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.Laundry List - June 25, 2025
Hey Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve in the upcoming patch. There are other issues we’re actively working on that are not listed here, as some topics require extended investigation. You can read more about that process here. Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating, including the rain indoors issue: Base Game: [EA Forums][EA Forums] The Eyedropper tool doesn’t function on certain objects, and certain clutter items are missing from the catalogue. [EA Forums] Romantic and Friendship Changes in Neighborhood Stories have no effect. [EA Forums] Sim’s Fear of the Dark is not cured. [EA Forums] Children become distorted when interacting with the violin. [EA Forums] TVs float when placed upon specific tables. [EA Forums][DX11] Mature plant leaves become transparent when in Laptop Mode. [EA Forums] Aloe Vera Plant is missing from some categories. [EA Forums] Original Ceiling Paint has a placeholder name when eyedropped. [EA Forums] Monkey Bars cannot be found in Kids Activities. [EA Forums][EA Forums][EA Forums] The Reaper’s Rewards Buckled Boots and a handful of other items do not appear for the “Feminine” Fashion Choice. Affecting Multiple Packs [EA Forums] Townie names have limited diversity. [EA Forums] Sims cannot plant in Planters in Henford-on-Bagley, Moonwood Mill, and Chestnut Ridge. [EA Forums] Lifeguard swimsuits are missing some variants. [EA Forums] “On a Silver Platter Drinks Tray” and “Arcane Aroma Tea Tray” are missing from some categories. Expansion Packs Business & Hobbies [EA Forums] Retail workers do not show up for certain businesses. Life & Death [EA Forums] Console controllers cannot genetic options after Rebirth. Lovestruck [EA Forums] Romantic Satisfaction does not appear in a Sim’s Profile, which is blocking a variety of romantic interactions from happening. [EA Forums] The Fear of Being Alone sometimes tanks romantic relationships (too real…). [EA Forums] Outfit changes to Sims from Cupid’s Corner sometimes don’t stick when made through the Simology Panel. [EA Forums] Degrees from going to University have no impact on the Romance Consultant Career. [EA Forums] Cuddling is disrupting sleep. For Rent [EA Forums] Tenants unable to Pay Rent after Bills are delivered. [EA Forums] Sims cannot transfer Business funds. [EA Forums] A Child’s hairstyle is missing a color. Growing Together [EA Forums] Infant Milestones marked as New when switching back from another Sim. High School Years [EA Forums] Graduation events do not appear in Graduate Sim’s Calendar after switching to Build Mode in Manage Worlds. [EA Forums][EA Forums][EA Forums] Prom sometimes does not show in the Calendar for Teens. [EA Forums] School Spirit Day has multiple identical notifications. [EA Forums] Sims on Social Bunny don’t gain Followers. [EA Forums] “Take Photo with…” on the Photobooth in Plumbite Pier does nothing. [EA Forums] Sims can’t ride together on Pier Attractions while on a Date. [EA Forums] High School Years hats are not sorted into their proper categories. Cottage Living [EA Forums] Chickens, Cows, and Llamas age up and die even when Aging Up is toggled off. [EA Forums] Agatha and Agnes Crumplebottom are duplicating unexpectedly. [EA Forums] Garden Party Wainscoting Wallpaper has a duplicate swatch. Snowy Escape [EA Forums] The Komorebi Shrubbery is only available in the Wedding Venue tab. Discover University [EA Forums] Sims sometimes are unable to move out of the Dorm. Seasons [EA Forums] It rains and snows indoors. Get to Work [EA Forums] The Nanoo Nanoo Bassinet is not available in Build Mode. Game Packs Werewolves [EA Forums] Toddler Wolfie Onesie is listed as a “Hot Weather” asset. [EA Forums] Variety of CAS assets (Piercings, Necklaces, and Socks) appear for Werewolves that do not work for them. [EA Forums] The Patched Punk Styled Look does not apply the proper outfit pieces when selected. Dream Home Decorator [EA Forums] The ymBottom_GP10ShortsLong shorts are not appearing in the Hot Weather category in CAS. Vampires [EA Forums] Vampires lose their fangs in Live Mode if their Dark Form is selected in Create a Sim. Kits Secret Sanctuary [EA Forums] yfBody_SP59Dress does not work on plus-sized Sims. Sweet Slumber Party [EA Forums] Sweet Slumber Party Kit shoes do not have the Masculine Fashion Choice filter. Thanks for all your patience and valuable help! Please continue sharing with us about any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be. Happy Simming!
