The Sims 4: NEW UPDATE! (May 24th, 2022)

Jovan

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May 24, 2022

The Sims 4: NEW UPDATE! (May 24th, 2022)

The Customizable Pronouns Update

The Sims Team has released a brand new update for The Sims 4 on PC, Mac, Xbox One and PS4! The latest update for The Sims 4 introduces Customizable Pronouns to the game. The Pronouns Features from this update are only available in English language, for players who have installed their game in this language.

It’s been confirmed that the Update will make sure to eventually be released for all 18 different languages that the game is localized into.

We plan on rolling out the feature to all 18 languages over time.
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 24, 2022

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”.

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!

FOR MODDERS: There’s also a new Tuning Description file update that you can download now from The Sims Forums!

Patch Notes

Update 05/24/2022
PC: 1.88.213.1030 / Mac: 1.88.213.1230
Console: Version 1.59

Hello Simmers!

We didn’t just meet you, but it was crazy. We hope you enjoyed the visit from Callia Maebey! All kidding aside, summer is almost here and we’ve got an amazing update to share with you this month!

Not only do we have bug fixes to share, but we’re also releasing the new feature of Customizable Pronouns in The Sims™ 4!

Let’s dive in and see what’s included in this update.

-The Sims Team

What’s New?

Customizable Pronouns Now Available in Create A Sim

We’re happy to announce that as of today, you will be able to customize your Sims’ pronouns in Create A Sim (CAS) in The Sims 4 if your game client is set to English.

To change the pronouns for your Sim, simply click on the ‘Hello, my name is…’ tab next to the plumbob. You’ll see the ‘Custom Pronouns’ drop down menu where you’ll be able to select from They/Them, She/Her, He/Him, and Custom Pronouns.

If you’ve chosen to use custom pronouns the feature will automatically change pronouns that show up when referring to the Sim to match what you’ve chosen. While the feature has been fully tested, there may be instances where the incorrect conjugation of pronouns or the default pronoun of the assigned gender may still appear due to the intricacies of grammar in English. We’ll be working to improve the feature over time, so please let us know if you run into instances where the incorrect pronoun is displayed on this Answers HQ thread.

Initially, the customizable pronouns feature will only be available in English, however we plan on rolling out the feature to all 18 languages over time. At launch, custom pronouns can be uploaded to the Gallery and used in English only.

For this first iteration of the feature we focused on pronouns. While pronouns are a very important piece when it comes to greater inclusivity for The Sims 4, we understand that customizable pronouns will not make the game 100-percent gender neutral. You will still see instances of gendered language in the game such as mother, father, policeman, policewoman, etc.

Making The Sims 4 more inclusive of gender neutrality is an ongoing learning and development process for us and we will continue to update this feature over time. For now, we hope the ability to choose your preferred and custom pronouns for your Sims will make your game feel more welcoming and kind.

Bug Fixes

The Sims 4

We’ve reduced clipping around the ears while using the braided hair with the red bow.

Get Together

The ‘Change Game’ interaction should now appear when interacting with the “Don’t Wake the Llama” table game.

FIRST LOOK:

https://twitter.com/MomoMisfortune/status/1529145207446446082

The Best Places to Rock the Moonlight Chic Kit

SnarkyWitch

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May 24, 2022

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The Best Places to Rock the Moonlight Chic Kit

Need inspiration for the best places to wear the Moonlight Chic attire? We got you, Sims fam!

The Sims Team has announced two new kits coming to The Sims 4. The Little Campers and Moonlight Chic kits will both be releasing across all platforms on May 26th. Little Campers is all about the kids while Moonlight Chic is inspired by the street fashion of Paris.

Moonlight Chic is definitely something we can envision our Sims wearing while strolling down the street after hours but we can think of a lot more events and functions our Sims can wear many of these individual pieces to. Get inspired by the many ways to rock the Moonlight Chic look with some of our suggestions!

The Nightclub

There is no place more appropriate for a disco ball crop top than the nightclub! Forget the actual disco ball hanging from the ceiling. Everyone will be looking at you as you sparkle and shine, spinning around in this vibrant, reflective piece!

A Romantic Dinner Date

This simple yet elegant flowing dress is the perfect attire for a romantic candlelit dinner with someone special. It’s understated in a very classy way and clings to your Sim’s figure in all the right places to get someone’s heart beating a little bit faster.

Brunch

What is brunch, anyway? Is it formal? Is it casual? When exactly does breakfast end and brunch begin? And when does brunch end and lunch begin? No one really knows, so cover all your bases the next time you get invited out to brunch with this not-too-professional-not-to-casual blazer jacket layered over a crop top and shorts.

A Sports Game

This bold sports jacket is perfect for just about any sporting event! Put on your lucky sports jacket before you attend the big game and there’s no way your favourite team will lose with such well-dressed fans in the stadium! Er… that’s how sports work, right?

Backyard Barbeque

No one wants to be that one overdressed guest at a summer BBQ but no wants to show up looking like a slob, either. Ensure that you look casually cool enough to sit on a patio eating hot dogs all afternoon with this pair of loose fitting shorts and a partially-unbuttoned oversized blouse complete with a French tuck for just a little bit… but not too much… sophistication.

Concert

Graphic tees are always a tried-and-true fashion choice for attending a concert. Everyone wants to show their favourite bands just how much they adore them and the best way to do that? Plaster their faces all over every article of clothing you’re wearing, of course!

