Its been raised more than a handfull of times but EA, something has to change!
It is 2025, tech advancements mean that we dont just get better and more complex games but also cheats get better and more complex. However it's no excuse for EA to be basically the sole large game company that disregards the entire linux community. I fully understand in more competative games such as Battlefield and some elements of sports titles, that adding Linux support for EA anticheat is maybe undesirable to the EA anti-cheat team or EA as a whole. But even with the advancements and invasion of privacy that Kernel level software brings, even the addition of measures like secure boot, Anti-Cheat remains an issue regardless. Titles that are non competative have zero reason to be excluded from the enjoyment of the Linux gaming community, especially seeing as one of the largest and most popular hand held devices is Linux based and has now officially rolled out its software to other handheld hardware. Skate, FC26, NHL, NFL all would be fantastic titles for both handhelds and for those in the linux community to enjoy, even if the competative side of those games wasnt available on linux, just casual or offline play. You used to provide support but slowly you have just disregarded a huge proportion of the gaming community and removed all access to any EA game with an online element. there is no reason a game like Skate. should be unplayable on linux due to anti cheat software, it does not need the same protections as a competative shooter such as Call of Duty, Battlefield etc. EA, please start making better decisions for the community!Base Game Update Sept 18 (Patch Notes Added)
September 2025: Base Game Update On September 18, PC and Mac players can expect a Base Game Update. We are pulling forward the release from its originally scheduled launch to allow additional time for us to quickly identify and address any potential issues that may take place across players’ various setups and game configurations. This also provides space for mod creators to update their content prior to the launch of the Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack. Before the game update, we will release the TDESC files in The Sims Discord for those who need time to support and maintain any mods or custom content. Console players will see this update on September 23 after it goes through additional verification. Since PC and Mac will be on a newer game version until the PlayStation & Xbox update on September 23, console players will need to use the PlayStation and Xbox filters in the Gallery until you receive the update. More information will be provided in the Laundry List on September 16, and in the Patch Notes released on September 18. From the Quality of Life Roadmap. Quality of Life Roadmap | EA Forums - 12575924 Remember Be prepared to go offline if you're not updating and back up your saves Plumbob and Go - Getaway The Sims Way! PC/Mac Update 9/18/2025 Console Update 9/23/2025 PC: 1.118.242.1030 / Mac: 1.118.242.1230 Console: Version: 2.20 Who’s ready to get away and make an adventure out of it? Today’s update prepares for the October 2nd launch of the upcoming expansion pack, Adventure Awaits, and while you’re waiting, this base game update contains a fun new feature that will have all your Sim kids cheering throughout the neighborhood! Also coming to the game today, you'll see a number of bug fixes. We are releasing today's update on PC and Mac with the Console update following on September 23rd. Getting this update out earlier allows for plenty of time for mod and custom content creators to update prior to the launch of Adventure Awaits. It also gives us time to address any issues quickly. As PC/Mac will be on a newer game version until the PlayStation & Xbox update on September 23rd, console players will need to use the PlayStation and Xbox filters in the Gallery until you receive the update. As always, thank you for your support and continued reporting efforts via EA Forums. It really helps us identify the issues you care the most about so we can focus on fixing them. We are committed to fixing these issues and can’t wait to share more details on that soon to come. Plumbob out. Sul sul and we'll see you on your next adventure soon. -The Sims 4 Team What’s New? Base Game Updates Playground Venue Let the kids play! And what better place to play than the new Playground Venue. Going to the Park is fine and all, but sometimes kids need their own space. The Playground Venue on the other hand is the perfect place to let the little ones run wild. You’ll find it visited primarily by other children and their chaperones, especially after school hours, making it the perfect place to make new friends. Built the perfect playground? We’d love to see it! Share your custom playground venue builds to the Gallery using the hashtag #playground so fellow Simmers can discover, download, and enjoy your creations. Venue Type Filter in Event Planning UI When planning any event, we now have a way for you to quickly narrow down to see only the specific venue type you’re looking for in a checkbox dropdown, to save you from having to scroll through a long list of options. Want to see only all Libraries? Check. Want to see only all Nightclubs? Check. Want to see only all Libraries and Nightclubs? Check Check. Play Pretend