed during a specific release. We understand that with each update, there’s the potential to disrupt your gameplay, and so our team takes care to group as many fixes together as possible to limit downtime. This essential yet often behind-the-scenes work involves collaboration across multiple teams. We prioritize issues based on both the reports and votes from the community, as well as the bugs identified by our QA team. Thank you for your continued reports and votes on what issues you want us to address! Here’s the player reported issues we’re investigating for our next update: Fishing Spots in Sulani errors After finishing any quests, if the Sim travels to another lot, the quests reappear. Unable to place the 'Rock Solid Faux Wall' due to big foot print Back Plate of Toilet Does Not Hide In Wall Leaves and branches become more visible when hovering and rotating the 'Olive You Forever' tree plant Textured glass swatches are missing for the 'Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen' object The Throne of Stone toilet’s back plate is now properly hidden when placed against a wall. The Olive You Forever plant now shows correct visibility when rotated. There are other issues that do not have an EA Forum thread that we’re also working on. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues: Issues Impacting Save Files Status: 🐞 8+ related issues have been discovered, some require more player info to reproduce If you’ve been experiencing this, please add contributions to the relevant threads to help us replicate: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 If your saved game has been impacted, we have a troubleshooting guide available that may help until we’re able to roll out a fix: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 Weather Effects Occurring Indoors Status: 🔎 Fix is being actively investigated This issue is being actively investigated. If you would like to add your experience to the active thread on EA Forums, that can be found at: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/s-weather-effects-occurring-inside-structures/5051547 Please follow Sims Direct on X and in our Discord community where we will provide more updates when possible. Thanks for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be. Happy Simming!The Sims 4 Cheat Guide
From money to mood to debug cheats, discover how to cheat in The Sims 4. Find our troubleshooting tips and favorites from our player community. Cheating in The Sims 4 isn’t just allowed — it’s kinda, sorta, actually encouraged. For longtime Simmers, cheat codes are a nostalgic part of the experience, and for new players, they’re a fast track to fun. Whether you want to boost your sim’s bank account, max out skills, or quickly satisfy that pesky needs bar, there’s a cheat for it. This guide covers the most popular Sims 4 cheats, how to enable them on PC, Mac, and console, plus troubleshooting tips and favourite codes from the community. Cheat Troubleshooting Guides [FAQ] Common Issues with Cheats [READ FIRST] Cheat console doesn't open 🛠️ Opening the Sims 4 cheat console on Mac PC/Mac Cheats How do you enter cheats in The Sims 4? How do you cheat for more Simoleons? How do you make all homes in the world view free? How do you get locked Career Items in Build catalog to purchase? How do you unlock cheats that update your object's state? How do you teleport your Sims without them being a Vampire? How do you manipulate a Sims Needs? How do you leave a Sim in a static state? How do you set your household with a specific amount of Simoleons? How can you move objects anywhere you want? How can you see objects that are hidden in the build / buy catalog? Console Cheats Build Mode Cheats Live Mode Cheats How do you enter cheats in The Sims 4? To enter Cheat Codes in The Sims 4, you must first open the Cheat Console by pressing “Ctrl + Shift + C” on your PC or Mac, while in game. This will bring up the cheat dialogue box where you can enter cheats. Don't forget to press “Enter” after typing in a cheat.” How do you cheat for more Simoleons? For The Sims 4 money cheats: Typing “rosebud” or “kaching” would earn you 1,000 simoleons Typing “motherlode” will get you 50,000 simoleons How do you make all homes in the world view free? Choosing your Sims home can be a challenge when first starting out in the world. So why not open up more real estate possibilities? Activate the cheat console and type in “FreeRealEstate On” to move into any residential lot no matter the cost. To disable this simply activate the cheat console and type in “FreeRealEstate off”. How do you get locked Career Items in Build catalog to purchase? For this The Sims 4 building cheat, go into build mode and open the cheat dialogue box and type “bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement”. How do you unlock cheats that update your object’s state? When trying to tell a specific story you may want objects to be in a certain state, like making kitchen counters Dirty or Clean. To do this activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, and while holding the “Shift” key click on an object and chose “Make Dirty” if clean or “Make Clean” if dirty. How do you teleport your Sims without them being a Vampire? Using “testingcheats true” click anywhere on the ground while holding shift in the area where you want your Sim to teleport and select “Teleport Me Here”. How do you manipulate a Sims Needs? If your Sim is unhappy and you want to manually adjust their needs so they are happy again you will need to activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, shift and click on the Sim you’d like to change