Dinner Party

Unlike brunch, dinner parties have a more clear dress code. You should dress to impress with something fancy that will show off to all your fair-weather friends how wealthy and successful you are. Ideally, more wealthy and successful than them. Make it clear just who is the Queen Bee of your friend circle by strutting into that dinner party in this fitted high-waisted blouse and shimmering skirt, topped off with a pair of strappy heels.

Girls’ Night

It’s the weekend and you’re ready to hit the bars and clubs with the other single ladies. You want to turn heads but you’re not there to go home with anyone; you’re there for a good time with your girls. This seductive bra top with a high cropped turtleneck layered over top will accomplish your goal of breaking all the hearts in the club when you leave them on the dance floor by themselves at the end of the night to go eat pizza with your gal pals in the back of a taxi.

The Gym

Every gym rat needs a good, sturdy pair of running shoes to support them during their intense workouts but don’t get caught lifting weights in a worn out dirty pair of shoes that might have been white at one point in time. Show everyone at the gym you value both function and fashion with these slick pair of sneakers.

Family Picnic

We get it. Great Aunt Nellie has invited you to the family reunion picnic and your grandma’s going to be there but you’re still young and cool and don’t want to look like you got lost on your way to a pioneer re-enactment. Fear not! Layer that oversized hand-knitted sweater grandma gave you three Winterfests ago over a crop top and long shorts. All your cousins will think you’re cool and grandma will be delighted to see you wearing her gift. Everyone wins!

The Art Gallery

Any fine young gentleman wearing this ensemble is here to tell the world that he is not just an appreciator of art; he is a work of art! And where does fine art belong? At the art gallery! Give the cultured crowd more than just paintings to admire as the living sculpture that is you strolls through the halls of artistic greatness as if you belong there. Because you do!

Stay tuned on our website soon after the release of the Kit where we show some of the best looks for certain occassions! In The Sims of course.

Meet The Sims 4 Creator who’s Building on Expert Difficulty

Krista

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May 24, 2022

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Meet The Sims 4 Creator who’s Building on Expert Difficulty

And by expert difficulty we surely mean The Sims 4 Console!

As many of us know, building on the console version of The Sims 4 can be difficult at times, especially if you are not overly familiar with the controls or just getting started, however, TKSims makes it look effortless with her builds!

TKSims, who is also known as Takumi, is a Simmer from Japan who creates beautiful builds on the PlayStation 4 version of The Sims 4. Looking through all of her different builds has, honestly, blown me away with just how wonderful they are!

One of Takumi’s most recent builds that really caught my attention was her Grandma’s House build. It felt and looked so realistic from the Speed Build and images that it is definitely somewhere I could see my own Sims living in my own game.

After watching the Speed Build for Grandma’s House, I went on to explore more of Takumi’s gorgeous creations.

With a number of her builds inspired by where she lives, it’s also very clear to see that she is passionate about showcasing aspects of Japan through her builds. You will also find that Takumi creates and explores a number of other build themes depending on the world that is being used.

The sheer amount of detail that Takumi adds to every single one of her builds is incredible. With just the Base Game and a variety of additional packs, it really shows just how much you can do on console without the use of Custom Content or Mods!

All of Takumi’s creations can be found on the Gallery under the Gallery ID of tksims__0oy, or by searching the hashtag tksims.

Make sure you keep up to date and check out more builds from TKSims over on Twitter and YouTube!

The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit: New Previews

The Sims 4 Kits

Jovan

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May 24, 2022

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The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit: New Previews

The Sims Team has shared two new screenshots showcasing the upcoming Kit for The Sims 4!

The new screenshot previews feature Bob and Eliza Pancakes rocking the new outfits from the upcoming The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit.

As you can see, the major focus is on Eliza’s outfit. Bob is in the back. Hopefully because of his character, and not that there’s potentially only one masculine item with this pack compared to feminine items as per The Sims 4’s usual habit…

Sims 4 Satisfaction Points: Cash in On Satisfying Rewards!

The Sims 4 Guides

SnarkyWitch

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May 23, 2022

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Sims 4 Satisfaction Points: Cash in On Satisfying Rewards!

Your ultimate guide on earning (and spending) Satisfaction Points

What the heck are Sims 4 Satisfaction Points, you ask? Well, did you know your Sims aren’t limited to just 3 traits? Or that there are potions that can do everything from replenishing all their motives at once to even extending their lifespan? It’s true! How do you reap these rewards? By earning Sims 4 satisfaction points!

How to Earn Sims 4 Satisfaction Points

Sims can earn Sims 4 satisfaction points four different ways:

Aspirations
Wants
Scenarios
Living in a Haunted House (Requires Paranormal Stuff pack)

Aspirations

Every time your Sim completes an aspiration goal, they’ll earn a number of Sims 4 satisfaction points. Completing an entire aspiration not only rewards you with an extra reward trait but you’ll also have earned anywhere between 3,000-4,000 Sims 4 satisfaction points over the course of completing the aspiration.

Wants

Guide to Satisfaction Points & Rewards in The Sims 4

Wants (previously called Whims) are like wishes from The Sims 3 or wants from The Sims 2. They were disabled by default in a game update a few years ago but you can re-enable them in the Game Options. Once Wants are enabled, you’ll see thought bubbles above your Sim’s portrait. Hover over them to see what kinds of things they want and fulfill them to earn some extra Sims 4 satisfaction points.

