Embrace A Change of Heart
Update 09/18/2024 PC: 1.109.185.1030 / Mac: 1.109.185.1230 Console: 1.99 Sul Sul Simmers! This patch is a big one and brings many new updates and fixes into the game that span across different packs, including improvements to apartment walls, ceiling lighting, and a whole host of fixes for our recently released expansion pack, Lovestruck. These, along with so many more across both Base Game and Packs, can be found below. Thank you for your continued reporting efforts at AnswersHQ. It really helps to let us know the issues you care most about. We hope these fixes keep improving your game and allow you to keep having more fun! More to come. The Sims 4 Team What’s New in The Sims 4 There’s a colorful update to Build/Buy items! 650 color variants have been added and there are new items such as archways, doors, and even ground covers to spruce up your terrain. Check out the vibrant colors and new items in the video. For more details, scroll to the end of the patch notes to see a list of all the Build/Buy items. We can’t wait to see how you mix and match! Performance Reducing Memory Usage: Frequent Memory Updates - Increased the frequency of memory usage data updates to prevent out-of-memory crashes. Improving Simulation Performance: Streamlining Data Storage - We restructured how we store game data to reduce the overhead of using Python objects, making the game run faster and use less memory. Efficient Buff Generation - Reworked how temporary data is generated and stored to fix previous issues and optimize memory usage. Reducing Load Times: Optimizing Render Target Allocation - Stopped unnecessary allocation of large color targets during certain rendering processes, now saving valuable memory especially in high-resolution settings. DirectX 11 (DX11) Updates We’re pleased to announce improvements to the DirectX 11 executable for PC users. While these updates are focused on Windows PC’s, Xbox Simmers will also see benefits from these changes as the Xbox runs a console-based variant of DirectX 11. Here’s what to expect: NVIDIA and AMD NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Cards - Players using NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will now automatically default to the DX11 executable. Players on other GPUs like Intel, will continue to enjoy The Sims 4 on DX9 until a later update. DirectX 11 Enhancements - Faster Graphics Processing - Implemented changes to how graphics data is updated, reducing delays between the CPU and GPU for smoother gameplay. Performance Boost with Constant Buffers (cbuffers) - This enhances performance by reducing overhead and managing memory more efficiently. Users with mid to high-end GPUs should notice improved performance! New DirectX 9 Option in Graphics Setting - By default, Simmers on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will launch The Sims 4 using DX11. If you prefer, you can switch to DX9 via Game Options > Graphics and enable the DirectX 9 toggle before re-launching The Sims 4 to play using DirectX 9. Intel Ongoing Intel Development - We are continuing development on bringing DirectX 11 to Intel GPU based PC’s but it needs a little longer before we can bring it to Simmers as the default option. For now Intel based Simmers will continue to use DirectX 9 when running The Sims 4. DirectX 11 Opt-In - DirectX 11 is available for those Simmers who want to try it, including those using an Intel GPU, you may experience visual issues with mods. We recommend disabling all mods while using the -dx11 command line argument. For detailed information about DirectX 11 and instructions on how to enter launch arguments for both the EA App and Steam, please visit here. If you encounter any issues with DirectX, you can find assistance here. The Gallery Pack filters now properly work for Home Chef Hustle in The Gallery and library. No more hiding. Base Game [AHQ] Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings. Let there be (proper) light. [AHQ and AHQ] When attempting to save, "Error Code: 0" no longer occurs related to Gigs or Neighborhood Stories. [AHQ] Addressed an additional issue where the game would fail to load and display Error Code 123 when traveling between lots. [AHQ] Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events. Pick up your trash and leave nothing behind. [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. Again, stop littering, Sims! [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 completes properly after finishing a daily work task. Work work work. [AHQ] Children now have the option to quit their "After School Activity". Although quitters never prosper. [AHQ] Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors. Keep your thoughts to yourself. [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 Create a Sim list. You will wear what I tell you to wear, Sim! [AHQ] Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink. No excuses for not cleaning up after yourself. [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] When recent neighborhood stories mention a Sim that died in another neighborhood, switching to the respective Sim household will now have an urn present. RIP. [AHQ] Upgrading washer/dryer now completes Nerd Brain Aspiration. [AHQ] Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating. It’s delicious however you eat it, though. [AHQ] Autonomous check infant no longer causes new random cold weather outfit to be generated for infant. They’re not cold. Infant no longer stretches when crawling in deep snow. Although we question why you’re letting your infant crawl in the snow. [AHQ] Teen Sim is able to take vacation days while working in the lifeguard career. It’s only fair. [AHQ] Event goals remain visible even after editing from the Calendar. Siblings can no longer be set as engaged in Create a Sim. [AHQ] The Teen Goal Oriented Aspiration now gets completed properly after getting promoted at work. Investigating missing Doodlepip splines. Reticulation progressing. [AHQ] "Become friends with" Want no longer appears for Sims with relationship equal or above friends. We’re already friends. [AHQ] World icons on the world selection screen no longer move when middle-clicked. [AHQ] Locked seed packets are unlocked in BB when using the gardening skill cheat “stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10”. Gimme my seeds! [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 Create a Sim Stories. 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. [AHQ] Re-fixed issue where Skill List gets out of order, specifically when switching between Sims. [AHQ] ‘ymTop_TshirtRolled_Yellow' top no longer clips with bottoms in Create a Sim. [AHQ] Event Goals created through the Calendar properly show up during the Event, even if you edit the Event. 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. [AHQ] Leather Pants no longer overlap with low boots. Get to Work [AHQ] Sim targeted by the Simray now change to the proper blue skin tone. [AHQ] Child eyebrows now update to match their hair color in Create a Sim. 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 Create a Sim and Manage Worlds. [AHQ] Snow no longer appears inside the Planet Honey Pop building. Cats & Dogs [AHQ] Feline friends rejoice! “Give Catnip Treat” action to cats will no longer cancel. The cat deserves a treat! Seasons [AHQ] Sim will now receive a vacuum along with the vacuum dock as a Holiday gift. Wow…a vacuum. That’s just exactly what I wanted. Thank you? [AHQ] The “lose weight” New Year's resolution will now be properly completed. But really, you look great just as you are. [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] The "Countdown to Midnight" tradition on all TVs now can be completed. 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. We don’t know where they were previously going. Very sus. [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] Other Sims 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 Neighborhood Action Plan [AHQ] Notifications for a Neighborhood Action Plan no longer trigger with the option turned off and only send the notification if the Eco Footprint feature is enabled. [AHQ] Stacking sun rays/aurora no longer get stuck loading. [AHQ] Blue void lines no longer appear in Evergreen Harbor. Snowy Escape [AHQ] The platform roof at 2-4-3 Wakabamori now looks correct… [AHQ] Fun and Social Needs no longer reduce while Hiking together. Exercise is fun. Everyone knows that. Cottage Living [AHQ] Finchwick Fair results no longer appear during Sports Day Competition results. High School Years [AHQ] Teen Sims no longer randomly stop taking exams. [AHQ] Teen Sims can travel to prom even if Principal Mei Prescott is not alive. [AHQ] Sims are paid in full for WFH tasks for Simfluencer/Video Game Streamer career. Growing Together [AHQ] San Sequoia’s world map properly loads into all lots and avoids corrupted white screens. [AHQ] ‘Left-Side Work of Modern Art Window’ is now properly transparent. Horse Ranch [AHQ] Goats and Sheep now have “Care”, “Put In Inventory”, and “Trade For” interactions right after moving to a new lot. There is now self-interaction on the Sim to walk to Dreadhorse Caverns. 