We spent some time exploring the new Sims 4 Loyal trait in Live Mode!
The Sims 4 got a free base game update yesterday that added plenty of goodies, including a new CAS trait! The Loyal trait! We went over the trait description in our update overview but we wanted to see how the trait functions.
So we made two Sims with the Loyal trait in CAS! Then we got them together to see how they would act!
New moodlets for the Loyal trait!
What did we discover? Loyal Sims will have a Happy moodlet called Surrounded by Friends when they are near Sims they are close with. If you have a Loyal Sim, it’s going to be easier to keep them in a good mood by having them spend time with the people they feel close to.
Of course, Simmers were eager to know if this new Sims 4 base game trait actually curbed a Sim’s inclination to cheat on their partners so we tested that, too. Normally, every Sim can be swayed to cheat on their partner if they are Flirty enough or close enough friends with someone. We were happy to see that Loyal Sims are much more reluctant to cheat on their partners. Another Sim attempted to flirt with one of our Loyal Sims and she wanted no part of it. We tried again after the two Sims were good friends and our Sim was Flirty; she still rejected him because she was committed to someone else.
Does the Loyal trait stop Sims from lying? Hm.
The Sims 4 trait description says that Loyal Sims would never lie to their friends or partners which made us curious to know what the game considers a lie. We had our Loyal Sim lie about her career to her partner under the Mischief socials. Weirdly, she did so with no problem and didn’t even get a guilty moodlet from it. We’re not sure if that’s an oversight or if lying is supposed to be some other interaction.
Loyal Sims are very good secret keepers, however! We had a Sim share a deep secret with our Loyal Sim. He had a Confident moodlet called Your Secret’s Safe With Me. Because he is Loyal, he will never spill the tea on people he’s close to. What a cute addition to The Sims 4 traits!
Loyal Sims have new social interactions!
Sims who are Loyal also have a few special social interactions available to them with friends and romantic partners. They have the ability to Promise to Help a friend or partner who’s in a bad mood, which will very quickly soothe any negative moodlets the Sim has. They also have the option to Express Devotion to their romantic partners.
If you were wondering whether Loyal Sims will be quick to rush into marriage… not necessarily. They still require the same amount of time between a first kiss and a proposal as other Sims; however, this doesn’t mean they are any less devoted to their relationship. They are still happy to take that next step when the time is right.
Understandably, the Loyal trait in The Sims 4 conflicts with the Non-Committal trait, so a Sim cannot have both of these traits at the same time. It also means that a Loyal Sim and a Non-Committal Sim are a bad combo.
Loyal Sims will choose to be more affectionate with their partners with free will on, too.
Is there anything you want to add about Loyal Sims? Tell us all about it in the comments!
My Sim’s Bubbles and Hungarian Needs are too low! And they have the auto insurance trait!
Bad Translations, a mod by Frankk, transforms the original words (also known as strings) into funnier versions that range from synonyms to completely unrelated words or phrases.
I installed this mod and left it in for a few days. It made me laugh out loud on several occasions. The one that is the most amusing to me is “Bladder” changing to “Bubbles”. The loading screen sayings were also very funny! Although, I did not get to see many of them due to my loading time being so short. My restaurant needed to “shut up” instead of close. I installed the Clean version and there is also an Explicit version.
You’d think this would make the game more confusing, but most the time, it was pretty obvious what the string meant. Or, it was just a fun guessing game! I wouldn’t install it if you are brand new to the game and don’t know where everything is, but as a seasoned player, it didn’t affect my gameplay at all.
Overall, this mod is a lot of fun and I’d recommend everyone playing with it in their game!
Translation Process
Bad translation required Frankk to translate all the game’s text to 1 to 15 languages. Then, he translated the results back to the original language. To achieve the final results, Frankk did the translation process 1 to 3 times.
According to Frankk, “This leads to some text being funnier than the original, unchanged, or mangled beyond recognition.”
Language Warning
The automated process lead to occasional vulgar and sexual language including some spam. (Spam includes suspicious links and/or adult websites.)
After the translation process, the text went through twenty rounds of cleaning. This included detecting and removing sensitive language, spam, and errors. To ensure the quality of the translation, Frankk completed a manual review. Unfortunately, there still is a possibility that Frankk missed some words or phrases. With over 115k strings, it isn’t surprising!
Two Versions Available
Frankk created two versions of Bad Translations; a CLEAN and an EXPLICIT version. The explicit version contains vulgar language that the translator output. The clean version includes the same as the vulgar language without the vulgar language. ONLY INSTALL ONE version of the mod at a time.
If you don’t mind vulgar language, download the Explicit version of the mod. To create this version, Frankk cleaned the strings of spam, errors, and slurs. Other vulgarities like swear words and sex terms remain in the mod.
If you prefer PG language in your game, download the Clean version of the mod. Milder terms replace the vulgar language in the Clean version.
Important Installation Instructions
Download ONE version of the mod.
Place the package file inside your mods
Check that mods and script mods are on in the game settings
Conflicts
This mod will conflict with any mod that also replaces strings.
Shake up your game! Install Bad Translations and get ready to laugh out loud. Literally!
YOU make the decision on the strongest Expansions for CAS, Build/Buy, and Gameplay!
The Sims 4 has been out for eight years now. It’s hard to believe that the latest installment of The Sims series is starting to creep close to being a decade old. If it weren’t for the steady stream of base game updates and DLC packs released for the game over the years, The Sims 4 would not still be as relevant as it is. DLC is largely the reason why the game is still going strong eight years later but not all DLC packs are created equal. Some have definitely been better than others.
Which ones will go down in the history books as the best of The Sims 4? Which ones will forever be remembered as colossal flops? That’s up to you! We’ll be running community polls to give you the chance to decide on the best (and worst) expansions, game packs, stuff packs, and kits for The Sims 4!
Best Sims 4 Expansion Pack
Today, we’re starting off big with expansion packs! We know it may be difficult to pick just one expansion; there are quite a few of them and they cover such a wide array of styles and themes, so we’re going to let you pick your top three expansions in each category to make things a little easier.
This is a Sims Community poll and is not affiliated with Maxis or EA in any way
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Got more to say? Discuss your favourite expansion packs with other Simmers in the comments!
Please remember to be kind to other players, the game developers, and the Sims Community staff in the comments.Respectful disagreement is healthy but let’s remember there are real people on the other side of the screen.
Worried about the switch to EA App? Let us walk you through the basics!
EA will stop using Origin in late 2022 and switch to EA App. What is EA App? EA App is Electronic Art’s new PC Platform where you can play your games. It is available for any players with a (minimum) 64 bit, Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 computers.
What does that mean for you as a Sims player? Here are the answers to some of your most pressing questions!