the needs for, and select “Make Happy”. How do you leave a Sim in a static state? If your Sims are in a certain state where their needs are either all green, or maybe all red, and you want them to stay that way for an extended time you will need to activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, hold down shift and click on the Sim you are wanting to edit, select “cheat need”, and select “disable need decay”. To re-enable simply follow the instructions and select “enable need decay” instead. How do you set your household with a specific amount of Simoleons? To put an exact amount of Simoleons in a household’s funds you will need to activate the cheat console., type in “testingcheats true”, type in “Money X” with the “x” being the amount you’d want in the account. For example: typing in “Money 145897” will make the household funds 145,897 exactly. How can you move objects anywhere you want? In build mode you may want to place objects (like furniture or windows) in places that the grid won’t allow. To do this activate the cheat console, type in “bb.moveobjects on”, and select the object you’d like to place and you’ll find that you can put it anywhere inside your lot. How can you see objects that are hidden in the build / buy catalog? Sometimes there are objects that are hidden in the build / buy catalog, example: special in-game events that have ended, that you might want to access. To do this activate the cheat console, type in “bb.showhiddenobjects” and you’ll find the objects are now available to use. Console Cheats Console Cheats vs. PC/Mac Cheats There are a few differences between entering cheat codes on a PC/Mac and entering them on a console like the PlayStation®4 or Xbox One. The most important, though, is that enabling some cheats on a console actually disables Achievements and Trophies on your current game save. You’ll need to earn those the old-fashioned way, without using cheats. Specifically, any of the cheat codes that require you to input “testingcheats true” are the ones that disable Achievements in your current game save. (Note that it does not disable Achievements in your other saves!) Luckily, Build mode cheats like the ones listed here are fair game! How to Open the Cheat Console To enter cheat codes for Live mode of The Sims 4 on a PlayStation or Xbox, start by launching a new game or opening a saved game. Then, open the Cheat Console by holding down all four shoulder buttons while in game (or, if you’re using a mouse and keyboard with your console, press CTRL+Shift+C). This will bring up the cheat dialogue box. To enable cheats, type in “testingcheats true” and then add whichever cheat you want! Close the Cheat Console by pressing all four shoulder buttons again (or pressing ESC if you’re using a mouse and keyboard). Additionally, some cheats may require shift-clicking Sims or objects. To execute a shift-click, hold Circle and press X (on PlayStation 4) or hold B and press A (on Xbox One). Build Mode Cheats There are three different modes in The Sims 4: Create-a-Sim mode, Build mode, and Live mode. You can enter Build/Buy cheats in both Live mode or Build mode, but you must be in Build mode to use them. The Build mode cheats include codes for moving objects, expanding the Build/Buy catalog, and more. Hold L2+R2 (PlayStation 4) or LT+RT (Xbox One) and press up/down on the D‑pad Increases/decreases size of selected object bb.enablefreebuild Enables ability to build anywhere, including locked lots bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement Unlocks all career rewards in Buy mode bb.moveobjects Removes restrictions on item placement bb.showhiddenobjects Shows all in-game items that aren’t available for purchase Live Mode Cheats There are three different modes in The Sims 4: Create-a-Sim mode, Build mode, and Live mode. All of the following cheat codes will be entered while you’re in Live mode. These include cheats for money, careers, relationships, needs, skills, and more. General Cheats aspirations.complete_current_milestone Completes current aspiration milestone cas.fulleditmode Opens the Sim character creation menu death.toggle true/false Enables/disables death household.autopay_bills true/false Enables/disables bills for the household testingcheats true/false Enables/disables cheats Money Cheats freerealestate on/off Makes all homes free. Must be entered at world or neighborhood screen. kaching/rosebud Adds 1,000 Simoleons money [number] Adds specified [number] of funds motherlode Adds 50,000 Simoleons Career Cheats careers.demote [career name] Gives the Sim a demotion in the listed career careers.promote [career name] Gives the Sim a promotion in the listed career careers.remove_career [career name] Causes a Sim to abandon the listed career Need Cheats resetSim [first name][last name] Resets a stuck Sim sims.fill_all_commodities Fills all needs for the active Sim sims.give_satisfaction_points [number] Gives a specified number of satisfaction points to active Sim sims.remove_all_buffs Removes Moodlets and returns Sim to neutral mood state stats.fill_all_commodities_household Fills all needs for each Sim in the current householdBlast from the Past Event