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. Visits from property owner Panya count towards the "Have the Property Owner Visit your Unit" goal for the Discerning Dweller Aspiration. Lot Traits and Lot Challenges stay selected for Residential Rental lot units when converted from Residential or Venue lot. [AHQ] “Venue Funds Transfer” button no longer appears 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 properly update in Bills Info Panel. Unit Details text no longer overlap when hovering on Residential Rental lots in Map View. [AHQ] When bills are delivered while you are in another world, it will now process utilities correctly. Lovestruck [AHQ] Players who had saved after using Cupid’s Corner while Gallery Sims were not available were still not getting Gallery Sims there after the previous update. NOW everyone who is online and has the feature enabled should see them. 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. Saved games that have used Cupid's Corner now stay at an appropriate size. 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. [AHQ] The occasional occurrence of a blank Create a Date goal has been fixed. 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. The Romantic Explorer and Paragon Partner goal for going on a date will now be completed properly if the date does not have goals enabled. The goal “Use Romantic Blanket” for the Romantic Explorer Aspiration now lights up when completed. The interface to "Create Your Own Relationship Label" now works properly with a controller or when switching between Keyboard/Mouse and a controller on consoles. 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. The “Romance Enthusiasts” category is now available under “Attraction Characteristics” in Create a Sim Preferences. A few objects were not properly sorting or filtering due to missing tags. The following objects have been fixed: Rose Radiance Flower Bouquet (flowerBouquet_EP16GENlove), Herbert Heart (sculptTableMedium_EP16GENplush), Exotic Elegance Flower Bouquet (flowerBouquet_EP16GENmodern), Tri-Aviary Love Symphony Sculpture (sculptTableMedium_EP16GENloveBirds), Floral Symphony Flower Bouquet (flowerBouquet_Ep16GENvariety), Draped Desires (sculptFloor_EP16GENcanopyStraight), Flexible Three-Seat Loveseat (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartsy), Delicate Iron Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENparkIron), and Couples Crest Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartistic). 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. [AHQ] Romantic interactions should no longer be available for family members at the gym. 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. 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. The text of these new interactions above will be translated into all supporting languages in an upcoming release. Sims gather around without getting stuck as the wedding couple dances. [AHQ] 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’. Werewolves [AHQ] Skin details (like acne or freckles) will no longer appear on Werewolves' in their wolf form. Laundry Day [AHQ] Sim only has to wash only once (not twice) for clothes to be clean or pristine. Tiny Living [AHQ] Butlers can now sleep on Murphy beds (at their own risk). 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. Specters beware. We’re back on the case. Crystal Creations [AHQ] New item highlights on the Accessories tab properly disappear after checking out the new item(s). Party Essentials [AHQ] Fun and Dancing Skill tooltips now appear for ‘The Minimalist's Dance Floor’. Updates to Build/Buy New Items: Prairie-Style Entry Frames Pointless Renovation Doors Trabeated Entry Frames Delight VAULT 2 Pro-Er-Level Bar The Sloop Jr. Iconless Fiberglass Door Kickless Fiberglass Door New Ground Covers: 21 Rock A Fine Geometry Ground Pavers Bright Moss Grassy Pavers Gravel Pavers Murky Moss Pebbles Please Rich Moss Rock Storm Weeds are Flowers Too New Variants: Mega Chimneys Low Stucco Roof Parapet Feathered Friends Turret Shaped Mission Roof Parapet with Quatrefoil Curved Iron Balcony Mega Wall Hunk Mission-Style Slatted Wooden Balcony Made in the Shade Tile Awning Boxy Iron Balcony Annesley Square Column FitzHerbert Column Grosvenor Column Mega Columns Woodn’t You Like to Know Spandrel with Decorative End Caps High-tide Exterior Trim Jutting Exterior Trim Mega Windows The Craftsman Old Meets View Arch You Happy to See Me? Cha Cha Mostly Tall Sliding Door Mega Doors Island Mahogany Sliding Doors Mega Stairs Handsome Knuckled Banister Mega Railing Mission-Style Turned Wood Banister Shoe Rail with Square Newels Slatted Railing with Chunky Newels Slatted Railing with Square Newels Elegant Shoe Rail with Rounded Newels A Simple Fence Archetypal Picket Fence Fancy Fencing Fancy Picket Fence Mega Fence Mission-Style Wooden Slat Fence Narrow Slatted Fence Rustic Stone Wall Short Picket Fence Simple Picket Fence Spanish Revival Wall Smooth Keeper Cottage Gate Garden Gate Maiden’s Gate Mega Gate Modern Vista Gate Narrow Vista Gate Spanish Inquisition Modern Wonder Dorm Life Panel Droopy Drapes H.S. Trionic Draperies Nouveau Riche Blinds Indecision Swags Indecision Valances Royal Wedding Swag Indulgence The Long Island The Money Maker The Sloop Breath of Fresh Air Stove Hood Caress Stove Hood Close Quarters Range Hood Copperrrr and Otherrr Metal Stove Hall Ceiling Copperrrr and Otherrr Metal Stove Hall Wall Discretion Stove Hood Double Whoosh! Ceiling Stove Hood Dramatic Heights Stove Hood EuroBreeze Range Hood Postilion Ceiling-Mounted Range Hood Pro Performance Range Hood Steely Fan Range Hood Super Sucker Range Hood Tempest Range Hood The Noblesse The Obelisk Wall-Mounted Modern Stove Hood Whoosh! Ceiling Stove Hood Fate Postmodern Antique Tomes Scholarly Stack School Binders and Bookend The Note Book Simplicit-Ease Chair The Hipster Hugger Whipped Cream Cupcake FactoryWhat the Plumbob is a DLC?
Sul Sul! While The Sims 4 offers you a solid foundation to build, create, and tell your stories right out of the box (yes, games used to come in boxes. Get off my lawn), what if you're looking for something more eclectic, like a werewolf, dating app, or the messiest bathroom you've ever seen? Buddy, we've got you so covered. The Sims 4 offers a plethora of content types to inspire you, excite you, and for you to use to expand on the stories you want to tell. EA_Solaire and I will show them off below! Expansion Packs Expansion Packs typically focus on a specific concept, like sending your Sims off to University, owning a tattoo shop, or relaxing on an island beach. With Expansions, you’ll usually get a new world to play in, careers to master, new gameplay features, skills and quests, as well as a wide array of Build & Buy objects and plenty of CAS items. Expand your game with all the latest Expansion Packs here! Game Packs Game Packs provide additional storytelling options by focusing on new gameplay features like exploring a perilous jungle, transforming into a powerful werewolf, or saving the town from a mysterious creature 🌵👀. Not only do these packs include tons of exciting new gameplay, they also include Build & Buy items, CAS items, new skills and careers, and sometimes a new world to explore. Add new experiences to your game with all the latest game packs here! Stuff Packs Stuff Packs include new gameplay centered around specific themes, like crafting your own custom jewelry, running a food stall, or investigating a haunted home. These packs typically include new careers and skills, and a selection of Build & Buy and CAS items. Add more to your Sim's lives with all the latest stuff packs here! Kits Kits are smaller and more affordable packs that include several Build & Buy items or CAS items centered around a specific theme, like embracing your inner goth (it’s not a phase mom!) designing a serene greenhouse, or building your own medieval castle. Boost your playstyle with all the latest kits here! Creator Kits Creator Kits are specialized kits that have been curated and crafted by some of your favorite Sims Creators. They include a handful of themed Build & Buy items or CAS outfits, like a sleek high-end bathroom, a cozy mid-century living room set, or elegant business attire. Add more style to your game with all the latest creator kits here! Bundles Love pets? Love decorating? Love...love? Well we also curate special themed bundles at a discounted price that we feel especially compliment each other! The Sims 4 Love & Family Bundle for example bundles the The Sims 4 Parenthood, The Sims 4 Growing Together, and The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories. You can view all of our bundles right here!Boo-tiful Changes Await!
