The Making of The Sims 4 Creator Kits
We recently announcedThe Sims 4 Creator Kits, and we’re excited to share more about how these kits went from an idea to reality, along with an exclusive look at our first two Creator Kits launching on November 14: Myshunosun’sCozy KitschandTrillyke’sSweet Slumber Party. But first, let us introduce our two talented creators: 📻Myshunosun, known to her family and friends as Kristina, has been playingThe Simssince 2007, and the game's endless possibilities for playing with life inspired them to create their own custom content.“I'm grateful for the opportunity to channel my passion for art, visual design, and 3D modeling in such a unique way—seeing the items I create come to life in the world of The Sims is truly rewarding.“ 💅Trillykegrew up withThe Sims, and started making custom content in 2016.“I saw what incredible things other creators made, and found it fascinating that these assets were available for everyone to play with so I decided to create my own.”For her own work, she mostly draws inspiration from modern fashion, alternative fashion, street fashion, and k-fashion. We’re so proud to be able to work with these amazingly talented creators and bring their creations to more Simmers. Whether you're embracing vibrant colors and mid-century modern designs withCozy Kitsch, or looking to elevate your sleepwear and sleepovers withSweet Slumber Party, these Creator Kits offer more ways to play and tell stories across platforms. We’ll be sharing and showing more about what’s inside these Creator Kits as we draw nearer to launch on November 14. In the meantime, our team sat down with Myshunonsun and Trillyke to share more about the collaboration that went into bringing these Creator Kits to life. What’s the difference between these Creator Kits and the kits you’ve collaborated on with creators in the past? The Sims Team:The Sims 4 Creator Kitsmark the first time that a full collection of in-game assets have been crafted by a creator and officially published byThe Simsdevelopment team. This new type of official kit partners with creators from the custom content community to lead the creation and design of new in-game content. Creators have the freedom to pitch kit themes and create items that speak to what they want to see in-game. This content will be distributed via official channels and available to all players, including Simmers on console! This approach will allow all players to add even more variety to their game, and console players to enjoy new content from creators previously limited to PC and Mac players. We know there may be some confusion between previous kits featuring community collaborations and this new process. Previous kits, like our most recentStorybook NurserywithSixam,start with outreach to the potential collaborator, who then pitches their idea for their potential kit, and works with theThe Simsteam to finalize the design and theme.The Simsteam then creates the items in-game to bring the vision to life. We understand that not everyone may be familiar with–or interested in–creating in-game items, so collaborative opportunities will continue to exist as an avenue to work with Simmers who may have exciting ideas that reflect communal interests, but may not have the technical ability to see these ideas realized on their own. Each Kit begins with a pitch, which comes in the form of a mood board from our creators to illustrate the overall vision. What inspired your Creator Kit pitches? Trillyke: Movies! I was always fascinated by how sleepover parties were portrayed in movies. Endless hours of gossiping, dozens of teen magazines and skin care products scattered around the room, cute PJs and fluffy socks! I participated in sleepovers in my teen years, but never on the scale these movies presented them. So I wanted to create a kit revolving around one of the main (and my favorite) focuses of teen slumber parties–the cozy and cute attire! Myshunosun: I love creating items with vibrant color palettes. WhenThe Simsteam reached out to me, I immediately envisioned a specific palette of vivid reds, mustardy yellows, and amethyst greens. I associate these vibrant shades with mid-century design, which I consider a timeless style in interior design. As both a player and creator, I aim to craft items that blend seamlessly with the rest ofThe Sims 4 catalog. This project felt like an excellent opportunity to share my personal passion for color and mid-century design with other players. The first item I designed was the vintage radio—my favorite piece in the kit! What went into making these Creator Kits? The Sims Team: Each item that is created for a Creator Kit has a unique set of parts depending on whether it lives in the Create a Sim (CAS) or Build/Buy (BB) game mode. The inspiration for each item comes from the initial pitch, where our creators introduce their vision in the form of a mood board that tells the story, tone, and vision for a cohesive kit.This helps the The Simsteam understand what the creator is trying to achieve, and what it would take to successfully support the creator's vision. After the pitch, creators submit a comprehensive list of all the items they want in this kit, andThe Simsteam then evaluates if each item can be supported within our current toolset. A template is then created from theThe Simsteam’s catalog of assets that serves as the foundation for the creator to build upon. The creators are then able to use this template to create a 3D model, colors, textures, and swatches for their item, with the help of documentation and guidelines provided byThe Simsteam. These guidelines are more about performance functionality and less about artistic style, so players can use the items in the ways they would expect to in-game. For example, if there is a bookcase, Sims can pick a book from it and read, and that CAS clothing will support a variety of body types. Once a creator submits all of these parts for each item,The Simsteam carry out a series of tasks and tests with Quality Verification that helps us catch any issues before the item is ready to be released. This also allowsThe Simsteam to maintain compatibility with all other content releases. For BB assets, creators have to additionally write a description for each asset, which is eventually added to the game catalog and translated by EA into the 18 different languages TS4 supports. The final step is prepping for publishing. The creators name their kit, write the descriptions for store pages, use an early build to capture screenshots, and create renders of objects that will end up on the front of the kit art (packaging).The Simsteam works with the creator to ensure everything is approved, then polishes, localizes, and delivers the final artwork–fully bringing the creator’s vision toThe Simscommunity. We’re continuously improving and refining our process based on feedback from our creators and collaborators to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. The details of this process may look different in the future. Did you learn anything new throughout this process? Myshunonsun: Getting to knowThe Simsteam was thrilling! As a self-taught creator, understanding how the team develops content forThe Simswas an invaluable learning experience. This project helped me improve various aspects of my content creation process. For instance, I'm now much more confident in creating 3D models. Trillyke: A lot! From small technical details to bigger, more in-depth factors of what goes into creating a kit was very fascinating to see. I was introduced to many different methods, platforms and tools, it was