You can lock in Wants you want to complete later by clicking on the pin icon next to them but you can’t delete Wants (unless you buy a potion with Sims 4 satisfaction points). The only ways to get rid of one are to complete it or wait for the game to replace it with a new one.

Scenarios

Scenarios are a great way to earn a lot of Sims 4 satisfaction points, sometimes with little to no effort depending on the difficulty level of the scenario. Just make sure you look at the potential rewards before you start one! Different scenarios have different rewards, so don’t pick a scenario that doesn’t reward you with Sims 4 satisfaction points if that’s what you’re after.

On the Main Menu, start a new scenario of your choice. If you want to challenge yourself, go for an Intermediate scenario. If you just want a quick and easy stack of Sims 4 satisfaction points, pick an Easy scenario. Some scenarios will net you up to 5,000 satisfaction points per Sim! That’s more than what you would typically get for completing an aspiration so it’s well worth your time to do some of those scenarios.

Haunted House

If you own the Paranormal Stuff pack, your Sims can live in a haunted house. For every night you survive in a haunted house, everyone in the household will earn 125 satisfaction points. You can earn even more per night by purchasing the cursed hand statue and setting the house to Heroic mode, which will net your Sims 250 points a night each.

It’s a good way to earn Sims 4 satisfaction points daily without really doing anything… as long as you don’t mind things that go bump in the night.

Rewards Store

So what do you do with all those Sims 4 satisfaction points? Spend them on rewards! Open up the Rewards Store by clicking the gift icon on your Sim’s aspiration panel. You can sort by Potions or Traits. Potions are one-time use and can be purchased multiple times. Traits are permanent and can only be purchased once per Sim. There are also a few other objects in the list but the vast majority of the rewards are either drinkable potions or permanent traits.

Potions and Consumables

Below is the full list of drinkable or edible rewards your Sims can purchase with Sims 4 Satisfaction Points.

Reward	Cost	DLC	Effect
Instant Fun	100		Instantly fills the Fun need
Instant Hygiene	100		Instantly fills the Hygiene need
Confident Potion	200		Drink this to temporarily make your Sim Confident
Dynamic-No-More Potion	200	Growing Together	This potion removes an existing Family Dynamic between this Sim and one family member of your choosing
Energized Potion	200		Drink this to temporarily make your Sim Energized
Flirty Potion	200		Drink this to temporarily make your Sim Flirty
Focused Potion	200		Drink this to temporarily make your Sim Focused
Happy Potion	200		Drink this to temporarily make your Sim Happy
Inspired Potion	200		Drink this to temporarily make your Sim Inspired
Want Refresher	200		No longer a boring repeatable button, this potion will give your Sim a minor lapse in judgment and make them reconsider their Wants in life
Quirk-B-Gone	250	Get Famous	This potion removes one Fame Quirk of your choosing from a Celebrity Sim
Fear-Be-Gone	300		Drink this to remove a Fear from your Sim without the cathartic confrontations
Lifestyle-Go-Poof Potion	300	Snowy Escape	A peculiar brew that can instantly reconfigure a Sim’s life, setting them on a new path–one free of the Lifestyle they currently live
Sleep Replacement	400		Instantly fills the Energy need
Mermadic Kelp	500	Island Living	Eat this to turn into a Mermaid
Moodlet Solver	500		Instantly removes all negative moodlets from your Sim and fills all needs
Insta-Large	750		Drink this to become a bigger you
Insta-Lean	750		The most efficient diet beverage on the market
Potion of Youth	1,500		Drink this to turn back the clock on your Sim’s current age
Re-Traiting Potion	5,000		Drinking this will allow you to reset all of your traits

Traits and Reward Objects

Below is the full list of traits and other reward objects Sims can purchase with Sims 4 Satisfaction Points.

