Everything New in The Sims 4 Feb 25th Patch!

A new Sims 4 patch has landed! Make sure your doors are locked, burglars have snuck their way into The Sims 4! A long-requested feature is finally making a comeback, alongside a host of new bug fixes and more. Whether you’re excited to see these sneaky troublemakers return or just want to know what else has changed, then I’ve got you covered. Let’s see which new features steal the show in the latest Sims 4 update!

Sims 4 Patch – February 2025

Today’s patch bought us the return of the beloved burglar NPC – this time in the form of a Sim named Robin Banks. But that’s not all! The new update contains a host of new minor tweaks to the UI, some brand-new swatches, and of course bug fixes.

The Return of Burglars

Fans have long speculated about the return of the much loved (and much feared) Burglar NPC, and today’s update sees them finally added to the game. Over the past month, there have been theories, rumours, and leaks surrounding the re-addition of Burglars and yesterday a teaser was posted on Twitter, however, the wait is finally over. Get ready to meet Robin Banks!

Naturally, with the addition of burglars comes the return of the alarm system available in the Build-Buy catalogue, as well as a new Lot Challenge that increases the likelihood of burglaries. The Alertz Burglar Alarm can be found under the Electronics tab in Buy Mode.

This handy alarm can be upgraded by your Sim to reduce the chance of breaking, automatically call the police, and even give the burglar an electric shock! Sims who have a high enough fitness skill will be able to take the burglar on themselves. If you own various packs you will also be able to apprehend the pesky thief in several new ways. If you have The Sims 4 Get To Work your scientist will be able to use the freeze ray to stop the intruder. Dogs can chase burglars away if you own The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs. And for occult lovers, there are plenty of new options including casting confusion spells if you own Realm of Magic Game Pack, and chasing the burglar off Werewolf style! There is cross-pack compatibility with 17 different packs, each with a host of new interactions for you to explore!

Heist Havoc – Lot Challenge

Alongside the addition of Burglars comes a new Lot Challenge to really up the anti! This lot challenge will increase the rate at which Robin will spawn and your Alertz Burglar Alarm will give you frequent false alarms… or might not even work at all!

New UI

There have been several changes to the in-game UI in the recent patch. Your Sim’s portrait will now appear over the lot they are currently visiting and will also appear next to the icon of the world they are currently in. No more losing where they are!

Occult Clubs + New Activities

Players now have the ability to set occult status as a club requirement. This will include any occults from the packs that you own. You can also make your club exclusionary, meaning only non-occult Sims can join.

Alongside the new requirements come new club activities. This includes activities such as drinking tea from the tea set, viewing collectables, drinking nectar, and much more. These will require different packs depending on what you want your club members to do – however, it is nice to have more variety and that the club system is still getting some love 10 years on!

Tattoo Categories

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack is set to introduce more tattoo options – however, those without the pack will still be able to choose between new categories displayed above the available tattoos. It seems that layering tattoos is a pack exclusive as of now.

New Swatches

The BlandCo Contemporary Counter and Island Counter have been treated to 4 new wood-topped swatches that will match with the new coffee bar in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack. This comes not long after the swatch update that introduced over 650 new swatches to Base Game items last September.

Bug Fixes

A large number of bugs from the laundry list have been quashed!

• The missing walls at the Willow Creek Gym bathroom have been restored so your Sims can poop in peace.
• The Bubble Tea barista role is now fixed and have returned to serving your Sims bubble tea.
• Toddlers are now less likely to cause a mess on the floor unless their responsibility behaviour has decreased.
• Male Sims with a feminine frame can now wear certain tops without any spine distortion.

You can read the rest of the patch notes here! Unfortunately, it does not look like the weather inside bug has been fixed, however, it is something the team are actively looking into!

If you need a reminder of the long history of burglars in The Sims franchise then check out our recent article. What are you most excited about in today’s update? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest news on Burglars, Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, and all future updates!