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How to prevent crashing in The Sims 4 until the Hot Fix Update

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How to prevent crashing in The Sims 4 until the Hot Fix Update

The Sims 4’s latest update brought lots of new things to the table…including crashes. Many players have reported their game causing weird sound glitches just moments before the game instantly crashes and shuts down. The issue is most persistent among PC and PS4 players, although some Xbox players have also reported that their game crashes.

The Sims Team acknowledged the issue and shared that they’ll be releasing a Hot Fix Update for The Sims 4 sometime this week, but until then there’s a solution that can prevent your game from crashing until the Hot Fix Update arrives.

The workaround involves disabling the in-game sound straight from the Game Launcher (Origin and Steam) as well as turning off the sound on your PS4.

Origin (PC/Mac)

  1. Go to “My Game Library”.
  2. Right click on The Sims 4 and select “Game Properties”.
  3. Select the “Advanced Launch Options” tab.
  4. In the “Command line arguments” text field, add -nosound and select “Save”.

How to prevent crashing in The Sims 4 until the Hot Fix Update

Steam

  1. Go to “Library”.
  2. Right click on The Sims 4 and select “Properties”.
  3. Click the “Set Launch Options…” button.
  4. Add -nosound in the text field and click “OK”.

PS4

  • You can try adjusting the master volume in the Game Options to be 0%. However, this workaround hasn’t been proved as 100% effective for everyone.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Rock Climbing Skill Guide

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Rock Climbing Skill Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

Rock Climbing is a brand new 10 level skill that comes with The Sims 4 Snowy Escape. Sims can rock climb in Mt. Komorebi in the neighbourhood of Yukimatsu, where there are plenty of rock faces just waiting to be conquered. At first, they will only have access to the small rock wall but as they gain more skill, they will be able to tackle taller rock walls and even make it all the way to the peak of Mt. Komorebi by braving its tallest, most dangerous rock walls!

Sims who excel in rock climbing can unlock a new pair of snow goggles and a new climbing suit!

Rock Wall Previews

When you first arrive in Yukimatsu, it can be hard to find a rock wall to climb. The area is so large and I had to spend some time looking around for where I should get started building this skill. Luckily, you won’t have to, because I’ve got all the rock walls and their locations right here for you! Some of the taller rock walls can only be accessed through mountain excursion social events.

Come Prepared

Before you start tackling rock walls, make sure you order some Rock Climbing Gear through the computer. Rock Climbing Gear costs 450 and will greatly increase your Sim’s chances of a successful climb. It doesn’t last forever, though! Rock Climbing Gear becomes worn out and damaged over time. It’s important to keep it maintained and repair it when it breaks. Eventually, not even maintenance and repairs will salvage your Rock Climbing Gear and you’ll have to purchase a new set.

To prolong the life of your Rock Climbing Gear, we recommend checking on its condition after every climb. You can equip/unequip, maintain, and repair your Rock Climbing Gear from your Sim’s inventory by clicking on it. Hovering over the Rock Climbing Gear in your Sim’s inventory will show you its current condition. Equipped Rock Climbing Gear cannot be maintained or repaired. Unequip the Rock Climbing Gear first, then do maintenance and repairs.

Another way to prepare for a climb is by clicking on any rock wall and choosing Inspect Climbing Conditions. You will be informed of your Sim’s chances of success based on their skill, Rock Climbing Gear condition, the difficulty of the wall, and current weather conditions. If conditions are icy, or if your Sim’s Rock Climbing Gear is in rough shape, it’s smarter to just postpone your climb until conditions improve and your Rock Climbing Gear is in top shape.

Finally, while it might sound counter-intuitive, taking breaks in between climbs can help your Sims perform better on climbs, too. It’s not a good idea to try and grind this skill constantly. Your Sims can become tired and sustain injuries on climbs. Injured Sims have much lower chances of successful climbs; they can even fall to their deaths on tall rock walls! For the best results, take a breather in between climbs and if your Sims are tired, injured, or if conditions are bad, postpone your climb.

Level 1

  • Can climb Small Rock Walls (Cautious & Normal)
  • Can Equip and Remove Rock Climbing Gear

Level 2

  • Can climb Small Rock Walls (Courageous)
  • Can do Breaking Point Climbing Sessions on Small Rock Walls
  • New Snow Goggles
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Rock Climbing Skill Guide
Snow Goggles unlocked at Level 2 of the Rock Climbing Skill.