Update 10/22/2024 PC: 1.110.265.1030 / Mac: 1.110.265.1230 Console: 2.01 Sul Sul, spoopy Simmers and specters! This Halloween season, we're summoning delightful surprises alongside the release of The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack. A hauntingly huge thank you to those special ghouls who took time to report issues via Answers HQ. Prepare for a ghostly array of fixes and updates. No tricks, just spectral treats! What’s New in The Sims 4? Base Game Updates Sims will react uniquely to others' deaths based on traits and relationships. Experience everything from sobbing for a loved one passing to retching at a stranger’s death. Ghosts can now be created in Create a Sim for Child through Elder ages. After passing on, Ghost Sims gain a new set of needs in place of the classic, living Sims ones: including Goo Waste, Ethereal Sustenance, Otherworldly Slumber, Spooky Diversions, Ethereal Bonding, and Apparition Cleansing. At the moment of death, Sims are now given the option to "Become a Playable Ghost" or "Become a Freeroaming Ghost." Upon the death of a marriage partner, two married Sims will no longer be married, they'll be widowed. However, there is a new interaction that will allow them to "Ask to Stay Married" so they can reinstate their marriage status. Sims can WooHoo with the Grim Reaper again. Improved autonomous ghosts behavior such as reducing the frequency of ghosts breaking things and creating annoying ghost 'byproducts', i.e. puddles. Added a new Outdoor picture category in Build Mode called "Life Event Activity" to help players find content for Funerals, Weddings, and more. Infant, Toddler, Child Sims taken by Social Workers go to Household Menu in Manage Worlds, rather than being deleted. Added a new bonfire object called the Fieldstone Bonfire Pit to Base Game. There is an option on Gravestones/Urns to manually swap to the other one whether you are indoors or outdoors. Before it would always auto-change when brought in or taken out. We added 10 new "true black" color variants to 10 different BG Shoes: (ymShoes_AnkleOxford) (yfShoes_AnkleBoots) (yfShoes_PumpsLow) (ymShoes_SneakersSlipOn) (yfShoes_PumpsHighPointed) (ymShoes_OxfordFringe) (ymShoes_AnkleCombat) (yfShoes_AnkleBootsCuffed) (yfShoes_PumpsHighOpenAsym) (yfShoes_PumpsMediumOpenJewel) New Base Game Content That’s Cross-Pack Compatible If you have Get to Work (Aliens), Vampires, Werewolves, Realm of Magic (Spellcasters), Island Living (Merfolks) or the upcoming Life & Death Expansion Pack, you can click on a Sim’s urn or gravestone to choose from a selection of which gravestones to use. That Sim who wasn’t a Vampire but was a little too obsessed with Vampires? Yeah, they can rest eternally with a bat-themed gravestone now. There is now a Merfolk Urn and Tombstone for players with Island Living. Players can swap occults while in Create a Sim if they have the necessary occult packs. This doesn’t remove progress on a Sim that’s currently being created (within reason). Players can create Elder Dog, Cat, & Horse Ghosts in Create a Sim with the Cats & Dogs or Horse Ranch Expansions. DirectX 11 - Improved GPU Detection on Hybrid Systems We’ve addressed an issue affecting players with hybrid GPU laptops, where the game was defaulting to DirectX 9 on devices with NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards instead of the expected DirectX 11. Bug Fixes Console [AHQ] Cottage Living - Images for crafted Cross-Stitch objects on PlayStation 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] Plants that have enough water will stop dying. [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 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] 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 gable roofs. [AHQ] Curved Fences will now cast shadows. [AHQ] Small black shadows on lots in 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 choices for previous SDX assets. [AHQ] Mourning moodlet will not appear when a stranger Sim dies in front of the active Sim. The moodlet 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 Sims are now properly referred to as “Birthday Sim“ during the birthday party event. [AHQ] Guerdon Goods Nano Can 2.0 is 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 Build Mode objects and houses placed with ‘moveobjects on’ would appear in the sky. 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. Seasons [AHQ] Flower arrangements will look the same when placed from the Library or the Gallery. Island Living [AHQ] Merfolks now have their own tombstone and urn. [AHQ] My Wedding Stories: Island Living canoe no longer gets water inside of it when navigating in Tartosa world. Eco Lifestyle [AHQ] Vertical gardens now count towards the Freelance Botanist Aspiration. 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. Growing Together [AHQ] Reduced clipping issues when Child Sims Practice Riding Bike near a building. Horse Ranch [AHQ] ‘Bad Ranch Product' moodlet no longer observed upon Harvesting Excellent/Magnificent/Perfect Quality Plants. 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 a Residential Rental, the rent for other hidden units won't reset to zero. [AHQ] The asset (yfBody_EPLongTunicPants_darkpink) pairs properly with all the Nail Assets. Lovestruck [AHQ] The asset (yfAcc_PediContrast_ContrastOrange) now has orange swatches. Vampires [AHQ] Infants will no longer teleport to outside of the Crib when Resuming Game right as the baby transitions to sleep. Realm of Magic Spellcaster animation will run less frequently in Create a Sim. Werewolves [AHQ] Werewolf Sims howl less frequently in Create a Sim. [AHQ] Turned Werewolves will no longer occasionally lack color on their nose. Vintage Glamor [AHQ] Globe bar drink platter now fits on accent/end/coffee tables. Paranormal [AHQ] Lights no longer revert to auto mode in Haunted Houses. Crystal Creations [AHQ] The Crystal Tree will not become invisible or transparent and the crystals will be collectable. Bust the Dust [AHQ] Inspired moodlets from Cleaning House now have a proper timer to prevent overriding other moodlets and blocking related Interactions.
New Year brings The Sims Birthday Preparations!
