Quick Fixes for Child Sims, Unit Outlines and More
Update 3/6/2025 PC: 1.113.288.1020 / Mac: 1.113.288.1220 Console: 2.09 Sul Sul, Simmers! This update covers a series of quick fixes for issues reported on the previous update. Thanks for all your reports via the EA Forums! We’ll continue to investigate other reported issues and provide updates when possible. -The Sims 4 Team Bug Fixes Base Game / Multipack [EA Forums] Child Sims who were experiencing body deformation have returned to normal proportions. [EA Forums] Console players can scroll though Tattoos and open Filter Panels with controllers. Unit Outlines no longer appear in Build Mode for players who do not own The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. Players who own the For Rent Expansion Pack will still be able to use its appropriate functionality on Residential Rental lots. Cats & Dogs [EA Forums] Small Dog Breeds no longer appear distorted in Create a Sim.Let’s get down to Business.
Update 2/25/2025 PC: 1.113.270.1030 / Mac: 1.113.270.1230 Console: 2.07 Sul Sul Simmers, and Bok, Ciao, Cześć, Dia Dhaoibh, Guten Tag, Hallo, Hola, Hej Hej, Helô, Moikka, Привіт, Salut, Salutare, Salve, Sveiki, Merhaba, Tungjatjeta, здравей, 你好, こんにちは, and Hello from around the world! Are you ready to elevate your game experience with a wave of new features and gameplay additions? Then let’s take a look at what this latest The Sims 4 free base game update has in store for you! -The Sims 4 Team What’s New in The Sims 4? The Burglar is Back! Get ready to lock your doors (or maybe you want to leave them unlocked? How daring of you!). Definitely keep an eye out for this sneaky character: the Burglar is back and ready to cause some mayhem! Watch them rob residential lots and Small Businesses (in the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack), engage in dramatic fights, or make a daring escape. And yes, there's even some updated toe-tapping music to go along with their heists! You can read more about Robin Banks in our Dev Diary here. Burglar Alarm and Police Officer Install the handy Burglar Alarms on Residential or Small Business Venue lots to keep your Sims' belongings safe. Upgrade them to break less often, summon a Police Officer, or give those Burglars a shocking surprise! The Sim officers arrive dressed in their uniforms, and they're ready to tackle those pesky Burglars. New Burglar Lot Challenge: Heist Havoc Feeling adventurous? This Challenge cranks up the Burglar activity for those who love a bit of excitement. Heist Havoc: Lock the doors and hide all valuables! Burglars visit more often on this lot and the trusty alarms have a mind of their own. Create a Sim Tattoo Transformation Time! Get ready to unleash your inner artist with new Tattoo customization options! Now, you can tweak the Hue, Saturation, Opacity, and Brightness of your tattoo designs using sliders just like the ones for makeup. Your Sims' ink has never been this vibrant! You will also find that the tattoo catalog now has new filters for different tattoo locations to make tattoos easier to browse. A New Gallery Category: Tattoos! The Gallery now has a new Category: Tattoos! Players with the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack will be able to create, share, and use tattoos with multiple layers and custom art. As always, if you are ever browsing in-game or on the Gallery webpage and encounter any inappropriate content or comments, report it by selecting the flag icon available. For more information on content guidelines and how to flag gallery content, head over to EA Help. New Colors and Patterns for Tops We’re also adding The Sims 25th Birthday apparel! Each top fits feminine and masculine frames, so your Sims outfits can match the real life versions available on Shop the Sims while stocks last. The Sims 25th Embroidered Crewneck: The Sims 25th Pixel Plumbob Hoodie: Build Mode Fresh Colors for your Countertops Spice up your Sims’ culinary spaces with four fabulous new color variations for the BlandCo Contemporary Base Game kitchen set! Transform those kitchen counters and cabinets with a fresh burst of style. Get ready to cook in vibrant new hues! Usability Improvements We've added a couple of small improvements to Build Mode for better navigation: When opening Build Mode for the first time, it now shows Objects by Room instead of Styled Rooms. For existing Simmers, Build Mode still remembers the catalog last viewed. New icons have been created for Study and Dining Room in Objects by Room. Live Mode: Expanding on Existing Features Club activities from more packs For players who own Get Together, exciting new club activities await! We’ve added a bunch of new activities from other packs allowing your Sims to enjoy viewing Collectibles, sipping tea, using the Activity Table, playing table games, giving massages (Spa Day Game Pack), playing with pets (Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack), making and drinking Nectar (Horse Ranch Expansion Pack), arranging flowers (Seasons Expansion Pack), doing laundry (Laundry Day Stuff Pack), and many more. Your clubs have never been this engaging! More Mentorship Opportunities Mentorship has experienced an overhaul, with more Skills that can be mentored and the ability to offer Mentoring directly from Skill objects such as Mischief Skill at a Computer or a Tablet, or Flower Arranging at the Flower Arranging bench (requires Seasons Expansion Pack). Your Sims will be mastering new Skills in no time. Let the learning begin! Your Sim is Here Where is your Sim?! When choosing a travel destination, the game now shows your Sim’s current location in the Neighborhoods view and Worlds view. More Creator Kits Coming Soon We've been so excited to share four Creator Kits with the Sims community since their launch in November 2024. These are the kits that custom content creators pitch, design, and develop alongside The Sims team to bring their unique style to The Sims 4. We recently released Pierisim’s Refined Living Room and Madlen’s Business Chic, and have more Creator Kits on the way! Keep an eye out for Syboulette's Sleek Bathroom and aharris00britney's Sweet Allure Creator Kits—coming to The Sims 4 in April! Follow our channels across Discord, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube to be informed of when exactly they will be released. Bug Fixes Base Game / Multipack Top Fixes [EA Forums] You can now place objects next to raised platforms, even if the platform is on the other side of a wall, without running into the “Can't intersect obstructing objects” error message. [EA Forums] Male Sims with a feminine frame can now wear certain tops without any spine distortion. [EA Forums] Great news, navigators of narrow spaces! Sims have sharpened their obstacle-avoidance skills and no longer find themselves stuck in walls. Say goodbye to unexpected wall-phasing and teleportation tricks! [EA Forums] When placing larger lots onto smaller ones, basements will now stay put as long as they fit within the boundaries. If they’re a bit too big, they’ll just be trimmed down to fit snugly without disappearing. Happy building! [EA Forums] Money matters sorted! Whether you’re pulling a family from the Gallery in Create a Sim or placing them directly in the world, your Sims will now enjoy the best of both worlds financially. No more surprise riches or unexpected poverty—just balanced household funds for all! Live Mode [EA Forums] Privacy restored! The mysterious disappearing bathroom walls at the Willow Creek Gym have been found. Your Sims can now work out and wash up without any peek-a-boo surprises! [EA Forums] Altering your Sim's look with the Get Famous Stylist Chair, getting a Tooth Extraction from Growing Together, or putting on that fabulous Crystal Creations Jewelry will no longer lead to unexpected body or face transformations. [EA Forums] Renaissance Sims will now need to actually climb the career ladder to complete Renaissance aspiration career level tasks. No more shortcuts through University—time to earn those promotions the hard way! Upgrade time! Mentor interactions are back for washing machines, so your Sims can learn the ropes of repair without a hitch. No more fashion faux pas! Nina Caliente's body and clothes textures appear flawlessly across all graphics settings again. Several Skill icons enjoyed playing hide-and-seek in the interaction menu! They're now back where they belong. The Cozy Wreaths from the Cozy Celebrations Event have shed their Scroogy ways and now happily let Sims enter your front door to celebrate Winterfest instead of blocking their path. Enjoy seamless imaginary conversations for your toddlers—chats with stuffed animals are now more performant than ever! Build Mode The ElectroDance Floor can now be found in the “Life Event Activities” category under “Activities and Skills” in Build Mode. Dance floor dilemma solved! Create a Sim [EA Forums] Body sliders in Create a Sim are back on track! Adjusting the belly, butt, and thighs of male Sims will no longer transform certain full-body outfits into avant-garde fashion. This SDX goatee (ymFacialHair_SDX037Goatee) has found its rightful place under the Goatee category. No more hide-and-seek for your Sim's facial hair! (Was there a memo we missed about a great hide-and-seek event? *scratches head*) On the contrary, this SDX scarf (yfAcc_NecklaceSDX037Scarf) really wanted to be seen and appeared twice in the catalog. This has been fixed now. Get to Work Mannequins have gone back to their less-fabulous existence as we fixed eyelashes being added to mannequins when applying Styled Looks. City Living No more magical floating flowers! Those unanchored blooms have been tidied up during festival events, keeping things grounded. Get Famous [EA