Get ready for a free, limited-time Event where you'll need to venture into Live Mode to participate. A mysterious figure has blasted into town and needs your help! Someone is “borrowing” from the past, and your help is needed to unravel the mystery through time! You'll be rewarded for your efforts throughout the Event, with one being the Surprise Birthday Cake. Hide inside and jump out to surprise and delight the gathered Sims with this delicious birthday treat! How Does it Work? Open Live Mode with an existing or new Household. After a short wait, A Strange Visitor will appear piquing your curiosity to investigate! The Event will run for six weeks, with two exciting Quests each week. Your journey begins by discovering who the Strange Visitor is, and learning of the missing objects from the past! As the weeks progress, you’ll continue to dig deeper into the mysteries of time, attempt your own journey through it, and unravel the motives of the time thief! The more Quests you complete, the more Event Points and rewards you’ll earn. Make sure you’re online. Log in to your EA account. Enter Live Mode, and you’ll see the first pair of Quests, which start with a pop-up. In Live Mode, you can access the Event Screen by clicking on the Event Icon! Earn Event Points by completing Quests and Goals. As you earn Event Points, you’ll be able to claim new rewards. Claim your rewards through the Event Screen in the Main Menu or Live Mode by selecting Claim. Note: You must be in Live Mode to claim Consumable Rewards. Claimed rewards will be available in Build Mode, Create a Sim, or your Sim’s Inventory. You can filter to view Event rewards with the Event Rewards filter under the Special category in both Create a Sim and Build Mode. For more help with claiming rewards, check out our EA Help article. Each week, two new Quests will be available. Complete these Quests to earn more Event Points and unlock new rewards! The Blast from the Past Event will have four weeks of Quests and two extra weeks at the end, so there’s plenty of time to catch up and complete it! Claim the Blast from the Past Rewards to create a futuristic-inspired Sim who loves to lounge in their inflatable couch, or toss on Dina Caliente’s iconic little black dress and hit the light-up dance floor while listening to some retro classics! Rest assured, your claimed rewards are stored on your EA account, so you do not need to worry about losing them. Week 1 Relax in your Fun-Fun Inflatable chair! Sport your new Future’s So Bright Sun Glasses while admiring your Retro Deco Phone Set. 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 Wake up on time with the functional Get Up! Alarm Clock, put on your Emit inspired outfit and Bow Tie while preparing a feast at the Bigger Gatherings Banquet table. Get Up! Alarm Clock Be "The Emit" full body outfit Bigger Gatherings Banquet The Relevart Neck Stabilizer bow tie Week 3 Make time for an iconic look by getting dolled up in the Dina Caliente LBD (Little Black Dress) while listening to some New Retro Station Songs or get comfy on your Fun-Fun Inflatable couch, while you contemplate your next “grab” for the Sticky Fingers aspiration. The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part Two Dina Caliente's LBD New Retro Station Songs Sticky Fingers aspiration Week 4 Make sure to celebrate with the Surprise Birthday Cake, and jump out to share the fun! While in a party spirit, don’t forget to get out on The ElectroDance Floor to dance the night away! Surprise Birthday Cake The ElectroDance Floor FAQ Do I need to log in to my EA account? A: Yes, by logging into your EA account, you save your Event progress and the rewards you earn from this Event to the account. That way, if you ever need to install The Sims 4 again, you simply need to log back in to gain access to your rewards! What about SDX releases, I thought those were provided free content and updates! A: Sims Delivery Express drops aren’t going away, but we're always looking for new and novel ways to deliver gameplay, as well as objects and clothing to add to your Sims' lives. You can still expect SDX releases throughout the year as well as new Events to engage with The Sims 4 throughout the seasons. What if I log in and don’t see the Event? A: The Event starts on 2/04 at 9 a.m. PST and ends on 4/01. Please make sure you are online and logged into your EA Account. If you still do not see it, you may need to restart The Sims 4 or disable any UI mods you have installed. The Blast from the Past Event will be available to players until 4/01. While no new quests will be added after 3/04, players can still complete quests and claim any event rewards that they've earned but not yet claimed from the Event Screen. Rewards must be claimed by 4/01 or be lost. Will this be available to Everyone? A: Yes! The Blast from the Past Event will be available to everyone starting February 4th, and you won’t need any Packs to participate. What are Event Points? A: Event Points are a limited-time measurement for the Blast from the Past Event that allows you to claim free rewards. As you earn Event Points, you progress along an experience track and can claim rewards along the way. How do I earn Event Points? A: Each Objective in a Quest gives Event Points. Mousing over the Quest will have a tooltip telling you how many points you will earn. Completing the entire Quest nets additional Event Points. Once you have enough, you can claim rewards. Do I have to spend Event Points? A: Your Event Points are a cumulative total. When you claim a reward, you still stay at the same Event Point total, so your Event Points aren’t actually “spent.” What happens if I have leftover Event Points? A: The Blast from the Past event offers a finite number of rewards. If you claim them all and still have Event Points, don’t worry! Your Event Points cannot be used for anything other than the Blast from the Past Event and will expire when the Event is over. Can I still complete the Event if I start late? A: Yes, the event will run for 6 weeks. If you start late, you will have access to all the previous week’s Quests.
