EA and Maxis release a new The Sims 4 Update for Desktop and Consoles.
As announced in yesterday’s message from The Sims Direct, there’s a new The Sims 4 Update now released for Desktop and Console platforms. This patch promises to resolve Gallery sorting and Pack popups on Main Menu for Consoles.
Simmers,
There’s a Base Game update tomorrow, April 28 to resolve recent issues including new content popups on Console & Gallery sorting. Players on Xbox & PlayStation will see a larger download due to the systems being updated; this will not impact the game’s overall size.
You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App, Steam or Epic Games launcher for Desktop. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you’ve cleared your app cache!
If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and Playstation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you’ve enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.
This is a minor update compared to the one expected for early May 2026. We don’t expect Mods / CC to be affected but make sure you catch up with your favorite mod creators to ensure everything’s good! The same confirmation also comes from EA_Cade on The Sims Discord:
Today’s update is for all platforms, we aren’t expecting this one to impact mods though if that’s what you’re concerned about.
There’s also a handy official guide to Mods and CC maintenance, as well as backing up your Saves! Click here to learn all about healthy upkeep of your The Sims 4 files.
Official Sims 4 Patch Notes
Update: 4/28/2026
PC: 1.123.85.1020 / Mac: 1.123.85.1220
Console: 2.32
Sul Sul Simmers!
After the launch of The Sims 4Marketplace to PlayStation and Xbox, and a new update for PC and Mac, we’ve been monitoring your reports. This update is targeting some of those issues to improve your experience, and we’ll continue to monitor your feedback for future updates.
Happy Simming!
–The Sims 4 Team
Base Game Update
[EA Forums] When using the Gallery, some players realized that the results did not match expectations. Due to an issue with our filtering, the incorrect responses were being returned in some situations. No uploads to the Gallery were removed and are still available to view, engage with and download.
Console Updates
[EA Forums] At launch, some PlayStation Simmers who purchased Moola found that it did not reflect in their wallet balance in-game. We identified the issue and rolled out an update on our backend and confirmed with impacted players that this was now working. Any purchases from the PlayStation Store that hadn’t shown up in-game will automatically reflect the next time you play.
[EA Forums] Some Simmers with packs noticed that every time a new session was started, the new content notification screens would display. We know you are excited when you buy a new pack, but this reminder was not intentional and has been resolved.
[EA Forums] Simmers using a controller reported that opening an upload while the Gallery was still populating would put the game into a soft lock requiring a restart. This should no longer happen.
The 200 Moola tier was missing for our Simmers on the Japanese PlayStation Store. This is available on all platforms in all territories.
PlayStation Simmers may have noticed that when going to the PlayStation Store from the Marketplace, you wouldn’t have seen information about the pack you wanted to know more about. This has been updated and you will be presented with the pack details on the PlayStation Store once again.
Author Release Notes
The update is 2.6GB large on Mac platforms. The version numbering of this update is the same as the patch released on April 16th(Version 1.123.85.1220) meaning that very little has changed with this version.
What is your experience with downloading and installing the latest Sims 4 Update? Let us know in the comments down below and stay in the know on Sims Community for latest The Sims updates!
We’ve gotten some extra tidbits and information about The Sims 4 Laundry List for May 2026 as we anticipate the arrival of today’s Sims 4 Hotfix Update. EA Community Manager EA_Cade answered some questions on the official Sims Discord and shared additional teasers about how big the next Sims 4 Update is.
“Did you know that EA Forums has a 60,000 character limit for blogs? Neither did I, until I hit it when I was writing the [Sims 4] patch notes” said EA_Cade in a reply to a question asking for spoilers.
Read the full message exchange below:
EA Community Manager: Laundry List next week! We got surprises
Question: OOH any spoiler crumbs for the masses
EA Community Manager: Did you know that EA Forums has a 60,000 character limit for blogs? Neither did I, until I hit it when I was writing the patch notes.
We fixed a lot of bugs.
That’s all you’ll get from me! Laundry List next week
Considering this Sims 4 Update will fix a lot of things, its also expected by the usual Sims fashion that a lot of things will break as well. Both modders and players should expect this Sims 4 Update to hit in the first half of May 2026, with the full Sims 4 Laundry List being released next week.
What do you expect to be resolved and mentioned in the next Sims 4 Laundry List? Let us know in the comments section below!
Essential The Sims 3 Mods: Upgrade your Gameplay and Graphics experience!
Who is still playing The Sims 3? Me too! These essential The Sims 3 mods for gameplay and graphics will definitely give this old gem a nice little upgrade. Whether it’s the UI, graphics, or the overall gameplay experience. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
Table of Contents
The Sims 3 Graphic Mods
No Skin Glow
Ever felt like your Sims look just a tiny bit… shiny? Well, this mod made by Alicebv removes that extra glow when you have Advanced Rendering turned on. It gives your Sim a softer, more natural look and it reminds me a little of the style in The Sims 4.