Forums] Whoops! Some Sims were accidentally posing as celebrities right after moving in. While accidental fame (or no fame) is fun, it’s not the best start for new friendships. Sims will earn celebrity Reputation and Fame the honest way now! Discover University [EA Forums] Academic overachievers rejoice! Teens who graduate from High School early and head to University can now share their skills through Tutoring. Time to share that knowledge! [EA Forums] Sims' ears now wear Gauges without those pesky jagged edges. Snowy Escape [EA Forums] Sims see their active Lifestyles not greyed-out, but in full color now. Cottage Living [EA Forums] When Animal Aging is turned off, you won't receive any more surprise visits from Grim Reaper for your elderly Chickens. Let them enjoy their golden years in peace! [EA Forums] Pumpkin preservation perfected! Now, you can conserve not just orange, but also green and white pumpkins. High School Years [EA Forums] The barista working at the ThrifTea Bubble Tea Counter has returned to their duties, ready to serve your Sims delicious drinks and snacks. [EA Forums] Teens these days! Your teen Sim was feeling the pressure of being watched at school and tried to keep some events off Social Bunny. But fear not! We've fixed it, so now they can share all their high school adventures without feeling like they're under surveillance. Lovestruck The Temple from Jungle Adventure was a bit too adventurous for a date night! It’s now off the venue list when you Ask to Create a Date or Hangout, ensuring your dates stay less jungle, more jingle. Parenthood [EA Forums] Children were channeling their inner tornadoes and causing messes too often! Now, they'll only create regular messes if they haven't learned responsibility yet. Dream Home Decorator [EA Forums] Interior Decorators were seeing 0 earnings in their results pop-up after completing gigs. Your Sims' hard-earned Simoleons will display correctly in the notifications and in the results pop-up going forward. In addition, the "Stay on Lot" and "Go Home" buttons will appear and work as expected now after completing a gig. Nifty Knitting [EA Forums] Sims can now successfully "Resume" or "Frog" their Knitting Projects. The actions will queue properly, ensuring your knitting plans are back on track. [EA Forums] Sims knitting beanies, socks, or plant holders now walk to a seat to resume their projects. No more standing mishaps! [EA Forums] Sims can now switch rocking chairs mid-knit without getting tangled up and losing track. We all love knitting, but now when you cancel a knitting interaction, your Sim stops right away. Home Chef Hustle [EA Forums] When the “Convince to Buy” interaction is used on other Sims, they will no longer be invited and allowed to walk into your Sim’s house. No more crashing on the couch! Crystal Creations Crystal Tree enthusiasts, rejoice! Your Notebook entry now appears after Research so you can safely keep track of your sparkling studies. Balance restored! The "Botanical Earrings" icon is now perfectly centered in the interaction queue.The Burglar is Back: Stolen Shake-ups in The Sims 4
Sul Sul, Simmers 👋 It’s Xènia here – Designer and longtime Simmer – to talk about why today is a big day for The Sims 4! If you’ve ever missed those suspenseful moments when your Sim’s peaceful night was interrupted by tense music and a sneaky presence, we’ve got great news: the Burglar is back! And the best part? It’s in the base game, so it’s free for everyone with today’s update. The Burglar is an iconic Sim featured in The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3 who sneaks into houses, usually at night when Sims are asleep, to steal household items. As a longtime Sims player, I have wanted to bring the Burglar to The Sims 4. You could say I’ve been stealing moments to pitch this idea from the very start! ** Even during my job interview, I asked “What would it take to bring the Burglar back?” Now, The Sims team can proudly say the Burglar is back just in time for our 25 th Birthday, shipping alongside The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack. —and trust me, it’s worth the wait. Everything you need to know about the Burglar So, how does the Burglar operate in The Sims 4? Here’s what you need to know. The infamous Robin Banks (yep, that’s her name—we couldn’t resist) only strikes at night, sneaking into your Sim’s home while everyone is fast asleep (or even if they are awake!). Before you know it, she’ll be grabbing whatever’s valuable and making her escape. How to foil that midnight mischief The Burglar can be arrested by the police if one of your Sims calls promptly. For those who want to play it safe, the Burglar Alarm is back too! Place one in your Sim’s home for extra protection because the only way to guarantee the police get to the crime scene in time is by installing a Burglar Alarm. Handy Sims can upgrade the