MySims™: Cozy Bundle PC Update!
Sul Sul, MySimmers! Today is the day, MySims is now on PC – available on EA App, Epic and Steam! We have loved bringing this game to you on Switch, so we’re excited that PC gamers now get to enjoy the same levels of cozy customization. But we aren’t done *just* yet. We have also been working hard on a couple new additions that will be coming to both Switch and PC soon…. Stay tuned for more updates… -The MySims Team To report any bugs or issues or for the latest updates, please visit our official forums. What's changed since the 2007 PC version? We have all new PC controls - not just enhancing the keyboard and mouse functionality from the original PC version, but also adding controller support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers. We’ve carried over the performance and visual improvements from the Switch version, including the new added features of Autosave, improved loading times, and the ability to shut off auto-camera rotation We’ve carried over bug fixes from the Switch version including: NPCs will no longer have duplicates running around town Furniture will no longer disappear from NPC houses CAS will allow randomizing skin tones Buddy will no longer have a phantom task in Kingdom Rendering Issues or Low FPS? If you're experiencing graphical glitches, low FPS, or other rendering issues, your graphics drivers or DirectX version may be outdated or missing. For the best performance and compatibility, always update your drivers manually from the manufacturer’s website. Also please check if you are using any non-EA overlays or hefty anti-virus software, as these may have unintended consequences on your game. You can see our minimum and recommended PC specifications on the various storefronts (EA App, Epic Games and Steam) for the best player experience – please make sure you have enough hard drive space, RAM, and the appropriate graphics card, etc. Coming Soon! We’ve heard your feedback: additional skin tones, and the ability to move Sims into the Garden area are both coming to Switch and PC! Steam Deck compatibility work is underway, so you can play on the go Fixes for some more top community reported bugs - for instance, that planted essences or buildings in the Garden do not persist after leaving. Thank you for your continued support of MySims. We’ve worked hard to make sure the PC experience feels true to, and improves on, the legacy title - and that Kingdom has a worthy PC edition since it has been so long awaited. We look forward to hearing from you on the MySims section on our official Discord!The Burglar is Back: Stolen Shake-ups in The Sims 4
Sul Sul, Simmers 👋 It’s Xènia here – Designer and longtime Simmer – to talk about why today is a big day for The Sims 4! If you’ve ever missed those suspenseful moments when your Sim’s peaceful night was interrupted by tense music and a sneaky presence, we’ve got great news: the Burglar is back! And the best part? It’s in the base game, so it’s free for everyone with today’s update. The Burglar is an iconic Sim featured in The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3 who sneaks into houses, usually at night when Sims are asleep, to steal household items. As a longtime Sims player, I have wanted to bring the Burglar to The Sims 4. You could say I’ve been stealing moments to pitch this idea from the very start! ** Even during my job interview, I asked “What would it take to bring the Burglar back?” Now, The Sims team can proudly say the Burglar is back just in time for our 25 th Birthday, shipping alongside The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack. —and trust me, it’s worth the wait. Everything you need to know about the Burglar So, how does the Burglar operate in The Sims 4? Here’s what you need to know. The infamous Robin Banks (yep, that’s her name—we couldn’t resist) only strikes at night, sneaking into your Sim’s home while everyone is fast asleep (or even if they are awake!). Before you know it, she’ll be grabbing whatever’s valuable and making her escape. How to foil that midnight mischief The Burglar can be arrested by the police if one of your Sims calls promptly. For those who want to play it safe, the Burglar Alarm is back too! Place one in your Sim’s home for extra protection because the only way to guarantee the police get to the crime scene in time is by installing a Burglar Alarm. Handy Sims can upgrade the alarm to do all sorts of useful things: automatically call the police, reduce the chance of it breaking, or even zap the Burglar, forcing her to drop the stolen goods. Prefer to handle the situation yourself? No problem—your Sims can take