With this mod by Brntwaffles, the defualt lighting in every world is replaced to create a new atmosphere. It’s a great option for Simmers who for example don’t use ReShade, but still want their game to look different. This default lighting mod blends elements from the worlds Moonlight Falls and Aurora Skies. The lighting itself feels more neutral and cold which makes it perfect for darker, more mysterious worlds. There’s even a 25% chance of seeing auroras in-game, which adds a magical touch.
Photo taken by BrntwafflesPhoto taken by Brntwaffles
Another default lighting mod by Brntwaffles is Blue Skies and Sunshine, which gives your game a more saturated and playful vibe if that’s the style you enjoy.
Photo taken by BrntwafflesPhoto taken by Brntwaffles
Many objects started to glow in-game after The Sims 3: World Adventures was released—lamps, furniture, and even curtains, no matter what time of day it is. But with this tutorial by Annythingsims, you’ll be able to remove that spooky glow from your game.
Photo taken by AnnythingsimsPhoto taken by Annythingsims
A small detail that makes a huge difference for your Sim is the Eyeshadow Fix mod by Lavsm. As you can see in the picture, the eyeshadow is visible underneath the eyelashes, and this mod removes that issue completely.
You can pick your own engagement ring? YES, you can! With this mod created by Plaidsimmer, proposal feel more personal with your Sims. It includes new animations, an interactive ring box object, the ability to put your ring on or take it off, and some fun buffs for storytelling. Maybe you shouldn’t buy the cheapest ring if your partner is a snob…
Twinsimming has made it possible for your Sims to become professional gamers by joining the Professional Gamer Career. This career has five levels, and during that time, you’ll be able to participate in different types of tournaments. You can even attend stadium tournaments and earn up to §10,000 simoleons! Don’t we all want to become professional gamers now?
More social interactions with babies and toddlers are added to your game with this mod created by TheSweetSimmer. You can sit down on the couch and cuddle with your newborn, or tuck them in when it’s bedtime. You can also give your babies a bath in the sink. With this mod, building a strong relationship with your child becomes much easier and meaningful.
Get to know your neighbours, colleagues, friends, and other Sims around town for real. With this mod made by QuackGames, your Sims conversations go to a deeper level and can affect relationships both negatively and positively.
The feature we all loved in The Sims 2 didn’t make it into The Sims 3, but better late than never, it finally arrived with the Expansion Pack The Sims 4: Cottage Living. Now, thanks to Fantuanss12 you can also order groceries online in The Sims 3 as well. Time to write that shopping list and place your order!
We all recognize the symptoms that come with each season, especially now that spring is here. Things are blooming, and I am sneezing. With the Symptoms for Seasons mod created by Echoweaver, your Sims will be affected by each season too. However, it adds a touch of fun realism and spices up your gameplay for sure.
Changing the UI in The Sims 3 makes it feel like a whole new game. The user interface in this mod is soft, clean, and beautifully designed. This The Sims 3 UI mod is created by Cowplantcartel.
Photo taken by CowplantcartelPhoto taken by Cowplantcartel
Another UI mod made by Cowplantcartel is this green version of the UI instead. It gives more of a The Sims 4 vibe, and it’s great if you want to give your game a fresh new look.
Photo taken by CowplantcartelPhoto taken by Cowplantcartel
This mod by Tesuto randomizes a new loading screen every time you open the game. It keeps your game from feeling stale, plus the themed loading screen for each pack is very beautiful to look at, so why not be able to admire them all once in while?
Lastly, this default replacement mod by Cowplantcartel changes the build tools in the game. You can choose from five different pretty colors. Either blue, pink, purple, green, and white.
What is your favourite must have mod for The Sims 3? Do you prefer using The Sims 3 UI Mods, Graphic mods, or are your more into gameplay mods? Please let us know in the comments below. Follow all the latest news on Sims Community.
A new EA Playtest survey has surfaced for The Sims 4.
Electronic Arts wants to know how you play the game in the latest official The Sims 4 Survey. If you’ve been a member of the EA playtest circles then you’ve probably received an invitation for a public Sims 4 survey, wrapped in this official email:
Hi Playtester!
We are eager to hear from you! Dive into a survey and share your thoughts on current and future concepts. Participation is entirely up to you, and while there’s no compensation, your feedback is the magic that fuels our creativity.
Take a moment to complete the survey at your own pace. There are no right or wrong answers-just your honest insights.
Thanks, – The EA Playtesting Team
The Sims 4 Survey Questions
The latest Sims 4 Survey questions cover general interest in how a player usually plays The Sims 4. Including different ways of taking care of different Households, which aspects players enjoys most and what keeps them motivated to play the game.