Feedback Fixes and Update for Console Simmers!
Update: 6/17/25 PC: 1.115.253.1020 / Mac: 1.115.253.1220 Console: 2.13 Sul Sul Simmers! Today’s update features a handful of fixes based on community feedback. We'll be sharing a new Laundry List soon regarding community reported issues we're currently investigating and aiming to resolve in the next Base Game update. -The Sims 4 Team What’s New in The Sims 4 The full update from 5/27 is now available for Simmers on Xbox and PlayStation. Thank you for your patience! Bug Fixes Base Game / Multipack [EA Forums] Resolved an issue where Sims models could become distorted when traveling shortly after aging up. [EA Forums] Sim Portraits are now properly updated with career outfit when Sims join a career. Businesses & Hobbies [EA Forums] Small business employees no longer disappear after loading the lot from the Manage Worlds or Create a Sim screens. Seasons [EA Forums] The New Year’s Resolution menu now correctly appears when making a resolution. [EA Forums] Scout’s Badge Progress UI no longer appears without text.Laundry List - April 24th, 2025
Hi Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List where we’ll share a list of the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve. This is only a list of top topics with upcoming fixes; there are more topics reported by players that are not listed here and are still being worked on. Thank you for your continued reports and votes on what issues you’re experiencing. Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating for our next update: Unable to water plants. Teenage Sims aging up to young adults and do not get a third trait. Vampire eyes on Child Sims revert back to normal eyes. High school event tasks do not appear for secondary active teen Sims. After shaving to preferred length, arm hairs are not removing. Sims with any level of logic skill are unable complete Chess Fair puzzle. Rebirth : Sim greyed out as a Ghost Sim but not forwarded to the rebirth screen. Rebirth interaction results in a simulation error for Sims with reward traits such as Affection Aficionado, Beloved, and Romantic Sage. Godrays appear every time for the Occult picker in the CAS UI. Sims unresponsive & game freeze in save menu when multiple ghosts are in Household. Plant gets black spots when zooming out. [Mac] Game becomes unresponsive while travelling to the Library and Nightclub in Willow Creek. Our team continues to investigate other community concerns for future fixes. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues: Issues Impacting Save Files If you’ve been experiencing this, please add contributions to the relevant threads to help us replicate: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 If your saved game has been impacted, we have a troubleshooting guide available that may help until we’re able to roll out a fix: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 Weather Effects Occurring Indoors This issue is being actively investigated. If you would like to add your experience to the active thread on EA Forums, that can be found at: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/s-weather-effects-occurring-inside-structures/5051547 Fishing in Sulani If you are experiencing route errors while trying to fish at Sulani fishing spots, we are using the following EA Forums thread to track the issue: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/il-signed-fishing-spots-not-working-in-sulani/4944854 Please follow Sims Direct on X and in our Discord community where we will provide more updates when possible. Thanks for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be. Happy Simming!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).Laundry List - May 20th, 2025
Hey Simmers! Welcome to the Laundry List where we share the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve in an upcoming patch. As it’s been a year since we first announced our team dedicated to tackling technical issues, we wanted to provide you with a quick update on their progress. Over the past 12 months we’ve provided 7 dedicated Laundry Lists, fixed hundreds of issues, both new and older, with a focus on those most impacting the community. We’ve been pleased to make meaningful improvements, and recognize that this work continues. Over the coming months, we will continue to experiment with new ways to provide more transparency into the top issues we’re working on and make it easier to get that info via our Discord. This starts today, as we’ve seen lots of great questions from the community and wanted to address many of them by sharing what goes into this process from start to finish. 🐞 Issue is Discovered & Verified When a player reports an issue via our EA Forums, a friendly Community Manager or EA Forums superuser will see if help can be provided through troubleshooting and alternative methods to try, confirming if the game is working as intended, or if this may be an issue related to mods. If not, they'll check whether the issue has already been reported to merge it with an existing thread or start a new one. A ticket is then made for our Quality Assurance (QA) team to review. They may need to collect more information from players to reproduce the bug on their devices, which is critical for the next steps and why we always encourage players to provide as much specific detail as possible when reporting an issue. Our Sims teams are also discovering and reporting issues internally that get documented alongside player reported issues. Due to the wide variety of freedom with The Sims 4, plus the randomness and variation in playstyles and player options, it’s impossible to truly test every possible scenario. This means that some issues may only appear in specific environments, and while we strive to address as many as we can prior to launch, we appreciate your understanding. When QA is able to reproduce the issue, they will file a ticket for an engineer to review and give it a severity rating, which can depend on how many votes it has received and how disruptive to gameplay the issue is for players. Your votes matter! 