Reward	Cost	DLC	Effect
Always Welcome	500		Always Welcome Sims will act more at home at others’ residences, and the hosts won’t mind at all
Cold Acclimation	500	Seasons	Sims with Cold Acclimation aren’t affected as much by chilly weather but can still feel the effects
Great Storyteller	500	Outdoor Retreat	Great storytellers are better at telling bigger and better stories
Gym Rat	500		Gym rats build Fun and don’t lose Hygiene while exercising
Heat Acclimation	500	Seasons	Sims with Heat Acclimation aren’t affected as much by hot weather but can still feel the effects
Observant	500		Observant Sims learn the traits of others just by meeting them
Sacred Candles	500	Paranormal Stuff	Sacred candles that help calm nearby Sims and ward off evil spirits
Speed Cleaner	500		Speed Cleaners tidy up much faster
Waterproof	500	Seasons	Waterproof Sims don’t get wet in the rain
Inspired Explorer	1,000		Inspired Explorers build relationships and gain skills faster while outside their home neighbourhood
Mentor	1,000		Once Mentors reach level 10 in certain skills, the Mentor action becomes available and they can help other Sims improve their skills even more quickly
Morning Sim	1,000		Morning Sims build extra skill in the morning
Night Owl	1,000		Night Owls build extra skill at night
Speed Reader	1,000		Speed Readers read books faster than your average Sim
Storm Chaser	1,000	Seasons	Storm Chaser Sims love stormy weather and thrive in terrifying conditions
Free Services	1,500		All single-use service requests are free
Marketable	1,500		Marketable Sims sell items they’ve crafted for more simoleons
Stoves and Grills Master	1,500	Outdoor Retreat	Stoves and Grills Masters have a chance to create Impeccable quality consumables that use stoves and grills
Creative Visionary	2,000		Creative Visionaries have a higher chance of painting and writing masterworks
Entrepreneurial	2,000		Entrepreneurial Sims are more likely to get promoted in their career
Frugal	2,000		A Frugal Sim’s household has reduced bills
Heatproof	2,000	Seasons	Heatproof Sims aren’t negatively affected by hot temperatures and enjoy the heat
Iceproof	2,000	Seasons	Iceproof Sims aren’t negatively affected by cold temperatures and enjoy the cold
Incredibly Friendly	2,000		Incredibly Friendly Sims are immediately liked when met with a nice introduction
Independent	2,000		Independent Sims’ Social needs decay slower
Shameless	2,000		Shameless Sims will never get Embarrassed
Steel Bladder	2,000		Sims with a Steel Bladder rarely have to pay attention to their Bladder need
Beguiling	2,500		Beguiling Sims can put anyone in a Flirty mood with just one look
Antiseptic	3,000		Antiseptic Sims’ Hygiene need decays much slower
Carefree	3,000		Carefree Sims will never get Tense
Connections	3,000		Sims with Connections start all careers several levels ahead
Fertile	3,000		Fertile Sims have an easier time when trying for a baby, and a higher chance of twins and triplets
Great Kisser	3,000		Great Kissers have amazing success with kissing and increase Charisma with every kiss
Paranormal Investigator License	3,000	Paranormal Stuff	Become a certified Paranormal Investigator, unlocking the Paranormal Investigator Freelance Career and the Summon Guidry séance
Hardly Hungry	4,000		Some Sims just don’t have much of an appetite
Professional Slacker	4,000		Professional Slackers have no fear of being demoted or fired
Savant	4,000		Savants gain all skills much faster
Seldom Sleepy	4,000		Seldom Sleepy Sims need less sleep than other Sims
Super Green Thumb	4,000		Super Green Thumbs will find that the plants they garden have amazing vitality
Money Tree	5,000	Seasons	A money tree for your Sims to grow their riches
Needs No One	5,000		Sims that Need No One never need to socialize
Brave	8,000		Sims with this trait aren’t as easily frightened. Brave Sims regain their composure faster than most Sims and don’t mind being near supernatural beings such as Ghosts or Skeletons
Forever Fresh	8,000		Forever Fresh Sims never need to shower or bathe
Forever Full	10,000		Forever Full Sims never need to eat
Never Weary	10,000		Never Weary Sims never need sleep

There’s no limit to how many potions you can buy and there is no limit to the number of traits your Sims can have, so what are you waiting for? Go make your Sims’ lives easier by earning and spending Sims 4 Satisfaction Points!

Looking for more handy beginner guides? Check out our Guide to Raising a Family!

Maximum Décor Rooms for The Sims 4

Krista

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May 23, 2022

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See how players Decorated to the Max in The Sims 4!

Our most recent Sims Community Challenge was all about decorating to the max! Inspired by the recently released The Sims 4 Décor to the Max Kit, the challenge was to furnish the pre-made shell we created by going all out.

We loved seeing how everyone furnished and decorated our shell and were blown away by how creative the community is!

Take a look at the images below to see how the community took our shell to the next level!

You can still download the challenge shell to furnish yourself by heading over to The Gallery. Simply search by using either SC Max Decor Shell or by using the Gallery ID LeeksEverywhere. Feel free to upload your completed shells to The Gallery for the community to see!

Why not let us know what you would like to see in a future Sims Community Challenge in the comments below!

Random Tidbits about The Sims 4’s Future Development

The Sims 4

Jovan

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May 22, 2022

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Random Tidbits about The Sims 4’s Future Development

The Sims Team has been active on Twitter with new interesting facts about The Sims 4’s development!

With the announcement of The Sims 4’s Upcoming Kits, as well as the game’s Roadmap ahead, The Sims Team has opened up the conversation on Twitter with interesting facts about the game’s development.

Note that nothing much has been confirmed that we don’t know already, but it’s still fun to have insight on some of the information that the developers shared!

More Years Ahead for The Sims 4

SimGuruFrost, the Global Community Manager for The Sims has first shared the usual assurement that we get, at this point, on a yearly basis. Confirming that yes – The Sims 4 still has many more years ahead with new content planned for the game.

TS4 has many more years ahead of it.
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 19, 2022

The almost annual assurement that “The Sims 4 has years of new content” stands since 2018, and it seems the Team is still confident in the game’s longevity.

NPC Refresh Update

It was confirmed back in August 2021 that The Sims Team will begin reworking the existing Households and NPC Characters throughout The Sims 4’s pre-made catalogue.

In late November we got a first look at some of the Work in Progress concepts for what type of Refresh they’re aiming for. The Concepts they provided are very early WIP:

The reactions from the community regarding the upcoming Refresh were…mixed to say the least.

Although there hasn’t been a firm update on the development of the NPC Refresh, SimGuruFrost shared some information on what’s going on behind the scenes with this update.