Do I need to switch right now?
No, it is currently optional. Later this year, the official switch will happen. It is currently available for all players on a (minimum) 64-bit PC system, running Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
Mac OS players will need to continue to use Origin since it is not available yet for their platforms. Steam and Epic will be prompted to download the correct client in order to play their games.
Install the program and it will uninstall Origin and transfer all games.
Do I need to uninstall Origin?
Nope! When installing EA App, Origin will be automatically uninstalled.
Do I need to redownload my games?
Nope! The games will be automatically transferred to EA App without needing to be downloaded.
Will my saves and library transfer?
Yes! These will transfer over to EA App. Although, when updating or transferring to EA App, it never hurts to make a backup of those files.
To backup files, copy and paste you The Sims 4 folder to another place on your computer or a flash drive/external hard drive. This folder is located in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4
Do I need to make a new account?
Signing into EA App requires the same login credentials as Origin! Use the same login information and you’ll be able to access your games.
What do I do if I don’t know my login credentials? Or if I don’t have access to that email anymore?
The best thing to do is to contact EA Help. Make sure to have your payment information/dates and information about the account so you can prove it is your account.
Can I go play offline?
Yes! There is still an option to Go Offline. Click on the three lines in the top left corner and choose Go Offline.
To play games in Offline Mode, click on the blue play button next to the game.
What if my games do not transfer to the new EA Desktop app?
This is uncommon and will not happen to most people. But if this does happen, make sure to contact EA. Do not buy them again.
EA can be contacted here if the games do not transfer correctly.
Can I repair my game?
Sometimes games need repaired. Repairing games in the EA App is easy! Go to your game’s page and click on the three dots next to the play button. Then, click Repair!
Can I turn off automatic game updates?
Turning off automatic game updates is still possible in EA App! In the top right corner, click on the three lines. Choose Settings from the drop down menu.
Click on the download tab and under the Updates heading, make sure to switch off Update Games Automatically. This is especially important if you plan to use Mods. It allows more time to remove the Mods folder before updating the game. Also, is helpful for more time to backup the Saves and Tray folders.
It is also helpful if you want to wait to update your game.
What do I do if I play through Steam, Epic, or on Mac OS?
As of now, there is no version available or players using Mac OS. This does not mean you won’t be able to play the game at the end of the year. Origin will still be available for those players if a version of EA App isn’t available.
For Steam and Epic, they will provide guidance directly through Steam/Epic. It will make sure you download whatever app is required (EA app or Origin) so you can continue plying your games.
All the ways you can customize your tabletop design!
Ever feel the need to cover up your table just for the looks? Maybe you’ve tried placing a rug over a table, but it just disappears on the floor like this:
So we’re showing you 3 objects in-game you can use to cover your tables!
Before anything make sure that bb.moveobjects is on.
Yoga mats
For the first style, just grab any yoga mat from Spa Day, place it right under the table, and elevate it with Ctrl+9 8 times. Size it down one time by clicking ‘[’. Now you can have a proper tablecloth over any surface.
Sims 4 Yoga Mat Placement
You can use it on your dining tables, on a desk, or on countertops! It makes the tabletop more realistic and detailed.
Tabletop Placement Examples
Murals
If you want something more edgy or artistic, try using this floor mural from City Living. It looks like a plain rectangle made of blue tape in Buy mode but it becomes a beautiful painting that your Sims can make with a certain painting skill level.
Drawing murals in The Sims 4
But it takes sooo many hours to paint! So if you want to add it immediately to your table, just go to the gallery and search for ’mural’ (filter by ‘Most Popular’ and ‘Rooms’) and download one with your chosen design.
You can choose to have cultural, nature, figure, or political murals or even optical illusions and graffiti right on your table!
Cultural muralsNature muralsFigure muralsCity muralsGraffitiOptical illusionGraffiti Examples
Elevate it 8 times as well but size it down 3 times to fit on your tabletop.
Placing designs onto a tabletop
Debug Parking Space
This works and looks similar to the floor murals. Find this item in High School Years’ debug menu by typing in Ctrl+Shift+C to open the cheat bar. Then enter ‘bb.showhiddenobjects’ and ‘bb.showliveeditobjects’. In the search bar, enter ‘EP12seniorSpots’ and you’ll find 8 different items with different designs.
EP12seniorSpots Cheats Placement
Elevate it 8 times and size it down 3 times too. They’ll look like hand-drawn art on top of your table.
Design Placement
These designs would be perfect in a high school cafeteria or an arts center!
Or if you just wanna add a hand-crafted look to your dining tables and desk space.
Sims 4’s Latest Update has revealed a new look into the upcoming Kits!
ARTICLE UPDATE: New Icons have been found in The Sims 4 Base Game code by LuniverSims. If we’re correct, the new icons could be related to the presentation icons showcased on The Sims 4 Kits Splash Screen after first redeeming the Kit. That is all speculation of course.
We got a quick news for you this time around related to The Sims 4 Kits.
If you’re one of the folks who enjoy this type of DLC then you’re in luck! The update has brought in new information regarding the upcoming two Kits for The Sims 4.
Spotted by The Sims Forums member LeGardePourpre – the update brought in in-game icons of the two new Kits.
As you can see, we can expect the following Kits soon:
The Sims 4 Strawberry Kit
The Sims 4 Morning Coffee Kit
Disclaimer: these are madeup titles for actual new Sims 4 Kits coming.We have no idea what they’re titled yet.
Are you interested in finding out more about the upcoming Kits? Let us know down below and stay tuned for more updates!
The Sims 4 gota free base game update today in preparation for the game going free-to-play later this month. A lot of the new additions are geared towards helping new players find their footing in the game but of course, The Sims Team didn’t forget about us long-time fans. There are some new CAS and Build/Buy goodies for both new and veteran players to enjoy, as well as a new CAS trait!
Emily’s Help Centre
There’s a new tutorial system in place featuring Emily, from The Sims Mobile! As a former Sims Mobile player, I was personally quite excited to see her make her first appearance in The Sims 4. Emily will show up on tooltip popups as you navigate through CAS, Build/Buy, and Live Mode. Her job is to help guide you through the process of starting a new game with a new household.
Emily’s tips and advice are probably not anything new or exciting for experienced players but she provides a lot of helpful info for new players and helps give them a sense of direction when they’re first starting out. Playing through Emily’s introductory tutorial will reward your household with an extra $5,000 to spend at the start of the game. I can definitely see myself opting to play through it just for that reward alone. An extra $5,000 goes a long way when you’re starting out with a new Sim. Emily’s tutorial is not nearly as tedious and heavy-handed as the previous tutorial “scenario” with Alex.