Level 3

  • Can do Pre-Climb Stretching
  • Can climb Medium Height Rock Walls (Cautious & Normal)

Level 4

  • Chalk Hands self-interaction, which improves chances of a successful climb
  • Can climb Medium Height Rock Walls (Courageous)

Level 5

  • Can do Breaking Point Climbing Sessions on Medium Height Rock Walls
  • New climbing suit
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Rock Climbing Skill Guide
Climbing Suit unlocked at Level 5 of the Rock Climbing Skill

Level 6

  • Can climb Tall Rock Walls (Attempt Climb)
  • Chat About Beta of a Route interaction

Level 7

  • Can craft Energy Bars
  • Can climb Tall Rock Walls (Cautious)

Level 8

  • Can climb Tall Rock Walls (Normal & Practice Sessions)

Level 9

  • Can craft Protein Bars
  • Can climb Tall Rock Walls (Courageous)

Level 10

  • Coach Rock Climbing interaction
  • Offer Rock Climbing Tips interaction

SPECULATION: Improved Babies coming to The Sims 4?

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SPECULATION: Improved Babies coming to The Sims 4?

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains speculative information and does not contain any official confirmation from EA / The Sims Team.

Since the release of The Sims 4 we’ve goten a lot of improvements and updates that were definitely needed for the game. The last life stage update we’ve gotten was in January 2017 when we finally got Toddlers – a fully fleshed out life stage that pretty much surprised everyone because for a long time it was thought that adding a whole new life stage to the game just wasn’t possible. After the update it was certain what needed to be improved next – the Baby life stage.

You’ve probably played with them already in the game and noticed there isn’t much to do with them considering they are basically “objects” since they’re locked to the baby bassinet. The community wasn’t shy to let The Sims Team know that they’re worthy of an improvement and making them more than just an object.

Although it’s not known officially that The Sims Team would update the Baby lifestage they’ve definitely acknowledged the community’s demand for their improvement in numerous occassions, tweets and even official blog posts. Now, it seems there’s actual evidence that The Sims Team is doing something for this lifestage!

Modder @RAVASHEENCC has uncovered a new portion of game code that’s been added to the game since the latest Sims 4 update. The game code is “used to test the age of a sim for an interaction” and previously the baby tag was never used in this particular coding segment.

Modder TheSimsPlus was also able to confirm the existence of the newly-added baby tag in the game code:

Although this could be a sign that The Sims Team is working on improving the Baby lifestage, it could also mean nothing else but a pure accident / coincidence while the code was being developed.

Zerbu, who is also a modder, explained that this could be nothing more but residue code that was forgotten about before releasing the latest patch:

It wouldn’t be the first time The Sims Team left residue code in the game files that were early signs of upcoming content. Still, it’s best taking this speculation with a grain of salt considering that there’s, at least for now, not enough information that would prove otherwise.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Skiing Skill Guide

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Skiing Skill Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

Skiing is a brand new 10 level skill that comes with The Sims 4 Snowy Escape. Sims can ski in Mt. Komorebi in the neighbourhood of Yukimatsu, where there is plenty of snow all year round. At first, they will only have access to the beginner bunny slopes but as they gain more skill, they will be able to tackle more advanced slopes.

Sims who excel in skiing can unlock a new ski outfit and three new pairs of skis!

Slope Previews

Your Sims will progress from the Bunny Slopes, to the Easy, Intermediate, Expert, and Ludicrous Slopes as they advance in the Skiing Skill. They will also unlock higher intensity runs on each slope as they build the skill. Details about which slopes and intensities unlock at each level are listed below, but here’s a sneak peek at each slope to give you an idea of what your Sims will be dealing with out there on the mountain. Are they brave enough to tackle the extremely dangerous Ludicrous Slope?

Adults Only? Nope!

Children can ski, too! They have their own child-sized skis that can be rented or purchased. Children do not build the Skiing Skill; they build Motor Skill while skiing, instead. After a child Sim maxes out the Motor Skill, spending some more time practicing on the bunny slopes will unlock the easy slope for them at low, medium, and high intensities. We were not able to unlock the intermediate, advanced, or ludicrous slopes for our child Sims no matter how much we practiced, however.

Level 1

  • Can ski on the Bunny Slopes

Level 2

  • Inquire About Powder Conditions interaction
  • New ski pants
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Skiing Skill Guide
Ski pants unlocked at level 2 of the Skiing Skill

Level 3

  • Can ski on the Intermediate Slope (Low & Medium Intensity)
  • Can Research the Art of Skiing
  • Max’s SlopeMaster 3000 Skis

Level 4

  • Can ski on the Expert Slope (Low, Medium & High Intensity)
  • Prepare for the Moment self-interaction, which improves the chances of success on a ski run

Level 5

  • Can ski on the Ludicrous Slope (Low, Medium & High Intensity)
  • Discuss Past Ski Experiences interaction
  • New ski jacket
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Skiing Skill Guide
Ski jacket unlocked at Level 5 of the Skiing Skill

