The Sims FreePlay: An Update on the Case in SimTown: Heir of Mystery
Something mysterious is happening in SimTown with the newest The Sims FreePlay update. The first chapter of the case Heir of Mystery have started and will continue over the next three updates. Follow the clues, uncover hidden secrets, and question which Sims you can truly trust.
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It all begins at the elegant old Landgraab estate, where many questions remain unanswered. This is where your Sim step in as an investigator, trying to piece together a puzzle of clues. Dress your Sim in both polished and elegant outfits that match the mystery theme, and make sure they look professional while interrogating suspects.
Quest: HANS ON!
HANS is making a comeback. Meaning completing a HANS ON! limited time quest you unlock a new object to your Sims home. In this case you unlock a Home Automation Network System, a Freestanding Dishwasher, and Built-In Dishwasher.
Craft Challenges
Three different craft challenges are here. Mystery in the Manor, Fresh Fruiternity, and Glamorous Getaway. The more things you craft, the more things you unlock and discover.
Three different SimChase’s
Race against a rival investigator in a chase. Investigate the manor’s game room as suspicious Sims start entering. Even weddings aren’t safe, a Sim chase can happen anywhere!
Influence Island
On Influence Island, you can influence your way through different scenarios in various locations. But if things become a bit overwhelming, you can relax and unwind at the Lullaby Loft.
More mysteries and suspicious Sims await!
Upcoming The Sims FreePlay Live Events Blog
Sul Sul…
Something isn’t adding up in SimTown. Whispers are spreading faster than wildfire, polite smiles are slipping, and more than a few Sims are suddenly very eager to defend their version of events.
Heir of Mystery opens the first chapter of a case that will continue to unfold across the next three updates. Your Sims are invited to a sprawling countryside estate where wealth, inheritance, and long-held grudges sit just beneath the surface.
As alibis shift and new clues emerge, you will question motives, uncover secrets, and decide who can truly be trusted. In this story, details matter, and every Sim has something to hide.
Before we step into the mystery…
Alongside this update, we’re launching the Livin’ Large Town Expansion, a permanent upgrade to progression, Sim capacity, store upgrades, and Town Map rewards.
If you’d like the full breakdown of what’s changing and how it works, you can read more about Livin’ Large here.
Now… back to the case.
The Case Begins at the Manor
The old Landgraab estate is elegant, opulent, and full of unanswered questions. From locked rooms to lingering glances, every corner hints at a story waiting to be uncovered. Across a series of live events, your Sims step into the role of investigator, piecing together clues and deciding who can truly be trusted.
A Look Worth Inheriting…
Dress your Sims in refined, old-money fashion with the Manor Heiress Look. This polished outfit arrives as a gift in your inbox throughout the first week of the update, delivered in four elegant variations that perfectly suit estate life, from afternoon tea to quiet interrogations.
Each variation is available to claim for 48 hours and keep forever.
Here’s what’s coming to light…
Craft Challenge: Mystery in the Manor
Elegant décor fills the estate, but not everything is as it seems. Restore refined rooms and polished interiors while subtle clues emerge along the way. The more you craft, the more questions begin to surface.
SimChase: SimTown P.I.
This case isn’t yours alone. A rival investigator has appeared, and they’re determined to stay one step ahead. Race through offices and leads as the investigation grows more crowded and trust becomes harder to place.
SimChase: A Game of Crime
Suspicion simmers in the manor’s game room, where polite play turns into risky business. As Sims gather around polished tables, sharp glances and hidden motives come to light. Some games are more dangerous than they appear.
Influence Island: Misdeeds on the Green
The estate gardens are pristine, perhaps too pristine. As conversations unfold among trimmed hedges and quiet paths, doubts begin to grow. Influence your way through hushed exchanges and uneasy truths as the mystery takes a new turn.
Other stories are unfolding across SimTown…
Quest: HANS ON!
Professor Hans Free’s ambitious Home Automation Network System aka HANS, is making its return to SimTown. Designed to modernize everyday living, HANS offers control over light color, light dimming, and streamlining of other chores as it brings smart technology into your Sims’ homes
But as with any ambitious experiment, things don’t go entirely according to plan. Help guide Hans through the challenges of launching his system and unlock the Home Automation Network System, along with both Freestanding and Built-In Dishwashers, to add a little high-tech convenience to your household once again.
Influence Island: An Inheri-Tense Situation
A long-lost relative has vanished, leaving behind a valuable collection and a line of eager bidders ready to claim it. Influence your way through tense conversations and raised eyebrows to prove you’re the rightful heir before Ben E. Ficiary seals the deal.