Interaction Child Sims now have a very cute interaction to “Play Pretend” with either another child Sim as a social interaction or as a self interaction. “Play Pretend” as a social interaction can be accessed under the Friendly > Activities Pie Menu options. Otherwise, you can click on your active child Sim to access “Play Pretend” as a self interaction. Both versions of this interaction include options to “Play Fairy Tale Castle”, “Play House”, “Play Space Explorer”, “Play Pirate Adventure”, or “Play Island Castaway”. All of which are accompanied by charming childhood imagination VFX that are thematic to the selection. Ecru Slouch Beanie Color Variant in Create a Sim For those days when the brightest of white is just not gelling with your outfit. We’ve now added a new ecru color variant on the existing Base Game Slouch Beanie in Create a Sim available for teens, young adults, adults, and elders. Cross-Pack Tuning Update for The Sims™ 4 Life & Death’s Soul’s Journey We readjusted gains for Soul’s Journey and added Satisfaction Point rewards for each tier completed. Merfolk Occult Bassinet for The Sims™ 4 Island Living She smells Merfolk stinky baby diapers in a seashell-shaped bassinet. What’s it look like, you ask? Well, I suppose there’s only one way to find out. Here’s hoping Ocean’s Lullaby Bassinet is about to be responsible for a big Merfolk population boom. Memory Boost (Early Access) – Available September 23 Memory Boost is an early access, opt-in feature for The Sims 4 on PC (Windows) that delivers performance improvements by optimizing memory usage, reducing lag, improving frame rates, and helping prevent memory-related crashes. We invite you to try it out and share your feedback as we prepare for a wider rollout. How to Enable Memory Boost: (Available on September 23rd) From the main menu, select the three dots (•••) to open Game Options. Go to the “Other” tab. Find the Memory Boost dropdown and select “Enabled.” Your game will restart with Memory Boost active. NOTE: Recovery saves created while Memory Boost is enabled will be tagged accordingly, and at least one original recovery save (without Memory Boost) will always be preserved for fallback. You can disable Memory Boost at any time from the same menu. Autumn Apparel Kit Right in time for sweater weather - The Sims 4 Autumn Apparel Kit is coming in October 2025. Bug Fixes Base Game [EA Forums] Sims with the entrepreneurial trait no longer experience sudden jumps in career level. This fix will prevent this issue from occurring on any new saves. [EA Forums] The “Venue Info” icon in Build Mode will stop shining when there’s nothing new to display. [EA Forums] A Sim writing a book can now resume it properly after being interrupted by another Sim to socialize. [EA Forums] Sims will no longer always sit to drink water. [EA Forums] Interaction Progress (like cooking or writing) will no longer start from the beginning after loading. [EA Forums] Last Exception and Sim reset no longer trigger when exiting a Changing Table. [EA Forums] (ymBottom_SDX037Jeans_SolidPink) displays proper color swatch for Masculine Sims. [EA Forums] Duplicate Swatch no longer shown for (doorDoubleSliding2x1_SDX037BUILDERTileable3Tile_set1). [EA Forums] The Holiday menu no longer closes when switching between Sims. [EA Forums] Swatch shown for (shelfWallGFPlank2x1_01_set1) matches what is placed. [Bug Archive] Diner outdoor sign is now glowing correctly. [Bug Archive] The infant's 'bald' eyebrow color swatches are now in order. [Bug Archive] The following shower floors no longer flicker when zooming the camera in and out: Tranquil Waters Shower, Modern Grimpressions, Waterfall Shower, EZPZ Shower Stall, and It’s a Shower Trap. [Bug Archive] Nail polish will no longer change color of yfBody_SP18DressShirt. [Bug Archive] Mournful Memories Music Box no longer has a debug name and description on all except the main swatch. Curtains will now move when using DX11. Death can no longer be avoided by scheduling an off-lot Event via the calendar on another lot during the death sequence. [Bug Archive] The ymShoes_AnkleOxford_TrueBlack variant of this shoe no longer changes shape compared to the other variants. Affecting Multiple Packs [EA Forums] Skill cheats can now be used to lower skill. [EA Forums] Eyeglasses no longer look like sunglasses. [EA Forums] Some wall mailboxes no longer appear under Misc Appliances instead of Trash Cans & Mailboxes. [EA Forums] "Summon a Privy Bush" interaction is now available for Vampire and Fairy child sims [EA Forums] Some fireplaces no longer project light from Fire Backwards. Resolved a missing texture observed when applying yfTop_GP12SweaterVest with some bottom assets. Texture defects are no longer observed when applying ymBottom_SP56CK001ShortsRuffles with several top assets. The Undo button is no longer greyed out when using it to make changes for occult types in CAS. Get to Work [EA Forums] Daring Hall Tree now properly categorized under the Displays category instead of the Decorations Misc category. Cats & Dogs [EA Forums] Pets no longer get deformed when traveling to another lot after aging up. [EA Forums] Blue swatches for (stair_rail_EP04CAxFrame_set5) display the proper color when placed. [EA Forums] When selecting gray swatches for the object (sculptwall_EP02GENchalk2x1_set1) the proper color is placed. Island