action whether it’s waking up to call the cops (who may or may not catch the thief) or getting into a one-on-one fight, your Sims have options. Pro tip: Sims who’ve been hitting the gym have a better chance of winning those fights! Special Sims can unleash new defenses Stopping the Burglar will feel unique depending on who’s in the household. Special Sims bring even more exciting possibilities. Have a dog? They’ll chase the Burglar right out. (Requires: The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack) Werewolves can intimidate the Burglar into leaving. (Requires: The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack ) Spellcasters? They’ve got everything from confusion spells to full-on transformations. (Requires: The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack) Servos can zap the Burglar into place with their defense matrix. (Requires: The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack) Scientists can use the Freeze Ray to immobilize them. (Requires: The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack) Vampires, of course, might take advantage of the situation for a quick warm-blooded snack before commanding the Burglar to leave. (Requires: The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack) Even Sims without superpowers have fun reactions. Teenagers might stop to take a selfie with the Burglar before bolting to safety. Talk about stealing the spotlight! Iconic characters like Agnes Crumplebottom and Bonehilda won’t run—they’re ready to fight! In total, we’ve included over 50 unique reactions across the base game and 17 different packs, along with 37 player-directed interactions. Who knew a bit of thievery could add so much character to your game? Burglar visits are rare because we want those moments to stand out. But for those of you who thrive on chaos, we’ve got you covered with the new Lot Challenge, Heist Havoc. Turn this on, and not only will the Burglar visit more often, but even trusty Alarms might start acting up. You’ve been warned! We are so thrilled to finally bring the Burglar back into The Sims universe. Sending a special shout out to our full team for making this a reality. Robin Banks isn’t just ready to rob your Sims’ houses—she’s here to steal your hearts too! What better way to celebrate The Sims 25 th Birthday than with this nostalgic yet fresh addition? We hope you’re as excited as we are to see what kind of chaos Robin Banks will bring to your households. Dag Dag, Xènia FAQ Do I need to own Business & Hobbies to get the Burglar in-game? No, the Burglar update will be available to all Simmers as part of today’s base game update! Is there anything new with how the Burglar works in The Sims 4? There are quite a few new updates with how the Burglar works in The Sims 4! First, there will be updated music accompanying the Burglar when they spawn on your lot. In addition, there is the new Heist Havoc Lot Challenge that will spawn the Burglar on your lot at a higher rate. Similar to before, Burglar Alarms can be installed on Sims’ lots to help keep their belongings safe, but now you can upgrade the alarm to reduce the chance of it breaking, automatically call the police, or even zap the Burglar! In addition, you’ll be able to upgrade your Burglar Alarms so they break less often. In addition, Sims can now take justice into their own hands, and special Sims can unleash their own defenses, as we’ve outlined in our dev diary! Are any new items or functionality coming to the base game to support the Burglar? (e.g. Burglar Alarms, Smart Cameras, etc.) Police Officers will be returning to the game to help tackle those pesky Burglars! You will also be able to install Burglar Alarms on tour Sims’ Residential or Small Business Venue (in the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack) lots to keep their belongings safe. Is there anything that the Burglar can’t steal? Most build objects cannot be stolen – such as outdoor plants that are planted directly in the ground, windows, lights, elevators, etc. Can you befriend Robin Banks? Yes, you will be able to interact with and befriend Robin Banks! You can even add Robin Banks to your household. If you do this, another Burglar will generate to take Robin’s place, or a Sim that already exists in the world with the right traits who is unplayed can fulfill the role. New burglars will spawn with the same traits but a random appearance and name. Can Robin Banks die? If so, will she regenerate? Yes, Robin Banks can die, and yes, she will regenerate. Similar to Father Winter there will be a new Burglar with similar traits that will be randomly generated if this happens.