None of these questions hint towards the future of The Sims 4. In fact, they more seem interested to know how to replicate The Sims 4’s success story through these questions with a different Sims Project entry…
Here’s everything you can expect from the latest Sims 4 survey:
1. Thinking about how you usually play The Sims 4, what is the main thing that drives how you spend your time in the game? *
Exploring different parts of the game by focusing on individual Sims, progressing them toward their goals, and then moving on to new Sims or generations to try something new
Telling stories through relationships and social interactions, building connections between Sims and following their lives over time, including across generations
Creating and customizing Sims or their environments, and shaping spaces and characters to match what you have in mind
2. Thinking about your most recent play session, what did you spend the MOST time doing? (Select up to 2) *
Completing goals, aspirations, or events
Taking care of Sims’ daily lives (needs, routines, relationships)
Playing through family or generational stories
Creating or customizing Sims (CAS)
Playing out social or romantic interactions/storylines
Browsing or downloading from the Gallery
Building or decorating lots
3. Thinking about how you usually play The Sims over time, what do you enjoy doing most often? (Select up to 2) *
Completing goals, aspirations, or events
Taking care of Sims’ daily lives (needs, routines, relationships)
Playing through family or generational stories
Creating or customizing Sims (CAS)
Playing out social or romantic interactions/storylines
Browsing or downloading from the Gallery
Building or decorating lots
4. Which of these motivates you to play The Sims 4 most? *
I want to create my own completely original story, and tell it from start to finish.
I want to tell my own story that changes and is inspired through prompts given to me by the game, I see in real life, or I see in media.
I want to jump into a socially rich world, and feel connected to the Sims living there.
I want to see my Sim make progress in their life through achievements, skills, and life progression.
I want to design and control a believable world where everything fits my vision.
What do you think about the latest Sims 4 player survey? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Sims Community for the latest game news and updates!
Small issues getting resolved in a new Sims 4 Patch dropping in the next few hours!
The Sims Team has announced today a new The Sims 4 Hotfix Update, set to release tomorrow on April 28th, 2026. The update is expected to release for both Desktop and Console platforms, with the Console update being larger.
Here’s what the team shared about tomorrow’s hotfix patch drop:
Simmers,
There’s a Base Game update tomorrow, April 28 to resolve recent issues including new content popups on Console & Gallery sorting. Players on Xbox & PlayStation will see a larger download due to the systems being updated; this will not impact the game’s overall size.
Don’t be confused though – this Sims 4 Hotfix update isn’t the new content update that’s been hinted for early May 2026. With unofficial talks and speculation mentioning a new Sims 4 Live Event as well!
We will make sure to keep you posted on the latest Sims 4 Hotfix Update drop right here on Sims Community. Stay tuned!
The Paralives Early Access will start in one month for PC and Mac, on May 25, 2026. The brand new life simulation game has been highly anticipated by fans of the genre and promises to bring back loved features like open world and the color wheel, as well as new innovative gameplay for the genre.
Let’s take a look at what to expect from Early Access, and you can share your thoughts on our unofficial poll and comments below!
Table of Contents
About Paralives
Paralives is a life simulation game developed by indie studio Paralives Studio and first announced in 2019. The official Steam page description reads: ‘Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you?’. The game is intended to be a highly customizable sandbox experience, combining character creation, build mode tools, and an open world.
Paralives was first set to release in Early Access in December 2025, but after receiving feedback from playtesters, the team decided to take more time to polish the game and moved the Early Access release date to May 25, 2026.
The name ‘Paralives’ references ‘parallel lives,’ reflecting the game’s core features: living different virtual lives and building homes to house them.
Paralives Early Access: what does it mean?
Early Access is a development model where a game is released in a playable but unfinished state, allowing players to purchase and play it before the full official release. This is especially important for small indie developers, as it provides funding to keep the studio operating while receiving player feedback to improve the game during development.
Initial Features
The initial features listed in the official Development Progress for Early Access are:
Features available on day one of Paralives Early Access
Open world town
Day-night cycle
Work (rabbit holes)
Career progression
Personality traits
Emotions
Wants
Skills
Needs
Social interactions
Relationship development
Multiselecting characters and doing anything as a group
Cooking system
House fires
Bills
Having children
Aging and death
Character autonomy
Shops and restaurants
Museum and collections
Modding tools to add and edit the game’s content
Planned to come out during Early Access
Weather and seasons
Calendar
Family tree
Dogs, cats and horses
Cars and bikes
Boats and houseboats
Swimming
Story progression for NPCs
Gardening and fishing
Organizing social events (parties, weddings)
Calling Paras over the phone and chatting online
Tools to edit and create towns
More personality traits, wants, emotions, jobs, etc
Build Mode
Build Mode is the feature that lets you design, build, and customize homes and other structures. In Paralives, Build Mode refers to the placement of objects to change the environment of a lot, for construction as well as decoration.
The Paralives Build Mode will include tools such as placing walls at any length and angle (including curved walls), the option to use grid-less placement for everything (walls, objects, etc.), the ability to resize almost anything (like windows, doors, furniture, etc.) by pulling corner anchors, and the ability to customize colors and textures using a color wheel system. The player will be able to stack, rotate, or elevate objects at will with the Advanced Object Placement Tool. There’s also an in-game measuring tape that uses real-life measurements, meaning that players will be able to replicate real-life plans in the game!