Update 1/14/2025 PC: 1.112.481.1030 / Mac: 1.112.481.1230 Console: 2.05 Hoople Borpna Simmers! Ok, it’s not February yet, but The Sims 25th Birthday is just around the corner and it’s exciting to think about twenty-five years of The Sims! At 10 AM PST, the first update of the new year will begin to roll out bringing a range of improvements from a brand-new Main Menu to memory and performance optimizations, a refresh of the base game homes, and a few bug fixes. Thank you for your support and continued reporting efforts via Answers HQ, it really helps us identify the issues you care the most about. If you’re ready to start the birthday party early, come join us in The Sims Discord! Dag dag! The Sims Team What’s New in The Sims 4? Base Game Updates Main Menu Visual Refresh To start off with, we have a brand-new Main Menu visual refresh! We’ve pushed aside the clutter to make space for your Sims! New Game / Resume Game has moved from right to left, as have a few of the other navigation options. Home, Events and Store can be found at the top, along with the Options panel in the far right. It may take a moment to get used to the New Game / Resume Game new location, I know it took a moment for some of us. A few other changes to mention: The visual update includes a bit of fresh paint, a little less clutter, with the desire to keep information clear and discoverable for you! The Sims in the center are your last played household Sims, all of them! And important updates and information from The Sims are focused on the right side. Speaking of the Main Menu, you’ll receive a message about the upcoming Blast from The Past Event. Starting on February 4th, this birthday event will feature rewards inspired by iconic items from the 2000s, such as a milk carton, telephone, alarm clock, triple-tiered birthday cake, and inflatable chair and loveseat. Performance and Memory Improvements Smoother Gameplay - We’ve optimized mouse movements, preventing slowdowns and making gameplay more responsive on PC, Console, and Mac. Improved Graphics and Performance - On Mac and PS4, we’ve optimized how graphic data is handled, resulting in smoother and more efficient rendering and overall performance. Memory Efficiency - Various enhancements have been made to save memory across all platforms, helping the game run more smoothly and reducing crashes. Base Game Townie Home Refresh New year, new homes! All Townie Homes in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs have been updated and renovated to breathe some fresh life into classic lots. Willow Creek Homes: Cypress Terrace, Ophelia Villa, Pique Hearth, Garden Essence Oasis Springs Homes: Sultry Springside, Affluista Mansion, Cacti Casa, Slipshod Mesquite Both the Legacy and Updated Lots are automatically available in the “My Library” tab. New Saves - Players who start a New Game will automatically see the updated lots in the world! Existing Saves - Players who would like to see the update in their existing saves must manually update the homes by placing the new lots from the “My Library” tab. Bug Fixes Console Potion Color Issue on Consoles - Fixed a bug where potion colors in cauldrons would change to gray after loading a saved game. Texture Reloading Optimization - Improved the texture reloading process on Xbox One to reduce “out-of-memory” crashes, and providing more efficient loading of game lots. Base Game: [AHQ] Fullscreen Minimization Fix - We resolved an issue where you couldn’t minimize the game in Fullscreen mode using DirectX 11. Now, key combinations like Alt + Tab and the Windows key will work as expected. “Work in Off hours” interaction does not clear the Tense buff for workaholic Sim. [AHQ] Fixed cases of really high Bills. Lot Taxes will now only count the property value and household_net_worth not add value from anything in inventories. [AHQ] “Try for baby” in shower will now fill the Hygiene motive. [AHQ] Inspired Sim will no longer mix drinks excessively. Discomfort Relief Value is no longer missing for Bath tubs. "Purchase Garlic Seeds" has its own interaction and should be categorized/available under the "Purchase Seeds" interaction. [AHQ] Outgoing and Socially Awkward traits cannot be selected together. If one is selected, the other will appear greyed out and cannot be chosen. [AHQ] Female frame facial hair on Male Sims will no longer disappear. [AHQ] Shoes are now replaced with barefoot when a Styled Look with barefoot is applied. [AHQ] Neon signs no longer break due to rain. [AHQ] Water puddle VFX animation will no longer appear on the ground floor when Sim is swimming on the second floor. “Revive” is now available on a dead Cowplant. Ponds properly display water textures in Map View. Comfort Value attribute is no longer missing for Toilet objects. Affecting Multiple Packs [AHQ] Sims’ weight and muscle levels are now properly affected by Bike Riding, Horse Riding, Jog here and Rock Climbing. [AHQ] Thumbnails of Guidry and Temperance Sim are visible in relationship panel, Sims profile, Manage HH. Sim no longer has the option to give the toddler fertilizer as food from inventory. [AHQ] Sim can now set the waffle/pizza oven/stand mixer for sale in a retail store. "Invite to Hangout at Current Lot" interaction is no longer available for Infants in the Sim profile. Get Together Clubs are now under the default section under the social groups interface. City Living [AHQ] "Play with emotion" interaction is now greyed out when the piano keyboard breaks. Cats & Dogs [AHQ] Dog and Cats with the fire obsession perk are far less obsessed with the fireplace. [AHQ] Sims no longer gain Fitness skill when cleaning the litter box. Discover University [AHQ] Sim with the Gym Rat trait will no longer lose hygiene while juggling a soccer ball. [AHQ] Frequency of getting electrocuted from Robotic Workstation has been considerably reduced. Eco Lifestyle [AHQ] Roaches are removed from the dumpster after Sim successfully performs the “Try to clear roaches” interaction. Snowy Escape [AHQ] Seaweed Ramen recipe is now available from the fridge cooking menu. Sim's Hygiene motive will now increase when using a Hot Spring. Cottage Living [AHQ] Sims can now use Hot Pot with the Simple Living Lot Challenge. High School Years [AHQ] When Sims switch from an outfit created in Thriftea to a regular outfit, they no longer revert back to the Thriftea outfit when showering/bathing. [AHQ] Notification badges no longer displayed when phone is in silent mode and when Social Bunny has notifications turned off. [AHQ] Bronze prom reward now unlocks correctly in B/B catalogue. "Hide from Paparazzi" interaction is available for Sims with Fame level 3 and below. Growing Together [AHQ] Fixed an issue where some Life Milestones wouldn't be achieved when the Sim is off lot,, including milestones for toddlers' movement skill. Horse Ranch [AHQ] ‘Drink an Aged Nectar’ Want fulfils when Sim drinks the aged nectar bottle For Rent [AHQ] A serving of Vegetable Chili from the Pressure Cooker will no longer turn into 8 servings. Spa Day [AHQ] Applied Pedicure will no longer vanish when a Manicure is requested. Dine Out Sparkling Water is now available under the “Fizzy” category. My First Pet [AHQ] In new saves Sim will no longer receive “Baby whisked away” buff and TNS suggesting that Rattigan passed away when Rattigan is still alive. Nifty Knitting [AHQ] Knitting now counts towards Arts & Crafts for Scouting. Crystal Creations [AHQ] Last Exception error will no longer trigger when Ring is placed on the Mystical Moonlight Crystal Grid and the household is reloaded. [AHQ] Option to order Crystals is now available on the computer.Live Drag, Gnome Peace, and Other Fixes
Update 7/10/2025 PC: 1.116.223.1030 / Mac: 1.116.223.1230 Console: 2.15 Sul Sul, Simmers! Today’s update covers a handful of bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for your support and continued reporting efforts via EA Forums. It really helps us identify the issues you care the most about. The Forums are also a great spot for reporting any issues with text and translation. -The Sims 4 Team Bug Fixes Base Game / Multipack [EA Forums] The ability to drag spoiled items from Object and Sim inventories to the trash or sink has been restored. [EA Forums] The Sharing is Caring Whiteboard can be placed once again! [EA Forums] Gnomes have stopped constantly wiggling, jumping, or shaking after being placed from Build Mode. Plants will keep their names and information when placing a Lot with gardened Plants from the Gallery. [EA Forums] Household members that have custom painting and are placed via Manage Households no longer lose their texture when you switch to that household. This includes Cats, Dogs, Horses, Werewolves, Fairies, and regular Sims. Seasons Seed packets from Gnomes can now go into your Sim's inventory with the "Put in Inventory" interaction. Console We have addressed stability issues introduced in a prior update on consoles. We will continue to monitor closely.Planting Seeds of Enchantment