Living [Bug Archive] The Mermaid bassinet is now available in Buy mode like other bassinets. [Bug Archive] Resolved flickering animation observed on water after the Sim performs a snorkel interaction on the buoys in Sulani. Discover University [EA Forums] Bike pedals will now align with the Sim’s feet when riding the bike from this pack. [EA Forums] (ymBottom_EP08LeggingCropped_Solid Yellow) displays the correct color swatch for males. [EA Forums & EA Forums] Legal Case Files and Dr. Tyson's Books of Learning are now properly categorized under the Clutter category instead of the Sculptures category. Eco Lifestyle [EA Forums] Piercings from the Eco Lifestyle expansion pack now have the correct Bronze & Gold swatches displayed. Growing Together [EA Forums] Smooth Sail Diaper Pail trash cans now snap to Lavish One's changing station. [EA Forums] Starry Eyed Collection Banquet Table is now present in the Bars category instead of Dining Tables category. For Rent [EA Forums] Tenant events are no longer resolved as a failure after the Property Owner fixes what’s needed on the Tenant’s lot. Lovestruck [EA Forums] All color tags are now applied to Canopy Dreams and Drape Desires objects. Life & Death [EA Forums] Modern Grimpressions Bathroom Sink and Modern Grimpressions Kitchen Sink objects can now be slotted at the top. [EA Forums] Nails paint no longer creates a texture glitch on T-shirts (yfTop_EP17ShirtGoth) and (ymTop_EP17ShirtGoth). [EA Forums] Child sim now show up as ghosts when they die due to over heat & Freezing. YmHat_EP17ToqueDouble no longer clips with ears if ears are extended outwards. Sim no longer clips into the bar stools when read will interaction is performed in sitting posture. Soul’s Journey Progression no longer grants too many points. Sims will no longer remain in Ghost form after removing the Ghost molecule in CAS after using the Undo button. Businesses & Hobbies [EA Forums] (Paint on Me!) wallpaper from the Business and Hobbies category now appears when filtered by color. Enchanted by Nature [EA Forums] (ymHair_EP19Mullet_Auburn) hairstyle no longer clips with hats. "Fertilize All Crops" interaction is now functional on oversized crop plants with oversized crop fertilizer. [EA Forums] Gnome brought to life for Upgrades and Repairs will no longer continuously upgrade toilets with Composting Container leading to toilets catching fire. Vampires [Bug Archive] Vampire Sims no longer constantly disappear and reappear during interactions Paranormal [Bug Archive] All the nail polish in the fingernail category color yfBody_SP18DressShirt Outdoor Retreat GP01GenFern plants no longer clip when placed on the roofs Realm of Magic [EA Forums] Glass Top Stage Stairs is now properly categorized under the Decorations Misc category instead of the Surfaces Misc category. [EA Forums] (ymTop_GP08VestShirt) now displays correct swatches. Werewolves [EA Forums] (yfHair_GP12MedWavy_Black) hair displays properly when zoomed out in game. Backyard [EA Forums] (yfTop_SP08TeeBoatNeck) now displays correct swatches. Greenhouse Haven [EA Forums] When selecting green/yellow swatches for the object (doorSingle1x1_SP40GENTileable3Tile_set1) the thumbnail now displays the proper color. Sweet Slumber Party [EA Forums] Nails are now properly tagged for a masculine frame. Memory Boost - Early Access - FAQ | EA Forums - 12559451 Memory Boost - Step-by-Step Guide | EA Forums - 12559448 Plumbob and Go - Getaway The Sims way! | EA Forums - 12577367Skate Cross-Platform issues.
I have had multiple attempts at joining my friend who is on PC while I am on Xbox, with no luck. I get a message saying I am unable to connect to crossplay, even though my Xbox settings are set for crossplay. My pc friend when he tries to join me gets a message that my server is full. Inside of social and spectate the option for disabling crossplay is darkened and scribbled over, but still has enabled on it although unchangeable. I have unlinked, and re-linked my EA account, except it doesn't help and you can only do that once for awhile because I can't unlink again until 2026. Nothing works, why? I would very much like a solution, I downloaded this game to play with a friend. I use to love skate and if I can't share that with my buddy, then it kinda kills the experience for me. Please help, call Paw Patrol or Bob the Builder, just somebody fix it or tell me what I'm doing wrong. 😭
My UT club vintage is missing
I have just logged in to FC26 UT, and it is showing that it is the first time I am playing UT. I have lost my vintage since 2019. I can still access my UT in FC24 and FC25 (these are installed in my Playstation). The key concern is because of this I am not getting my returning player packs and also will not get my FC25 UT based packs after many hours grinding for them. Please fix this and reconnect my 6+ year old vintage account. This is totally unacceptable being a loyal FIFA / EAFC player. P.S.: I have tried deleting saved data on device and cloud, did not fix the issue.
Did anybody end up finding a solution to the FPS lock?
I can't seem to unlock my FPS without causing the animations to go slow-mo. I've been told that it may be a network issue, so I'll try Ethernet next. I'll put my PC specs below. Geforce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Intel i5-13420H 8GB RAM Let me know if you found a fix.