The character editor for Paralives is called Paramaker (or PAM for short). This game mode will operate differently depending on circumstances. The first way is when first creating a household, where the player will have access to all of its features like age, body, clothing, personality, gender identity, voice, etc. The second way is after the character is created or when editing an existing Parafolk, where the player will have more limited options for editing.
One highlight of character creation in Paralives is that the Parafolk start with a genderless preset. This means that they don’t have ‘masculine’ or ‘feminine’ body frames, but a neutral frame that can be customized using sliders for chest, hips, buttocks, and more. This is also true for the clothes, which will not be separated by gender. The identity of the Parafolk can be assigned in the interface of the Paramaker.
The Live Mode is the mode that focuses on gameplay, where players will be able to manage their Parafolk’s routines, which include taking care of their needs, interacting with other Parafolk, progressing in relationships, evolving their personalities over time, and performing interactions around the open-world town.
The Paralives Town
The Paralives Town is the open-world environment where Parafolk live, explore, and interact. Players can walk around the town, visit shops and restaurants, use public transportation, meet other Parafolk, and participate in town events. The town is designed to feel alive and connected, with no loading screens between lots.
The name of the town is believed to be Melino. The name was ‘leaked’ after the April 2026 video showcasing the museum, where future players noticed the words ‘I❤️MLN’ and ‘Greetings from Melino’ on objects available at the museum shop. You can learn more about the museum in our article: Paralives Gives A Tour of Museum Venue and Beneficial Features!
Platform and System Requirements
The game will be available on Steam for Windows and macOS, and it’s not planned to come to consoles at the moment, as stated in their official FAQ. It’s also stated that they are working on optimizing the game so that it can run on laptops and lower-end computers. You can check the system requirements for Windows and macOS below:
Paralives System Requirements for Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space
Paralives System Requirements for macOS
Minimum
OS: macOS Big Sur 11 (or newer) Processor: Apple M2 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M2
Recommended OS: macOS Big Sur 11 (or newer) Processor: Apple M3 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M3
Mods and Steam Workshop
On day one of Paralives Early Access, players will have the ability to create their own mods and share them on the Steam Workshop. The moddable features supported will include: careers, genetics, rabbit holes, recipes, TV channels, relationship labels, together cards, vibes, wants, Build Mode assets, Paramaker assets, Photo Mode assets, food, and custom music for radios. The modding guide for the game is already available on the Paralives Modding Wiki.
Although script mods are not currently planned to be allowed on the Steam Workshop, it will be possible to make this type of mod on third-party platforms.
Paralives Early Access Community Poll
Now we want to hear from you! Here is the unofficial poll about Paralives Early Access features. You can also share your thoughts in the comments below.
[totalpoll id=”203366″]
Stay tuned for the latest Paralives game coverage and release updates right here!
Let’s be honest – the best part of any Sims 4 Music Festival is the outfits, and if you’re building your own Simchella you need CC that brings the drama! From flowy boho fits, to bold edgy festival looks, I’ve rounded up 43 must-have Sims 4 CC CAS items that will have your Sim’s ready to dance the days away. Whether you are going for a laid-back desert vibe or a stylish, grunge statement, there is something here for every festival aesthetic.
The Sims 4 Music Festival CC: 43 Pieces For Simchella Vibes
After Glow Top by Pipco
Life is better in festival mode! Get ready for the party in Afterglow Top by Pipco, a fringe top with a solid bralette – available in 28 awesome colors!
Crochet Top C156 by Daph’s is the perfect festival top, a crop top with crocheted patterns and a deep V in both the front and back. Check out the pants available in the “Recommended” section of the download page. Available in 4 swatches and is HQ compatible.
Patterned Mom Jeans by GabymeloveSims are a pair of low-waisted denim jeans with the cutest patches – available in 7 unique styles. Perfect for a laid-back vibe at your Sims’ favorite music festival!
When your Sim is out collecting memories, and not sleep – these are the perfect bottoms to head to the festival in! With serious Coachella vibes, these ripped denim shorts are paired with a boho-style hip bag, available in 6 different groovy swatches.
Your Sim will feel alive in every drop in these stunning CC shorts by Solistair! These denim shorts have frayed strands at the bottom, buttons at the hips, and lovely floral prints at the front and back pockets. Available in 15 amazing options!
Have your Sim look like they got caught up in a pop-up rave in this CC clothing set by Daph’s! A tight-fitting set featuring a croptop T and high-waisted leggings in bright, neon colors, and pop art-inspired graphics in 5 swatches. Perfect for a Y2K-inspired festival look!
Lost between songs and sunsets in this gorgeous CC set by laupipi. This boho style dress includes a strapless bralette and high-waisted, long, flowing skirt available in 13 lovely swatches.