Level 6

  • X2 Icebender Skis
  • New trick jump

Level 7

  • Can Blog About Skiing on the computer

Level 8

  • Deliberate Ski Style interaction
  • New trick jump

Level 9

  • Give Advice on Avoiding Wipeouts interaction
  • New trick jump

Level 10

  • Coach Skiing interaction
  • Offer Ski Expertise interaction
  • Teach a Ski Class on the phone or computer
  • Unlimited Powder Skis

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Snowboarding Skill Guide

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Snowboarding Skill Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

Snowboarding is a brand new 10 level skill that comes with The Sims 4 Snowy Escape. Sims can snowboard in Mt. Komorebi in the neighbourhood of Yukimatsu, where there is plenty of snow all year round. At first, they will only have access to the beginner bunny slopes but as they gain more skill, they will be able to tackle more advanced slopes.

Sims who excel in snowboarding can unlock a new snowboarding outfit and three new snowboards!

Slope Previews

Your Sims will progress from the Bunny Slopes, to the Easy, Intermediate, Expert, and Ludicrous Slopes as they advance in the Snowboarding Skill. They will also unlock higher intensity runs on each slope as they build the skill. Details about which slopes and intensities unlock at each level are listed below, but here’s a sneak peek at each slope to give you an idea of what your Sims will be dealing with out there on the mountain. Are they brave enough to tackle the extremely dangerous Ludicrous Slope?

Adults Only? Nope!

Children can snowboard, too! They have their own child-sized snowboard that can be rented or purchased. Children do not build the Snowboarding Skill; they build Motor Skill while snowboarding, instead. After a child Sim maxes out the Motor Skill, spending some more time practicing on the bunny slopes will unlock the easy slope for them at low, medium, and high intensities. We were not able to unlock the intermediate, advanced, or ludicrous slopes for our child Sims no matter how much we practiced, however.

Level 1

  • Can snowboard on the Bunny Slopes and Easy Slope (Low, Medium, & High Intensities)

Level 2

  • Ask other Sims to become Snow Bros… and revoke the invitation
  • New snowboarding pants
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Snowboarding Skill Guide
Snowboarding pants unlocked at Level 2 of the Snowboarding Skill

Level 3

  • Can snowboard on the Intermediate Slope (Low & Medium Intensity)
  • Snow Bro High Five interaction
  • X2 Classified Timber snowboard

Level 4

  • Unlock High Intensity runs on the Intermediate Slope
  • Can snowboard on the Expert Slope (Low & Medium Intensity)
  • Can Research Snowboarding Techniques on a computer
  • Get Hyped self-interaction
  • New trick moves

Level 5

  • Unlock High Intensity runs on the Expert Slope
  • Mock Skiing interaction
  • New snowboarding jacket
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Snowboarding Skill Guide
Snowboarding jacket unlocked at Level 5 of the Snowboarding Skill

Level 6

  • Endure the Burn interaction
  • New trick move
  • Freestyle UltraBoard snowboard

Level 7

  • Brag About Shredding interaction
  • Stretch it Out self-interaction, which helps your Sim recover from injuries faster

Level 8

  • Dare to Attempt Risky Slope interaction
  • New trick moves

Level 9

  • Chat About Rad Slopes interaction

Level 10

  • Coach Snowboarding interaction
  • Provide Snowboarding Tips interaction
  • Record Snowboarding Video self-interaction; Snowboarding Videos can be uploaded to a computer
  • GnomeBoard X snowboard

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Collection Guide

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Collection Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes with one official collection and one “unofficial” collection; Simmi and Spirit Dolls. Simmi are a collection of cute decorative dolls that come inside colourful capsules and Spirit Dolls are cloth dolls that hang from wall hooks; they are representations of Mt. Komorebi’s forest spirits.

Simmi

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Collection Guide

Simmi capsules can be obtained several different ways. The most common way to get Simmi capsules is from Simmi Vending Machines found around Mt. Komorebi; however, some rarer Simmi can only be obtained by attending and participating in certain festivals. Sims can also ask Mt. Komorebi’s mascot, Yamachan, for a capsule.

There are a total of 24 Simmi to collect, comprised of 12 standard Simmi and 12 gold versions of those Simmi. The game considers the collection complete once a Sim has collected all 12 standard edition Simmi, but the gold versions do still show up in the Collections panel.

In addition to rarity, Simmi also have a unique star rating. The Simmi range from 1 to 5 stars in rarity. The gold versions have the same star rating as their standard versions but in gold. All the gold Simmi are rare and worth much more simoleons than their standard versions.