alarm to do all sorts of useful things: automatically call the police, reduce the chance of it breaking, or even zap the Burglar, forcing her to drop the stolen goods. Prefer to handle the situation yourself? No problem—your Sims can take action whether it’s waking up to call the cops (who may or may not catch the thief) or getting into a one-on-one fight, your Sims have options. Pro tip: Sims who’ve been hitting the gym have a better chance of winning those fights! Special Sims can unleash new defenses Stopping the Burglar will feel unique depending on who’s in the household. Special Sims bring even more exciting possibilities. Have a dog? They’ll chase the Burglar right out. (Requires: The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack) Werewolves can intimidate the Burglar into leaving. (Requires: The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack ) Spellcasters? They’ve got everything from confusion spells to full-on transformations. (Requires: The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack) Servos can zap the Burglar into place with their defense matrix. (Requires: The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack) Scientists can use the Freeze Ray to immobilize them. (Requires: The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack) Vampires, of course, might take advantage of the situation for a quick warm-blooded snack before commanding the Burglar to leave. (Requires: The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack) Even Sims without superpowers have fun reactions. Teenagers might stop to take a selfie with the Burglar before bolting to safety. Talk about stealing the spotlight! Iconic characters like Agnes Crumplebottom and Bonehilda won’t run—they’re ready to fight! In total, we’ve included over 50 unique reactions across the base game and 17 different packs, along with 37 player-directed interactions. Who knew a bit of thievery could add so much character to your game? Burglar visits are rare because we want those moments to stand out. But for those of you who thrive on chaos, we’ve got you covered with the new Lot Challenge, Heist Havoc. Turn this on, and not only will the Burglar visit more often, but even trusty Alarms might start acting up. You’ve been warned! We are so thrilled to finally bring the Burglar back into The Sims universe. Sending a special shout out to our full team for making this a reality. Robin Banks isn’t just ready to rob your Sims’ houses—she’s here to steal your hearts too! What better way to celebrate The Sims 25 th Birthday than with this nostalgic yet fresh addition? We hope you’re as excited as we are to see what kind of chaos Robin Banks will bring to your households. Dag Dag, Xènia FAQ Do I need to own Business & Hobbies to get the Burglar in-game? No, the Burglar update will be available to all Simmers as part of today’s base game update! Is there anything new with how the Burglar works in The Sims 4? There are quite a few new updates with how the Burglar works in The Sims 4! First, there will be updated music accompanying the Burglar when they spawn on your lot. In addition, there is the new Heist Havoc Lot Challenge that will spawn the Burglar on your lot at a higher rate. Similar to before, Burglar Alarms can be installed on Sims’ lots to help keep their belongings safe, but now you can upgrade the alarm to reduce the chance of it breaking, automatically call the police, or even zap the Burglar! In addition, you’ll be able to upgrade your Burglar Alarms so they break less often. In addition, Sims can now take justice into their own hands, and special Sims can unleash their own defenses, as we’ve outlined in our dev diary! Are any new items or functionality coming to the base game to support the Burglar? (e.g. Burglar Alarms, Smart Cameras, etc.) Police Officers will be returning to the game to help tackle those pesky Burglars! You will also be able to install Burglar Alarms on tour Sims’ Residential or Small Business Venue (in the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack) lots to keep their belongings safe. Is there anything that the Burglar can’t steal? Most build objects cannot be stolen – such as outdoor plants that are planted directly in the ground, windows, lights, elevators, etc. Can you befriend Robin Banks? Yes, you will be able to interact with and befriend Robin Banks! You can even add Robin Banks to your household. If you do this, another Burglar will generate to take Robin’s place, or a Sim that already exists in the world with the right traits who is unplayed can fulfill the role. New burglars will spawn with the same traits but a random appearance and name. Can Robin Banks die? If so, will she regenerate? Yes, Robin Banks can die, and yes, she will regenerate. Similar to Father Winter there will be a new Burglar with similar traits that will be randomly generated if this happens.