🔎 Fix is Investigated & Created A team of engineers will be assigned to work on an issue and figure out the cause. The scope, type, and risk of bug fixes can vary wildly, from relatively simple fixes through to complete code system restructures. Given the almost infinite variations of devices, operating systems, unique combinations The Sims 4 content installed, unique gameplay styles, and mods downloaded, it can be no small feat to identify the root cause! Once the engineer understands what’s causing the technical issue, they can start to plan how to best resolve it. Fixes can bring their own unique challenges, such as accidentally introducing more issues, which is the last thing we want to do. When the engineer has created a fix, the QA team comes back into the mix, to test each fix before it’s released to ensure the fix works as intended across all platforms. 🚀 Fix is Deployed to Players If that all looks good, the code is then submitted for review for final approval. Once approved, it’s scheduled to be deployed during a specific release. We understand that with each update, there’s the potential to disrupt your gameplay, and so our team takes care to group as many fixes together as possible to limit downtime. This essential yet often behind-the-scenes work involves collaboration across multiple teams. We prioritize issues based on both the reports and votes from the community, as well as the bugs identified by our QA team. Thank you for your continued reports and votes on what issues you want us to address! Here’s the player reported issues we’re investigating for our next update: Fishing Spots in Sulani errors After finishing any quests, if the Sim travels to another lot, the quests reappear. Unable to place the 'Rock Solid Faux Wall' due to big foot print Back Plate of Toilet Does Not Hide In Wall Leaves and branches become more visible when hovering and rotating the 'Olive You Forever' tree plant Textured glass swatches are missing for the 'Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen' object The Throne of Stone toilet’s back plate is now properly hidden when placed against a wall. The Olive You Forever plant now shows correct visibility when rotated. There are other issues that do not have an EA Forum thread that we’re also working on. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues: Issues Impacting Save Files Status: 🐞 8+ related issues have been discovered, some require more player info to reproduce If you’ve been experiencing this, please add contributions to the relevant threads to help us replicate: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 If your saved game has been impacted, we have a troubleshooting guide available that may help until we’re able to roll out a fix: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272 Weather Effects Occurring Indoors Status: 🔎 Fix is being actively investigated This issue is being actively investigated. If you would like to add your experience to the active thread on EA Forums, that can be found at: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/s-weather-effects-occurring-inside-structures/5051547 Please follow Sims Direct on X and in our Discord community where we will provide more updates when possible. Thanks for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be. Happy Simming!Cluttered spaces, elder wear & bug fixes!
Update: 4/29/2025 PC: 1.114.46.1030 / Mac: 1.114.46.1230 Console: 2.12 Sul Sul, Simmers! Today’s update includes a range of fixes to accompany your Sims as they begin exploring their new workshops, getting comfortable in practical elder wear, and making messes in their kitchens for that perfect lived-in look! For the most up-to-date release information, please continue to follow @TheSimsDirect and visit EA Forums to share any issues with us. This is our primary source of information for troubleshooting and gathering information on player issues. -The Sims 4 Team Bug Fixes Base Game [EA Forums] When Teenage Sims age up to young adults they will get the option of a third Trait. [EA Forums] Sims will no longer become unresponsive, and the game will no longer freeze in the save menu when multiple ghosts are in the household. [EA Forums] Plants which are growing in the Garden Planter Box, Hand Fashioned Planter Box, Mounded In-Ground Garden Patch, and In-Ground Garden Patch can be watered successfully. The dress (yfBody_SDX037DressAline) in Create a Sim no longer has a visible seam when paired with certain shoes. Fixed an issue for Mac where the game became unresponsive while travelling to the Library or Nightclub in Willow Creek. High School Years [EA Forums] High school event tasks will now properly appear when sending multiple teens to school. [EA Forums] After shaving to preferred length, arm hair will now update appropriately. [EA Forums] Sims are now able to complete the Chess Fair puzzle. Life and Death [EA Forums] Sims with certain Reward Traits can now go through rebirth without any Simulation errors and are taken to Create