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Spirit Dolls

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Collection Guide

Spirit Dolls are not an “official” collection in Snowy Escape; they don’t show up in the Collections panel, but Sims can still collect these cute dolls nonetheless by interacting with any forest spirits they come across while hiking or going on mountain excursions. A successful interaction with a forest spirit will gift your Sim with a doll version of that spirit to take home with them and display on their wall.

There are a total of 5 Spirit Dolls to collect; each with their own unique colour, facial expression, and string style.

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The Sims 4: Hot Fix Update for crashing planned for next week

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The Sims 4: Hot Fix Update for crashing planned for next week

The Sims 4’s latest update caused the game for some players to crash. This issue was especially present among players who played the game on PS4 as well as PC players.

After The Sims Team acknowledged the issue just two days ago, they’ve released a new statement today explaining more what their plans to fix the problem is. They’ve stated that as of right now, an estimated time of the Hot Fix Update that should fix the crashing issue is next week!

See the full statement from SimGuruNick:

Hi, Simmers. Following the latest game update, we have noticed an uptick in crashes on PC, Mac, and especially PS4. We are working on resolving the issue as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience. The current ETA is next week. Meanwhile, you can use the workaround below. It means you won’t have any sound, however the game should run without the audio-related crashes.

If you find concise reproducible steps for getting a crash or for audio going away on its own, your input would be very helpful in Answers HQ.

We also will take save games where the issue can readily be reproduced. We are sorry about this disruption. Thank you for your help and patience.

-SimGuruNick

HOW TO DISABLE AUDIO

Adding the -nosound argument on PC and Mac disables audio at a core level to avoid the audio-related crashes for the time being.

Origin (PC/Mac)

  1. Go to “My Game Library”.
  2. Right click on The Sims 4 and select “Game Properties”.
  3. Select the “Advanced Launch Options” tab.
  4. In the “Command line arguments” text field, add -nosound and select “Save”.

Steam

  1. Go to “Library”.
  2. Right click on The Sims 4 and select “Properties”.
  3. Click the “Set Launch Options…” button.
  4. Add -nosound in the text field and click “OK”.

PS4

  • You can try adjusting the master volume in the Game Options to be 0%. We have had mixed results with this.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Presented by EA Game Changers

With every new pack comes more possibilities for previous packs to have ways of integrating a range of different features into the newest expansion. The Sims 4 Snowy Escape is no exception to this. This is by no means a complete list of every single cross pack feature, there are countless possibilities out there to discover. Whether it is a feature from Create A Sim, Build Buy Mode, or a Gameplay feature there will be plenty to discover in Mt. Komorebi to help your gameplay, builds and stories come alive!

Expansion Packs

Cats & Dogs

  • You can take your faithful four-legged friends on your Hiking adventures around Mt. Komorebi.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Get Famous

  • If your Mountain Excursion group do well in the event, Sims have a chance to earn fame for complete it.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Island Living

  • Adventurous Sims will gain buffs from Aqua Zipping in Sulani.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other PacksSeasons

  • Create planned Mountain Excursion events using the in-game calendar.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Get Together

  • The Club Requirements feature in the club creation section has been updated to reflect the new career, new skills, activities, and traits, that have been added with Snowy Escape.
    • Career – Salaryperson
    • Traits – Adventurous & Proper
    • Skills – Skiing, Rock Climbing, and Snowboarding
    • Activities – Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding, Hiking & Rock Climbing

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Eco Lifestyle

  • While Mt. Komorebi starts with a Neutral Eco Footprint, it’s important to keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t turn industrial.
  • If you have a Green Eco Footprint, make sure to check out the Aurora Borealis!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Discover University

  • While there isn’t a specific degree that states it benefits the Salaryperson career directly, the Economics Degree would be the best one to enroll in. It focuses on the key skills that the career focuses on and will help your Sims gain promotions more easily in the future.

Game Packs

Dine Out

  • There’s plenty of brand new recipes that have been added to already existing Oriental-inspired foods in the menus of Dine Out!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Outdoor Retreat

  • Squeamish Sims won’t sleep in caves or drink water from them

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other PacksSpa Day

  • Teleporting Sims during a Mountain Excursion will allow you to bypass selected goals on the mountain

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Stuff Packs

Fitness Stuff

  • Use the climbing treadmill to improve your Sims Rock Climbing Skill.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Kids Room Stuff

  • Looking for more Voidcritter cards to add to your collection? Head over to one of the Bits’ n Bobbles Vending Machine and pick up more! Booster packs contain one additional card and will cost your Sim $25.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

While this is just a handful of what there is, there’s still plenty of cross pack possibilities to discover in The Sims 4 Snowy Escape!