Make the world your canvas with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack
Wake up and smell the coffee! It’s time to seize the clay and make a bold inked statement in the expressive city of Nordhaven! In The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, we invite you to discover what artistic passions add a spring to your step. Start a small business to show off your crafty creations and rake in the Simoleons as you master two new skills that will shape your future and add color to your life every day. Your dreams have been waiting! It’s time to become the savvy artisan you always knew you could be! Make Your Mark Showcase who you truly are with the new Tattooing skill! With the Tattooing skill you can have your Sim give other Sims pre-made, custom or dedicated tattoos. Body art is all about freedom of expression and celebrating your body in your own way. To make this experience unique and entirely your own, Sims can create an infinite amount of custom tattoos in Tattoo Paint Mode. Like real artists, you’ll be able to share your custom designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for other Tattoos to use in your experience. As Sims level up their Tattooing skill, they can also unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Tattoos (even ones from previous packs) can now be layered, allowing for multiple tattoos to be placed on the same body part. Mold and Mend Your Future Pottery allows Sims to express their crafty side in new ways. Elevate your Pottery skill with the Pottery Wheel to make decorative and functional pieces, including tea sets, planters of all sizes for our Simmers with a green thumb, incense burners to set an ambiance and so much more. Once the pieces have been created on the Pottery Wheel, players have the option to glaze (there are plenty of colors to choose from) their finished pottery and put it in the Pottery Kiln or leave their pottery unglazed. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics. The final objects can be gifted or sold at a small business using the new retail surfaces or used to decorate your lot. New Life in Nordhaven Welcome to Nordhaven, a town steeped in history, and full of possibilities for your Sims to pursue their creative hobbies. Hobbies are best when shared, and Nordhaven’s picturesque and inspirational neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad offer countless opportunities to connect with like-minded Sims who share similar interests and enthusiasm for the things your Sims care about most. Hobby Meetups are the must-attend events to socialize, form new friendships, and even find a mentor to help your Sims master their craft. As Sims advance in their skills, they too can become mentors and pass on their knowledge. Sims can also build their legacy by teaching others in Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks – this experience rewards Sims who become highly talented in their selected skills. Your Small Business, Your Way Follow your dreams wherever they take you and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Whether it’s creating pottery or other handmade items, or providing a service like tattoos or classes, turn your Sim’s skills into a profitable business. For Sims who are just starting up their business or feel most inspired at home, you can build a Small Business on a Residential Lot and designate a dedicated space in their home to set up shop. Looking to set up your dream business outside of the home? You can also build on the new Small Business Venue Lot. You can also run their business on the new Small Business Venue Lot. The new Ticket Kiosk offers Sims the freedom to run their business on their terms, with options to charge customers either one time or hourly. You get to make the challenging, but exciting, choice of either running a family business (imagine the drama!) and hiring your entire Sim’s household, or meeting the perfect candidates and offering them a job. The options are endless with the new Small Business system. As you grow your Sim’s business, you’ll earn the ability to choose Business Perks, which include new interactions, effects, and more! Your Sim can run their business by the books or cut a few corners, as they build their Business Renown and decide on their Alignment along the Dreamer, Schemer, and Neutral