Laundry List - February 18th, 2025
Hi Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List where we’ll share a list of the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to have resolved in the upcoming patch. The list below is part of our effort to tackle technical issues, and is directly influenced by the amount of community reports through AnswersHQ and The Sims 4 EA Forums. We have now fully moved all bug reporting to the EA Forums, so please continue to upvote or submit any issues you are experiencing to help us populate future laundry lists! While some issues may not be listed here, they may still be in the process of being addressed. Some topics can require an extended investigation on our end, so even though these fixes may be in active review, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. As with each new patch, please remember to remove any external game mods and custom content if you are experiencing issues as the first step in troubleshooting, as they may conflict with the updates. Happy Simming, vadish! Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming game update: Base Game: [EA Forums] Sims will no longer walk through the walls and flip from one place to another place. [EA Forums] Walls are no longer missing for the bathroom at Movers & Shakers, the Gym in Willow Creek. [EA Forums] Fixed spine distortion for male Sims with feminine physical frames. [EA Forums] Sims with the ‘Renaissance’ aspiration will no longer complete the aspirational task of ‘reach level 3 of any career’ without joining a career and reaching said level. [EA Forums] Fixed basements disappearing when a bigger lot is imported to a smaller lot from the library. [EA Forums] Jagged edges will no longer stick out of ears with gauges. [EA Forums] Adjusted objects that previously could not be placed next to raised platforms. Affecting Multiple Packs [EA Forums] Thriftea bubble tea counter in the Thriftea shop will have an NPC vendor properly tend to it. [EA Forums] Household funds should not differ depending on how households are being placed from the gallery. No more households importing with negative Simoleons. [EA Forums] Specific full body outfits will no longer result in body shape changes. Cottage Living [EA Forums] 'Grim Reaper arrival for the Chickens' Notification is no longer triggered when 'Animal Aging' is disabled. [EA Forums] ‘Pumpkin Conserve’ option in the canning menu is now available for any color of pumpkins. Discover University [EA Forums] Early graduated teen Sims who enrolled in University can now tutor. Get Famous [EA Forums] New Sims will no longer start with negative fame and their celebrity reputation is displayed correctly in the Simology panel. [EA Forums] Hair and Makeup Chair will not cause any facial distortions for Sims when changing hair styles. High School Years [EA Forums] Teen Sims who are followed to school by the player and returned back home will be able to post about all recent events to the Social Bunny app. Home Chef Hustle [EA Forums] ‘Convince to buy’ interaction will no longer serve as an invitation for an NPC Sim to enter your Sim’s house. Nifty Knitting [EA Forums] Fixed action queue issue for ‘Resume knitting’. [EA Forums] Sims moving from one rocking chair to another can now ‘Resume knitting’ without a routing error. [EA Forums] Route fail is no longer triggered when Sim stands and performs ‘Resume knitting project’ for beanies, socks and hanging plant holders. [EA Forums] Sims will stop performing the knitting animation after canceling the interaction. Parenthood [EA Forums] Child Sims should not perform the ‘make a mess’ interaction continuously. Snowy Escape [EA Forums] Active lifestyles no longer appear grayed out in the lifestyles UI screen.Make the world your canvas with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack
Wake up and smell the coffee! It’s time to seize the clay and make a bold inked statement in the expressive city of Nordhaven! In The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, we invite you to discover what artistic passions add a spring to your step. Start a small business to show off your crafty creations and rake in the Simoleons as you master two new skills that will shape your future and add color to your life every day. Your dreams have been waiting! It’s time to become the savvy artisan you always knew you could be! Make Your Mark Showcase who you truly are with the new Tattooing skill! With the Tattooing skill you can have your Sim give other Sims pre-made, custom or dedicated tattoos. Body art is all about freedom of expression and celebrating your body in your own way. To make this experience unique and entirely your own, Sims can create an infinite amount of custom tattoos in Tattoo Paint Mode. Like real artists, you’ll be able to share your custom designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for other Tattoos to use in your experience. As Sims level up their Tattooing skill, they can also unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Tattoos (even ones from previous packs) can now be layered, allowing for multiple tattoos to be placed on the same body part. Mold and Mend Your Future Pottery allows Sims to express their crafty side in new ways. Elevate your Pottery skill with the Pottery Wheel to make decorative and functional pieces, including tea sets, planters of all sizes for our Simmers with a green thumb, incense burners to set an ambiance and so much more. Once the pieces have been created on the Pottery Wheel, players have the option to glaze (there are plenty of colors to choose from) their finished pottery and put it in the Pottery Kiln or leave their pottery unglazed. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics. The final objects can be gifted or sold at a small business using the new retail surfaces or used to decorate your lot. New Life in Nordhaven Welcome to Nordhaven, a town steeped in history, and full of possibilities for your Sims to pursue their creative hobbies. Hobbies are best when shared, and Nordhaven’s picturesque and inspirational neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad offer countless opportunities to connect with like-minded Sims who share similar interests and enthusiasm for the things your Sims care about most. Hobby Meetups are the must-attend events to socialize, form new friendships, and even find a mentor to help your Sims master their craft. As Sims advance in their skills, they too can become mentors and pass on their knowledge. Sims can also build their legacy by teaching others in Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks – this experience rewards Sims who become highly talented in their selected skills. Your Small Business, Your Way Follow your dreams wherever they take you and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Whether it’s creating pottery or other handmade items, or providing a service like tattoos or classes, turn your Sim’s skills into a profitable business. For Sims who are just starting up their business or feel most inspired at home, you can build a Small Business on a Residential Lot and designate a dedicated space in their home to set up shop. Looking to set up your dream business outside of the home? You can also build on the new Small Business Venue Lot. You can also run their business on the new Small Business Venue Lot. The new Ticket Kiosk offers Sims the freedom to run their business on their terms, with options to charge customers either one time or hourly. You get to make the challenging, but exciting, choice of either running a family business (imagine the drama!) and hiring your entire Sim’s household, or meeting the perfect candidates and offering them a job. The options are endless with the new Small Business system. As you grow your Sim’s business, you’ll earn the ability to choose Business Perks, which include new interactions, effects, and more! Your Sim can run their business by the books or cut a few corners, as they build their Business Renown and decide on their Alignment along the Dreamer, Schemer, and Neutral paths. Using a Schemer perk will progress your Alignments towards the Schemer path, or if you consider yourself to be more of a dreamer, choosing perks that will progress your Alignment towards the Dreamer path. Just here to live life and make those Simoleons? No problem, your business can remain Neutral. These choices don’t only impact your Sim’s business, they can impact your Sim’s life outside of the workplace, so choose wisely as you chase those dreams! So Many Businesses, So Many New Opportunities! A plethora of previous Expansion, Game and Stuff Packs have small business opportunities available for every type of crafty Simmer. See below for a few you can try: Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack: Sims who love and adore their four legged friends can open pet cafés. Get Together Expansion Pack: Sims who are down to dance until the sun rises can create dance clubs and Sims who game until the wee hours of the morning can open arcades for like minded gamers. City Living Expansion Pack - Sing your heart out in your favorite city at your very own karaoke bar fitted out with your favorite Simlish tunes. Get Famous Expansion Pack - Did someone say paparazzi? Open an acting school where you teach celebrities how to play the part! Spa Day Game Pack - Fancy a massage, facial or meditative yoga retreat? Say namaste to all the Sims who choose to relax with you at your spa! Laundry Day Stuff Pack - Scrub a dub dub in your very own tub! Collect Simoleons as Sims wash their clothes at your laundromat! Bowling Night Stuff Pack - Sims who are competitive can open their very own bowling alleys. Get a strike or a spare on a fun night out with friends. These are only some of the small business opportunities available with other packs. If your Sim can dream it, then you can live it and achieve it! If you purchase the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack before April 18, you can elevate your business with several inspiring pieces. Witness the beauty of sculpture and body art with the Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue, keep perishable products fresh with the Sweetest Treat Display Case and illuminate your space with the Beautiful Flaws Lamp. Preorder The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack now to start playing immediately when it launches on March 6, 2025 for EA app™, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.
An Important Update From The Sims Legacy Team
Sul Sul Simmers! We recognize some fans are currently experiencing various issues with The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection. We are currently investigating these issues and hope to have more information on fixes soon. To help with our investigations, please ensure you're including screenshots, videos, dxdiags, and (for TS1) vulkaninfo.exe files in your bug reports.