Your Sim will be flying away with the music in Dragonfly Set by Trillyke! This set features a tank top with a butterfly design, a short, flowing skirt adorned with butterfly motifs, and a pair of flats with straps and more butterflies! Trillyke has also included 3 matching accessories: fingerless butterfly-patterned gloves, a layered silver bracelet with a butterfly gem, and a metal belt with butterflies. Make a statement at the festival in this amazing CC set!
Hot mess, louder than life! This set offers 2 styles that could most certainly be used for a grunge look at your Sim’s next music festival! There are a plethora of items, such as vintage crop tops, a skirt with a metal belt, platform boots, fishnets, and more! Mix, match, and rock on in this awesome CC set by Trillyke!
Serious good vibes and boho feels in this beautiful set by Trillyke. Featured is a crocheted skirt, along with a rope belt, and a crocheted crop top – all featuring dainty, daisy motifs and realistic textures.
Cowgirl boots and festival roots! This set by arethabee includes 1 top, 2 bottoms, a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and 1 western-themed hair. Bonnie Top is a tight-fitting tank top with a corset fitting at the front. Cassidy Skirt is a short denim skirt with a turquoise belt, while Cassidy Pants are a pair of tight-fitting bell-bottom jeans with the same cute belt. The perfect western look for your Sims’ next music festival!
Nestle Set by Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla is an iconic boho look for festival season! Included is an off-the-shoulder top and a long, flowing, layered skirt. The top is available in 20 swatches, and the skirt is available in 30. Perfect for mix and matching for your Sim’s perfect festival style!
Cozy chaos meets festival fashion in Duskclub set by Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla! A tight-fitting, retro tank top paired with a loose fit of baggy denim jeans creates a stylish outfit your Sim can jam out in and feel a bit more cozy all at the same time. The top is available in 30 swatches, and the denim jeans are available in 6 different shades.
Your Sim will be headed from the ranch to the rave in this stylish collection by Camuflaje! Western Redemption Collection includes 4 different outfits for your feminine frame Sims that would be perfect for a western vibe at your Sim’s next Simchella! Whether you’re looking for a skirt, dress, or jeans, this set will have you covered! Camuflaje has also included 2 matching accessories for any of the outfits – a bandana tied at the neck and a realistic cowboy hat.
Dress your Sims for the main stage in Summer Knit Collection by Camuflaje! Included are 2 crocheted tops with the matching crocheted skirts, a bucket hat, floral nails, and a standout, crocheted dress with a large stomach/side cut out. Your Sim will be standing out in the crowd in any of these amazing CC outfits!
Earthy tones and endless tunes! Boho Breeze by HuiEn is a CC collection that consists of a lovely mixed vibe between boho and western – that would give off a perfect cozy, Coachella vibe. Included are 8 different items such as 2 tops, 3 bottoms, 1 dress, a pair of feather earrings, and a boho necklace! Time to go barefoot and let your Sims’ spirit shine!
Band tees built for festival days – Engel Tees Set by sewerwolfx is a unisex band tee available in 20 different rocking swatches! Paired with an edgy skirt or denim jeans, this would give off a serious grunge vibe for any Sim’s music festival.
This sleeveless, CC shirt by DanSimsFantasy is a long, flowing tank top with a tucked-in side for masculine framed Sims. Paired with a pair of denim or boho-themed shorts, this would create a casual, free-flowing music festival outfit! Perfect for the Sim that wants to have fun while taking a care-free approach.
Boho bliss under the stage lights! Boho Open Shirt by Birba32 features a solid color, crumped, undershirt with a loose-fitted, flowing, unbotted overshirt, available in 4 swatches – perfect for any free-spirited Sim this festival season!
A grunge-style shirt for your festival-headed Sims! Black Sleevless Set is a trendy tank top with or without cuts at the bottom. Available in 5 swatches each – pair with loose-fitted denim shorts or jeans to create the ultimate grunge vibe!
The perfect denim shorts are a must-have for any Sims music festival outfit line-up! Whether going for a casual look or modernizing a bohemian vibe, this CC is perfect! Noah Shorts by Puresim are for masculine frame Sims, they cut right above the knee, and feature small rips – available in 5 swatches.
Complete your Sim’s Boho, festival look with these bottoms by Birba32 for masculine framed Sims! These dreamy pants feature a loose, flow-fitting style, with drawstrings and cuffs at the ankles. Available in 14 groovy swatches!
Soft fabrics for loud festivals! Aquarius Collection Redux by nucrests includes features, a free-flowing top in 2 styles, with and without an undershirt. As well as a pair of denim shorts and tight denim pants. Feel the beats and look amazing while doing so!
Festival fashion with a bohemian soul – Club Exotic Set by Camuflaje features an open buttoned shirt in 13 swatches that gives a free-flowing vibe. As well as a pair of loose-fitted shorts, cut at the knee, and available in 13 swatches as well. Perfect for dancing all day and night!
The perfect touch to any colorful festival outfit! Fairy Wing Earrings by Trillyke come in 2 versions with 25 swatches each! Add a bit of charm to your Sim’s time of their lives!