If you need Emily’s help again at any point, you can always click the Help Centre icon in the top right. Emily will pop up again and offer to show you Lessons or walk you through her last tutorial again.
If you don’t want Emily holding your hand, you can disable the entire help system in the game options. You can also reset the help system if you want a full recap from the beginning.
Lessons Overhaul
Speaking of Lessons, this has gotten an overhaul as well. Both new and long-time players may find the new Lessons helpful. Previously, Lessons were kind of an afterthought. They were there but they didn’t give a whole lot of detailed information. In some cases, the Lessons weren’t just vague, but outright inaccurate following game updates over the years.
Lessons have been revisited and improved to reflect more accurate information that is actually helpful to players. The dev team has said they focused primarily on the base game lessons for this update but are planning to revisit pack lessons in the future, too.
The Lessons screen is also much larger and easier to read on all platforms now.
New Trait in The Sims 4: Loyal
There is a new base game trait in CAS! Sims with the Loyal trait take all their relationships seriously, whether friendship, romance, or professional. They would never even think of cheating on their partner or betraying a friend or colleague because they value those relationships too much to put them in jeopardy.
With traits like Non-Committal and Jealous, it’s actually really refreshing to see those toxic traits balanced out with a healthier one that celebrates strong relationships, whether platonic or romantic. Not that we’re not fans of the Non-Committal and Jealous traits; every Simmer likes to stir up some drama every once in a while, right?
CAS Goodies
You might have noticed Emily sporting a new hairstyle, glasses, and top. These items aren’t just for Emily! You can find Emily’s hair, glasses, and sweater in the CAS catalogue and use them on your own Sims! Teens-Elders can now sport Emily’s bun with a pencil stuck through it, a pen behind the ear, and several adorable hair clips, as well as her large wire-frame glasses and her sweater with name tag.
Here’s the new hair from two different angles. The hair of course comes in all EA colours.
New The Sims 4 Hairstyle
Here are Emily’s glasses in all swatches.
New The Sims 4 Glasses
And here is her new sweater in all swatches.
New The Sims 4 Sweaters
Tattoo enthusiasts rejoice! The base game just got five new tattoos! Sims can now sport two different inner forearm plumbob tattoos; one of which is more abstract. There is a third plumbob tattoo for the back of the neck. Cowplant lovers can also pick out two different cowplant tattoo designs; one for each thigh!
Inner Arm Tattoo #1
#1 New Tattoo
Inner Arm Tattoo #2
#2 New Tattoo
Back of Neck Tattoo
#3 New Tattoo
Thigh Tattoo #1
#4 New Tattoo
Thigh Tattoo #2
#5 New Tattoo
Build/Buy Goodies
Have you ever looked up at your ceiling and thought “This room could really use a giant suspended plumbob with blades of death whirling around it at alarming speeds”? Yeah… me neither, but hey, there is a new plumbob ceiling fan in the base game! It’s new! And it’s free! So that’s a thing.
You can check out all the new ceiling fan swatches below!
New Sims 4 Plumbob Ceiling Fan
Base Game Worlds – UI Revamps
The Sims 4’s latest update also includes a slight revamp to the World Menu icons. Specifically, the worlds that come with The Sims 4 Base Game: Willow Creek, Oasis Springs and Newcrest.
From The Sims Dev:
Yup! We surfaced the descriptions so new users can find them easily and learn about the worlds! Also, the iconography of these starter worlds changed slightly to give Willow Creek and Oasis springs a bit more ‘punch’
This update also comes with a few small optimizations and bug fixes, such as improving Gallery connection stability and multiple scenario bug fixes.
You can check out the full list of bug fixes for both PC and consoles on our patch notes page!
What do you think of the new goodies we got in today’s update? Let us know in the comments! We’d love to see the Sims and homes you create with the new content!
To prepare the Base Game for this big ocassion, EA has dropped a New Update for The Sims 4, covering New Content, Improvements and Bug Fixes.
For new players, The Sims Team has updated the game with a new Guidance System that will walk you through all the important aspects of the game. This includes these aspects within the game:
Create A Sim
Build Mode
Live Mode
World Menu
The Sims 4 Emily’s Guidance System
As you enter specific areas within The Sims 4 you’ll have Emily to walk you through each one!
For those who don’t know – Emily is a LlamaZoom expert who got introduced with The Sims Mobile. Now, she’s here to help new players find their way through the game.
As you go through different sections of the User Interface you’ll have Emily walk you through all the important things for each segment. The new tutorial now also includes topics and content from the latest Sims 4 Updates, which is always great to see.
The new Help Center icon within the User Interface is included in all aspects of The Sims 4. That is, if you’ve decided to leave the Guidance turned on in your Game Options.
The Help Center is a smarter way of getting to know each segment of The Sims 4. For example – you get detailed walkthroughs and Tips as you play different things in the game.
If you start the new Guidance from scratch then you’ll be prompted specifically which areas of each select world are suitable to continue your Sims 4 Guidance. For example – the starter lot in Copperdale where you’ll get to know new steps is marked with an orange icon.
What entails next?
Surprise surprise…it’s Emily again!
Choosing to continue the tutorial in Live Mode will grant you a special gift.
As you walk through the Live Mode tutorial you’ll receive guidance over Camera Controls and Movements. As well as basic Sim Controls and Shortcuts.
Completing the Live Mode Tutorial will grant you 5K Simoleons for your Sims to spend away!
Emily will still choose to show up from time to time. Depending on where you’re headed next.
For example, Build Mode will entail Emily’s fresh new arrival with tips & tricks on Objects, Placement and Tools.
The Sims 4 – New Tutorial Options
The Tutorials & Tips section within The Sims 4 Game Options got a slight revamp. You have the 3 following options:
Enable Guidance System – Have your actions on the screen be followed every step of the way by Emily
Reset Guidance System – This will reset Emily’s Guidance through The Sims 4 back to original, unseen state
Enable Help Center Icon – Have Emily’s Tips & Tricks be displayed on the top, through the Help Center icon.
New Lessons
The Sims 4 Lessons have a whole new look!
Now, there are bigger categories for each segment of The Sims 4, with subcategories divided properly.
The new Sims 4 Tutorial and Emily’s Guidance will help tremendously for the upcoming players of The Sims 4.
Don’t forget – The Sims 4 Base Game is going FREE on October 18th, and we’ll be here every step of the way with Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and more Sims 4 content!
What are your thoughts on the new Sims 4 Tutorial?
There’s a New Update for The Sims 4 on PC and Consoles. Check out the Patch Notes!
The Onboarding Update
The Sims Team has released a brand new update for The Sims 4 on PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation.