Craft Challenge: Fresh Fruiternity
Bring a splash of playful charm into your home with fruit-filled décor that celebrates spring in style. From citrus-patterned walls to cozy furniture trimmed with juicy details, this challenge is all about bold colour, lighthearted design, and a home that feels ripe with personality.
Craft Challenge: Glamorous Getaway
Turn everyday living into something a little more indulgent. Craft modern glam interiors with marble finishes, statement lighting, sleek furnishings, and polished décor that feels perfectly suited for Sims who enjoy the finer things.
Influence Island: Lullaby Loft
Create a calm, elevated space designed for rest and relaxation. Soft lighting, limewashed walls, cozy textures, and gentle motion come together to create a loft where your Sims can slow down, sway gently, and unwind in comfort.
Influence Island: Tranquil Retreat
Step into a space of quiet luxury and self-care. With soothing water features, arched accents, and carefully curated furnishings, this retreat offers a peaceful escape where beauty, balance, and calm take center stage.
SimChase: Spouse Showdown!
Wedding bells are ringing, but someone’s trying to outshine the happy couple. Race through this high-stakes showdown to unlock elegant wedding décor, bold fashion, and dramatic finishing touches that prove your Sims know how to make an entrance.
Complete Event List*
| Event | Start time (UTC timezone) | End time (UTC timezone) | Event Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Craft Challenge: Mystery in the Manor | March 2, 2026 7:00 | March 14, 2026 7:00 | 10 Days |
| Influence Island: Season 36 – “Lullaby Loft” | March 2, 2026 7:00 | March 8, 2026 7:00 | 5 Days |
| NEW Manor Heiress Outfit Drop | March 3, 2026 7:00 | March 11, 2026 7:00 | 9 Days |
| Premium Perks: Season 6 | March 5, 2026 7:00 | March 14, 2026 7:00 | 7 Days |
| NEW SimChase: Season 99 – “SimTown P.I. | March 9, 2026 7:00 | March 19, 2026 7:00 | 9 Days |
| Paperboy Rewards with 2x Multiplier | March 14, 2026 7:00 | March 18, 2026 7:00 | 4 Days |
| Influence Island: Season 80 – “An Inheri-tense Situation” | March 16, 2026 7:00 | March 21, 2026 7:00 | 5 Days |
| Craft Challenge – “Fresh Fruiternity” | March 18, 2026 7:00 | March 29, 2026 7:00 | 10 Days |
| NEW Pregnancy Pack 50 – “ Vintage Nursery” | March 20, 2026 7:00 | March 28, 2026 7:00 | 9 Days |
| NEWSimChase: Season 100 – “A Game of Crimes” | March 25, 2026 7:00 | April 4, 2026 7:00 | 9 Days |
| Premium Perks: Season 7 | March 28, 2026 7:00 | April 6, 2026 7:00 | 7 Days |
| Influence Island: Season 40 – “Tranquil Retreat” | March 30, 2026 7:00 | April 4, 2026 7:00 | 5 Days |
| Craft Challenge – “Glamorous Getaway” | April 3, 2026 7:00 | April 14, 2026 7:00 | 10 Days |
| Paperboy Rewards with 3x Multiplier | April 3, 2026 7:00 | April 7, 2026 7:00 | 4 Days |
| SimChase: Season 57 – “Spouse Showdown! | April 9, 2026 7:00 | April 19, 2026 7:00 | 9 Days |
| RE-RUN Hans On Quest | April 10, 2026 7:00 | April 13, 2026 7:00 | 7 Days |
| NEW Influence Island: Season 81 – “Misdeeds on the Green” | April 13, 2026 7:00 | April 18, 2026 7:00 | 5 Days |
This is only the beginning
The case opened in Heir of Mystery won’t be resolved overnight. It unfolds across three connected updates, beginning here. New locations, new characters, and new twists will reshape what you think you know.
For now, keep your eyes open, your notes close, and your suspicions closer.
When everyone has an alibi, the truth has a habit of hiding in plain sight.
Dag Dag!
Latest The Sims FreePlay Patch Notes
Sul Sul Simmers!
Here’s a list of the fixes we’ve made in the latest release of TSFP:
Lighting fixes
- Fixed a bug that prevented lighting items at a Residence from updating to the color selected in Enhanced Lighting mode using HANS.
- Fixed a lighting issue that caused dark textures to appear on candle items placed on the Festive Pine Dining Table in Enhanced Lighting mode.