Update 7.1.2025 PC: 1.116.202.1030 / Mac: 1.116.202.1230 Console: 2.14 Sul Sul, Simmers! How's it growing? Today's update prepares for the July 10 launch of the upcoming expansion pack, Enchanted by Nature and includes several new features that will raise the roof! And finally, we round out our notes with bug fixes and improvements to help with your Sim-playing experience. Thank you for your support and continued reporting efforts via EA Forums. It really helps us identify the issues you care the most about. The Forums are also a great spot for reporting issues with text and translation. We'll see you soon. May the moon light your way! - The Sims 4 Team What’s New in The Sims 4? Base Game Updates Sim Inventory Improvements Do your Sims have a lot of STUFF in their Inventory? We've made life a little easier with some usability improvements! New Ways to Sort: You can now sort your Sim's Inventory by "New," which is the default option in the dropdown menu. Newly obtained items will appear at the top with a special badge. Additional sort options include “Price”, “Filter”, “Crafted Quality”, and “Rarity”. This also applies to object inventories such as Fridges, Bookcases, and other storage objects. Spoiled Foods: Spoiled foods have a red background to indicate they've gone bad. They are grouped into a "Spoiled" stack with a trash icon. Spoiled Items Handling: Once items spoil, they move from their original stack to the spoiled stack. Spoiled Stack Access: Players can open the spoiled stack to view all items within it. Notebook Update Dive into the refreshed Notebook, where organization meets creativity. Our latest update brings a suite of enhancements that make managing your Sims’ notes and discoveries a breeze. Whether you're jotting down notes for your Sim or exploring unique categories, the Notebook is now more intuitive and engaging than ever before. New Layout: Enjoy a spacious layout that accommodates new content effortlessly. Category Page Enhancements: Discover new category pages showcasing unique details. Discovery Badges: Keep track of new discoveries with badges on unseen items in your collections. If a new discovery is added, a badge will highlight those categories. Back Button: Navigate between categories and the main menu with the new back button. Direct Access Buttons: Access Household Collections and Sim Stats directly from the Notebook. Console Updates: Enjoy improved scrolling with the right analog stick for console users, making navigation even better. New Household Collections Interface Now it’s even easier to see all the things your Sims have collected as a household! The Sim’s “Inventory” button animates when a new collection item is found. Once opened, the diamond icon in the top right glows green to notify you. On the Collection page, categories have a badge to show they have new items. Collections have a new layout for easier viewing of categories. Progress is shown by a progress around each collection. A new dropdown menu lets you sort collections by completion progress or name. Within specific collections, you can filter by “Rarity”, “Name”, “Recent”, “Bonus Items”, and “Missing”. Collections can be accessed from both a Sim's Inventory and the Notebook. Glass Walls Add some transparency to your Sim's life with glass walls! In Build Mode, select “Build”, then select “Wall Patterns”. In the “Misc” filter, you’ll find a selection of Glass Walls that perfectly compliment the Glass Roofs. Plants on Roofs Want to add some organic greenery to your builds? Try placing Plants on Roofs! A selection of shrubs and flowers can now be placed on rooftops in Build Mode, if the footprint allows it. To see what kind of plants are available for roofs, enter Build Mode and select “Roof Sculptures”. If you happen to be looking at “Outdoor Plants”, hovering over any plant will tell you if the plant is “Roof Placeable” or not. For inspiration, we recently launched a Garden challenge in our Discord community! Bug Fixes Top Fixes [EA Forums] Rain, rain go away. Come again, another day—just not inside. Rain and snow now stay out of enclosed rooms. [EA Forums][EA Forums] The Eyedropper tool was grumpy about some items. We put them into proper categories so now the Eyedropper is much happier. [EA Forums] Townies will now have more diversity in their names. Live Mode [EA Forums] Children no longer become silly stretchy Sims when picking up a Violin. [EA Forums] The top-secret recipe for the Fear-Be-Gone potion has been altered to include [redacted] so it properly cures a Sim’s Fear of the Dark. [EA Forums] The game descriptions of Business Chic Kit, Refined Living Room Kit, and Home Chef Hustle in the Main Menu now have consistent headers. [EA Forums][DX11] Mature plants no longer are transparent in Laptop mode. Your garden will look lush—if you continue to care for it, of course! [EA Forums] Sims’s eyes close better in more forms of sleeping. [EA Forums] No longer shall false rumors of Friendship and Romance haunt your Neighborhood Stories updates. Nay, now they shall be nothing but true! [EA Forums] Sims can now plant in off-lot Planters in Henford-on-Bagley, Chestnut Ridge, and Moonwood Mill. Who doesn’t love a fabulously decorated space? When your Sim is surrounded by top-notch decor, they’ll now be able to enjoy related Moodlets. No more getting lost in the snow. The "Go Home" interaction now stays in the queue even when your Sim is busy with snow activities. Interactions for locking computers, mopping puddles, and autonomously leaving lots are now more performant. Notebook highlights now appear only for the Sim with the relevant notebook content, even after switching household Sims. Selfies using the "Take Photo with..." interaction now can include Flower Bunny, Yamachan, Bonehilda, Alice, Edith, Trashley Reelpearson, Sammy Garcia, Mysterious Rancher, Horse Trainers, Clones, and various Batuu Sims. Grafting now only uses one shoot per plant so your inventory of shoots won't vanish faster than a gardener's afternoon tea! Enjoy your extra shoots for more gardening adventures. "Purchase Seeds" remains available for all gardening surfaces, even when your Sim's green thumb hits level 7. Keep your gardening spree going! Ghost and Vampire parents now call to express their disappointment when your Sim is caught cheating on university homework, even during the day. No supernatural loopholes for academic mischief! Even the most ethereal little ones can now be selected to be "Put to Bed", ensuring child Ghosts are snugly tucked in for the night. The occult Plumbob now appears for infant, toddler, and child Vampires, Merfolks, and Spellcasters, ensuring even the youngest occult beings display their unique status! Cats and Dogs no longer have Turn-Ons or Turn-Offs. After all, they don’t care about our fashion or music tastes; they just want to get fed and charm us in their own quirky ways! The Adventurous Gnome and High Rider Gnome now display halo and flame effects correctly. Sparks are flying! Sims can now enjoy intimate interactions right in the Hot Tub! Patchy the Scarecrow is now off the market for Create a Date. Console When selecting a Sim for Travel, the RT/R2 button now correctly confirms your selection, aligning with the controller legend's instructions. Controllers now can navigate through all sections of Live Mode interfaces and Game Options without skipping any sections. Toddlers no longer can access the Rewards Store. Toddlers will stay focused on playtime, not shopping! Build Mode [EA Forums] The HBD Double Front Door now is a little taller to be on par with other Medium height doors. [EA Forums] The classic, OG ceiling paint now has a name. Are you ready? Drum roll, please. Basic Matte Concrete. Tada! [EA Forums] TVs no longer float when placed on the Bold Indulgence Hallway Table and the Superior Mission Foyer Table. (Note: For saved games, this fix will move any items on these tables into the Household Inventory.) [EA Forums] Did you