very interesting to see how many different things and even teams are involved to publish a kit! How much creative freedom does the creator have? The Sims Team:Creator Kits are a partnership between the community creator andThe Simsteam. The idea and decision-making behind what to create, how it will look, and how to go about authoring it comes from the creators themselves. Creators propose and refine the idea for their kit, select the clothing and objects they want to create and what they’ll look like, and come up with the names and descriptions that you’ll read in-game. That creative freedom even extends to areas you might not expect, such as capturing the screenshots for their kit, arranging the cover art, and writing the description of the kit that appears in the marketplace. Because we see Creator Kits as part of our overall kits lineup,The Simsteam does help set certain standards and expectations with the intent of preserving creative freedom. For example, we do ask creators to regulate the volume of content they include, and we share performance criteria their items must meet to maintain the game’s stability for all players. We’re learning and growing from our experience with creators to refine the process for greater accessibility. Our goal is to empower more creators to unleash their creativity and bring new ideas and styles toThe Sims 4, including things that we atThe Simsmay have never chosen to create ourselves. Embracing those creative differences creates a clear path to more choice and new experiences for everyone who playsThe Sims 4! What surprised you about the process? Myshunosun: While it wasn't surprising to learn that there are many factors to consider when creating new items, the sheer amount of documentation was impressive! It was extremely useful and helpful, of course. Trillyke:A pleasant surprise was how much freedom I got fromThe Sims team! From brainstorming on kit ideas till creating the final last touches I was given a free hand, but the team was always ready to encourage me and help me, whenever I needed assistance! Being able to express my creativity has been absolutely amazing and I am very thankful for that! How did you pick which creators to work with, and how are they compensated? The Sims Team:The Simscommunity and our custom content creators are exceptionally talented – choosing who to work with was an incredibly difficult decision! As integrating assets that are made outside ofThe Simsteam is such a new process for us, we treated this first wave of Creator Kits as a pilot. We’ve been working with a pool of custom content creators who are known inThe Simscommunity for their high quality creations, responsiveness to community reported issues, and who are in good standing with official current Mods and Game Updates Policy, whichcan be found here. This group has been instrumental throughout the pilot to inform a creator-first strategy and allow our team to adapt to their feedback and continue to refine the experience. We wanted to understand their typical process of creation, while also ensuring that this experience would be valuable and rewarding for them to take part in. Throughout this process, all creators have been fairly financially compensated according to competitive market standards at every stage for their time, input, and expertise. This has been integral to this pilot program and reflects our values of ensuring equitable compensation as part ofThe Sims Creator Program. What has been the most rewarding part about creating your kit withThe Simsteam? Myshunosun:Overseeing the process from the initial pitch stage all the way through to creating publishing assets was an incredible experience. I have never imagined that I would get an opportunity to collaborate withThe Simsteam, but here we are. Trillyke:The answer is in the question - creating my kit withThe Simsteam! It’s been such an honor to work with people who work on a game so close to my heart! Seeing the kit grow from week to week and from month to month has been a wonderful feeling! Knowing that people use my custom content has always filled me with excitement, but seeing my content in the official game is something on another level! Little me who played the franchise for countless hours and often from dawn to dusk would never believe that one day her work would be in the game that she adores! What does this mean for free CC and mods? The Sims Team:No changes! We're simply excited to bring more possibilities to all players. What’s next for Creator Kits? The Sims Team: We’re just getting started! We’re really excited to hear what the community thinks, and we have more Creator Kits coming in 2025. Our whole team loves working with creators and we’re planning to expand this program in the future. Is there any advice you have for other creators, or anyone who is looking to learn more or level up their craft? Myshunosun:If you're an aspiring creator, I encourage you to engage with the community of fellow creators.The Simscommunity is a treasure trove of knowledge and passion. The best way to learn something new is to try it yourself and openly share with others. For example, Tumblr is an excellent space to build that type of connection. Trillyke: Just start it! I know it sounds overwhelming, and it is not something you can master overnight, but why should you anyway? Learning is the fun part! Through the small steps you can learn so many new things and gain so much experience! Even after creating for over 8 years, I still find myself learning new things! Especially now, when there are so many materials available for everyone, there really is nothing that could stop you trying something new! So yeah, just start it! :) Looking to the future, we’re excited to continue to explore new ways to work together with the community to shape the game into something that speaks to players across all walks of life! We’re hopeful thatThe Sims 4 Creator Kitswill serve as another way to uplift the amazing work being done in our communities and let their creators reach a wider audience. Don’t forget to check outThe Sims 4 Sweet Slumber PartyandCozy KitschCreator Kits when they go live on November 14th. The Sims 4 Cozy KitschandSweet Slumber PartyCreator Kits will be available on November 14, 2024 on PC via EA app™, Mac® via Origin, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.The Sims 4 Cozy KitschandSweet Slumber PartyCreator Kits requireThe Sims 4 base game, available free to download with all game updates. See minimum system requirements for the pack.Laundry List - October 8th, 2024