It’s a good thing that some of the community members were involved with feedback on the NPC Overhaul. Although we don’t have a firm date, SimGuruFrost reassured that it’s actively in development:

Def being worked on. We had a feedback session with a couple community members and their feedback was really positive!
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 19, 2022

It would be irresponsible of me to give a timeline just because game dev is so fluid, and we obviously want to make sure we do this NPC refresh right. Hope you understand!
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 19, 2022

Kits Tidbits and Information

Some questions have been answered regarding the upcoming Kits for The Sims 4. Specifically, there were many questions regarding the upcoming The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit that’s coming out next week.

Mostly regarding the new objects and their functionality.

Kits do not affect the production of other packs or BG updates.
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 3, 2022

This is more a BB kit, and yes, the other is a CAS kit.
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 19, 2022

Some of the items have existing interactions that you would expect to see those respective objects.
— SimGuruFrost (@SimGuruFrost) May 19, 2022

Upcoming Pack Audio

The Audio and Simlish for one of The Sims 4’s upcoming Packs seems to be finished according to SimGuruGeorge!

The upcoming Game Pack for The Sims 4 releasing this Season could be related to this tweet. Although if it’s already ready to be announced and the alpha development was wrapped up, we could be looking at a tweet related to a potential other Pack coming for The Sims 4.

This is all pure speculation also from my end.

I was telling the Audio lead that I was hearing placeholder English voice over in the new pack. He assured me it was in Simlish.

I've been around toddlers so much I'm auto translating Simlish to English in my head.
— SimGuruGeorge (@SimGuruGeorge) May 22, 2022

Are you looking forward to a new set of years ahead of The Sims 4 content? Let us know in the comments below!

Must have CC for The Sims 4: Teenage Dreams Collection

Krista

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May 22, 2022

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Must have CC for The Sims 4: Teenage Dreams Collection

Expand your Teen CAS catalogue with 17 trendy fits!

CAIO recently released the spectacular Teenage Dreams Collection for The Sims 4.

The seventeen-piece, Base Game compatible collection comes with a variety of different new Create A Sim options for both Male and Female teen Sims. Additionally, each new item comes in a variety of different swatches, making it an incredibly versatile collection to create amazing looks for your Sims!

The collection itself is inspired by a number of themes that CAIO’s followers shared on Pinterest, and the Teenage Dreams Collection is the end result of the ideas shared.

After taking a look at the collection myself in-game, I couldn’t wait to create a few looks of my own using the Teenage Dreams collection!

I managed to create a number of different looks for my Teen Sims. The Teenage Dreams Collection works perfectly with so many existing Create A Sim items. The swatches, both standalone colour and patterned are versatile as well-meaning that the number of potential looks is endless to a degree.

For the looks I created, I mainly focused on using items from packs like The Sims 4 Discover University and Snowy Escape Expansion Packs as well as a number of Base Game items. I felt many of the items from the expansion packs and the Base Game would work well together for Teen Sims.

Overall I made around a dozen looks but narrowed down the looks that I created using CAIO’s Teenage Dreams Collection to six that I wanted to share!

The Teenage Dreams Collection is the perfect addition to The Sims 4 if you are looking for new and exciting Create A Sim options to level up your Teen Sims looks!

You can download the Custom Content Collection for free right now from CAIO’s Patreon.

Download!

Don’t forget to check out more of CAIO’s wonderful creations by checking out their Twitter and Tumblr!

Credits

Poses Creators – Katverse, ChewyButterfly, and Rosalipa

Machinima Creator makes an entire Professional Movie about Bella Goth

Krista

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May 20, 2022

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Machinima Creator makes an entire Professional Movie about Bella Goth

An Origin Story Like No Other – made in The Sims 4!

It has been a year in the making however, the finale of the Bella Goth: REBORN is here!

If you are not sure what Bella Goth: REBORN is, it is the latest The Sims 4 machinima from Rémi Marocelli. Described as a movie about The Sims, broken into four parts, it will detail the origins of one of the games most famous Sims!

Bella Goth (Bachelor) is the daughter of Jocasta and Simis Bachelor. At 17 years old, the teenager sees her destiny turned upside down after meeting her first love, Mortimer Goth, a young geek who is giving her parents, Cornelia and Gunther Goth, a hard time! Indeed, our two heroes will meet a familiar character who will question the world around them, a world more dangerous than it seems… – Rémi

From the get go, you know that Bella Goth: REBORN will be one amazing adventure to watch! Through all four parts you’ll find moments where you are on the edge of your seat wanting more, moments where you’re finding yourself laughing or even crying and questioning what could happen next. You may even see a few familiar faces and even some references that Simmers both young and old will recognize!

Coming in at just over an hour and a half long, grab yourself some snacks, get comfortable and get ready to watch one of the biggest and most anticipated machinima’s of the year!

Don’t forget, you can watch the additional three parts of Bella Goth: REBORN over on Rémi’s YouTube! The creator has concluded the series with the last part that just recently went up on YouTube. A whooping 40 minutes concludes the 4-part REBORN Series!

The sheer amount of detail that has gone into every aspect of Bella Goth: REBORN is incredible. Be it the storyline, the creation of the machinima itself, choosing the accompanying music, editing, absolutely everything shows just how much you can do with The Sims 4. By pushing the boundaries of what you would initially expect from the game, it has given the community the masterpiece that is Bella Goth: REBORN!

Rémi and the team behind Bella Goth: REBORN have done an incredible job all together with the movie, and I’m sure many of us can’t wait to see what they create next!