paths. Using a Schemer perk will progress your Alignments towards the Schemer path, or if you consider yourself to be more of a dreamer, choosing perks that will progress your Alignment towards the Dreamer path. Just here to live life and make those Simoleons? No problem, your business can remain Neutral. These choices don’t only impact your Sim’s business, they can impact your Sim’s life outside of the workplace, so choose wisely as you chase those dreams! So Many Businesses, So Many New Opportunities! A plethora of previous Expansion, Game and Stuff Packs have small business opportunities available for every type of crafty Simmer. See below for a few you can try: Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack: Sims who love and adore their four legged friends can open pet cafés. Get Together Expansion Pack: Sims who are down to dance until the sun rises can create dance clubs and Sims who game until the wee hours of the morning can open arcades for like minded gamers. City Living Expansion Pack - Sing your heart out in your favorite city at your very own karaoke bar fitted out with your favorite Simlish tunes. Get Famous Expansion Pack - Did someone say paparazzi? Open an acting school where you teach celebrities how to play the part! Spa Day Game Pack - Fancy a massage, facial or meditative yoga retreat? Say namaste to all the Sims who choose to relax with you at your spa! Laundry Day Stuff Pack - Scrub a dub dub in your very own tub! Collect Simoleons as Sims wash their clothes at your laundromat! Bowling Night Stuff Pack - Sims who are competitive can open their very own bowling alleys. Get a strike or a spare on a fun night out with friends. These are only some of the small business opportunities available with other packs. If your Sim can dream it, then you can live it and achieve it! If you purchase the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack before April 18, you can elevate your business with several inspiring pieces. Witness the beauty of sculpture and body art with the Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue, keep perishable products fresh with the Sweetest Treat Display Case and illuminate your space with the Beautiful Flaws Lamp. Preorder The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack now to start playing immediately when it launches on March 6, 2025 for EA app™, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.
Blast from the Past Event
Get ready for a free, limited-time Event where you'll need to venture into Live Mode to participate. A mysterious figure has blasted into town and needs your help! Someone is “borrowing” from the past, and your help is needed to unravel the mystery through time! You'll be rewarded for your efforts throughout the Event, with one being the Surprise Birthday Cake. Hide inside and jump out to surprise and delight the gathered Sims with this delicious birthday treat! How Does it Work? Open Live Mode with an existing or new Household. After a short wait, A Strange Visitor will appear piquing your curiosity to investigate! The Event will run for six weeks, with two exciting Quests each week. Your journey begins by discovering who the Strange Visitor is, and learning of the missing objects from the past! As the weeks progress, you’ll continue to dig deeper into the mysteries of time, attempt your own journey through it, and unravel the motives of the time thief! The more Quests you complete, the more Event Points and rewards you’ll earn. Make sure you’re online. Log in to your EA account. Enter Live Mode, and you’ll see the first pair of Quests, which start with a pop-up. In Live Mode, you can access the Event Screen by clicking on the Event Icon! Earn Event Points by completing Quests and Goals. As you earn Event Points, you’ll be able to claim new rewards. Claim your rewards through the Event Screen in the Main Menu or Live Mode by selecting Claim. Note: You must be in Live Mode to claim Consumable Rewards. Claimed rewards will be available in Build Mode, Create a Sim, or your Sim’s Inventory. You can filter to view Event rewards with the Event Rewards filter under the Special category in both Create a Sim and Build Mode. For more help with claiming rewards, check out our EA Help article. Each week, two new Quests will be available. Complete these Quests to earn more Event Points