To download the latest version of The Sims 4, simply open your Origin program and if the game doesn’t update automatically, right click on The Sims 4 and select ”Update”. If you play on Xbox and Playstation, you should Check the Game for Updates in case Automatic Updates are off.
In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them for you after first launching The Sims 4 after the update. To re-enable all your Mods and Custom Content, select the Settings option in the Menu and select Settings. Under the ”Other” section you’ll find the ”Enable Custom Content and Mods” option. Check it and restart your game in order for it to take effect!
Statement from The Sims Team
Sul Sul!
We’re currently rolling out a base game update with a number of fixes & new content for our soon-to-be & existing Simmers. Once completed, patch notes will go-live. Remember to remove any external game mods & custom content as they may conflict with this update.
Patch Notes
Update 10/11/2022 PC: 1.92.145.1030 / Mac: 1.92.145.1230 Console: Version 1.65
Hello Simmers and soon-to-be Simmers!
With this newest update we are preparing to welcome new players to The Sims 4 with the information needed to get started thanks in part to a collaboration with The Sims Mobile. In addition to new player guidance, we also have a number of fixes for community reported issues and some new Create a Sim (CAS) and Build Mode content.
There is something for everyone whether you have played The Sims 4 for a while or are joining us now, so let’s jump straight in and see what you can expect once you have the update.
-The Sims Team
What’s New?
We have a few new features to talk about in this update that covers new and existing Simmers including a long awaited one for those on console.
Emily Guidance System and Help Center Tips
This new feature brings a new face to The Sims 4 with Emily, who you may recognize from The Sims Mobile. This new system will teach you the basics of playing The Sims 4 and is mainly for new players, but can maybe teach more seasoned Simmers something new. This release of the Guidance System is a starting point to welcome our new Simmers and help them get a start in The Sims 4. We’ll continue to listen to your feedback and suggestions for what else we can share and how we can improve.
When starting a New Game, Emily will show up to offer you some guidance through CAS and if you complete the Live Mode tips, you’ll get a little something added to your Simoleon balance to help you on your way to building your home the way you want.
Anytime you need a refresher, you can call for Tips by using the *NEW* Help Center button in the top right corner of your screen.
If you know your way around The Sims 4, you can go it alone by adjusting the Guidance and Tips system to your liking in Game Options > Tutorial & Tips.
Enable Guidance System – On by default, this setting will have Emily guide you through The Sims 4 unless you turn the option off.
Reset Guidance System – Want to start over and see all the tips again? This is the button for you!
Enable Help Center Icon – Getting stuck? Keep this option enabled. Want to free up that part of your screen for other uses? You can disable it here too.
Emily
Not just a helpful guide for new players in the new Guidance and Tips feature, Emily will also be available to download from the Gallery. You’ll also be able to find Emily’s hair, glasses, and top in CAS and add them to your own Sims.
Lessons
Since The Sims 4 launched, we have had Lessons. Over time as features and the game evolved, some of our Lessons became inaccurate or obsolete. To correct that and bring Lessons up to date with the game you have now, we have spent time reviewing and updating our Lessons content. While we started with the Base Game, we’ll be looking at additional Lessons improvements in the future, including re-reviewing pack Lessons. One improvement, including updated text, is the Lessons panel is now much larger, making it easier to read and navigate at all resolutions, monitor/TV configurations and viewing distances.
During the Guidance System, you’ll be presented with buttons that take you to Lessons but if you prefer, you can call on Lessons at any time by going to the Options Menu and pressing ESC on PC and Mac, the Options button on PlayStation, or the Menu button on Xbox.
Loyal Trait
It’s always a good day when new Traits are added to the Base Game, and today we bring you the Loyal Trait for Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims! Loyal Sims value their relationships and fully commit to them, whether it’s a friendship, a romance, or even work. They avoid cheating of any kind; the trust of their loved ones is too important to risk!
Plumbob Fan and Five New Tattoos
The design came in a dream: colorful plumbobs to suit any Sims’ mood. A design so sharp, so fun, that it couldn’t be contained to only one medium. Enter the Perfect Plumbob Ceiling Fan and three Plumbob inspired tattoos–one for the upper back and two for the inner left forearm. In addition to this, as an ode to everyone’s favorite garden plant, there are two new Cowplant inspired tattoos–one for each thigh.
Console UI Scaling
PlayStation and Xbox players can now adjust how small or large the UI elements are in game by going to Game Options > Accessibility and moving the slider to your preferred size. We’ve recommended maximum and minimum settings but allow you to adjust smaller and larger if you prefer. You’ll be asked if you want to keep the settings after adjusting the size so if you made the UI too large, you can always select Reset to Default (Recommended) to return to the default settings.
Before adjusting your UI Scaling settings, we recommend ensuring you’ve calibrated your system and your TV/monitor beforehand.
On PlayStation, from the PlayStation Home screen go to Settings > Sound and Screen > Display Area Settings. From there you can adjust the markers to align with the corners of your screen.
On Xbox, you can do this in-game by going to Game Options > Other > Adjust Margins and following the on screen instructions so the markers align with the edges of your screen.
In both cases, once correctly calibrated, the UI elements in Live Mode should sit flush against the edges of your screen. Now you’re ready to scale your UI.
Gallery Connection
We have made some changes to the way the game connects to the Gallery. Instead of automatically connecting when the game starts, you’ll connect on demand. Once you are finished in the Gallery, a connection will remain for a period of time allowing you to return without having to reconnect.
The main purpose of this change is to ensure everyone can access the Gallery even during peak use, and that those that aren’t using the Gallery aren’t connected.
The Sims 4 Bug Fixes
Base Game
Curious about why you may have not seen the outcome of your Stuck In Their Shadow scenario? We were too, and have fixed an issue where the scenario would not progress in some branches, or show your outcome. We will continue to investigate any further cases of this issue occurring.
Starting the Aliens Stole My Parents scenario with an existing household that contains adults will see the aliens abduct their target regardless of whether the adult was in a social interaction or not.
Having Leonardo and Sofia play with stuffed animal toys should now complete the goal of playing with toys in the Parenting Predicaments scenario.
Improvements to ymHat_SDX005Durag to address blotches and unexpected folds
Applying clothing swatches should no longer switch the feminine frame to masculine frame when applied.
Feminine frame Sims can wear the different color variants of ymBottom_Pants_Jeans without part of their torso becoming invisible.
Changing from a full body outfit to new pants on a female child Sim ensures the Sim is properly dressed and waiting for whatever new outfit you select.
No-one expects it but if a Sim is killed by something from deep space they will get the Death by Meteorite trait in the Family Tree along with a representative icon depicting their untimely end.