Don’t forget to let us know what you think of The Sims 4 Snowy Escape in the comments below, on our social media, and take a look at more of our Snowy Escape articles here!

Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

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Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

Simmers have been up to all kinds of crazy things using the new Platform Tool in The Sims 4! From Bunk Beds to Indoor Cinemas there’s a lot of possibilities that sparked the community to explore.

Player @ellabellab0 has tweeted out an astonishing discovery – Spiral Stairs that have been built using exclusively through the new Platforms!

I wanted to test these out for myself in the game so I downloaded the Spiral Staircase Lot that they’ve uploaded from The Gallery. You can find it yourself under thet Ellabellab0 Origin ID! P.S. – there’s also a Room with nothing but Spiral Stairs uploaded too!

Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

I’ve placed down the stairs in the middle of the lot to playtest and see if they’re fully functional. These stairs have been built using a square tile wall that has triangular platforms stacked one on top of another until the final platform level. I’ve playtested to see if my Sims would actually be able to use these Spiral Stairs and they’re definitely able to reach the top!

Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

Going down these “Spiral Stairs” also isn’t an issue. I’ve also tried to connect a whole different room / new floor level with the last step of stairs that have been placed down on top of the last platform and Sims are able to access that area without any issues.

Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

However, I did notice a small issue. When going up the Stairs Sims would get a little confused? when reaching the final angle of these Spiral Stairs, causing them to stop for a few seconds until they continue and reach their final destination on the top.

I was able to easily solve this issue by just extending the corner for one tile so that Sims would have enough space to reach their final point without freezing.

Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

You’ll be able to place these Spiral Stairs down anyhwere inside (or outside) your lot!

Huge thanks to Ellabellab0 once again for this amazing discovery.

Join us for a special Launch Party + Countdown to The Sims 4 Snowy Escape!

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Join us for a special Launch Party + Countdown to The Sims 4 Snowy Escape!

It’s almost time!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack is just a few hours away until it gets released in multiple terittories. Considering that there are plenty of time zones included you can check out the full countdown post and see when the pack is coming out in your area.

To celebrate the release of this pack we’ll be doing a special 12-Hour Launch Party Livestream of The Sims 4 Snowy Escape over on Twitch! The livestream is set to begin at 11AM PT / 8PM CET / 7PM BT. I’ve also included a countdown down below which’ll let you know exactly when the stream is set to begin.

I’ll be playing The Sims 4 Snowy Escape (Early Access) and celebrate the launch of the pack in Europe and North / South America. Feel free to join the livestream over on Twitch as well and hang out with us in chat!

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape brings three brand new festivals to the world of Mt. Komorebi. We first saw Festivals added back when City Living was released back in November 2016. They were exciting and interesting but there was only a handful that Sims could experience and over time they would start to feel slightly repetitive. Even though we saw the addition of smaller festival-like events in more recent packs, Snowy Escape is the first expansion to follow suit with Festivals since City Living.

Getting Started

You can find out about Festivals by heading over to one of the many information boards that you can find throughout the three neighborhoods of Mt. Komorebi. Here you will be able to find out the Festival Schedule as well as finding out more about the next festival. You’ll also notice you’ll have options to Check Daily Wildlife Report and learn more about Hiking, Snow Sports, and the Onsen Bathhouse.

You may find an information board that displays a larger map. These information boards are specific for Sims wanting to go on Hikes and will not display any information about Festivals. These are found more towards the outskirts of the neighborhoods.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Attending A Festival

Attending a Festival is easy. You will get a pop-up on the notification wall letting you know that the Festival is due to start. Simply click on the Show Festival Info button to find out more and it will give you the option to travel straight to the Festival location.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals
The Festivals

Festival of Light

The Festival of Light is aimed around having your Sims take a moment to pause and admire the beauty of the world around you. The tradition helps Sims remember those who have sadly passed on but to also celebrate the light. An evening filled with fireworks, spotting the lanterns floating along the river and making a Tanabata wish.

  • Location: Senbamachi Neighbourhood
  • When: Every other Friday. 6 pm – 1 am

Festival Activities

Eat Exclusive Taikaki – Taiyaki may look like a fish, but don’t be fooled! These famous fish-shaped cakes have a delicious filling that comes in a variety of flavors.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Traditional Outfits – Don Festival of Light exclusive attire to immerse yourself in the celebration of those who have passed on and those looking towards the future.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Make a Tanabata Wish – Leave a wish on the Tanabata tree to send your hopes and dreams to the stars.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Pay Your Respects – Honor the ones who have passed by visiting and offering gifts to their grave.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

Presented by EA Game Changers

Welcome to Mt. Komorebi!