- Fixed a glitch that rendered the shadow of the stairs on the upper floor in an incorrect place.
- Fixed a visual glitch that produced a black texture near the Beach/Walnut Midwest Pullout Bin.
- Fixed an issue that caused screen-flickering in certain areas of the ice rink at the Snow Park when using the Classic Lighting mode.
- Fixed a visual glitch that rendered dark textures on the walls of Modest Beech Stairs in the Enhanced Lighting mode.
- Fixed a lighting issue where the Single/Double/Quad Pink Drapes appeared brighter than they should in the Enhanced Lighting mode.
- Fixed a visual glitch that rendered dark textures on the Neutral/Vibrant Sorority Single objects in the Enhanced Lighting mode.
- Fixed a visual glitch on fireplaces when turning them on or off.
General improvements and bug fixes
- Fixed an issue that made multiple variants of a certain rug appear darker.
- Fixed a bug that reverted players’ Community Market Customers to the ones from the CM tutorial upon performing certain in-game actions.
- Fixed a bug that prevented certain Daily Tasks involving actions with Pets from completing.
- Fixed an issue that caused Daily Tasks to reset unexpectedly when the local time shifted due to daylight saving.
- Fixed a bug that removed the audio of Sims singing while they performed actions in the shower.
- Fixed a visual glitch that produced a dark texture on the corn plant at the Community Market when produce was ready for collection.
- Fixed a glitch that caused the glass object to be out of sync with the Sims’ hand(s) when they performed actions at the Coastal Juice Bar.
- Fixed a bug that replaced the ‘Download Later’ button with ‘Quit’ in the ‘DLC Download Error’ Pop-up on Amazon platform devices.
- Fixed a bug where the screen on the Rose Gold/Gold/White/Black Tablet Device didn’t display anything when Sims performed actions on it.
- Fixed a bug that prevented Sims from using the Go For A Drive interaction on cars at a certain Home Lot.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the charcoal-burning VFX from appearing when using the BBQ grill at the Town Park or Deer Spring Falls.
- Fixed a glitch that prevented the Sunroom Box Seating Bay window objects from adapting to the floor texture at a Residence.
- Fixed a bug that removed the adult Siamese Cat from being available for purchase at the Pet Store.
- Fixed a bug that could result in getting stuck on the Daily Tasks completion screen.
- Fixed a bug that incorrectly surfaced the “Feed birds at campgrounds” Daily Task for players who hadn’t yet built the Bird Feeder.
- Reduced the SFX volume when using the Collect All Revenue button on the Town Map.
- Fixed an issue where certain hairstyles had low-res textures.
- Fixed a glitch where, in the Build Mode, windows incorrectly snapped onto upper floors instead of the ground floor of a Residence.
- Fixed a bug where multiple objects in the Home Store incorrectly moved from the Decorations tab to the Outdoor Decorations one.
- Fixed an issue where some Backyard Wedding house templates were missing objects and lacked functionality on the wedding arbour.
- Fixed a glitch where Sims clipped through the bollards near the parking area of the Plumberg Lot.
- Fixed a couple of UI issues in the Daily Task and Mystery Box screens for certain foldable devices.
- Fixed a bug that made it difficult to tap the Dismiss button on various Coming Soon and Now Available screens.
- Added an interaction on the Simoleon Swap machines from the ‘It’s On Like Yamachan!’ event.
- Fixed a glitch where the texture of a path near the garden area of certain Large House Lots appeared broken.
- Fixed a glitch where the texture at the top of the chimney incorrectly renders on the floor above the Restaurant.
- Fixed a visual glitch that caused a black texture to appear on the TV cabinet when the Glamor TV Unit was placed at a residence in the Enhanced Lighting mode.
- Fixed a bug where certain hairstyles didn’t render when adult Sims entered the shower.
- Fixed a bug that prevented preteen Sims from bathing toddler Sims.
- Fixed a glitch that caused senior Sims to be out of sync while performing certain actions at the Gold Round Double Spa.
- Fixed a visual glitch that caused Sims to clip through walls when performing actions with the Pine Holio/Beech Holio Cornhole Sets.
- Fixed an issue that could leave Sims standing in front of dartboards while they’re being used.
If you missed it, you can also read about the previous Sims FreePlay update teaser that was revealed last week.
On The Case Series: Coming Next
- A Family Affair (April)
- Heist Stakes (June)
What do you think about The Sims FreePlay case series so far? Let us know in the comments below, and stay updated for the latest information on The Sims FreePlay on Sims Community.