No music festival outfit lineup can be complete without a bit of mesh! An easy accessory to create a fun, party vibe – Accessory Mesh Shirt by Trillyke comes in black and white with 8 different designs each.
Wildflowers and wanderlust vibes – Flower Crown by tokotomy is an amazing piece of CC that will elevate your bohemian-festival vibe for your Sim’s next music fest! A flower crown in 8 lovely swatches adorns your Sim’s head, perfect for day and night!
The perfect boots for every music festival! Tia Boots by Madlen are combat-style boots available in shorter, mid-length, and taller versions with utility pockets attached at the side. Pair with jeans and a tank top for a more casual festival look or with a short skirt for a grunge vibe! Each style boot is available in 8 solid swatches.
Have your Sim be the star of the crowd wearing this CC necklace by eggu_sims! The chunky chain, bright colors, and layers make it the absolute perfect accessory for your Y2K-inspired festival outfit!
Summer Moonlit Necklace by Glitterberryfly would be an elegant touch to any bohemian outfit during festival time! Whether jamming to music or hanging off to the side with friends, this necklace will give your Sim a shine.
Western Boot & Star Dangle Earring by Glitterberryfly
For the more western-themed music festival outfits, Glitterberryfly also has you covered with these amazing dangle CC earrings that feature stars and a cowboy boot!
Daisy Dangle Earrings by Glitterberryfly are a pair of gorgeous CC earrings to jazz up your Coachelle-inspired music festival outfits. 3 daisies sit on top of each other with a small metal hoop.
Dressed in joy and lit in color with Festival Makeup by unidentifiedsims! This download is for the popping eyeshadow, available in 12 bold colors. If you love this, make sure you complete the entire makeup look with the rest of the Festival Makeup set found in the recommended section of the download page.
A soft but still bright makeup look for your Summer music festivals. This eyeshadow by Caroll91 features a tri-color bottom look with faint sparkles, available in 4 lovely swatches.
Bold hues and louder moods – Summer Festival Eyeliner by ANGISSI comes in 12 bright swatches that would help give a little color to any festival outfit.
Give your Sim a little fun this music festival season with Festival Face Paint by {anesthesia}, available in 10 neat swatches! Adorn your Sims’ faces with designs like bees, rainbows, stars, hearts, cherries, and more! Whether you’re looking for something a bit different to stand out in the crowd with or want pictures for storytelling, this CC is perfect!
Need a grunge hairstyle for your grunge vibe for this festival season? Look no farther than Nyoka Hairstyle by LeahLillith! This hairstyle features 2 large, loose buns at the sides with side bangs, available in 2 versions, and 3 soft recolors.
Braids, waves, and wild festival days with Noka Hairstyle by LeahLillith. This hairstyle comes in 4 different versions, so you can best match with your Sim’s festival vibe!
Alien buns for out-of-this-world festival looks! Calm Hairstyle (No Bangs) by CasualSims features 2 high buns, tied tightly, and available in 90+ colors!
Rockstar hair for festival nights, this boho-themed hairstyle by JohnnySims is perfect for any laid-back festival look, available in 2 versions with 24 swatches!
With these 43 Sims 4 Music Festival CC outfits, your Sims are more than ready for your own Simchella! From laid-back boho looks to bold, grunge statement pieces, there is something here for every festival vibe. Hopefully, these pieces give you plenty of inspiration for your next save! Which outfit is your favorite, and how do you plan to organize your own Simchella? If you loved this, be sure to bookmark and check out some of our other amazing CC finds!
Enter your Mii’s dreams and see what hijinks they get up to in their sleep.
For even more guides, have a look at our dedicated Tomodachi Life pages here.
Table of Contents
How to See Your Mii’s Dreams
When Mii’s dream, they’ll have a purple bubble above their head with Zzzs. Once you click this, you’ll be whisked away into their dream.
A Complete List Of Dreams In Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Talking Restaurant Food
A group of four food items are sat in one of the restaurant booths discussing life and the dreaming Mii.
Once you wake up, you’ll receive a restaurant menu as a reward.
Super Mario
In this dream, you’ll see your Miis run and jump over items and holes in the floor (and possibly fall through the gaps).
You will be rewarded with a porcini mushroom once they wake up.
Flying
The dreaming Mii will stand in the centre of their home, flapping their arms until they get lifted up to the roof.
Once they wake up, you’ll receive a bird feather as a reward.
Upside Down
Your Mii will suddenly realise that they’ve woken up on the ceiling and their whole house is upside down.
You’ll be rewarded with an hourglass treasure once they wake up.
Gross Food
As you present your Mii with some food, if you press A, it will suddenly turn stinky, and your Mii will become repulsed by it.
You’ll get a (non-smelly) version of this food as a gift once they wake up.
It’s Raining Stuff!
Miis having this dream will be lovingly showered with items.
Once they wake up, you’ll be gifted the item that they were dreaming of.
Superhero
Striking superhero poses as other Miis walk past them, the dreaming Mii will be covered in either food or another treasure item.
The item on their suit is what you will receive when they wake up.