Custom pronouns are respected in the “Level up in motor skill,” “Level up in handiness skill,” and “Level up in Gardening skill” whims including sessions after restarting the game.
Some pranks can be funny, but less so if they keep happening like the toilet pranks were. We have dialed back the pranking so your Sims can have a little more confidence their rest stop won’t end with a broken toilet.
A number of text, spelling and grammatical updates across the game.
Consoles
During the Aliens Stole My Parents scenario, it wasn’t possible to read the entire description. This has been resolved with some new found alien technology we got in exchange for some Sim parents we are calling a “scroll bar.”
Snowy Escape
Festival decorations are wonderful, but they aren’t zero cost. The Carp Streamers now cost 25 Simoleons to add to the celebration of the Festival of Youth.
Cottage Living
When you live in a small village like Henford-On-Bagley, you get to know everyone on a first name basis. So seeing random NPCs working in the local pub was a shock for everyone. Now, only pre-made NPCs will start off behind the bar and other local businesses.
yfHair_EP11BunTwists_Black thumbnail shows the correct hair color and the swatches have been organized.
Hero of Henford errand completes after winning the competition at the Finchwick Fair even if you bribe the Mayor.
Win a Competition at the Finchwick Fair and Give a Golden Egg to Agatha Crumplebottom both complete once the criteria have been fulfilled.
Sometimes you can’t get away to fish in the ocean, in a river, or a local barrel of fish and all you have is a pond stocked with fish. With bait on the line, your Sims will be able to cast their line into the pond and maybe they’ll get a bite or two.
High School Years
Siblings can attend prom together, now just as friends.
Werewolves
Werewolves with a particular sexual orientation will only accept a fated mate with another werewolf that is compatible.
True love can be hard to find, especially if you tend to howl at the moon. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be selective though. Werewolves will now be more selective over who they accept as their fated mate while flirting with other werewolves.
Werewolves can have a real hunger, especially if they have Voracious Hunger. That hunger shouldn’t mean they eat top secret lab doors or space rockets though. Other items werewolves should no longer add to the menu are dolphins, motherplant, motherplant pit, and high school whiteboards.
Pack Leaders should not have to report to the Pack Leader regardless of how strict the werewolf pack hierarchy is. Pack leader leads!
Non-werewolf Sims will not devour raw meat even if a werewolf housemate has hunted it and put it in the refrigerator for later. Real question is, why were they taking their housemates food in the first place?
Alpha Rank werewolves worked hard to get to where they are so they should no longer be Bottom of the Pack or become furious from it.
Sims can sit cross legged on the Hasty Replacement Palette Bed just like they can on other beds.
Foxes that found themselves on the receiving end of a werewolf rampage can rest a little easier as Werewolves on a rampage should no longer pick a fight with foxes. Truce?!?!
Sniff and Introduce interaction is no longer available on human toddler Sims who you haven’t met before.
When a werewolf goes from High to Extreme Fury level, the needs icon should no longer change to a llamacorn
Vampires who Explore Underground Tunnels no longer activate the Lost adventure moment. That’s reserved for lost human Sims.
Bonehilda and Sims with the Blessing of Bones buff will not allow werewolves to carry out Cursed Bite on them.
Spa Day
Nail polish swatches now show what color they will make your Sims’ nails, which is pretty useful when accessorizing.
Massages correctly count towards the Become a Spa Regular goal in the Self-Care Specialist aspiration.
Are you looking to expand your Werewolves-inspired clothing for your Sims? Then fear not as Solistair has you covered!
The Sims 4 Werewolves – Feminine CAS Addons
In this first of two parts, Solistair has created a variety of Create a Sim add-ons for your Female Sims. The fifteen-piece, Base Game compatible set consists of nine tops, four bottoms, one accessory, and one shoe option. Each item comes in the default EA Swatches and several of the items come in an additional twenty colour options using the Hibiscus Swatches.
The Werewolves Add-on Pack Part One – Female is available now for early access via Solistair’s Patreon and is publicly available right now for everyone!
Take a look at part two of this collection from Solistiar, where it focuses more on Male Create a Sim items!
In the second part of this collection, Solistair again has created a mixture Create a Sim add-ons for your Male Sims. An additional fifteen items, all of which are Base Game compatible consists of nine tops, four bottoms, one accessory, and one shoe option. As with part one of this collection, each item comes in the default EA Swatches and several of the items come in an additional twenty colour options using the Hibiscus Swatches.
The Werewolves Add-on Pack Part Two – Male is available right now to everyone via Solistair’s Patreon.
Here is a closer look at the second part of the collection!
This two part collection really does allow you to create even more outfit options inspired by The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack. Mix and Match each of these items with your existing content to make some incredible looks and be the talk of Moonwood Mill when it comes to fashion!
The Realistic Childbirth Mod got a Home Birth Update and we couldn’t wait to check it out!
A while ago, we wrote a walkthrough and review of the Sims 4 Realistic Childbirth mod by Pandasama. Since then, the mod has undergone numerous updates, adding new features along the way. The latest update is one of the largest updates so far, which adds home births as an option to deliver your baby in The Sims 4!
Sims 4 Realistic Childbirth – Home Birth Update
We loved our last playthrough of this mod and we can’t wait to explore this update, so let’s get right to it!
Preparing for a Home Birth
There is now a new option in the Sims 4 Realistic Childbirth mod for delivering your baby when you call the obstetrician. Pregnant Sims can call their obstetrician in their 2nd trimester and opt for a home birth!
Once you’ve selected the home birth option, you’ll want to get the house set up for the delivery. If you’d like to give birth in a bed, purchase the birthing pillows from Build/Buy and place them on any double bed. If you’d rather have a water birth, purchase the birthing pool. Both the bed and the pool need to have space around them for the bassinet to spawn after delivery. If there isn’t space, the baby may spawn in an unreachable spot.
Sims 4 Home Birth Objects
Pre-birth activities previously only available at the hospital are now available for home births in The Sims 4, so you may want to purchase the exercise ball, too.
Don’t forget to ask another Sim to be your birth companion before labour starts! A birth companion is required for a bed birth. Sims can ask both friends and romantic partners to be their companion but Pandasama recommends a romantic partner due to the intimacy of the animations.
It’s Time! Realistic Childbirth Style!
When labour starts, click your Sim and select Start Home Birth. This is a very important part of The Sims 4 Realistic Childbirth mod. The birth will not happen properly unless you do this. Do not select Have Baby. This is the EA home birth that has your Sim give birth standing up in front of a bassinet.