“Locals have enjoyed the healing hot springs of Mt. Komorebi for centuries. Now, thanks to the modern snow sports resort in Yukimatsu, everyone else can, too! The region has become a hotspot for tourists looking for a vacation that’s equal parts relaxing and adventurous. With so many new visitors, there have been a lot of changes to the rolling forests that surround Mt. Komorebi. Hopefully, the area will be able to maintain the charm that drew so many Sims to it in the first place.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

Mt. Komorebi it split into three different neighborhoods:

Senbamachi

Senbamachi, the town of a thousand leaves, is the oldest in the region. Many locals enjoy the town’s connection to nature, espcially with the bamboo forests surrounding the town and unique spritely creatures that make a home in the leaves. It’s said that if you walk the local trails long enough, you’re bound to meet the guardians of the trees who reward those who love and respect their dwelling.

6-4-1 Hanamigawa

“Nobody knows who named this section of town Hanamigawa, but the lot at 6-4-1 Hanamigawa reflects the meaning well: “Treasured flower looking down the river.” This home is the perfect starter for a growing household.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 20×15 lot is empty when you first move to Mt. Komorebi and costs $19,943.

5-3-1 Shinrinyoku

“Homes like the one at 5-3-1 Shinrinyoku are less common these days. This large family home is ideal for any expanding household, with plenty of outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 30×20 lot is home to the Akiyama Family.

5-6-1 Shinrinyoku

“Nestled at the base of Mt. Komorebi, 5-6-1 Shinrinyoku is a beautiful family home with the perfect mix of privacy and access to the heart of Senbamachi.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 20×15 lot is home to the Nishidake Family.

Izakaya Ippai (Bar)

“Izakaya Ippai is the perfect place to meet up with friends, play a game of cards, or chat with the locals of Senbamachi.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

Hanamigawa Koen (Park)

“Hanamigawa Koen is a beautiful natural space that belongs to everyone! The land was donated to the town by families who wanted to preserve a little bit of the sweeping, surrounding natural beauty in the heart of Senbamachi.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

 

Wakaba

Like its namesake, Wakaba is young, new, and bright as the leaves of a tree in early springtime. This small town is up-and-coming in the region, home to beautiful, sleek new homes and an attractive town center featuring Mt. Komorebi’s official mascot: Yamachan. Tourists of all ages can enjoy the Festival of Youth, or simply take in the neighbourhood’s natural beauty.

2-4-1 Wakabamori

“This lot is ripe for development. Settled on the border of the Wakabamori subarea, any home or business on this lot is afforded easy access to the quiet residential charm of Wakabamori, as well as the bustling activity of Wakaba’s town center.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 20×15 residential lot is initially empty and costs $2,000.

2-4-2 Wakabamori

“2-4-2 Wakabamori is the perfect rental for any traveler looking to immerse themselves in the full experience of Mt. Komorebi.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 30×20 Rental lot is one of three in the world of Mt. Komorebi and costs $664 per day.

2-4-3 Wakabamori

“Sleek, exquisite, and understated. 2-4-3 Wakabamori fits right into the neighborhood while offering complete amenities, at an inclusive price that anyone can afford.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 20×15 lot is unoccupied and costs $19,682

2-5-1 Wakabamori

“2-5-1 Wakabamori was a traditional manor home that has been transformed into a contemporary work of art. Seen as the nicest home in the entire prefecture, owning this home makes a bold statement to anyone who cares about that kind of thing.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 50×50 lot is home to the Ito Family.

Hazakura Lounge

“A swanky hotspot for both locals and tourists, Hazakura Lounge is the perfect place to grab a drink, meet locals, and watch local musicians take the stage.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

Yukimatsu

The true beauty of the countryside can be seen from Yukimatsu, named for its snow-covered pines. Located on the slops of Mt. Komorebi, this resort area offers gorgeous vacation rentals, a variety of snow sports, untamed wilderness, and a peaceful Onsen Bathhouse getaway. Whether it’s relaxation in a hot spring, seeing the sight of the Snow Festival, or an exhilarating climb to Mt. Komorebi’s highest peak, this year-round snowy wonderland has something for everyone.

5-1-1 Kiyomatsu

“5-1-1 Kiyomatsu is a stunningly unique rental with contemporary touches. Enjoy all of the ski-in, ski-out benefits of the Kiyomatsu subarea as well as easy access to the Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 30×20 lot is one of three new Rental lots in Mt. Komorebi and costs $608 per day.