Sul Sul Simmers! Welcome to The Sims 4 Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns we’re currently investigating and aim to resolve in an upcoming patch later this month. In ourcommitment to resolving technical challenges, our team focuses on community-voted fixes with each update. This is the fourth release in this series, and we look forward to the opportunity to continue to improve the experience for our players. The list below highlights issues most frequently reported by the community throughAnswersHQ. While some issues may not be listed, 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 toremove 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. Thank you for your reports and happy Simming! Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming game update: Console [AHQ] Cottage Living - Images for crafted Cross-Stitch objects on the PS4 are no longer in grayscale. [AHQ] Growing Together - Puzzles are no longer in black and white on Playstation. Base Game: [AHQ] Sims will not eat spoiled food autonomously. [AHQ] Interactions will no longer jam and prevent progression through the interaction queue when caused by stuck chickens on the lot. [AHQ] Sims will fully close their eyes fully when they are supposed to (like when sleeping). [AHQ] Parent Sims will no longer get stuck standing idly in front of the crib when trying to interact with their sleeping baby. [AHQ] NPC Sims no longer enter the lot without knocking on the door. [AHQ] Skill books are now available at all libraries; not just the Willow Creek Library. [AHQ] Plants that have enough water will stop dying. [AHQ] Most recently interacted with Sim will appear at the beginning of the Relationship panel. [AHQ] Pizza delivery Sim can now be tipped and interacted with after delivering Pizza. [AHQ] Invisible Nannies have had their superpower removed and will now remain visible. [AHQ] Sims will no longer incorrectly age up when adjusting game age options. [AHQ] Stopped issues where a held baby tries to perform an interaction that requires an adult to put them down, but the adult can't so it just spins in a loop. [AHQ] Textures will now apply on one tile one-Tile gable roofs. [AHQ] Curved Fences will now cast shadows. [AHQ] Small black shadows on lots manage worlds map can be removed by loading into the affected lot and exit to regenerate the thumbnail. [AHQ] Blue squares no longer observed in lieu of empty lot traits when saving the lot in build mode. [AHQ] Modify career outfit cheat now works for part time careers. [AHQ] Male tank tops are no longer observed after selecting Feminine fashion choice for previous SDX assets. [AHQ] Mourning buff will not appear when a stranger Sim dies in front of the active Sim. The buff is only displayed if they are at least acquaintances. [AHQ] Previous SDX Ponytail's texture will no longer distort around pulled out ear shapes. Non-binary Sim now properly referred to as “Birthday Sim“ during the birthday party event. [AHQ]Guerdon Goods Nano Can 2.0is now tagged as off-the-grid. [AHQ]Fixed an issue that could occur during the“Adopt a child“flow while off lot. Affecting Multiple Packs [AHQ] Cleared situations where BB objects and houses placed with‘moveobjects on’would appear in the sky. Bust the Dust [AHQ]‘Clean house'Inspired buff now has a proper timer to prevent overriding other buffs and blocking related Interactions. City Living [AHQ] “Game failed to load“ error no longer triggers when to visit apartments with placed pools (Error Code 132:dad724e4:16f19fc6). [AHQ] City Living Festivals and other festivals now always appear properly in the calendar. [AHQ] NPC Sims in San Myshuno will no longer experience sudden unexpected weight gain. NPC Sims’ bodies should only be susceptible to change if they are inside an active residential lot. Crystal Creations [AHQ] The Crystal Tree will not become Invisible or Transparent and the crystals will be collectable. Eco Lifestyle [AHQ] Vertical gardens now count towards the Freelance Botanist Aspiration. For Rent [AHQ] Property Owner will not be charged along with Eviction settlement after Tenant breaks lease. [AHQ] Event Failed TNS no longer triggers after completing the Tenant Revolt event by performing“Promise Better Conditions“. [AHQ] Lot Challenges and Lot Traits of a lot downloaded from gallery reflect correctly in-game. [AHQ] When a tenant Sim bulldozes a unit in an off-lot Residential Rental, the rent for other hidden units won't reset to zero. Growing Together [AHQ] Reduced clipping issues when Child SimsPractice Riding Bike. [AHQ]The asset“yfBody_EPLongTunicPants_darkpink“pairs properly with all the Nail Assets. High School Years [AHQ] Packed lunch boxes from inventory are eaten by teen Sims during lunch hours. [AHQ] Rocks will respawn a few hours after digging in 'Water Tower Way' in Copperdale world. Horse Ranch [AHQ]‘Bad Ranch Product'moodlet no longer observed upon Harvesting Excellent/Magnificent/Perfect Quality Plants. Island Living [AHQ] Mermaids now have their own tombstone. [AHQ] MyWedding Stories: Island Living canoe no longer gets water inside of it when navigating in Tartosa world. Lovestruck [AHQ] Removed duplicate toe swatch for asset“yfAcc_PediContrast_ContrastOrange“. Paranormal Investigator [AHQ] Lights no longer revert to auto mode in Haunted Houses. Realm of Magic Spellcaster animation will run less frequently in CAS. Seasons [AHQ] Flower arrangements will look the same when placed from the Library or the Gallery. Vampires [AHQ] Infants will no longer teleport to outside of the Crib when Resuming Game right as the baby transitions to sleep. Vintage Glamor [AHQ] Globe bar drink platter now fits on accent/end/coffee tables. Werewolves [AHQ] Werewolf Sims howl less frequently in CAS. [AHQ] Turned Werewolves will no longer occasionally lack color on their nose.Journey into the great unknown with The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack
Every ending means a new beginning. Which begs the question: what awaits Sims in the beyond? This All Hallows Eve, we invite you to uncover the secret to a fuller Sim life and explore what lies beyond withThe Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack. Venture into the haunting realm of Ravenwood, where three distinct neighborhoods await exploration, each with its own connection to the shadowy passage between life and what's next. Your Sims will have the chance to craft a Bucket List, resolve lingering Unfinished Business in the afterlife, wield new Ghostly Powers to unleash mayhem, kindness, or something in between, and even undergo a Rebirth. New Haunts and Netherworldly Neighbors Allow us to welcome you to Ravenwood, where the veil between life and death is especially thin. Here you’ll find 3 unique neighborhoods, where Sims walk shoulder to shoulder with Ghost Sims who have Unfinished Business. Begin your Sim’s journey in Crow’s Crossing, an eerie village rumored to be frequented by Ghosts and regular hauntings. Venture down cobbled roads where you might discover local grave makers, meet the Mysterious Merchant peddling an assortment of curios and collectibles, or happen upon the Try Before You Die Casket Sale. Sims seeking solace can visit the town cemetery, dappled with headstones and graves to pay respects to the Sims who once walked these roads (and may still be doing so), or disappear into a Crypt to share a special moment with a lover or tell ghost stories. With the Ravenwood Family Day or Crow's Crossing Celebration of Life festivals, haunted houses, and a ghostly guarded Wishing Well, there’s plenty to explore. For a slower pace, Sims can stroll the rolling hills and idyllic countryside of Whispering Glen. Steeped in ruins and rumors, it’s a paradise for collectors and historians alike. Explore the local Crypt, investigate the Tarot Tome Shrine at the base of the ruins, garden in the shared community plots, or gather collectibles. Whatever you do, stay until the moon rises. Each night, Whispering Glen hosts the local Moon Revelry festival, where Sims can swim under the moonlight, share stories at a bonfire, and dance. Things get a little wild during the Full Moon where clothing is entirelyoptional. There’s something otherworldly about Mourningvale. Maybe it’s the way the wind howls through the moss-draped trees, the eerie clang from the Bell Tower at odd hours, or the sentient plants. No matter the reason, many Ghosts choose to call this place home. The Grim Reaper has even been known to wander through now and then. Here, Sims can take a dip in the Baleful Bog to have an out-of-body experience or transition into Rebirth, partake in local customs at the Thinned Festiveil, or make peace with their mortality at the Afterlife Anonymous meetup. Whatever happens, a trip to this neighborhood is sure to send a shiver down the spine. Sims Only Live Once, Right? There is a lot to do in a Sim’s lifetime and so little time! Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants. A Sim’s Soul’s Journey allows them to achieve rewards as they fulfill goals, with the ultimate reward being the ability to Rebirth a Sim with the special Burning Soul trait after their passing. Sims who are Reborn after completing their Soul’s Journey can unlock past Childhood Development Skills, Traits and Infant Milestones (depending on the age they come back as). They might also find special ties to Sims from their past life. Players can also ensure Sims achieve fulfillment by creating and completing their Bucket Lists. There are multiple ways for any Young Adult or older Sim to create a Bucket List. If left alone, a Sim’s Bucket List will naturally populate over time based on their Traits. There are also new interactions on the Computer and journal which allow Sims to write a random goal themselves, write a goal from a category (like Travel or Family), or write a specific goal. Completing a Bucket List has powerful rewards, including the ability to experience Rebirth. As a Ghost, Sims may also continue their Soul’s Journey to complete their Unfinished Business, which (if completed) will result in an even more powerful form or Rebirth with the Burning Soul Trait. For some Sims, leaving life behind is hard to do. WithThe Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack, players can let their Sims linger on as playable household members where they can wreak havoc on the living or lend a helping hand. Ghost Sims who build special connections with each other can also pair up for a special, spectral Woohoo inside objects of all shapes and sizes. As Sims adjust to their playable Ghost Sims form, they can customize their looks in CAS, build Ghost Powers and even earn Fear or Goodwill essences from their interactions with the living to make simoleons. Yes, there is still room to grow in the afterlife! Grim’s the Boss Sims looking for a new line of work can now dabble in death with two new Careers: the Reaper Profession and the Undertaker Career. In the Reaper Profession, Sims with an affinity for the afterlife can become Grimterns and work their way up to Reaper as they make a career out of facilitating the next phase of life for Sims. Work with Grim at the Netherworld Department of Death (N.W.D.D.) and even head off into the ‘field.’ Sims in this profession can experience reaper training with the all-around-good-guy-training-dummy, Kenny, maintain Grimtern Sims’ scythes, practice reaping souls on practice dummies, and determine causes of deaths for reaped souls. At higher levels, Sims in this Career can even determine which souls they’ll reap and which they’ll return to life. Once retrieved, souls can be placed in the Netherworld Portal to meet the soul quota. Grimterns who meet the soul quote are eligible to become Employee of the Month. The Undertaker Career is a classic career in which Sims will serve both the living and the dead. From grave digging to embalming, Sims who pursue a career in the funeral industry ensure all Sims can move on in peace. Specializing in this before-afterlife care prepares Sims for difficult moments like, Discussing End of Life services or Contemplating Existence. Six feet in they will be rewarded with a Plague Mask, a Murphy Membrane Bust, or a Corpus Commendation Plaque to honor their achievements. It has two branches that Sims can go down: either Mortician or Funeral Director. Honoring the Dearly Departed Mortality and the afterlife can now impact the way Sims interact with the world around them to help create unexpected and exciting stories. Experience the Ghost Historian Aspiration, unlock Horror Novels and receive the Ghost Whisperer Reward Trait, visit any lot with the Hallowed Grounds Lot Trait, try out any of our three new Traits (Macabe, Chased by Death, and Skeptic), delve into the Thanatology Skill, or experience Life & Death’s new Death Type: Death by Murder of Crows. There’s a lifetime of stories to tell. To prepare for their departure from the realm of the living, Sims can create a Will at the Town Hall in Crows’s Crossing, via the computer, or at the Family Day Festival. Through Wills, Sims can assign heirlooms to specific individuals, leave personal notes, set emotional reactions for loved ones reading the Will, specify how they want their remains to be handled, make Funeral planning requests and designate other Sims to care for their pets or children. If the entire Household passes away, Sims can choose to donate their simoleons to charity or another known Household. Wills can be updated at any point in a Sim’s lifetime. Losing someone is never easy, even for Sims.The Sims 4 Life & DeathExpansion Pack now allows Sims to experience four Grief Types: Denial, Holding It Together, Anger, and Blues. The Grief Type a Sim receives is based off of their traits and (if applicable) their relationship. Grief will have its own set of behaviors for Sims to navigate, and it normally takes hold after the mourning period has ended. Not just death causes Grief. Tough situations, such as the loss of a family member or close friend, divorce, getting fired from a career or the loss of a pet (if you have theHorse RanchorCats and DogsExpansion Packs) can trigger Grief. Sims experiencing Grief can Reach out for Help from other Sims for comfort. They can also Attend Grief Counseling. Sims can Console About Death to other Sims, or cope positively with Grief by doing creative or productive activities while in the Grieving process. When at a Funeral, Sims can Offer Awkward Sympathies or Offer a Sympathetic Joke. Once Sims pass away, Funeral events can be planned and held. When planning a Funeral players can choose which Sims attend and who the Deceased is, select a Dress Code and Color for guests to arrive in, pick from a variety of fourteen different activities, and determine the location and time. Examples of some activities include Giving a Lighthearted Eulogy, Lighting Candles, Planting Something, or Serving Food. Each Funeral is unique, and sometimes Ghost Sims may even appear at their own Funeral! Sims can also honor the dearly departed by setting up Memorial Displays with a portrait of the deceased, selecting which Urn or Tombstone they want, decorating a Gravesite, leaving them a message on a special memorial statue, or by interring their Urns in Crypts. If you purchase the Life & Death Expansion Packanytime from October 3 through December 12, you can look upon those who came before in the Lasting Legacy Family Portrait, listen to the haunting lullaby of the Mournful Melodies Music Box and masquerade in fowl finery with the Plumed Elegance Mask. PreorderThe Sims 4Life & Death Expansion Pack now to start playing immediately when it launches on October 31, 2024 on PC via EA app™, Mac® via Origin, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.Laundry List - September 3rd, 2024