and unlock new rewards! The Blast from the Past Event will have four weeks of Quests and two extra weeks at the end, so there’s plenty of time to catch up and complete it! Claim the Blast from the Past Rewards to create a futuristic-inspired Sim who loves to lounge in their inflatable couch, or toss on Dina Caliente’s iconic little black dress and hit the light-up dance floor while listening to some retro classics! Rest assured, your claimed rewards are stored on your EA account, so you do not need to worry about losing them. Week 1 Relax in your Fun-Fun Inflatable chair! Sport your new Future’s So Bright Sun Glasses while admiring your Retro Deco Phone Set. Retro Deco Phone Set Relevart Time Walkers The Yesterday Set floor tiles The Future's So Bright "Sun" Glasses The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part One Week 2 Wake up on time with the functional Get Up! Alarm Clock, put on your Emit inspired outfit and Bow Tie while preparing a feast at the Bigger Gatherings Banquet table. Get Up! Alarm Clock Be "The Emit" full body outfit Bigger Gatherings Banquet The Relevart Neck Stabilizer bow tie Week 3 Make time for an iconic look by getting dolled up in the Dina Caliente LBD (Little Black Dress) while listening to some New Retro Station Songs or get comfy on your Fun-Fun Inflatable couch, while you contemplate your next “grab” for the Sticky Fingers aspiration. The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part Two Dina Caliente's LBD New Retro Station Songs Sticky Fingers aspiration Week 4 Make sure to celebrate with the Surprise Birthday Cake, and jump out to share the fun! While in a party spirit, don’t forget to get out on The ElectroDance Floor to dance the night away! Surprise Birthday Cake The ElectroDance Floor FAQ Do I need to log in to my EA account? A: Yes, by logging into your EA account, you save your Event progress and the rewards you earn from this Event to the account. That way, if you ever need to install The Sims 4 again, you simply need to log back in to gain access to your rewards! What about SDX releases, I thought those were provided free content and updates! A: Sims Delivery Express drops aren’t going away, but we're always looking for new and novel ways to deliver gameplay, as well as objects and clothing to add to your Sims' lives. You can still expect SDX releases throughout the year as well as new Events to engage with The Sims 4 throughout the seasons. What if I log in and don’t see the Event? A: The Event starts on 2/04 at 9 a.m. PST and ends on 3/18. Please make sure you are online and logged into your EA Account. If you still do not see it, you may need to restart The Sims 4 or disable any UI mods you have installed. The Blast from the Past Event will be available to players until 3/18. While no new quests will be added after 3/04, players can still complete quests and claim any event rewards that they've earned but not yet claimed from the Event Screen. Rewards must be claimed by 3/18 or be lost. Will this be available to Everyone? A: Yes! The Blast from the Past Event will be available to everyone starting February 4th, and you won’t need any Packs to participate. What are Event Points? A: Event Points are a limited-time measurement for the Blast from the Past Event that allows you to claim free rewards. As you earn Event Points, you progress along an experience track and can claim rewards along the way. How do I earn Event Points? A: Each Objective in a Quest gives Event Points. Mousing over the Quest will have a tooltip telling you how many points you will earn. Completing the entire Quest nets additional Event Points. Once you have enough, you can claim rewards. Do I have to spend Event Points? A: Your Event Points are a cumulative total. When you claim a reward, you still stay at the same Event Point total, so your Event Points aren’t actually “spent.” What happens if I have leftover Event Points? A: The Blast from the Past event offers a finite number of rewards. If you claim them all and still have Event Points, don’t worry! Your Event Points cannot be used for anything other than the Blast from the Past Event and will expire when the Event is over. Can I still complete the Event if I start late? A: Yes, the event will run for 6 weeks. If you start late, you will have access to all the previous week’s Quests.