Assessing baby’s healthChecking dilation
Once you have started the home birth process, you can call a midwife to come and assist with the birth. A midwife is optional for a bed birth but required for a water birth. A midwife can assess the baby’s health and check your Sim’s dilation. If a Sim in the household is in the Doctor career, they can also do these things. You can call a midwife at any point during labour but they charge $120/hr so if you’re low on funds, you may want to wait until your Sim is nearly ready to give birth.
Just like natural births at the hospital, your Sim will be in early labour a long time with The Sims 4 Realistic Childbirth mod. You can help speed things along by doing pre-birth activities at home: cuddle with your partner in the birth pool, take hot baths, walk around, use the exercise ball, do breathing exercises, or sway and get massages from your partner in order to trigger active labour sooner.
Some examples of moodlets your Sim might get during labour
When your Sim is 10cm dilated, they are ready to start pushing. Make sure you have a birth companion if you want a bed birth and click the birthing pillows to begin delivering the baby. If you want a water birth, make sure there is a midwife present and click the birthing pool to begin the delivery.
Giving birth in a bedGiving birth in water
Your Sim will push with the assistance of the midwife or companion for a short period of time. When the baby is born, there will be some very heartwarming animations while both parents bond with the newborn.
When the delivery is 100% complete and the baby is in a bassinet next to the bed or birth pool, move the bassinet away from the bed/pool before deleting the birth pillow or pool! If you don’t, you will delete your baby, too!
Our Thoughts
I’d been waiting anxiously for this update to the Realistic Childbirth mod for a long time because I knew it would be perfect in my medieval save. It was even better than I’d hoped it would be. I actually found myself tearing up while Bob and Eliza bonded with their new baby. It was just so precious and heartwarming in a very authentic way. The animations really tug at your heartstrings and make every moment feel so special, and the wide variety of moodlets allowed me to really get inside Eliza’s mind and feel all the emotions she was feeling.
This mod has been a must-have for realism lovers and family gameplay enthusiasts since day one but this latest update really elevates it to an even higher quality. I’m beyond impressed with absolutely everything.
This version of the Realistic Childbirth Mod is currently in early access but will go public on October 26th, 2022! Click the button below to be taken right to the download page on Pandasama‘s Patreon!
One of the best items in the Desert Luxe Kit was the SunBlaze by GrillMania grill and now, thanks to Renovations, we have a modular version!
Retaining the features of the original, the Just the Thing CC pack also adds new functionality to the SunBlaze by GrillMania grill. With both the grill and trash in the original 9 wood swatches, there are 81 color combinations between the two objects!
Comparison
Little has been changed about the exterior look of the SunBlaze by GrillMania grill, except the added modular features! Adding in the ability to have a functional fridge and a trash can right inside the grill creates a multiuse piece and allows for three usable items in a much smaller area.
SunBlaze by GrillMania, part of the Desert Luxe KitJust the Grill, Just the Trash, and Just the Fridge by Renovations
To find the items in the build buy catalog, search “Just the Thing” or “Renovations” in the search bar.
Note for Creator
“One person ran into an issue where the fridge was giving a route-fail in its slot and didn’t move with the grill after being slotted. If you run into this, please try switching the fridge to the trash slot and the trash to the fridge slot and see if that works, and if it does, switch them back and try it again. Also please let me know about it! Thanks.”
Adding new functionality and customizable color combinations to this popular grill makes it an essential piece to accompany the Desert Luxe Kit! It’ll look great in almost any Sim’s yard or patio for their next cookout or even for dinner.
You can have these three modular grill items in your game for FREE! They’re available on Renovations’ Patreon.
New to The Sims 4? Let us walk you through the basics of the emotion system!
We’re excited to be welcoming so many new players to The Sims 4 when it becomes free to play on October 18th! We thought we’d welcome new fans to the franchise with some “Back to Basics” guides covering aspects of the base game that new players might need help with! Today, we’re going over emotions and how to use them to your advantage!
What are Emotions?
Emotions drive everything a Sim does. Every aspect of their lives is heavily influenced by their emotions. For example, Sims will build certain skills much faster while they are in an emotional state suited to that skill. On the other hand, they’ll build skills much more slowly when in a negative emotional state.
There are 16 different emotions in The Sims 4 base game. Each one affects how your Sims live their lives in some way.
Types of Emotions in The Sims 4
Fine
Fine is the base emotion for all Sims. It’s their neutral state. No activities will be hindered in the Fine emotion but no activities will be boosted, either.
Happy
Happy Sims get a small boost to all skills and social situations. This emotion also amplifies all other positive emotions. If your Sim has a Playful moodlet and a Happy moodlet, the Happy moodlet will boost the Playful moodlet, for example.
Sad
Sad Sims build skills slower and are more reluctant to do certain activities. You won’t have many romantic options available to them in this state.
Angry
Angry Sims will have a harder time socializing. They may be prone to mean outbursts with other Sims, making it hard to make friends. Beware of allowing your Sim’s anger to progress to the Enraged state! They can actually die from a cardiac explosion due to rage!
Tense
Tense Sims are feeling the stress from too much work and not enough play! All skills build slower while Tense and they may refuse to do some activities.
Uncomfortable
Sims are usually uncomfortable when their basic physical needs aren’t being met. Being hungry, smelly, or exhausted will all make a Sim feel uncomfortable.
Flirty
Flirty Sims will naturally want to be romantic with other Sims! They’ll have WooHoo on the brain a lot and be more successful flirting with other Sims.
Confident
Confident Sims find matters of socialising a breeze! They’ll build the Charisma skill faster and have better conversations with Sims. Being Confident at work will also boost their work performance!
Energized
Energized Sims build Fitness skill extra fast and can pump up other Sims to make them Energized, too!
Focused
Focused Sims will be more successful with logical activities like chess. They’ll also build the Logic, Rocket Science, Programming, Video Gaming, Handiness, and Gardening skills faster!
Inspired
Inspired Sims just want to create! They’ll build Cooking, Gourmet Cooking, Painting, Writing, and all musical skills much faster!
Embarrassed
Embarrassed Sims should probably avoid people for a while because they’re not likely to have much success with socializing. Beware of allowing your Sim’s embarrassment to progress to the Mortified state! Sims can die from embarrassment!
Playful
Playful Sims make great comedians! They tell the best jokes and pull off the best pranks! Playful Sims will build both Comedy and Mischief skills faster! Beware of allowing your Sim’s playfulness to progress to the Hysterical state! Sims can die from hysteria in this state!
Bored
Bored Sims need stimulation! Find something fun for them to do or they’re going to be dull conversationalists and build skills slowly.
Dazed
Sims can become dazed from losing fights, being electrocuted, or crash landing a rocket ship. They won’t be useful for much of anything until they have a clear head again. Be careful not to allow them to be electrocuted while dazed because it can kill them!