Sul Sul Simmers! Welcome toThe Sims 4Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns we’re currently investigating and aim to resolve in an upcoming patch. As part of our commitment totackling technical issues, the dedicated team continues to prioritize community-voted fixes with each update. This is our third release in this series, with more planned for the future. The extended list below is directly informed by which issues have the most community reports throughAnswersHQ. There are more topics that have been reported by players that aren’t listed here but may still be in the process of being solved. 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. 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. Thank you for your patience and valuable player reports. Catch you in the next Laundry List -Happy Simming! Update Notice We've updated the Lovestruck section of the Laundry List with the additional fixes slated for the upcoming patch. Previously, the section listed fixes resolved in theAugust 8thpatch. Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming game update: Mac [AHQ]Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors. The Gallery Pack filters now properly work for Home Chef Hustle in The Gallery and library. Base Game: [AHQ]Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings. [AHQ]“Error Code: 0“ when attempting to save no longer occurs related to Gigs or Neighborhood Stories. [AHQ]Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events. [AHQ]Frogs, mice and fishes in tanks are now visible when placed in laptop mode. Welcome back, friends! [AHQ]Sims will put their tablets and homework back into their inventory instead of placing them in the world as long as they are standing or sitting. [AHQ]The call is not coming from inside the house–you'll stop getting invitational phone calls from your own Household Members. [AHQ]“Complete a Daily Work Task”want now properly completed after finishing a daily work task. [AHQ]Child sim now has the option to quit their“After School Activity“. [AHQ]Family fortune - “Heal Negative Sentiments”task will now properly complete. [AHQ]Sims will return from work or school and switch into the same Everyday Outfit they had on instead of defaulting to the first Everyday Outfit in the CAS list. [AHQ]Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink. [AHQ]Outdoor shadows now move smoothly without jumping on the screen on ultra graphics settings and at different Live Mode speeds. [AHQ]Camera jittering is no longer observed in Build Buy mode after using Terrain Tools. [AHQ]Whenrecent neighborhood storiesmention a Sim that died in another neighborhood, switching to the respective Sim household will now have an urn present. [AHQ]Upgrading washer/dryer now completesNerd Brainaspiration. [AHQ]Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating. [AHQ]Autonomouscheck infantno longer causes new random cold weather outfit to be generated for infant. Infant no longer stretches when crawling in deep snow. [AHQ]Teen Sim is able to take vacation days while working in the lifeguard career. [AHQ]Event goal UI will continue to show even after editing from the calendar. Fixed a CAS flow issue that would incorrectly allow siblings to be engaged. [AHQ]Teengoal orientedaspiration now gets completed properly after getting promoted at work. Investigated missing Doodlepip splines. [AHQ]“Become friends with“want is no longer observed for sims with relationship equal or above friends. World icons on the world selection screen will no longer move when middle-clicked. Lockedseed packetsare unlocked in BB when using the gardening skill cheat stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10. [AHQ]Female Sims' stomachs will no longer become invisible when paired with Masculine cargo pants in certain color swatches. “Likes/Dislikes“Sim preferences are now available for Sims created via CAS story in CAS mode. Sim animation will no longer pop when sitting on a stool and asking another Sim an inappropriate question. [AHQ]Sim thumbnails are no longer low resolution on the Resume Button. Re-fixed issue where Skill List gets out of Alphabetical order, specifically when switching between Sims. [AHQ]‘ymTop_TshirtRolled_Yellow'top no longer clips with bottom assets in CAS. Affecting Multiple Packs [AHQ]In apartments, University dorms, and penthouses: Walls and doors will now cut away properly in wall down/cutaway viewing mode. Adjusted checks for exterior walls and inactive units. [AHQ]Vampire scars are no longer observed while creating a genetics-based spell caster Sim, and any scars generated can now be removed (mouth, eye, cheeks and brow details). [AHQ]Werewolf/Vampire Sims will swap to occult form and vice-versa after the animation instead of before or during. [AHQ]Nails no longer cause shoulder tears on‘yfTop_EP08SweaterScarf_Solid’and ‘ymBody_EF90Djellaba_Solid’outfits. Leather Pants no longer overlap with low boots. Cats & Dogs [AHQ]Feline friends rejoice! “Give Catnip Treat”action to cats will no longer cancel. City Living [AHQ]Strange wall patches and gaps are no longer visible in Wall Down View in San Myshuno Apartments. [AHQ]Food stalls in San Myshuno no longer disappear after coming out of CAS and Manage Worlds screens. [AHQ]Snow no longer appears inside the Planet Honey Pop building. Cottage Living [AHQ]Finchwick Fair results notification will stop triggering during Sports Day Competition results. Crystal Creations [AHQ]New item highlights on the Accessories tab will properly disappear after checking out the new item(s). Dine Out [AHQ]Interactions are now available on culinary pot racks. Removed instances of duplicate menu items in Restaurants. [AHQ]Photo of experimental food no longer changes upon adding frame. Discover University [AHQ]Sim will return from visiting the law class as a guest speaker–in both judge or private attorney branches–whether through the phone or the building interaction. [AHQ]Sims without the Active Trait will no longer get trait-related buffs when playing with a soccer ball. [AHQ]“Contribute Knowledge” will now satisfy Writing Aspiration on a Research Archive Machine goal counting towards the “Senior Scholar” milestone Academic aspiration. [AHQ]Servo's graduation portrait now shows an accurate picture. Eco Lifestyle [AHQ]NPC's will stop stressing you out by constantly making de-stressing decoctions autonomously in the neighborhood or in the active Sim's lot during Self-Sufficiency N.A.P. [AHQ]Notifications for a NAP will no longer trigger with the option turned off and will only send the notification if the Eco Footprint feature is enabled. [AHQ]Stacking sun rays/aurora will no longer get stuck loading. [AHQ]Blue void lines are no longer observed in Evergreen Harbor. For Rent [AHQ]You can now select and edit wall heights on Residential Rentals without having to delete and replace the walls. [AHQ]Ownership no longer disappears from objects after “Move Household“. [AHQ]Kettle and Pressure Cooker no longer randomly disappear from inventory. [AHQ]The “Do You Be-leaf in Concrete?