Quick and opportunistic fixes
Update 1.28.2025 PC: 1.112.519.1020 / Mac: 1.112.519.1220 Console: 2.06 Sul Sul, Simmers! This update covers a series of quick fixes for issues reported on the previous update. We've officially moved to the EA Forums, EA's new platform for community engagement and reports. As part of the migration, we've also moved the open reports and their corresponding "me-toos" to the EA Forums. Visit EA Forums to share with us any issues you might be experiencing. This is the primary source for information, troubleshooting, and gathering information on issues being reported. For the most up-to-date information on this release across all platforms, follow @TheSimsDirect or join The Sims Discord. Thanks for all your reports! The Sims 4 Team Bug Fixes & Updates Base Game: [EA Forums] Addressed multiple cases where festival objects from different events (Romance, Flea Market, Spice, and Humor and Hijinks) overlapped on lots in San Myshuno. Additionally, rogue objects such as coffee cups, plates, flowers, cupcakes, crates, and boxes will no longer appear randomly floating or scattered around the city. Fixed an issue where the full-body outfit (ymBody_SP60RobeBoxers) was wearable for female Sims. [AHQ] Casanova Cave Top (ymTop_SP60Vest) now tucks in properly. We missed these in the last patch notes! Hovertips will show up a bit quicker when moving your mouse around the HUD. Lessons Improvements: fixed side bar indentation and linking issues. You can now update traits and aspirations after finishing Create a Sim Stories. A couple of travel improvements! You can click on your Sim to travel, and the interaction has been moved up in your phone. Grim has a new ghastly look! His tattered robe has additional detail, exposing his skeletal ribcage, and he has skeleton fingers to match. Base Game & Affecting Multiple Packs: [EA Forums] Clutter items that were not showing up under the clutter tag in Build Mode have been fixed. Let there be clutter!Laundry List - September 3rd, 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. As part of our commitment to tackling 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 through AnswersHQ. 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 the August 8th patch. 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] When recent neighborhood stories mention a Sim that died in another neighborhood, switching to the respective Sim household will now have an urn present. [AHQ] Upgrading washer/dryer now completes Nerd Brain aspiration. [AHQ] Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating. [AHQ] Autonomous check infant no 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] Teen goal oriented aspiration 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. Locked seed packets are 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. 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 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.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.Laundry List - January 7th, 2025
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 our continued commitment to resolving technical challenges, our team uses this list to highlight community-focused fixes that will be included in the update. This list marks our fifth release in this series, which aims to continue to improve the gameplay experience for our players by addressing issues most frequently reported by the community through AnswersHQ. 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 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 reports and happy Simming! Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming game update: Base Game: [AHQ] Fixed cases of really high Bills where Lot Taxes would not only count the property value, but also add value from anything in inventories. [AHQ] Inspired Sim will no longer mix drinks excessively. [AHQ] ‘Try for baby' in the shower will now fill the Hygiene motive. [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 a Sim is swimming on the second floor. [AHQ] Sim no longer has the option to give the toddler fertilizer as food from inventory. Affecting Multiple Packs [AHQ] Thumbnails of Guidry and Temperance are visible in the relationship panel, Sims profile, and Manage Household panel. [AHQ] Knitting now counts towards Arts & Crafts for Scouting. [AHQ] Sims’ weight and muscle levels are now properly affected by Bike Riding, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, and ‘Jog Here’ activities. [AHQ] Sim can now set the waffle/pizza oven/stand mixer for sale in a retail store. Cats & Dogs [AHQ] Cats and dogs with the fire obsession perk are far less obsessed with the fireplace. [AHQ] Sims no longer gain fitness skill when cleaning the litter box. City Living [AHQ] ‘Play with emotion’ interaction is now greyed out when the piano keyboard breaks. Cottage Living [AHQ] Sims can now use Hot Pot with the Simple Living Lot Challenge. Crystal Creations [AHQ] Last Exception error will no longer trigger when a 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. 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 a Sim successfully performs the 'Try to clear roaches' action. For Rent [AHQ] A serving of Vegetable Chili from the Pressure Cooker will no longer turn into 8 servings. Get Together Clubs are now under the default section under the social groups interface. Growing Together [AHQ] Fixed an issue where some Life Milestones wouldn't be achieved when the Sim is off-lot, including Milestones for a toddler Sim’s movement skill. 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 are no longer displayed when the phone is in silent mode and Social Bunny has notifications turned off. Horse Ranch [AHQ] ‘Drink an Aged Nectar’ Want now fulfills when Sim drinks an Aged Nectar bottle. My First Pets Stuff [AHQ] In new saves, Sim will no longer receive the 'Baby whisked away' moodlet and The Sims Notification System will not suggest that Rattigan passed away when Rattigan is still alive. 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. Spa Day [AHQ] Applied Pedicure will no longer vanish when a Manicure is requested.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.