a Sim as expected. [EA Forums] Gold rays will only appear for the Occult picker in the Create a Sim UI the first time it is opened/viewed. Businesses and Hobbies Customers who are Practicing Tattooing will now focus on the task at hand, rather than swapping practice partners back and forth. Small Business Employee is no longer a valid autonomous target for the Practice Tattooing customer rule. Employee Sim working at multiple Small Businesses will now change to the correct employee uniform when the second business is opened after closing the first. Sims who own their own Small Business will now change into the correct uniform when working as an Employee at a Household member's Small Business. The "Hire an Employee" goal of the "Running a Small Business" Discovery Quest will now complete when the Employee is hired via the UI as well as via the social interaction. Fixed an issue that caused a missing icon to appear when selling a business. Burglar sack geometry will no longer appear twisted when animating. Sims instructed to clean will no longer attempt to wash up their Cotton Candy or Swirl Lollies in the sink and will pop them straight in the trash instead. Updated a missing color swatch for The Creator's Counter. Updated missing color swatches for the paintings in the Trashley Certified Art Collection. The “Ask to Mentor” interaction now has the appropriate skill name listed in the pie menu. Unfinished pottery will no longer spoil. Cooked and Baked food items will now show the ‘for sale’ visual effect when placed on Retail Displays. Trashley Reelpearson has been reprimanded for littering and has promised to stop leaving their cotton candy on the floor all over Iverstad. Creating and preparing family recipes now support the Simple Living Lot Challenge. The cost to create and prepare a family recipe is now accurate when Sims have ingredients in their inventory. Sims who have not checked in to a Small Business can now freely use items in their own Inventory. When checking in together with a group, the entry fee is now calculated correctly. Fixed an issue where the "Confirm" button could be greyed out, despite having an object selected, when adding items to the Mystical Moonlight Crystal Grid from Crystal Creations or any of the Retail Displays from Businesses and Hobbies via the pie menu interaction. Vampires [EA Forums] Child Sims with Vampire Eyes will now stay instead of reverting to normal Sim eyes. Secret Sanctuary Addressed pixelation that was occurring on the green variation of the dress (yfBody_SP59Dress).The Sims 4 Cheat Guide
From money to mood to debug cheats, discover how to cheat in The Sims 4. Find our troubleshooting tips and favorites from our player community. Cheating in The Sims 4 isn’t just allowed — it’s kinda, sorta, actually encouraged. For longtime Simmers, cheat codes are a nostalgic part of the experience, and for new players, they’re a fast track to fun. Whether you want to boost your sim’s bank account, max out skills, or quickly satisfy that pesky needs bar, there’s a cheat for it. This guide covers the most popular Sims 4 cheats, how to enable them on PC, Mac, and console, plus troubleshooting tips and favourite codes from the community. Cheat Troubleshooting Guides [FAQ] Common Issues with Cheats [READ FIRST] Cheat console doesn't open 🛠️ Opening the Sims 4 cheat console on Mac PC/Mac Cheats How do you enter cheats in The Sims 4? How do you cheat for more Simoleons? How do you make all homes in the world view free? How do you get locked Career Items in Build catalog to purchase? How do you unlock cheats that update your object's state? How do you teleport your Sims without them being a Vampire? How do you manipulate a Sims Needs? How do you leave a Sim in a static state? How do you set your household with a specific amount of Simoleons? How can you move objects anywhere you want? How can you see objects that are hidden in the build / buy catalog? Console Cheats Build Mode Cheats Live Mode Cheats How do you enter cheats in The Sims 4? To enter Cheat Codes in The Sims 4, you must first open the Cheat Console by pressing “Ctrl + Shift + C” on your PC or Mac, while in game. This will bring up the cheat dialogue box where you can enter cheats. Don't forget to press “Enter” after typing in a cheat.” How do you cheat for more Simoleons? For The Sims 4 money cheats: Typing “rosebud” or “kaching” would earn you 1,000 simoleons Typing “motherlode” will get you 50,000 simoleons How do you make all homes in the world view free? Choosing your Sims home can be a challenge when first starting out in the world. So why not open up more real estate possibilities? Activate the cheat console and type in “FreeRealEstate On” to move into any residential lot no matter the cost. To disable this simply activate the cheat console and type in “FreeRealEstate off”. How do you get locked Career Items in Build catalog to purchase? For this The Sims 4 building cheat, go into build mode and open the cheat dialogue box and type “bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement”. How do you unlock cheats that update your object’s state? When trying to tell a specific story you may want objects to be in a certain state, like making kitchen counters Dirty or Clean. To do this activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, and while holding the “Shift” key click on an object and chose “Make Dirty” if clean or “Make Clean” if dirty. How do you teleport your Sims without them being a Vampire? Using “testingcheats true” click anywhere on the ground while