5-1-2 Kiyomatsu

“5-1-2 Kiyomatsu is a gorgeously traditional rental with plenty of space for large groups and families. Enjoy all of the ski-in, ski-out benefits of the Kiyomatsu subarea as well as easy access to the Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. KomorebiThis 30×20 lot is one of three new Rental lots in Mt. Komorebi and costs $770 per day.

Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse

“The Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse is the perfect place to unwind after an exciting day on the mountain. The natural hot springs have rejuvenating properties that will get any weary (or bruised!) adventurer back into the action in no time.”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

Kiyomatsu Point

“Kiyomatsu Point is currently undeveloped. This giant plot has great residential and commercial potential: easy access to snow sports slopes and the Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse, and room to build whatever the heart desires (and has enough funds for.)”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

This 50×50 lot is unoccupied and costs $34,540

Whether your Sims are young or old there is plenty to see, do, and explore. So why not make your way over to Mt. Komorebi and see what you discover first!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

You can find out more about the residents of Mt. Komorebi here!

What are you looking forward to exploring in Mt. Komorebi first? Let us know in the comments below, talk to us on social media or find us on the slopes!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Salaryperson Career is the only new career that comes with The Sims 4 Snowy Escape. The career comes with two different branches that your Sim can explore.

As with any career, your Sim can join the Salaryperson Career simply by sitting down at a laptop/computer, using their cell phone, or by the job tab on the user interface. You should keep in mind that if your Sim has completed a degree that relates to the chosen career that your Sim is joining, they have the option to either start at the lowest level or at a higher point in the career. You will also notice that your Sim will receive a higher hourly rate and a signing bonus (which is only awarded once per Sim every seven days) and also more vacation days.

Once you have joined the career you will notice a Daily Task and set of Promotion Tasks have appeared in the Career panel. You can either start those tasks right away or hold off and do it at a time that suits your Sim better. Just make sure you keep on top of the tasks as they help your Sim reach their next promotion.

When it is time for your first shift you will be prompted in the careers panel to Go to Work, although your Sim should automatically change into their default work outfit and make their own way to work.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

New Hire

  • Hourly Rate – $14
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-7 pm

Pencil Pusher

  • Hourly Rate – $21
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 2 Writing Skill

Competent Clerk

  • Hourly Rate – $25
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 3 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 3 Writing Skill

Office Doyen

  • Hourly Rate – $37
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 4 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 4 Writing Skill

The Salaryperson Career divides into two different branches at this point. These are either the Expert branch or the Supervisor branch. You can choose either one and see where it takes your Sim.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

Expert

Data Wrangler

  • Hourly Rate – $61
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 8 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 3 Programming Skill
  • Bonus
    • $575
    • Omazake Recipe
    • Optimize Spreadsheet Formulas

Calculus Adept

  • Hourly Rate – $112
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 8 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 4 Programming Skill
  • Bonus
    • $620
    • Power Nap

Spreadsheet Specialist

  • Hourly Rate – $127
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 7 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 5 Programming Skill
  • Bonus
    • $710
    • Energy Crush Recipe

Mistress/Master of the Cells

  • Hourly Rate – $177
  • Schedule – Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri,  8 am-4 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 6 Programming Skill
  • Bonus
    • $900
    • Busy Night Owl Table Lamp
    • Exercise to Decompress

Formula Virtuoso

  • Hourly Rate – $190
  • Schedule –Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 9 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 7 Programming Skill
  • Bonus
    • $1,050
    • Employee of the Month T-shirt

Cloud Data Guru

  • Hourly Rate – $272
  • Schedule –Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm
  • Bonus
    • $1,450
    • Expert’s Zen – Room
    • Legendary Stamina Reward Trait

Once your Sim earns the Cloud Data Guru promotion, there will be no further promotions. However, your Sim can periodically earn a bonus and also a raise that will increase their hourly rate over time based on their performance.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

Supervisor

Valued Employee

  • Hourly Rate – $70
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill
  • Bonus
    • $550
    • Chicken Yakitori Recipe
    • Host Phone Conference

Team Leader

  • Hourly Rate – $120
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill
  • Bonus
    • $730
    • Rehearse Company Values

Skilled Supervisor

  • Hourly Rate – $155
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 7 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill
  • Bonus
    • £910
    • Ssh! Luxury Shoji Screen

Prime Planner

  • Hourly Rate – $201
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill
  • Bonus
    • $1,200
    • Most Loyal Employee Award

Group Oracle

  • Hourly Rate – $250
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 9 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 7 Charisma Skill
  • Bonus
    • $1,550

Head of Department

  • Hourly Rate – $355
  • Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 am-5 pm
  • Promotion Tasks
    • Reach Level 10 Logic Skill
    • Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill
  • Bonus
    • $1,760
    • In The Middle Of Things – Room
    • Charismatic Crooner Reward Trait.