“ red/orange swatch and green/gray swatch displays properly. [AHQ]Work From Home Sims in the Handyperson career will be properly paid. [AHQ]On rental properties, when someone dies you are now given a headstone/urn. Panya (NPC property owner) visits will count towards the“Have the Property Owner Visit your Unit“ goal for the Discerning Dweller Aspiration. Lot Traits and Lot Challenges will stay selected for Residential Rental lot units when converted from Residential or Venue lot. [AHQ]“Venue Funds Transfer” button will no longer appear for community lots. Able to enter a vacation rental unit by using phone and last exception no longer triggers when loading the save. When objects are being repossessed the Utility BIlls and Unpaid Taxes will properly update in Bills Info Panel. Unit Details text will not overlap when hovering on Residential Rental lots in Map View. When bills are delivered, if you are in another world it will now process utilities correctly. Get to Work [AHQ]Sim targeted by the Simray will be changed to the proper blue skin tone. [AHQ]Child eyebrows will update to match their hair color in CAS. Growing Together [AHQ]San Sequoia world map will properly load into all lots and avoid corrupted white screens. [AHQ]‘Left-Side Work of Modern Art Window’is now properly transparent. Horse Ranch [AHQ]“Care”pie menu interaction,“Put In Inventory”, and “Trade For”interactions now available on goats/sheep after moving to a new lot. There is now self-interaction on the Sim to walk to Dreadhorse Caverns. High School Years [AHQ]Teen sims will no longer randomly stop taking exams. [AHQ]Teen Sims will be able to travel to prom even if Principal Mei Prescott is not alive. [AHQ]Sims will get paid full amount of simoleons for WFH tasks for Simfluencer/Video Game Streamer career Laundry Day [AHQ]Sim only has to wash only once (not twice) for clothes to be clean or pristine. Lovestruck [AHQ]The occasional occurrence of a blank Create a Date goal has been fixed. [AHQ]After the previous update, players who had saved while Gallery Sims were not available were still not getting Gallery Sims. [AHQ]Sims will have the option to pay bills when they are due. Changing a Create a Date event from the calendar from no goals to goals enabled and then switching back to no goals will now correctly remove the goals from the event. Vet Clinics can no longer be a venue for Create a Date events. Find a different place to get to know your date! Activities from packs you do not own now cannot be selected for a Create a Date activity. When using The García Amor Costume Trunk, the Sim's portrait at the bottom of the screen now updates to reflect the costume they are wearing. The goal“Use Romantic Blanket”for the Romantic Explorer Aspiration now lights up when completed. Sims with a special role (such as Bartender or Librarian) that are invited on a Date now join even though they're very busy at work and just trying to do their job. TheRomantic ExplorerandParagon Partnergoal for going on a date will now be completed properly if the date does not have goals enabled. The interface to“Create Your Own Relationship Label“now works properly with a controller or when switching between Keyboard/Mouse and a controller on console. When setting up Household Relationships in Create a Sim, all the Romance Dynamics options are selectable now for Sims towards the bottom of the list on console. My Wedding Stories There are new interactions on the wedding arch that will allow you to set which Sims to sit on either side of the aisle. You will now be able to pick which Sims perform the requested behavior when clicking on the wedding arch and do Ceremony Activities. This will allow greater control of what is happening in the wedding. After telling guests to do a ceremony activity, they'll stop doing other things autonomously. Music specific interaction is now available on the wedding arch in order to control when wedding music plays. Sims gather around without getting stuck as the wedding couple dances. Sims will properly perform“Exchange Vows with Officiant and Kiss“interaction after performing“Gather at the Aisle“interaction. [AHQ]You can now sell wedding cakes to local bakers!“Sell to Local Bakery“action is available now on wedding cakes. “Take your seats” interaction will no longer show up 3 times. [AHQ]No lines will appear on Sim’s neck after applying the nail asset‘yfAcc_ManiGP11Patterned_blue’. Nifty Knitting [AHQ]Legendary Knitting will now count for Excellent Knits Aspiration. Paranormal [AHQ]More spawners like the specters, weird dolls, occult markings, etc now trigger during Paranormal Investigation for Occult Sims. [AHQ]Paranormal Investigation Gigs no longer showing blank Goal Bar. Party Essentials [AHQ]Fun and Dancing Skill tooltips now appear for ‘The Minimalist's Dance Floor’. Seasons [AHQ]Sim will now receive a vacuum along with the vacuum dock as a Holiday gift. [AHQ]The“lose weight”New Year's resolution will now be properly completed.. [AHQ]‘Holiday Decoration Box’will no longer become unowned after moving to another Residential lot or Residential Rental lot–take those holiday memories with you! [AHQ]Can now complete the“Countdown to Midnight“tradition on all TV's. Snowy Escape [AHQ]Platform roof on 2-4-3 Wakabamori lot no longer has roof visual glitches/transparency. [AHQ]Fun and Social motives no longer reduce while Hiking together. Exercise is fun. Everyone knows that. Tiny Living [AHQ]Butlers can now sleep on Murphy beds (at their own risk, of course). Werewolves [AHQ] Skin details (like acne or freckles) will no longer appear on Werewolves' in their wolf form.Reaper’s Rewards Event
Get ready for a free, limited-time Event where you'll need to venture into Live Mode to participate. The Grim Reaper is reaching out to you…but don’t be afraid to answer since it seems Grim wants your help. And the best part? You'll be rewarded for your efforts throughout the Event, with one being a brand new Lot Challenge,Scare Seeker, where Sims will get excited instead of scared while on the lot! How Does it Work? Open Live Mode with an existing or new Household. After a short wait, The Grim Reaper will call upon you! The Event will run for eight weeks, with two exciting Quests each week. Your journey begins by assisting Grim with researching Ambrosia, a special Gourmet dish that can lift any Sim’s spirits. As the weeks progress, you’ll continue to unlock the secrets of Ambrosia and eventually learn how to cook it! 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. EnterLive Mode,and you’ll see the first pair of Quests, which start with a pop-up. InLive 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 theMain MenuorLive Modeby selectingClaim. Note: You must be inLive Modeto claim Consumable Rewards. Claimed rewards will be available inBuild Mode,Create a Sim, or your Sim’s Inventory. You can filter to view Event rewards with theEvent Rewardsfilter under theSpecialcategory in bothCreate a SimandBuild 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 Reaper’s Rewards Event will have six weeks of Quests and two extra weeks at the end, so there’s plenty of time to catch up and complete it! Claim the Reaper’s Rewards to create a goth-chic Sim who revels in a good scare, or just enjoy a chance to get to know Grim a little better! Rest assured, your claimed rewards are stored on your EA account, so you do not need to worry about losing them. Week 1 Summon The Grim Reaper withThe Grimophoneto listen to your favorite tunes! Sport your newEarrings of Imminent Demisewhile thrilling Sims with scares using the newScare Seeker Lot Challenge. Week 2 Get comfy in the newTrad Goth Jeanswhile simultaneously brushing up on multiple skills withThe Green Lady’s Lost Tome. This Tome allows you to gain skills in Gardening, Cooking, and Fishing all at once! Week 3 Make sure your Sims wear the proper footwear with theTrad Goth Buckled Bootswhile taking a ride around the neighborhood onGrim’s Cruiser Bicycle. Week 4 Like theLife & Death Tattoo, thePortrait of Lady Mimsy Alcron Shallot in the Gardenis a true piece of haunting art. Just don’t look too long, or things could get a little toasty. Week 5 Get dressed up with theTrad Goth Button-Upwhile flexing your Mixology skills by crafting the newSpectral Spritzerdrink. This drink will turn your Sim into a temporary ghost! Week 6 If your Sim has bags under the newProwling Peeperseyes, catch up on some eternal Z’s withCasket of Quiet Repose. 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! Are these rewards really free? A: Yes, these rewards are free when you claim them through the Event Screen. Once claimed, the rewards for this Event will be available in the Base Game. What about SDX releases, I thought those were to provide 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 9/24 at 9 a.m. PST and ends on 11/19. 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. Will this be available to Everyone? A: Yes! The Reaper’s Reward Event will be available to everyone starting 9/24, and you won’t need any Packs to participate. What are Event Points? A: Event Points are a limited-time measurement for the Reaper’s Rewards 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 Quest 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: Grim is offering 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 Reaper’s Rewards 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 8 weeks. If you start late, you will have access to all the previous week’s Quests.The Future is Plumbob Green