Counting Sheep
Miis in sheep costumes will jump over a picket fence whilst the dreaming Mii counts them.
Once they wake up, you’ll receive a sheep costume outfit.
Running Race
Running a foot race, three of your Miis will set out across the track. As one lags behind, they suddenly close the gap either by running backwards or rolling along the lane.
You’ll receive a stopwatch as a gift once you wake up from this dream.
Crossing The Street
While the Mii having the dream stands beside the road waiting to cross, Miis will walk along both sides of the road wearing costumes. Once the light turns red, they will stop and/or lie down.
You’ll be rewarded with a car costume or a chicken costume, depending on what the other Miis were wearing.
International Greetings
The dreaming Mii will be standing at the wishing fountain while their friends walk past, offering greetings in different languages, making them wonder whether they’ve wandered onto a new island.
You’ll receive a globe as a treasure for this dream.
Anti-Gravity
Floating around in a void with three random items, you can click on your Miis to control where they float to or bump into.
After they wake up you’ll be gifted one of the items from the dream as treasure.
Giant Mii
One Mii will greet another from down the beach, but as they approach, they will grow until they tower over their friend.
The treasure collected after this dream will be a set of binoculars.
Dropped Items
The dreaming Mii will pace back and forth, dropping and picking up the same item as they walk.
Whatever item they dropped is the treasure you will get once they wake up.
Bungee Jumping
This is one of the interactive dreams your Miis will have. One of your Miis will be on the edge of a large platform, and ready to bungee jump off the side. Since they’re scared, you’ll be given the option to push them over the edge.
Once they wake up, you’ll be rewarded with a weak-looking elastic cord.
Boss Fight
As three of your Miis enter a dungeon, they’ll fight a large boss, which will vary from fight to fight. It only takes one hit to take it down.
Whatever the boss you were fighting in the dream is, that is the item you will be rewarded with.
Spinning Tops
This is another one of the interactive dreams. Two Miis will battle spinning top versions of themselves to see who can knock the other out of the ring. You control these spinning tops using the L and R trigger buttons.
You’ll receive a spinning top as a reward.
Concert Dance
Either solo or with their friends, your Miis will dance with glowsticks in this funky dream.
You’ll receive the nerd outfit after this.
Toss or Keep
As different objects land into your Miis hands from above, they’ll either throw them away or put them in their pockets.
Once they wake up, you’ll get a magnifying glass as treasure.
Sneezing Items
Stuck in a white void, your Mii will sneeze a random item across the room.
Whatever they sneeze is what you will get as a reward.
Sprinklers
Four Miis in either frog or flower costumes will happily be sprayed by the sprinkler as it spins. Once it stops, they will become upset and wilt until it starts again.
You’ll either get a frog costume or a flower costume as a reward.
Haunted Items
As your Mii sleeps, items will rise and float around them, then drop to the floor when they wake up.
The floating item from the dream will be given as treasure once the Mii wakes up.
Item Worship
One of the creepier dreams in the game, four of your Miis will be surrounding an object and walking in a circle, worshipping a random item.
Whatever they were worshipping is what you will receive as they wake up.
Bathroom Blocker
A Mii desperate to use the bathroom will be constantly blocked by other Miis and pets as they try to enter.
The reward for this dream is a bathroom tap/faucet.
The dreaming Mii will be shocked to see that their friends all have the same face as they do.
Once they wake up, they will be gifted a mirror.
Alien Abduction
A UFO will swoop down to your island and take either some of your Miis or an object!
Once the Mii having the dream wakes up, you’ll gain a UFO as a reward.
Lamppost Chats
One of your Miis will be having a conversation with a lamppost in this dream, as it blinks back its responses. There are lots of different dialogue options for this that you might get.
You’ll get a lightbulb as a reward.
There is a huge variety of dreams that your Miis can experience in Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream. Which is your favourite? Let us know below.
The next InZOI Update is right around the corner! This coming Wednesday, April 29th, the update initially expected in May will be coming out with more career options, Create-A-Zoi flexibility, romance and family gameplay, and optimization and settings to make the game more accessible for more players!
NEXT INZOI UPDATE: New Jobs, New Interactions, New Ways to Play Coming April 29th!
Another developer diary dropped on April 24th, 2026, and this specifically was one of the longest ones dropped as it intended to go over the multitude of items expected in this update. The video was just under six minutes long, and included tons of examples of new assets, gameplay changes, and settings changes, including optimization choices previously discussed and new language support options!
○ The next InZOI Update is April 29th, 2026! That is this next coming Wednesday.
○ Multiple new careers will be coming to this next update.
○ Hair salons can be played from the perspective of both owner and customer. If you play as the owner and cut someone’s hair, you can pick the final result. If you play as the customer and get a haircut, you can ask for a certain style, but it may not turn out that way.
○ There’s a new mode outside of Create-A-Zoi for cutting and styling hair, placed directly in the Salon.
○ The stylist’s skill level will dictate the chance of success.
