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!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 4/01. 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 4/01. 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 4/01 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.
Quality of Life Fixes for Businesses & Hobbies
Update: 3/20/2025 PC: 1.113.297.1020 / Mac: 1.113.297.1220 Console: 2.11 Sul Sul, Simmers! We’ve pulled together a series of fixes and adjustments based on your feedback to make sure everything is running smoothly. Thank you for your reports on the EA Forums and we hope you are enjoying Businesses & Hobbies! -The Sims 4 Team Bug Fixes Base Game / Multipack [EA Forums] Sims will now be paid hourly based on their Skill Level for offering Paid Mentoring, regardless of which packs you own. [EA Forums] The locked camera position has been removed from the Bracelet category of Accessories in Create a Sim, now you can zoom in and out with ease. We have advised the Burglar to avoid stealing certain objects which can't be added back into household inventories. Your toilet stalls (and more) are now safe from being irretrievably stolen. Cats & Dogs / Horse Ranch The buttons to change position in Pelt Paint Mode for Cats, Dogs, and Horses are back. Your Pets can again strike a pose while you paint their harder-to-reach spots. Businesses & Hobbies [EA Forums] Customer Sims will now water any plants which need watering when the "Tend Garden" or "Tend and Harvest Garden" Business Activities are set, even those which are placed in planters. [EA Forums] Employees will no longer remove paintings which are displayed on walls when the “Scrap Crafts” Employee Task is set. [EA Forums] Ghosts will no longer attend Small Businesses unless they are set as Preferred or Required customers under the Occult Target Customer category. [EA Forums] Fixed an issue where Group Meals were being listed for sale at the same price as Single Meals. The price for selling food on Retail Displays will now reflect the number of servings. The projections created by the "Skillful Sleep" Skill Mastery Perk have been instructed to get back to work building skills on appropriate objects. Fixed an issue where Classes set for employees on the Hobby Whiteboard were being reset after traveling, saving, or loading. Sims will no longer be able to enter a Small Business lot after closing time. They don't have to go home, but they can't stay here. Adjusted the cost to prepare and sell prices of some Candy Recipes to make them more profitable for sale on Retail Displays in Small Businesses. Tattoos that contain Custom Content now have the 'Modded' indicator in the in-game Gallery to prevent confusion. Pack Settings are now available for players who own only Base Game and Businesses & Hobbies, allowing you to Enable or Disable Small Business Events. Notifications about Inaccessible Ticket Kiosks will no longer trigger on lots which aren't assigned to the Small Business. Creating a Preset Small Business when buying a Small Business Venue will now show the correct Small Business name in all notifications. Fixed an issue where the Employee section of the Career Panel did not shrink down correctly when minimized. The source of the unexplained glowing lights around Nordhaven Train Station has been identified and contained. Fixed an issue with the Mikro's Ribbon Mic microphone stand disappearing when zooming out. Resolved an issue with a pair of trousers (ymBottom_EP18Chain) expanding in unexpected areas when the stomach body slider was adjusted.