know an Aloe Vera Plant was hiding in Build Mode? It now has a category so you can find it. Create a Sim [EA Forums] The Reaper’s Rewards buckled boots (ymShoes_EF61BootGoth) now fit better and have zips that look great from every angle. They are also available under the “Feminine” Fashion Style. [EA Forums] The adorable fuzzy bear slippers (ymShoes_EFDec24EVRanimalSlippers_Bear) from the Cozy Celebrations event are now fixed for female Sims. Enjoy cozy feet without distortion, and no more duplicate pairs! [EA Forums] A handful of missing Feminine Fashion Choice clothes are now available for Masculine frame Sims. The missing texture on the hoodie (ymTop_Hoodie) for female Sims has been restored. Your Sims can now rock their hoodies in style! Clipping and missing textures on the clothes (yfTop_SP46ProTied & ymTop_SP46ProShirt) have been addressed. Expansion Packs Get to Work [EA Forums] Retail workers have agreed to show up for work and open the store properly even if the owned business is not yet owned by the player Household. [EA Forums] Want to make an out-of-this-world Alien nursery? The Nanoo Nanoo Bassinet is now available in Build Mode. [EA Forums] The socks (cuAcc_SocksShortEP01_MixedBlueBrown) are now tagged as sleepwear, so they can fit in with all of the other Children’s socks that were also sleepwear. Seasons [EA Forums] As noted above, rain and snow now stay out of enclosed rooms! What a socialite! On holidays, Sims now get a reminder to wait or select a later time for a new event when there is already an event in place. They can enjoy the event without double-booking! Get Famous [EA Forums] [Partial Fix] Fashion can be anything, but some Sims were taking it too far. Sims in the Style Influencer career now wear more appropriate accessories to work. This is a partial fix for the larger issue of Sims having questionable fashion choices in various situations. More to come! [EA Forums] Added the missing swatches for two of the Acting Career hairstyles. Wearing a Georgian period wig never looked so good. Calls about a Celebrity Feud now come from appropriate press sources, avoiding those awkward moments with Children or unexpected callers. Actor Sims now complete their Auditions without any issue, ensuring Gigs are marked as finished. No more dramatic exits, just a star-studded wrap-up! Island Living [EA Forums] Added two missing/hidden variants to the Masculine and Feminine versions of the Lifeguard swimsuits. Discover University [EA Forums] The game was a little too excited about School Spirit Day and really wanted to make sure you knew it was happening. We asked it to chill so now it’ll just remind you once. [EA Forums] Sims no longer get stuck in an infinite loop of “Packing Up” to move out of a Dorm. Nightmare averted. Eco Lifestyle [EA Forums] Children no longer pull out a tablet and stretch awkwardly for civic duties. They've traded in their stretch routines for playtime and homework instead! Snowy Escape [EA Forums] We have found you a shrubbery! The Komorebi Shrubbery is now available in regular Build Mode and no longer solely exists in the Wedding Venue category. Cottage Living [EA Forums] Agatha and Agnes Crumplebottom can no longer marry into a Household, sparing them from being cloned. Honestly, one Agnes Crumplebottom is enough. Also, when asking for Agatha's hand in marriage, her response is now a polite yet firm decline instead of gibberish text. She's having too much fun with cousin Agnes to settle down! And if you invite her to move in, she'll now kindly remind you she’s perfectly content where she is. Keep trying, but don’t expect wedding bells! [EA Forums] Chickens, Cows, and Llamas no longer Age Up (and eventually die) when Animal Aging is disabled in Game Settings. Players rejoice, but Grim is sad. [EA Forums] Set 12 of the Garden Party Wainscoting Wallpaper now is distinct from set 9. [EA Forums] The Child’s frilly blouse with a bow (cfTop_EP11ShirtBellSleeve) no longer appears for the “Masculine” Fashion Choice. Fashion emergency averted! The SolidBlack variant of the pants (ymBottom_EP11JeansBoyfriend) now fit better around the waist so they don't become high-waisted. High School Years [EA Forums][EA Forums] Prom now shows on the Calendar for Teens, even if their birthday will be before Prom. You can choose whether to delay their birthday for that once-in-a-lifetime Prom experience. [EA Forums] Also, the Prom event will now properly appear on the Calendar and Teen Sims can attend! [EA Forums] Class is back in session! High school goals now show with the Active Career format. Students can focus on class, exams, and activities without cancellations or errors. [EA Forums] Graduation events now appear on a Graduate Sim’s Calendar after switching to Build Mode in Manage Worlds. They have no excuse to miss it now! [EA Forums] Sims who travel no longer fail to gain Followers on Social Bunny. [EA Forums] Sims were feeling a little too intimidated by Photo Booths to take pictures, specifically while on Dates, but that’s not a problem anymore. “Take Photo with…” on a Photo Booth now functions while on a Date and also while not. [EA Forums] And Sims also can ride together on Pier Attractions while on a Date. [EA Forums] High School Years hats now are in their proper Hat sub-categories. Silly hats. Growing Together [EA Forums] We’re all excited when an Infant reaches a new Milestone. However, we didn’t need to be reminded over and over again. Infant Milestones no longer are marked as New if a user switches to another Sim and back. When carrying Infants in the back carrier, Sims can now plant seeds without resetting. Gardening with your little one right there looking over your Sim’s shoulder—absolutely adorable! Canceling the "Make Friendship Bracelet" interaction now keeps Sims steady. No more unexpected resets. Horse Ranch Hiring a Ranch Hand via the Community Board now highlights the “Hire a Service” interaction correctly. The Horse Ranch Expansion Pack tooltip now correctly displays the game’s title on the Store page. For Rent [EA Forums] Tenants can now Pay Rent after Bills are delivered. [EA Forums] Sims who live in a Residential Rental or own one as a Landlord now have their Household funds removed after they have transferred them to a Business fund… much to their chagrin, I am sure. [EA Forums] Child hairstyle (cfHair_EP15BluntBang) now has a previously missing swatch. Save files with fifteen or more Rental Units on a lot no longer are missing thumbnails. The Fisherman's Slats Window - Tall now has a thumbnail that reflects its compatibility with Medium and Tall walls. Moldy demise was giving Sims a funky spring in their step—even in the afterlife! Now Ghosts who died from mold levitate smoothly through 90-degree stair landings. Lovestruck [EA Forums] The Fear of Being Alone was causing relationships to drop drastically unless your Sim was mean to the other Sim. We had a sit down and informed the Sims that this wasn’t how healthy romance works, and the issue has been resolved. [EA Forums] Romantic Satisfaction now appears properly in a Sim’s Profile and previously blocked romantic interactions are available—which might, in fact, improve that Romantic Satisfaction you can now view properly. Everyone wins! [EA Forums] Getting a Degree at University now helps the Romance Consultant Career. [EA Forums] Ever want to dress up your date you met on Cupid’s Corner? Outfits changed in Create a Sim now appear in that Sim’s Outfit Menu. Dates just got a whole lot more stylish. [EA Forums] Sims no longer attempt to cuddle with another Sim who is already sleeping. [EA Forums] The custom Relationship labeling in the Sim Profile no longer has Llamacorn icons or flow issues. [EA Forums] The hairstyle (yfHair_EP16Long) has been placed in a hair category, making it easier to find than ever before. [EA Forums] The Lovestruck stockings now are available for Everyday, Formal, and, of course, Party outfits. As a Create a Date or Create a Hangout event ends, changing venues is quicker with events concluding and rewards given properly. When Children become Teens, they develop their Romance skill from the ground up. The tempting Sweetheart's Box no longer is available on a locked computer. Unlock your device to enjoy these shareable treats! The long wavy hair (yfHair_EP16LongWavy) now contours better to the torso so Sims can have a perfect hair day. The romantic neck rose tattoo (yfTattoo_TorsoFrontUpperEP16Rose) thumbnail in Create a Sim no longer zooms