Everything We Noticed coming with The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit

SnarkyWitch

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May 20, 2022

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Everything We Noticed coming with The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit

Check out some of our favourite items coming with the Little Campers Kit!

Is it just me or were we starving for new content from The Sims Team? Well not anymore! Today we finally got some information on two new kits coming to the game later this month! The Moonlight Chic and Little Campers kits are both scheduled to drop on May 26th across all platforms and while I am certainly liking the look of Moonlight Chic so far, it is Little Campers that I can’t stop talking about!

As a family and generational player, that should be no surprise, of course, but let’s dive right into all the adorable new goodies we’ll be getting to help our kiddos have the coolest backyard campout all the kids at school will be talking about the rest of the school year!

Projector and Faerie Lights

I’m a sucker for faerie lights. Seriously, slap a string of faerie lights on just about anything and I want it. This is no exception but the projector itself is also super cool. I have fond memories of watching movies in the backyard on a bedsheet my parents strung up for me as a kid and having that little piece of my childhood in The Sims is just so heartwarming. I can’t wait to relive those days with my adorable kiddos in the game.

Cardboard Truck

It’s hard to make out just what type of object this cardboard truck is but it is beyond cute and I love that the headlights actually light up. I hope it’s some kind of toy for our kiddos to play with, or even a really inventive chair for them to relax in. Beep beep!

Floor Pillows

We have seen floor pillows in a couple other packs, like Movie Hangout Stuff and Toddler Stuff, both act as chairs. We hope these floor pillows will also be something our kids can sit on even though they are quite low to the ground. After all, our Sims can sit at kotatsu tables so why not these pillows?

Popup Storybook

This is most likely just decorative but I still think it’s an adorable touch to any kid’s bedroom or play room. The game is sorely lacking in child-themed decorations and furnishings.

Castle… Thing?

I’ve gotta be honest, I have absolutely no idea what that giant castle thing on some kind of surface is but I am very interested to find out! It looks adorable and fun and I really hope it’s not just a giant sculpture. It definitely looks like something that could be a toy or another object with some functionality to it.

Cat Radio

I know it’s just a regular radio but it’s SO cute, come on! A cute cat-themed radio is not something I ever thought I needed until now but now that I’ve seen it, I would die without it. What? No, I’m not being dramatic. Why would you even say that? I mean, look at it! Sheesh.

Lattice Swingset

This is probably the cutest swingset design I have ever seen in my life. The lattice frame, the cute little chair back with pillows, and… yes, the faerie lights strung all over it! To be perfectly honest, I don’t know if I’ll ever want to use the other two swingsets we have again after I get this one.

Blanket Tent

What kid hasn’t made a tent or a fort out of every blanket in the house? This is just absolutely precious and very much reminiscent of a lot of people’s childhoods. The stuffy guarding the top is such a sweet touch. Also. Faerie lights! Okay Snarky, we get it, you like faerie lights, move on, please…

Bigfoot Stuffed Animal

It’s been a while since our kids have gotten a new design for the giant stuffed animal that builds their Social and Communication skills so it’s nice to see a very cute Bigfoot variety coming with this kit. It very much fits the theme of a backyard campout for the little ones, too.

Smore Display

I’m sure this is another decorative item but I really love it. It’s something fun and unique that hasn’t really been done before in the game and if you’re a family player, it’s really going to enhance the look of your parties. Something like this would be perfect to have at a kid’s birthday party or any sort of fun, casual social event.

Firepit

This may not be that exciting for players with the Outdoor Retreat game pack but I still thought this object’s unique design was worth a mention. The taller rim is something more suited to a suburban backyard where firepit laws are quite strict, not to mention it’s much safer for the kids to enjoy. I also think the bigfoot and evergreen tree cutouts in the side are a really cute touch.

What are you most excited about? Anything else we didn’t mention catch your eye? Tell us in the comments!

Modder Overhauls the Collection System in The Sims 4

SnarkyWitch

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May 19, 2022

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Modder Overhauls the Collection System in The Sims 4

Carl has made collecting less of a chore and more fun!

Popular guide writer and modder, Carl, is on a mission to fix everything wrong with The Sims 4. He has previously released an overhaul of the retail system, as well as a mod to fix the forever-broken Dine Out pack. His latest project? Fixing collectibles!

In The Sims 4, completing all the collections can be a huge pain. It’s normal to have to put effort into completing collections. After all, it’s meant to be a challenging aspect of the game, but part of the challenge shouldn’t be just… hanging around in the same area for days, waiting for things to spawn. Currently, when you load an area for the first time, all harvestable collectibles start out in the seed stage; they’re just a plot of dirt in the ground. They need time to grow into mature plants that yield collectibles. This wouldn’t be so bad if they didn’t stop the growing cycle while your Sims aren’t in the area. When you leave, they stop growing.

The result? Your Sims have to basically set up camp in an area waiting for days for some of the rarer collectibles to become harvestable. What’s more, other collectible spawners like rocks, logs, and insects take hours sometimes to appear.

Many players have complained about how unnecessarily tedious this whole process is and Carl agrees because he’s solved the problem for us! With the Collectibles Ready mod, all plants will load already in the blossoming stage and ready for harvesting! Other collectible spawners will only take a second or two to appear as well so your Sims can easily visit an area, sweep it for collectibles, and go to the next area to do the same without any hassle.

