Free new content and general game fixes await in the new Sims 4 Update!
The Sims Team has just released a brand new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported platforms. Delivering both the first round of Free New Content for the Base Game and adding general improvements for the game as we await another Quality of Life Update in September 2026. The patch also helps prepare the game for the Clueless X Mean Girls Capsule Kit drops coming this Thursday.
As noted yesterday, this update will have an affect on your Mods / CC so make sure you check compatibility before reporting any errors!
Today's Base Game update is now live! Here is a quick look at what is included in this patch:
Performance: Marketplace Image Cache is now active for faster browsing and significantly reduced load times!
Create-a-Sim (CAS):
6 new size-inclusive CAS outfits + 5 new Starter Sims
A new afro-textured hairstyle
Bug Fixes: Resolved a PlayStation launch crash and Marketplace navigation issues.
The Sims Team on Discord
Without further ado, here are the official Sims 4 Update release notes of today:
The Free Content and General Fixes Update
Table of Contents
Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update
You can get the latest The Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:
You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App, Steam or Epic Games launcher for Desktop. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you've cleared your app cache!
If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and Playstation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you've enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.
This Sims 4 Update is warned to have an affect on Mods / CC. Brace yourself for the impact of some of the current mods breaking and ensure your Mod creators have released a new version to match the latest game patch.
There’s also a handy official guide to Mods and CC maintenance, as well as backing up your Saves! Click here to learn all about healthy upkeep of your The Sims 4 files.
With this update we are bringing improvements to your Marketplace browsing experience. Previously, Marketplace images were downloaded every time you browsed. Now, they’re cached after the first download, so we’ll only download images that are new or have changed.
Along with performance improvements, Create a Sim (CAS) is getting some stylish additions, including new clothing especially designed to celebrate Sims of every size, plus an out-of-this-world hairstyle.
And of course, we are bringing some important bug fixes with this update.
-The Sims Team
What’s New?
Image Cache
The new Image Cache looks to improve loading times and reduce downloading of images across the Marketplace on subsequent visits, reducing the time needed to do a little window shopping or picking up that new Maker Pack you see everyone talking about.
If you run into any issues with Marketplace images, you can manually clear the image cache by opening the cheat console and running the cheat command:
clearonlinethumbnailcache true
While our PlayStation and XBOX Simmers can’t peek under the hood at the cache directly, on PC/Mac you can view this cache by navigating to:
The cache will also be automatically maintained 14 days after the last Marketplace visit and remove unused images and free up space on your storage device, and while the cache has an upper limit of 250MB the space the cache uses will generally be lower.
New Size-Inclusive Styles
This base game drop enhances body diversity representation in Create a Sim by adding a new set of CAS assets designed to flatter Sims of all shapes and sizes.
This drop contains 6 new CAS assets—from a versatile dress, tops, jeans, cardigans, shirts, and slacks—along with 5 new Styled Looks that use these items to help jump-start your outfit inspiration.
We’re also adding 5 new Starter Sims, each created to showcase these new outfits and clothing options. In addition to finding these Sims in CAS, they will also be available on the Gallery so you can easily bring them into your worlds and give them a story!
New Afro-Textured Hair
Hair is, and continues to be, a powerful part of self-expression, and we know how much it means to you all to see more styles and textures represented in the game.
Our newest hair addition is an afro-textured hairstyle inspired by the art of natural hair sculpting... and it’s giving whimsical, cosmic beauty with plenty of main-character energy! We had so much fun developing this look that we couldn’t stop dreaming up different Sims to wear it. Now it’s your turn! We can’t wait to see how you style it.
Two New Kits
Bring iconic fashion to your Sims with two new kits: The Sims 4 Mean Girls Capsule Kit and The Sims 4 Clueless Capsule Kit.
Channel teen royalty in glam Y2K looks inspired by Mean Girls, then serve totally iconic 90s style with chic plaid fits and trendsetting outfits from Clueless.
The Sims 4 Mean Girls Capsule Kit and The Sims 4 Clueless Capsule Kit will be available on August 27, 2026.
Bug Fixes & Updates
The layout of the pages in the Marketplace will now display correctly when entering from Create a Sim after installing a new pack obtained with Quick Buy.
Console
Addressed one of our top PlayStation crashes which would appear during game launch. Thank you to all the PlayStation Simmers that took the time to provide additional information during the crash through the PlayStation reporting system.
When scrolling with the Right Stick, the controls will no longer get stuck when browsing the Marketplace from Create a Sim.
When scrolling with the Right Stick, the controls will no longer get stuck when reviewing the Pack Details pages in the Marketplace.
Official Update Trailer
The Sims Team released a short 15-second trailer for the latest Sims 4 Update, showcasing new CAS items fashion and Premade Sims. See it below:
Author Release Notes
The update is 586MB on Mac platforms.
Updates on Mod and CC Safety
Nothing was groundbreakingly changed with the latest Sims 4 Update when it comes to CC and Mods after all. According to modder @lunar_britney, "NOTHING was changed" except the Pack order listing for the upcoming Capsule Kit releases.
In other words - both modders and mod enjoyers should be happy to know that nothing script-wise was changed in the code.
why did they post this when NOTHING was changed besides the stupid kits being added into the pack list :| girl bye. mods should be safe
What is your experience so far with downloading and playing with the latest Sims 4 Update? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned on Sims Community for more on the current (and next) game updates!
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It’s hilarious that the only bug fixes are Marketplace-related.
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It’s hilarious that the only bug fixes are Marketplace-related.
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