Scared
Sims can be scared by ghosts, monsters under the bed, the cowplant, and various things from DLC packs. They’ll be pretty useless while scared and won’t want to do much of anything.
Controlling Your Sim’s Emotions in The Sims 4
So you know what all the different emotions are but how do you control which emotions your Sim feels to get the most out of careers, skill building, and socialization? The answer is really just to play the game and explore what activities put your Sims into which emotions. We’ve compiled a list of some of the things you can do in the base game to help influence your Sims’ emotions. It’s not an exhaustive list but it will help you get the hang of controlling emotions.
If you’ve done an activity and your Sim did not enter the emotion you wanted, try doing more activities tied to that emotion or getting rid of moodlets for conflicting emotions. Your Sim’s emotions are influenced by their moodlets. You need enough emotional moodlets to override other moodlets from other emotions you don’t want. Likewise, stack up activities to remove unwanted emotions. These activities only shorten the length of the moodlet, they don’t instantly remove them.
What are moodlets, you ask? They’re these icons underneath your Sim’s portrait! Hover over them to see details about each moodlet!
Fine
Obtain:
Do absolutely nothing
Remove:
Do almost anything in the game
Happy
Obtain:
Have positive social interactions
Be in a nicely decorated room
Experience an important life milestone, like getting married or having a baby
Gain career promotions
Remove:
Do almost anything tied to another emotion. The happy emotion boosts other emotions, so you only need one other positive emotional moodlet to override the happy emotion.
Sad
Obtain:
Have a bad conversation with a loved one
Break up or divorce
Experience a death of a loved one
Get demoted or fired
Remove:
Cry it out under the bed covers
Call the Sadness Hotline
Calm down in a mirror
Share sadness with other Sims
Mourn at an urn or gravestone
Angry
Obtain:
Be insulted by a Sim
Fight with a Sim
Lose at a game
Remove:
Calm down in a mirror
Take a cold shower
Vent to another Sim
Take an angry poop (yes, really!)
Tense
Obtain:
Working hard for too long while at work
Not doing enough fun activities
Remove:
Doing relaxing or fun activities
Uncomfortable
Obtain:
Neglect your Sim’s Hygiene, Bladder, Hunger, or Energy needs
Be in a dirty room
Exercise for too long until your Sim pulls a muscle
Remove:
Make sure your Sim gets enough sleep, food, showers or baths, and bathroom breaks!
Keep the house clean
Flirty
Obtain:
Go on successful dates
Have flirty conversations with Sims
Listen to Romance music
Watch the Romance channel on TV
Freshen Up in a mirror
Take a steamy shower
Remove:
Take a cold shower
Confident
Obtain:
Brush teeth
Psych Self Up in a mirror
Win at a game
Remove:
Do activities for different emotional states to try and override the Confident emotion
Energized
Obtain:
Exercise
Be given a pep talk by an Energized Sim
Drink energy drinks and eat high protein meals (unlock by building Fitness skill)
Drink coffee
Take a brisk shower
Remove:
Do activities for different emotional states to try and override the Energized emotion
Focused
Obtain:
Ponder Moves at a chess table
Use the observatory or telescope
Play video games
Remove:
Do different activities for different emotions to try and override the Focused emotion
Inspired
Obtain:
Watch the Cooking channel on TV
Cook good meals
View art
Paint a good painting
Write a good novel
Play good music
Take a thoughtful shower
Remove:
Do different activities for different emotions to try and override the Inspired emotion
Embarrassed
Obtain:
Have a bad conversation
Walk in on Sims WooHooing, or be walked in on while WooHooing
Walk in on Sims in the shower or on the toilet, or be walked in on while showering or using the toilet
Have a bad day at work
Remove:
Give yourself a pep talk in the mirror
Hide under the bed covers
Ask another Sim for reassurance
Share insecurities with another Sim
Tell a self-deprecating joke to another Sim
Playful
Obtain:
Watch the Comedy Network on TV
Perform a good comedy routine
Tell good jokes or pull off successful pranks
Be involved in a funny conversation
Take a bubble bath
Remove:
Calm down in a mirror
Bored
Obtain:
Have a dull conversation
Some career activities can leave your Sim feeling bored
Remove:
Do something fun
Dazed
Obtain:
Be electrocuted
Lose a fist fight
Crash a rocket ship
Be eaten by a Cowplant
Remove:
Take a nap
Take a bath
Scared
Obtain:
Be spooked by a ghost
See a monster under the bed (children only)
Have a close call with a Cowplant
Remove:
Hide under the bed covers
Scream incoherently at another Sim (50/50 success rate; you might just make the other Sim scared, too)
Emotional Auras
In addition to finding emotion-influencing activities to do in the game, you can also use certain objects to your advantage. This makes it easier to maintain a specific emotion since your Sim will keep a permanent moodlet as long as they are near the object.
Some objects in the game give off emotional auras; this means they will give any nearby Sims a moodlet for a specific emotion. Objects with emotional auras are typically career reward objects and collections. If your Sim has an object with an emotional aura, make sure to place it somewhere on your lot and click it to enable the aura!
Here are some handy objects that have an emotional aura. Having multiple objects with the same emotional aura enabled strengthens the moodlet your Sim gets.
Playful Aura
MySims give off a Playful aura
MySims Trophy collectibles
Meduso Holiday Cracker Plush collectibles
Playful paintings
Some Criminal, Culinary and Entertainer career reward objects
Inspiring Aura
Postcards give off an Inspiring aura
Postcard collectibles
Some Painter, Writer, Culinary, Freelance Artist, and Entertainer career reward objects
Focused Aura
Microscope Prints give off a Focused aura
Element collectibles
Microscope Print collectibles
Space Print collectibles
Mathematical Diagram paintings
Some Business, Tech Guru, Criminal, and Astronaut career reward objects
Energized Aura
Crystals give off an Energized aura
Crystal collectibles
Energized paintings
Some Athlete and Entertainer career reward objects
Confident Aura
Mounted fish give off a Confident aura
Dead Space Alien collectibles
Mounted Fish collectibles
Confident Paintings
Some Astronaut, Athlete, Business, and Secret Agent career reward objects
Romantic Aura
Gold level date reward item
Flirty paintings
Angry Aura
Angry paintings
Sad Aura
The Tragic Clown painting
Sad paintings
The Tea Magic Personal Brewer is a great way to control your Sim’s emotions
In addition to objects that give off emotional auras, there are some special items in the game that can help you control your Sim’s emotions, like the Tea Magic Personal Brewer. You can change your Sim’s emotion based on what kind of tea they drink!
How many ways can you use a Plumbob as inspiration for a build? Apparently A LOT.