If this sounds too easy to you, don’t worry; Carl hasn’t made the system unbalanced at all. Everything you collect still needs 24 hours to respawn after you’ve gathered it. You can’t continually harvest from the same area over and over again in a single day so this isn’t a game exploit. It just makes the collecting process smoother and more realistic. Plants don’t stop growing while you’re not there to see them in the real world, so why should they in The Sims? With this mod, your Sims can return to an area they previously harvested from and as long as 24 hours have passed in the game, everything will be ready to collect again. You don’t need to camp out overnight. The same goes for rock and log spawners.

Carl didn’t stop at just rocks, logs, and residential world plants, though; he’s also improved the insect spawn rate in Granite Falls from the Outdoor Retreat game pack! When you visit an area in Granite Falls, there is now a 50/50 chance of insects spawning immediately upon loading the area. The reason for this is that insects are already difficult to spawn in the first place, so further lowering the spawn rate is just frustrating, not challenging in a fun way like it should be. This means that with this mod installed, insects can be found immediately in an area but they can still fail to appear about half the time to keep things realistic and balanced.

We had a great time collecting with this mod installed. I really wish I had had this mod back when my SuperSim was completing all of the collections. It would have made life so much easier but I’m looking forward to future collections being easier to manage with this mod.

The Collections Ready mod is currently in early access but will be available for free to the public in a couple weeks.

Download Collectibles Ready Mod

Everything you need to know about The Sims 4’s Upcoming Kits

The Sims 4 Kits

Jovan

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May 19, 2022

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Everything you need to know about The Sims 4’s Upcoming Kits

The Sims Team has announced Little Campers and Moonlight Chic as the upcoming Kits for The Sims 4!

Today Maxis has announced a double Kits release for The Sims 4. Including Little Campers, a Build/Buy Kit and Moonlight Chic, a Create A Sim Kit!

Both Kits are slated for a May 26th, 2022 release and will come out on all platforms including Origin, Steam and Conosle official platforms. Each Kit will cost $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency.

Down below you can find the official assets, key features and description for the upcoming Kits. Let’s see what the two Kits have to offer!

The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit

The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit is brining DIY playful objects for your younger Sims! From a Blanket Fort to a DIY Outdoor Movie Theatre, along with new toys, furniture, camping gear and more.

Stay up past your bedtime with cozy, crafty backyard camping gear from The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit! Play games outside in the safety of a DIY blanket fort — this collection has everything you need for a night of creative family fun.
FOR THE KIDS
Let the kids take over the back yard with cute furniture, playful camping gear, and toys. Create childhood memories roasting marshmallows with your stuffed sasquatch pal in the glow of a million string lights.
A CRAFTY LOOK
That’s not a cardboard box — it’s a car! Or a rocket ship. Embrace DIY aesthetics with toys, blanket-forts, and even an outdoor projector made out of a bed sheet and other household items.

Official Assets

Logo

Boxart

Artwork

Screens

The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit

The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit is a Create A Sim Kit done in collaboration with the Parisian creator Paola Locatelli. It brings casual and party outfits for Adult Sims, with accents on sparkles, classic and trendy styles.

Dress for a night to remember with The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit, inspired by Parisian creator Paola Locatelli. Swoon over the color, flow, and modern style of a collection that’ll help your Sim look great for dates and maybe break some hearts.
MODERN PARISIAN STYLE
Pair shorts with sneakers for casual fun or dress up your look with some silk or sparkles. The youthful fashion of today draws inspiration from classic styles to build something new and trendy.
TIMELESS ROMANCE
A slinky dress, flowing shirts, and smart jackets are staples that are always in style. Help your Sim find that romantic spark with fashions built to last (even if the romance doesn’t).

Official Assets

Logo

Boxart

Artwork

Screens

The Sims 4 “Little Campers” and “Moonlight Chic” are the next Kits

The Sims 4 Kits

Jovan

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May 19, 2022

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The Sims 4 “Little Campers” and “Moonlight Chic” are the next Kits

Coming May 26th according to the source!

ARTICLE UPDATE: There’s a new screenshot shared by our reader, with what appears to be a screenshot from The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit. Check it out and decide for yourself:

Portugese website ComboCaster has published an article revealing information regarding the upcoming Kits for The Sims 4 – both translated as “Little Campers” and “Moonlight Chic”.

In the article there is information about both Kits and what we should expect, including the Little Campers Build Kit and Moonlight Chic CAS Kit.

It’s also been revealed that the CAS Kit is done in collaboration with Paola Locatelli, a famous designer.

The two Kits have been teased by The Sims Team in their latest “Stay Up” Roadmap for The Sims 4, with “Cozy Nights In” and “Chic Nights Out” – both teasers fitting with the information revealed by the source.

There is also a special preview of the Create A Sim Kit. Meanwhile, we still have to wait and see the previews for Little Campers.

Until then enjoy the description translated from Portugese by Google Translate! Note that some things could be lost in translation…

EA and Maxis have revealed  the Sims 4 Moonlight Chic and Little Campers Kits , available for PC and Mac via Origin and Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on May 26.

This season, Simmers can enjoy the night with new content that encourages them to explore the fun when the sun has gone down, and transform into exciting new versions of themselves.

With  The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic  Kit, Simmers can discover new styles and dress up for a night to remember in the City of Love! Inspired by Parisian designer  Paola Locatelli  and today’s youth fashions, these new looks are perfect for all the experiences a Sim will encounter during a night out on the town.