holding shift in the area where you want your Sim to teleport and select “Teleport Me Here”. How do you manipulate a Sims Needs? If your Sim is unhappy and you want to manually adjust their needs so they are happy again you will need to activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, shift and click on the Sim you’d like to change the needs for, and select “Make Happy”. How do you leave a Sim in a static state? If your Sims are in a certain state where their needs are either all green, or maybe all red, and you want them to stay that way for an extended time you will need to activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, hold down shift and click on the Sim you are wanting to edit, select “cheat need”, and select “disable need decay”. To re-enable simply follow the instructions and select “enable need decay” instead. How do you set your household with a specific amount of Simoleons? To put an exact amount of Simoleons in a household’s funds you will need to activate the cheat console., type in “testingcheats true”, type in “Money X” with the “x” being the amount you’d want in the account. For example: typing in “Money 145897” will make the household funds 145,897 exactly. How can you move objects anywhere you want? In build mode you may want to place objects (like furniture or windows) in places that the grid won’t allow. To do this activate the cheat console, type in “bb.moveobjects on”, and select the object you’d like to place and you’ll find that you can put it anywhere inside your lot. How can you see objects that are hidden in the build / buy catalog? Sometimes there are objects that are hidden in the build / buy catalog, example: special in-game events that have ended, that you might want to access. To do this activate the cheat console, type in “bb.showhiddenobjects” and you’ll find the objects are now available to use. Console Cheats Console Cheats vs. PC/Mac Cheats There are a few differences between entering cheat codes on a PC/Mac and entering them on a console like the PlayStation®4 or Xbox One. The most important, though, is that enabling some cheats on a console actually disables Achievements and Trophies on your current game save. You’ll need to earn those the old-fashioned way, without using cheats. Specifically, any of the cheat codes that require you to input “testingcheats true” are the ones that disable Achievements in your current game save. (Note that it does not disable Achievements in your other saves!) Luckily, Build mode cheats like the ones listed here are fair game! How to Open the Cheat Console To enter cheat codes for Live mode of The Sims 4 on a PlayStation or Xbox, start by launching a new game or opening a saved game. Then, open the Cheat Console by holding down all four shoulder buttons while in game (or, if you’re using a mouse and keyboard with your console, press CTRL+Shift+C). This will bring up the cheat dialogue box. To enable cheats, type in “testingcheats true” and then add whichever cheat you want! Close the Cheat Console by pressing all four shoulder buttons again (or pressing ESC if you’re using a mouse and keyboard). Additionally, some cheats may require shift-clicking Sims or objects. To execute a shift-click, hold Circle and press X (on PlayStation 4) or hold B and press A (on Xbox One). Build Mode Cheats There are three different modes in The Sims 4: Create-a-Sim mode, Build mode, and Live mode. You can enter Build/Buy cheats in both Live mode or Build mode, but you must be in Build mode to use them. The Build mode cheats include codes for moving objects, expanding the Build/Buy catalog, and more. Hold L2+R2 (PlayStation 4) or LT+RT (Xbox One) and press up/down on the D‑pad Increases/decreases size of selected object bb.enablefreebuild Enables ability to build anywhere, including locked lots bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement Unlocks all career rewards in Buy mode bb.moveobjects Removes restrictions on item placement bb.showhiddenobjects Shows all in-game items that aren’t available for purchase Live Mode Cheats There are three different modes in The Sims 4: Create-a-Sim mode, Build mode, and Live mode. All of the following cheat codes will be entered while you’re in Live mode. These include cheats for money, careers, relationships, needs, skills, and more. General Cheats aspirations.complete_current_milestone Completes current aspiration milestone cas.fulleditmode Opens the Sim character creation menu death.toggle true/false Enables/disables death household.autopay_bills true/false Enables/disables bills for the household testingcheats true/false Enables/disables cheats Money Cheats freerealestate on/off Makes all homes free. Must be entered at world or neighborhood screen. kaching/rosebud Adds 1,000 Simoleons money [number] Adds specified [number] of funds motherlode Adds 50,000 Simoleons Career Cheats careers.demote [career name] Gives the Sim a demotion in the listed career careers.promote [career name] Gives the Sim a promotion in the listed career careers.remove_career [career name] Causes a Sim to abandon the listed career Need Cheats resetSim [first name][last name] Resets a stuck Sim sims.fill_all_commodities Fills all needs for the active Sim sims.give_satisfaction_points [number] Gives a specified number of satisfaction points to active Sim sims.remove_all_buffs Removes Moodlets and returns Sim to neutral mood state stats.fill_all_commodities_household Fills all needs for each Sim in the current householdWhat 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!