Once your Sim earns the Head of Department promotion, there will be no further promotions. However, your Sim can periodically earn a bonus and also a raise that will increase their hourly rate over time based on their performance.

Which career branch will your Sim pursue? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims Team is investigating Sims 4 Crashes on PC and PS4

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The Sims Team is investigating Sims 4 Crashes on PC and PS4

Ever since the latest update for The Sims 4 many players have started reporting frequent crashes when playing the game. Sometimes the crashes would occur every 30 minutes or so, not really depending on what they were doing in the game. The issue has mostly been reported by players who play The Sims 4 on PC and PS4. For PC it’s the usual “Application has stopped working” message while for PS4 it’s the “An error occured…(CE-34878-0)” message.

SimGuruNick, a Quality Designer working on The Sims 4 has acknowledged the issue and stated that their team is currently investigating the cause of these crashes. Although it’s not known when a hot fix will come out to fix the crashing issue, you can help out speed up the process by sharing your own experiences and save files so that The Sims Team can investigate.

You can share your own experiences / save file information in the following EA Answers threads. Before reporting make sure that what you’re experiencing is not the cause of outdated Custom Content / Mods!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes jammed pack with plenty of brand new content and we see the addition of two brand new traits for your Sims and two exciting new aspirations!

Traits

Adventurous: These Sims seek out new and unique experiences!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Proper: These Sims tend to disapprove of other Sims improper behavior such as Mean or Mischievous socials, but find themselves happier in Formal Outfits and have a much easier time with Friendly and Romantic socials.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations GuideAspirations

Alongside the new personality traits, The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes with two brand new Aspirations that your Sims can complete. The new aspirations can be found under the Athletic and Location categories when deciding which of the two aspirations your Sim would like to complete.

Mt. Komorebi Sightseer

The first aspiration which falls under the Location category is the Mt. Komorebi Sightseer Aspiration. When you chose this aspiration, your Sim will have the Home Turf trait applied alongside it as a bonus.

“This Sim wants to explore Mt. Komorebi’s culture and experience everything it has to offer”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Explorer

  • Eat Food at the Festival of Light, Snow, or Youth
  • Take a Selfie with the Mt. Komorebi Mascot
  • Collect a Simmi by Popping Open a Simmi Capsule
  • Swim for 1 Hour in Wakaba’s River

Backpacker

  • Soak for a Long Time in a Hot Spring
  • Wear a Festival Costume from a Vending Machine
  • Go Sledding 3 Times
  • Eat Food Using Chopsticks

Globetrotter

  • Socialize at Onsen Bathhouse
  • Make a Wish On or Collect a Forest Spirit
  • Take it Slow and Become Emotionally Mindful

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Once you have completed all stages of the aspiration, you will be rewarded with the Worldly Knowledge reward trait.

Worldly Knowledge: These Sims are better at socializing during Social Events and enjoy ordering food from market stalls. They also can “Negotiate a Discount” at market stalls, which gives them an advantage over other bargaining techniques.

Extreme Sports Enthusiast

The second aspiration can be found under the Atheltic category and is all about being an Extreme Sports Enthusiast. When you chose this aspiration, your Sim will have the High Metabolism trait applied alongside it as a bonus.

“This Sims wants to explore Mt. Komorebi’s wilderness and participate in extreme snow sports”

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Snow Student

  • Go Down the Bunny Slop
  • Use a Vending Machine or Computer to Purchase a Remedy or Deterrent
  • Use  a Mt. Komorebi  Info Board

Thrill Seeker

  • Achieve Level 3 Rock Climbing Skill
  • Complete a Hiking Trail
  • Actively Ski, Snowboard or Rock Climb for 3 Hours
  • Encounter a Kodama or Forest Spirit

Trailblazer

  • Perform High Intensity Skiing or Snowboarding on an Intermediate or Expert Slope.
  • Successfully Reach the Peak of Mt. Komorebi
  • Endure an Injury Sustained from Skiing, Snowboarding, or Rock Climbing.

Peak Pioneer

  • Survive 3 Wildlife Attacks Unscathed
  • Achieve Level 8 Skiing, Snowboarding, or Rock Climbing Skill
  • Successfully Complete High Intensity Skiing or Snowboarding on an Expert Slop or Rock Climbing during Inclement Weather.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Once you have completed all stages of the aspiration, you will be rewarded with the Survival Instinct reward trait.

Survival Instinct: These Sims will always escape wildlife attacks unscathed, manage to avoid injury from Skiing, Snowboarding, and Rock Climbing more often than other Sims, and have a natural resistance to inclement weather.

Which aspirations and traits are you excited to explore? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

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