in when selecting different swatches on console. Life & Death [EA Forums] Console players using a controller are now able to select genetics options after Rebirth. [EA Forums] The "Make Heirloom" interaction is now available for all occult Sims on the active lot. Enjoy creating heirlooms with ease, wherever your Sims reside. The Moon Revelry Festival no longer shows an empty interface in the upper left corner. Sims can freely enjoy Moonbathing, Night Swims, and fire dancing without distractions! The Ghost Mastery interface now opens reliably from notifications. Ghosts can now be selected for the "Ask to Be Introduced to" social for Infants, making supernatural meet-and-greets possible. We had to calm Ghosts down a bit to smooth out the end of Possess and Transcendent WooHoo. Summoning Lady Ravendancer Goth via her Tarot Deck no longer creates a new Lady Ravendancer Goth each time. There is only one… There can only be one…. The “Moment of Death” and “Rebirth” menus now resize appropriately with the game. Planning a funeral at a Crypt no longer results in duplicate urns in the Sim Inventory. When all of your household Sims go home to Ravenwood from a festival or another neighborhood, the camera now goes home with them. Goals in the "I Wanna Get Busy!" category now display correctly. The "Ghost Toggle" buttons in Create a Sim no longer flicker when hovering near the edge of the ghost icon—it was starting to feel a little haunted! Ghosts' abilities to repair and clean are now more performant. Sims viewing an heirloom to remember departed Sims is more performant. Businesses & Hobbies [EA Forums] The cute little tuck-in top (yfTop_EP18TshirtTuck) has received “Masculine” and “Feminine” Fashion Choices tagging. Deleting walls or items on the ground floor of a home business no longer causes the game to become unresponsive. You can modify your spaces without interruptions. The Nordhaven vendor stalls and craft stalls are now correctly categorized in Build Buy mode. They no longer appear under "Life Event Activities" and are sorted under “Outdoor Activities” and “Misc”, reflecting their everyday use. Game Packs Vampires [EA Forums] Vampires won’t lose their fangs in Live Mode if their Dark Form was selected in Create a Sim. Is a Vampire really a Vampire without their fangs? Both Ghosts and Vampires now can hit the gym during the day and see mega gains. They didn’t want to do it before. We fixed a variety of issues where Vampires without the Sun Resistance perks weren’t fully living their life during the day. Vampires may not show up in mirrors, but Vampire teens now are available when selecting a Sim for "Slow Dance Together" on a Stereo. Parenthood The Modern Face Value Fridge now is available in teal to better match other teal kitchen appliances in Parenthood. StrangerVille StrangerVille's description now spells everything correctly—no mysteries here except for the ones you'll uncover with the town's intriguing residents. Realm of Magic Be on the lookout! The Night Wraith now spawns for Spellcasters with the Curse of the Night Wraith. Alien eyebrows no longer are available for Child Spellcasters. Dream Home Decorator [EA Forums] The shorts (ymBottom_GP10ShortsLong) are now appearing in the Hot Weather category. The Interior Decorator Career kilt (ymBottom_GP10WorkKilt) now displays correctly in Create a Sim, showing the kilt instead of underwear. My Wedding Stories The dashing leather shoes (ymShoes_GP11DressShoes) are now free from distortion. Step out in style! Werewolves [EA Forums] The cute, little toddler Wolfie onesie (puBody_GP12OnesieWolf) was a little too warm as a “Hot Weather” outfit, so it no longer appears in that category. [EA Forums] The Patched Punk Styled Look now puts on the proper pants. [EA Forums] Removed some piercings, necklaces, and socks for Werewolves that weren’t so flattering for them in Beast form. [EA Forums] Choosing a Werewolf head shape no longer resets muzzle length. Kits Poolside Splash The poolside sandals (yfShoes_SP44SlidesPillow) can now be found under the shoes sub-category in Create a Sim. Now where's my sunscreen? Riviera Retreat [EA Forums] The “On a Silver Platter” Drink Tray now is in the Kitchen Appliance category in Build Mode. Cozy Bistro [EA Forums] A number of items now are in more logical categories. Sweet Slumber Party [EA Forums] The appropriate shoes now appear for the “Masculine” Fashion Choice filter. Secret Sanctuary [EA Forums] The yfBody_SP59Dress — you know, the red one with the slit that is amaaazing — now fits larger Sims better for more dazzle and rizz. [EA Forums] The Arcane Aroma Tea Tray now is in the Kitchen Appliance category in Build Mode. Drinks are served! Business Chic [EA Forums] The sleek, chic watch (ymAcc_WristLeftSP62CK004WatchLuxury_SolidGold) now appears for the “Masculine” Fashion Choice filter.Holidays are Coming!
Update 12/03/2024 PC: 1.111.102.1030 / Mac: 1.111.102.1230 Console: Version: 2.04 Holiday Greetings Simmers, It’s that time of year once again when we prepare to celebrate the holiday season, and we are coming with an update to spread some holiday spirit in The Sims 4. Along with the festive Sims Delivery Express drop which comes in today's update with no additional download required, we will be kicking off a brand-new, very festive themed Event shortly after the update is available. Happy Holidays to all Simmers around the world! The Sims Team What’s New? This season, the Sims Delivery Express brings you two new items along with culturally inspired Create a Sim assets and recipes. Your Sims can enjoy the charming Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray, offering six delightful hot drinks, and the Comfy Blankets Quilt Stand, which adds a cozy touch to any room. Dress your Sims in Romanian-inspired clothing for the whole family, plus a new hair scarf and a full-body outerwear coat. Enjoy creating two new dishes with your Sims! Mămăligă is a beloved traditional dish enjoyed in many Eastern European countries, while Mucenici is a festive treat that brings families together to honor the past and welcome spring. Starting today, not only will you have access to some new festive Sims Delivery Express content but we are starting the Cozy Celebrations Event with three weeks of all new rewards and some global tradition based quests to take part in. One of the quests will even have you make use of the Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray from the Sims Delivery Express to help complete your Event track so be sure to grab one of those from Build Mode. For more information and help for The Sims 4 Events, be sure to check out our help page. Bug Fixes Base Game Simmers running DirectX 11 should no longer see the sky causing the game to shut down unexpectedly. Addressed a crash that was identified when certain mods were active. Switching between Pack filters on the Store screen is more performant for Simmers on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Live Events are no longer referenced as Discovery Quests, although you might still discover new things while unlocking rewards in the Live Events. Stairs from Snowy Escape, Jungle Adventure, and Journey to Batuu will now have supporting walls beneath them. Small stud and hoop earrings from Base Game can now be found in more categories. A number of adult and child tops from Base Game have been added to the Cold Weather category. Life & Death [AHQ] In new saves, Nyon Specter has the proper Grimborn trait. [AHQ] Mermaid hair will no longer get cut off in Create a Sim. Dine Out [AHQ] When going out on a date, it is important for everything to go just right. Sims will now actually go through with requesting a table instead of backing down and canceling the interaction.Quality of Life (and Love)