Players can delight in the color, flow and modern style of new clothing items that are perfect for dates, and might even break some hearts. This timeless collection will help Simmers draw inspiration from classic Parisian styles to create their own individualized sense of modern fashion. Players can help their Sim find that spark with fashions built to last – even if the romance doesn’t – through slinky dresses, flowing shirts and smart coats, which can be styled with flats for casual fun or dressed in silk and sparkles for a romantic date.

The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit  encourages Sims to explore and enjoy the great outdoors with cozy and cunning camping gear. Sims can play outdoor games from the safety of their DIY blanket fort, with a collection that offers everything a family needs for a night of creative fun!

The kids will take care of the backyard with cute furniture, playful camping gear and toys galore! Kids can roast marshmallows with their plush friend in the glow of a million string lights while creating childhood memories that will last a lifetime. Kids can also get crafty with DIY aesthetics and toys, creating strong blankets that resemble a car or a rocket, and even operating an outdoor projector made from a sheet and other household items to provide ongoing fun.

What are your thoughts on the Kits from the information in the description? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more information on the upcoming Kit releases!

Vote for Your Favourite Life Stage in The Sims 4!

SnarkyWitch

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May 19, 2022

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Vote for Your Favourite Life Stage in The Sims 4!

Help choose the most popular life stage in The Sims 4!

One thing we love about Simmers is that no two Simmers’ play style is exactly the same. The Sims is as varied and unique as the imaginations of those who play it and we love asking our readers questions that give us a glimpse into what the lives of their Sims look like. We have so much fun seeing your responses to our polls and finding out what you love (and don’t love) about the game.

So today, we have another poll for you! We want to know what your favourite life stage in the game is! What age group do you have the most fun playing with? Are you a family player who can’t get enough of those adorable toddlers or a player who likes to lead a luxurious lifestyle by sending their young adults to all the hottest clubs and award shows?

Let us know by voting for your favourite life stage below!

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Custom Loading Screens for The Sims 4

nikini

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May 19, 2022

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Embrace the Season Ahead with a new set of Custom Loading Screens!

Little things make all the difference for those of us playing The Sims 4 for a long, long time. Loading screens are one of those things. They just add a little oomph for free and take no effort to set up.

Here are some interesting loading screens we’ve found to spice up the old Sims 4.

Stay Up

Lin’&Sims made a loading screen inspired by the hints for the upcoming pack. There are five of them in total and all of them have a dark and lunar theme. Werewolves anyone?

Animal print

If you still want to stay on the wild route, but not of the occult nature, Blonde Bunnny‘s got you covered! They made six animal print loading screens in high definition. From zebra to leopard, or maybe were-zebra or were-leopard, that’s none of our business.

Classic

If you prefer a more classic and subdued look to your loading screens, look no further than Teanmoon‘s monochromatic creations, with ten vibrant rainbow colors.

In-game scenes

If you prefer an immersive Sims experience, with no outside influences, Ghostly has a series of in-game loading screens showcasing beautiful vistas from different worlds, that you can adapt to different seasons and moods. Marvels of simlish architecture and landscapes.

Fairycore

Speaking of things in the game, fairies are not. But there is a very cute loading screen by Simsloverxyz depicting a fairy mushroom house in magical fairyland.

How to set CC loading screens?

It’s quite simple. Just put the file in the Mods folder! Keep in mind there can be only one file, so it would be smart to remember its name so you can easily find it and replace it.

All the loading screens mentioned above can be downloaded by clicking on the links crediting their creators.

Do you use custom loading screens, if not – why? Tell us in the comments?

The Customizable Pronouns Update

Patch Notes

FIRST LOOK:

Need inspiration for the best places to wear the Moonlight Chic attire? We got you, Sims fam!

The Nightclub

A Romantic Dinner Date

Brunch

A Sports Game

Backyard Barbeque

Concert

Dinner Party

Girls’ Night

The Gym

Family Picnic

The Art Gallery

And by expert difficulty we surely mean The Sims 4 Console!

Your ultimate guide on earning (and spending) Satisfaction Points

Table of Contents

How to Earn Sims 4 Satisfaction Points

Aspirations

Wants

Scenarios

Haunted House

Rewards Store

Potions and Consumables

Traits and Reward Objects

See how players Decorated to the Max in The Sims 4!

The Sims Team has been active on Twitter with new interesting facts about The Sims 4’s development!

More Years Ahead for The Sims 4

NPC Refresh Update

Kits Tidbits and Information

Upcoming Pack Audio

Expand your Teen CAS catalogue with 17 trendy fits!

Credits

An Origin Story Like No Other – made in The Sims 4!

Check out some of our favourite items coming with the Little Campers Kit!

Projector and Faerie Lights

Cardboard Truck

Floor Pillows

Popup Storybook

Castle… Thing?

Cat Radio

Lattice Swingset

Blanket Tent

Bigfoot Stuffed Animal

Smore Display

Firepit

Carl has made collecting less of a chore and more fun!

The Sims Team has announced Little Campers and Moonlight Chic as the upcoming Kits for The Sims 4!

The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit

Official Assets

The Sims 4 Moonlight Chic Kit

Official Assets

Coming May 26th according to the source!

Help choose the most popular life stage in The Sims 4!

Embrace the Season Ahead with a new set of Custom Loading Screens!

Stay Up

Animal print

Classic

In-game scenes

Fairycore

How to set CC loading screens?