Sul Sul, Simmers! We have so much news to share with you about The Sims franchise! We’ve been in the lab expanding The Sims into an entertainment platform driven by you, our community, that includes exploring experiential ways to play The Sims and new ways we’re supporting creators. Our passion for creating products full of fun, creativity and discovery has led us to new experiences all moving at the speed of pop culture. Keep reading to learn what we’ve been cooking! Get ready to party like it’s the year 2000! Before we jump in… wow, it’s been nearly 25 years since the world was first introduced to The Sims. Since then, more than 500 million of you have become Simmers, embracing the delightful chaos that comes with playing “fate” - guiding your beloved Sims through life’s ups and downs and endless possibilities (so many deleted pool ladders! 😆). You’ve shown that no one does life like The Sims - unleashing your imagination to craft one-of-a-kind stories, worlds, and adventures that seamlessly blend the real world with the Sims world. We remain committed as ever to reimagining the way people play with life and giving millions the chance to connect over their shared love of The Sims as we push the boundaries of reality. So far in 2024, Simmers have spent more than 1.22.4 billion hours playing The Sims 4 and experimenting with life scenarios and choices without real-world consequences (759+ million hours spent in live mode!). Whether it’s designing your dream home (303+ million hours in build mode!), customizing your Sims (640+ million Sims!) and worlds, reimagining the latest reality TV drama, or even taking on the 100 Baby Challenge (65+ million babies made!) your creativity continues to amaze us. You've shown that if you can dream it, you can Sim it! Watching Simmers unite over their self-expression and curiosity expressed within The Sims has been our greatest joy. We love that you share our mischievous humor and find laughter every step of the way as you bring your visions to life (whether you’re successful or not)! We can’t wait to celebrate 25 years of The Sims with you and plan to kick things off with an episode of Behind The Sims in January 2025. There’s so much to look forward to in the coming months, and we just can’t help but share some with you now…! The Hollywood rumors are true: The Sims is headed to the BIG SCREEN! We’re VERY excited to share that in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, our team is working on a film based on The Sims. Kate Herron will direct, as well as co-write with Briony Redman. LuckyChap and Vertigo Entertainment will produce alongside The Sims team, with Herron and Redman executive producing. It’s still too early to share more about the movie but stay tuned for updates as we mark our 25th birthday next year! You Make The Sims! Our incredible community is the only reason we'll celebrate 25 years of The Sims. Everything we do is for you, because you are what makes The Sims. As we build towards the future, we’re exploring more ways to involve, engage, and reward our community. It’s with great pride and enthusiasm that we’ll continue expanding the ways we spotlight your incredible stories, creations, and ideas. Since its launch, more than 1 billion Sims 4 creations have been downloaded from the gallery and more than 116 million pieces of content uploaded, with millions more assets uploaded and downloaded across the broader Sims community. In addition, we’ve been collaborating with all types of Simmers on multiple projects, ranging from in-game creation through lot building and worlds to collaborations on Kits, base game updates, packs and beyond. These collaborations have meant a lot to us but more importantly to our community and we aren’t done yet! Allow Us to Proudly Introduce… The Sims 4 Creator Kits: Designed and produced entirely by creators in collaboration with The Sims. Discover global creators whose content is a MUST see - no matter where you play! Creativity has long been a core value for The Sims franchise, and we obsess over seeing and showcasing the incredible talent and artistry that lives within our tight-knit community. This push to expand the ways we support creators has led us to The Sims 4 Creator Kits. These kits are designed and built by community creators to create new collections featuring unique styles and fresh storytelling potential. These Creator Kits will mark the first time that a full collection of in-game assets have been crafted by a creator and officially published by The Sims development team, making them available for all players. For The Sims 4 players who crave more variety in customization and design, look for The Sims 4 Creator Kits to start rolling out in November 2024 across our Sims channels and available alongside our current collections of Kits. This is a big step forward in delivering creator-made content that’s console-friendly and curated with safeguards that will expand your game with more on-trend aesthetics and styles. We’ve been working with some familiar faces for a while now to elevate their work and allow their creations to reach even more of you to enjoy. Stand by for more updates! The Sims Creator Program: How we’re collaborating with global creators Join us to get inspired and create like never before! The Sims Creator Program is the next evolution of how we work with both established and up-and-coming creators around the world. With this official program, creators will gain access to a range of exclusive perks, including early access to upcoming Packs, direct communication with fellow creators and The Sims team, free swag, opportunities to collaborate, and more. We’re looking for creators who regularly create original The Sims content across social platforms and various types of creators who might be new to The Sims, including those who are crafting mods or custom content, or nurturing communities across various platforms. Whether you’re a more established voice or an emerging creator, we welcome you to apply to join us. Read morehere to learn how we’re working to better serve creators, streamline onboarding, and more! The Sims Labs - Innovating, improving and evolving across our live and future products Let’s build the future of The Sims together! ICYMI! Our Sims franchise of games today and into the future will deliver on many gameplay and storytelling styles for the growing number of you around the world, and we’re excited for you to see what we’ve been working on! Creating this vision involves innovating across multiple products to deliver new experiences, and through The Sims Labs we’ll explore new experimental ways to play The Sims. Over the next few months, you might start to see The Sims Labs show up when we’re trying out different things for Sims products, systems and features. This is your friendly reminder to sign up for a chance to playtest in The Sims Labs here, and if you fit the requirements we’re looking for, you will receive an email with further instructions. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at some of what we’ll be testing coming up soon! All footage is pre-alpha and will differ from final release All footage is pre-alpha and will differ from final release The Sims Franchise - Live and Future Product Updates When we talk about The Sims as an entertainment platform driven by our community, it’s because we see the future of The Sims as more than any one title. We’re expanding the franchise to better serve the diverse needs of the growing number of Simmers around the world. The Sims will move beyond linear, sequential Sims releases and offer more options for players than ever before. We’re focused on creating a variety of games and experiences that will touch different categories across the simulated life genre including cozy games, social and collaborative based gameplay, mobile narrative games and continued depth, improvements, and modernization of The Sims 4, which will continue to be a foundational Sims experience. We’re creating new and innovative experiences that connect with players on their terms, wherever they are and however they choose to play. These explorations are being tested via The Sims Labs including individual features from Project Rene, a story driven mobile test, enhancements to The Sims 4 with discovery and search tools, creator tools, and more. For now, keep reading for the latest news about our live and future products! MySims: Cozy Bundle - Two lovable games return with adorable adventures and fun for everyone! Coming soon to Nintendo Switch: Retro re-releases of MySims and MySims Kingdom So many of our players have been asking for the return of MySims. We’re thrilled to share that we’re reinvigorating the MySims product line, beginning with two lovable games available soon on Nintendo Switch. With the MySims: Cozy Bundle, we’re honoring our Sims legacy as we prepare for our 25th birthday with this charming fan-favorite spin-off. You can expect two beloved games, MySims and MySims Kingdom, in which you can explore familiar worlds that are full of puzzles to solve, discover locations, meet lots of characters with big personalities and build, paint and decorate! Get ready to customize cozy worlds, style your cute Sims, and get re-introduced to everyone’s favorite MySims Kingdom triceratops, Bobaboo! With this retro re-release you can expect Nintendo Switch controls and touch screen support, upgraded graphics, as well as much-requested special content from the original PC release returning to MySims. And, look out for adorable MySims merch coming toshopthesims.com also in November 2024! Preorder MySims: Cozy Bundle now in the Nintendo eShop, at retail and onNintendo.com to start playing when it launches for Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2024.* Project Rene - Expanding the ways to play in The Sims Be among the first to see the new world as playtesting continues! Continuing its development alongside other exciting new projects within The Sims franchise, Project Rene is focused on building ways for friends to meet, connect, and share while playing together in an all-new world. There will be a small invite-only playtest for Rene this Fall 2024, giving an early look at a multiplayer experience that explores joining friends and other players at a shared location. Sign up for the chance to playtest in The Sims Labs here and be among the first to play in the new world! We’ll continue to share more information on the game’s development and milestones along the way. The Sims 4 - Testing new features as we invest in improvements and modernization efforts We’ve been expanding all the ways to play with life in The Sims 4 for 10 years, creating an expansive simulation experience. We have big plans to continue building upon and improving this powerful life simulation game played around the world by more than 80 million people! In May 2024, we announced that we’ve assembled a team to invest in the core game experience, including tackling technical issues. We’ve invested further into these efforts to focus on previously reported issues, quality assurance and game optimization for future releases. Batches of fixes will continue to be released roughly every two months until further notice. On September 18, 2024, our players can expect another major release of fixes alongside an exciting base game update. The Sims 4 developers are hard at work investing in meaningful new features and base game updates. We continue to explore new ways to play; to surprise and delight; to evolve the game in both appearance and gameplay experience. The 'Happy at Home' event was our first foray into a new way to play and we were encouraged to see how many of you enjoyed this new feature. We recently announced that coming up next is the Reaper’s Rewards Event, where you’ll have the chance to play alongside Grim himself and earn exclusive new rewards on September 24, 2024! We're excited about the road ahead for The Sims 4, and can't wait to share what we have planned next for this game! The Sims FreePlay - A new region inspired by mountainside towns is coming soon! For more than a decade, The Sims FreePlay has captured the delightful unpredictability and playfulness of The Sims on mobile platforms. We remain as committed as ever to elevating our game to be an unrivaled town-builder experience, continuously improving the experience with new content, gameplay, and visual improvements. Our next content updates will open an entirely new region inspired by mountainside towns. It may be the coziest region created for the game yet, perfect for exploring as we head into the holiday season! Here’s to celebrating the best of The Sims, past, present, and future! Vadish, Simmers! Thank you for continuing to be a part of our journey! The countdown to our 25th birthday is officially on! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the many new ways to experience The Sims as they roll out alongside our classic Sims experiences. To stay informed on these efforts, please join us in ourDiscord community server and stay tuned to our channels (X, IG, TikTok), newsroom at TheSims.com/news and episodes of Behind The Sims, where we’ll be regularly sharing updates. Dag Dag, The Sims Team *Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/mysims-cozy-bundle/disclaimers for details.The Sims 4 - Season of To Be Continued
From September through December, the season ofTo Be Continued will feature an array of content that adds new chapters to your Sims stories. Settle in with a warm cup of cocoa, and enjoy a tarot card reading that takes a peek at what’s next. Save The Dates Give your little nooboo a sophisticated start with theStorybook Nursery Kitor build an inspiring retreat to help your Sim’s creativity flow with theArtist Studio Kit. Both are set torelease on September 19th. Help Grim out and earn free items in theReaper’s Rewards Event!Coming to the base gameSeptember 24th. Keep an eye out for more information that will be shared in the days ahead. Speaking of Grim, the fan-favorite hooded figure will make an appearance in theLife and Death Expansion Pack. Get afirst look on October 3rdand embark on an endless journey through life and beyond with the packreleasing this Halloween on October 31st! As the season continues, there will be free updates and much more to uncover. Follow The Sims across socials or visitThe Sims Newsroom to stay updated on the latest.