Update 8/8/2024 PC: 1.108.349.1020 / Mac: 1.108.349.1220 Console: 1.97 Sul Sul, Simmers! This update includes a range of improvements, such as expanding the options to romance Ghosts and Vampires in Lovestruck and adding the ability to preview songs when “Safe for Streaming” is toggled. As part of our continued commitment to tackling technical issues, please follow @TheSimsDirect for the most up-to-date information on the deployment of these fixes. As always, if you have any issues, please share with us on AnswersHQ. Base Game / Multipack [AHQ] Error Code 121 no longer occurs when moving in a household for the “Finding Love After a Breakup” Scenario. [AHQ] Error Code 123 no longer occurs in certain circumstances when traveling to another location. [AHQ] Cost of living just went back up: Sims once again can pay bills when they are due. [AHQ] Previously distorted glasses are back in shape. Improved interface for the Safe for Streaming Music options. Songs that aren't safe to stream should be grayed out, while available songs can now be previewed. Sims rejected from being asked on a date through the Relationship Panel now are firmly rejected with a Notification. Just to make it official. "Start a New Relationship" is no longer a Want for Sims with the Noncommittal Trait. You might have seen the option to "Lecture About Responsibilities" twice in the interaction menu when a parent is talking to their teen Sim. It should now just appear once, so enough with the nagging. Seasons With Lovestruck… The Dr. June’s Weather Control Device no longer offers snow in Ciudad Enamorada. Winters are warm here! High School Years Married Sims no longer propose to other Sims. Growing Together With Lovestruck… Sims asked on a date from Cupid's Corner only have three Traits now, leaving room for new Traits through Self Discovery. Sims found previously through Cupid’s Corner still will have more Traits than average – overachievers. The text for the Self Discovery moment of swapping the Unflirty or Romantically Reserved Traits to Lovebug now accurately reflects the traits being swapped. Lovestruck Live Mode [AHQ] Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner and the game no longer sometimes infinitely loads when traveling after adding one to your Sim’s contacts. [AHQ] Sims from Cupid’s Corner whose location was listed as “Not Shared” now can be socialized with on a Lovestruck Date or Hangout. Ghost partners can go to Cupid's Counseling. Their partners could see through their excuses and are ready to remedy their relationship! Ghosts are available for Seductive Dances and “Watch Stars/Sky with…”. Sims no longer stargaze indoors at Rattlesnake Juice Bar in Oasis Springs. These interactions have more versions of Simlish for variety: “Play Woo-Who!? With…” on Who's Up Party Games, “Steal from Fountain” on the Fountain of Dreams, and “Rub Ring”. Look for Sammy The Ring Bear around that fountain for more information. [AHQ] A Sim who was met on a Blind Date and then canceled on (rude!) now can be asked to Create a Date. Previously, the interface was blank. Sims no longer read “Seduction by the Sea” indefinitely. Must be a real page-turner! Sims now autonomously seek sleep when they are low on energy. Flowers given to a Sim now show up in the recipient's inventory. When selecting a single flower for “Give Flowers…”, the Sim now bestows a single flower instead of a whole bouquet. Sometimes a single bloom says more than an entire bouquet! When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on a bed, Sims no longer lock up with their arm outstretched. When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on different beds, the Sim now successfully reaches the first bed. "Ask to Create a Date..." with a new Sim from the Gallery now results in that Sim showing up properly at the edge of the Date or Hangout location. The Unflirty Trait icon looks clearer. Create a Sim Lovebug and Romantically Reserved Traits are available as Likes and Dislikes plus Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Create a Sim. [AHQ] The short, curly beard (ymFacialHair_EP16BeardCurly) no longer changes the shape of the Sim’s jaw. Build Mode Spot-tangle Light (lightWall_EP16SULTuplight) no longer steals the spotlight by turning off all other lights within a room when placed. Couples Crest Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartistic) now has collision and cannot be placed where there is no space. Ciudad Enamorada The camera moves more freely now around Calle del Ensueño in Plaza Mariposa. [AHQ] The door of the Nadir household's penthouse office has returned, so poor Aziz can get back to his writing. Casita del Amor’s Lot now shows the correct view when saving to the Gallery. A missing curtain in Mirador del Amor has been re-added to the venue. The rooftop of the López household now has all of its walls painted. Dine Out Waiters bring out food and clean tables more reliably without resetting. Vampires [AHQ] Teen Vampires now can complete a regular Date. They deserve a chance to find love, too! With Lovestruck… Vampires without Sun Resistance now can go to Cupid's Counseling regardless of the time of day. No more using the sun as an excuse to get out of the hard work of a relationship. All Vampires are available for Seductive Dances, not just Vampires with Sun Resistance. Non-sun-resistant Sims deserve Seductive Dances, too! Realm of Magic [AHQ] Sims are once again able to read Magic Tomes. Time to get back to the spellbooks! My Wedding Stories [AHQ] Just a Spot of Tea now stays put instead of disappearing when returning to a rental lot from a wedding venue.Performance updates and bug fixes!
Update: 5/27/2025 PC: 1.115.216.1030 / Mac: 1.115.216.1230 Console: 2.13 Note: The PlayStation and Xbox versions of today’s update ran into an issue during final testing and will be delayed. We are working hard to get this update to our console Simmers as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience! Sul Sul Simmers! Today’s update is primarily aimed at preparing the game for the upcoming Nature’s Calling Quest Event, which begins on June 24. In addition, we’ve addressed some issues with the Sleek Bathroom and Sweet Allure Creator Kits, and fixed a particularly pesky routing error impacting fishing spots in Sulani that was called out in our most recent Laundry List. Happy Simming! - The Sims 4 Team What’s New in The Sims 4 Created a toggleable on-screen guide for new players to access through the Emily Guidance to quickly reference game controls. Improved Goals UI elements to streamline player experience through various situations, events, holidays, and discovery quests. Bug Fixes & Updates Performance Updates In this patch, we've made several optimizations to enhance your gameplay experience. Improved lot loading times by up to 10%. Increased frame rates, with up to 22 FPS gain in Laptop Mode. Enhanced performance on consoles and PC with smoother graphics. Streamlined game elements, saving over 18 MB in memory usage for improved performance. Optimized game processing for faster load times. Threaded rendering improvements for better gameplay. Fixed graphical bugs for a more stable visual experience. Base Game Fixed an issue that allowed Sims with the Kleptomaniac Trait to steal high value items when their Mischief Skill was lower than required. Island Living [EA Forums] Addressed an issue causing routing errors when using fishing spots in Sulani. Businesses & Hobbies The Orphée Noah song “Stuff That I Like” inadvertently used an older version of the song. This has been updated to use the correct, final version of the song. Sleek Bathroom [EA Forums] The Throne of Stone toilet’s back plate is now properly hidden when placed against a wall. [EA Forums] The Olive You Forever plant now shows correct visibility when rotated. The Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen now shows swatches on all glasses. Rock Solid Faux Walls can now be placed side by side. Sweet Allure The color of the tights (yfAcc_TightsSP64CK006Bow) will remain consistent regardless of the skin tone of the Sim wearing them. Fixed visual glitch on the backs of Sims’ legs when wearing the skirt (yfBottom_SP64CK006Skirt). Fingernails no longer clip into a Sims finger when wearing the Layered Sweater (ymTop_SP64CK006LayeredSweater). Fixed armpit indent/clipping issue seen on masculine frames in the blazer (ymTop_SP64CK006Blazer).Fixed Flashing
Update 7/25/2024 PC: 1.108.329.1020 / Mac: 1.108.329.1220 Simmers, Today, we are releasing a quick fix for an issue affecting players who have updated to the most recent patch and have The Sims 4 Parenthood Game Pack installed. The fix is live for PC and Mac. PlayStation and Xbox will follow shortly. For the most up to date information on the deployment of this update across all platforms, please follow @TheSimsDirect. As always, if you have any issues, please share with us on AnswersHQ. This remains our primary source for information to learn and troubleshoot player experiences. Bug Fixes Parenthood The Simology panel no longer flashes for Child or Teen Sims who have reached the maximum of their Character Values, and the interface no longer becomes unresponsive.