There is nothing more recognizable to The Sims franchise than the Plumbob. So it is not surprising there are so many Simmers that have used the Plumbob as inspiration for their builds. From wedding venues to water fixtures, the Plumbob’s inspiration can easily be felt in these builds.
Lot Type: Wedding Venue Lot Price: § 133,225 Lot Size: 30 x 30 Amenities: 1 bathroom Lot Traits: None Custom Content: None Play Tested: Yes
Description
This is a wedding place in #tartosa. I did this for a fb challenge, I had to do a build with the plumbob’s shapes without CC and No TOOL mod… Not easy at all but fun ! Hope you like it ! #nocc #playtested #moo #noTOOL #plumbob #wedding #weddingplace #chic #fireflies [Created by #Gaiena ]
What a picturesque place to get married! For Plumbob fans and others alike. Download the lot on The Sims 4 Gallery!
Lot Type: Generic Lot Price: § 18,492 Lot Size: 30 x 20 Amenities: N/A Lot Traits: Sunny Aspect, Bracing Breeze, Teen Neighborhood Custom Content: None
Description
Welcome to the “Plumbob Falls” – home to the thousand year old Plumbob that is said to have the ability to control all Sims emotions. When you’re feeling sad or uninspired, why not visit Plumbob Falls & maybe drink from its green waters. Rumor has it that one drop of it’s green waters can cure the bluest of sims. You can also get a professional photo by the falls to remember your “Happy” trip or pick up one of it’s many unique souvenirs. #FlufffyPlayerstate2 #fantasy #bar #magical
Visit the newest Sims Landmark, Plumbob Falls! Download on The Sims 4 Gallery!
Lot Type: Karaoke Bar Lot Price: § 162,932 Lot Size: 30 x 20 Amenities: 8 Bathrooms Lot Traits: Great Acoustics, Convivial, Party Place Custom Content: None Move Objects On: Yes
Description
Chroma Karaoke – Sing your plumbob out at Chroma Karaoke! #EAGameChangers #kippsidaisy #bobsquad #plumbob #karaoke #bar #noCC #moo #spaday #fitnessstuff #dineout #cityliving #bowlingnightstuff #luxurypartystuff #gettowork #gettogether #seasons #neonoasis #oasissprings
Sing your favorite Simlish songs in Chroma Karaoke by Kippsidaisy! You can download it on The Sims 4 Gallery!
The following lots are by WintersEdge22. This creator’s gallery page is full of artistic gardens, often using water or flowers to create different shapes.
*ROOM VERSIONS IN MY CATALOG* After recently discovering the joys of building with the #toolmod, I decided that it was only fitting I recreate this iconic symbol that has been at the heart of the Sims’ games since the very beginning…entirely out of water! Hope you like them! Enjoy! ^_^ Please use my hashtag #wintersedge22 if you use this in a creation you upload on the gallery! Thanks! #nocc#moo#spaday#romanticgardenstuff#garden#flowergarden#plumbob#wateremitter#waterart#rainbow#neon
Giant Plumbob
Description
ROOM VERSION IN MY CATALOG THANKS 500+ FOLLOWERS & 38,000+ DOWNLOADS!!!♥♥♥ Thank you all so much for helping me reach a monumental follower achievement! I couldn’t think of a better way to express my appreciation than this! Love you all! ♥♥♥ ^_^ Please use my hashtag #wintersedge22 if you use this in a creation you upload on the gallery! Thanks! #basegame#nocc#moo#toolmod#garden#flowergarden#thistle #thistles#hedges#topiary#topiaryart#plumbob#wateremitter#waterart#neon#artistic#thankyou
These garden builds by WintersEdge22 use no custom content. Make sure to turn bb.moveobjects on before placing the lot or room. Each lot has versions that are rooms. These can be placed on other lots without replacing the lot.
Download WintersEdge22’s Plumbob designs on the The Sims 4 Gallery!
The big switch is happening right now for Windows Users. Mac is not on the map right now.
EA has released an official statement regarding the new platform that they’ve been working on.
As a part of their rebranding, EA is switching their long time running Origin platform. Players of EA games and the catalogue of 3rd party developerts will be able to enjoy their games on the new EA Desktop App.
As noted by EA, this current switch is happening as of this moment for Windows users, as they stop promoting the Origin platform for Windows.
People who play Origin games on Mac will be left with Origin for at least the next few months. At least not until EA finishes with the development of the Mac port.
You may have seen some news about the new EA app for Windows, which will soon replace Origin as EA’s primary PC gaming destination. We understand you may be curious about what this means for you and your fellow Origin for Mac players.
For now, we have no changes to announce. Origin for Mac is still the place you can access your games. As things evolve, we’ll have more information to share in the coming months.
In the meantime, continue enjoying your games through Origin for Mac.
The company also shared an official FAQ page detailing more information about the switch from Origin to EA Desktop App:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EA app?
The EA app for Windows is Electronic Arts’ all new, enhanced PC platform, where you can easily play your favorite games. The app provides a streamlined and optimized user interface that gets you into your games faster than ever before.
Who can download the EA app?
The EA app is available to all players on a (minimum) 64-bit PC system, running Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
What’s the difference between the EA app and Origin?
The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.
Will the EA app replace Origin?
Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.
I’ve been invited to download the EA app, what should I expect?
When you accept the invitation, the EA app download process will begin. Origin will be uninstalled automatically – this ensures you will not experience any conflicts or errors related to having both clients installed on your PC simultaneously. Once you complete the update process, your games and content will be ready for play.
Will all my games and content transfer to the EA app?
By the time you receive your invite through Origin, all your games, DLC and other content should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find anything missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can resolve the issue.
Will I have to re-download my Origin games on the EA app?
No. The games you’ve downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.
Does my account transfer to the EA app? How do I login to the EA app?
Your EA Account is what you use today to log into Origin – you’ll use the same credentials to login to the EA app.
Will my save data transfer over to the EA app?
Yes. Any saved data currently on your PC or saved via Origin’s cloud will transfer.
Will my achievements and time in-game stats carry over to the EA app?
Yes. Any game that lists in-game hours or achievements will be carried over to the EA app. Head to a game page in the EA app to view your achievements and time spent in that game.
What will happen to my friends list?
Your Origin friends list automatically transfers over once you log in to the EA app, so you don’t have to worry about remembering all those player IDs.
What will happen to my in-game purchases?
Your in-game purchases will carry over when you log in to the EA app.
I use Origin on my Mac. What do I need to do?
Nothing at all. Origin for Mac is still the place to access and play your games.
If I play my EA games on Steam or Epic, do I need to download the EA app?
We will provide guidance directly through Steam about which app (the EA app or Origin) to download to ensure you can access & play your EA games.