○ A new journalist career is being added, allowing you to interview people around town and write about their stories.
○ A new researcher career is being added, allowing you to work day and night searching for a specific formula, and there is chances of both failure and success.
○ A coder career is also being added that is active, allowing you to spend your days writing code at a desk.
○ You can also open a clothing store, styling outfits on Mannequins that customers can come in, try on, and purchase. Although, customers do not have to try on outfits to purchase it if they “feel confident” in their purchase.
○ Situational outfits in Create-A-Zoi (Like formal, active, sleepwear, etc.) are now on the left side of the screen for more accessibility/visbility.
○ Hairstyles and makeup can now be changed PER Outfit, rather than on every outfit.
○ Outfits now have multiple slots, with a choice for a “default look” and extras.
○ Control gizmos when placing items in build mode or Create-A-Zoi now follow your mouse movements to make them easier and more intuitive.
○ New “Cozy European Countryside” inspired build presets are being added to Dowon and Bliss Bay.
○ A studio background with said “Cozy European Countryside” aesthetic is being added to Create-A-Zoi’s photo studio.
○ A wristwatch with variants and swatches is being added.
○ A new over-the-head mask, like a balaclava or ski mask, is being added to Create-A-Zoi and is unlockable when committing crimes. The new masks will also scare citizens more, which can cause them to not report your crimes even if they witness it.
○ The statuses of each Zoi in a conversation is now visible.
○ More intimate and romantic actions and animations have been added.
○ Gender reveal parties have been added for expectant parents, and this can cause both positive and negative reactions.
○ An optimization category is being added to settings to make it easier to streamline settings that focus on performance. Some of the seen changes include changes to “City Population Density” and “Animal Density”.
○ The keyboard customization menu is now moved into the main options page.
○ Mouse sensitivity controls have been adjusted to make them easier to handle and adjust.
○ Language support for Turkish and Dutch are now added. It was noted that this was assisted with AI translations as it may not have been possible by other “traditional methods”. The model used for this translation is being worked on to include more languages that are currently unavailable.
○ Because said AI Model can have errors, there is now a built-in report tool allowing mistranslations to be reported by those using the language in-game. This can be accessed by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9 all at once, and reportable text can be clicked on.
PSA: Update is Wednesday, April 29th – 4/24/26 InZOI Update Developer Diary
Hello everyone, happy Friday.
We’ve had a very busy week preparing the build for next week’s update. This month in particular, we’ve been focusing development around the Unreal Engine 5.6 update that many of you helped test, with a strong emphasis on overall stability and optimization.
We’re improving the system so that settings can be better tailored to different hardware environments. On high-end systems, the goal is to provide smoother performance, while on lower-end systems, we’re working to maintain visual quality while ensuring stable gameplay.
However, as this update includes new features, there may be conflicts with existing settings. Because of this, you will need to reset your graphics options once after the update. We appreciate your understanding.
We are also working on a feature that allows graphics settings to be saved and shared. However, we cannot yet confirm whether this will be completed within the current schedule. Our top priority through August will remain stability improvements.
We take seriously the areas where we have not been able to improve enough so far. For us as developers, a game is not just a finished product, but something we are continuously responsible for.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thank you.
— kjun
What features are you most excited to see when the update comes in just a few days? Are you hoping to see more info about things like the High School gameplay that was previously mentioned to be added in May?
Make sure to follow the Sims Community as we keep you in the loop on upcoming InZOI Updates and news coming to the Life Simulation genre as a whole! For roadmaps and other detailed info, you can also check InZOI’s official website!
“If the Maker Packs were more interesting they’d be selling better”
It appears that Electronic Arts isn’t happy about The Sims 4 Marketplace content. Just weeks after an insider report claiming that EA is unhappy with the current amount of Moola being sold through the Marketplace.
The same Sims insider that predicted The Sims 4 Marketplace a month ahead of its official announcement stated new information regarding EA’s satisfaction with the Marketplace content. “EA’s not happy that the content being made for the marketplace isn’t as good or interesting as either the EA or Creator Kits and believes if the Maker Packs were more interesting they’d be selling better” claimed the insider.
The insider also revealed that there is a new Sims 4 Live Event planned for May 2026, which could fit into the schedule of a new Sims 4 Update already being teased for early next month.
Plus, if you’ve been eager to read more about The Sims Project X we have some tiny bits of information from the insider. Nothing major or what hasn’t been mentioned before though.
Read the full Sims insider report below:
Table of Contents
New The Sims 4 Marketplace Performance Report
Statement: The fact they’ve moved the official kits back out of the marketplace suggests all isn’t going as well as they’d like us to believe. Might be wishful thinking but maybe the backlash is moving the needle a little…
Sims Insider: I got some more information on the Marketplace performance, and without going to deeply into it, EA’s not happy that the content being made for the marketplace isn’t as good or interesting as either the EA or Creator Kits and believes if the Maker Packs were more interesting they’d be selling better.
Kits like Restoration Workshop, Greenhouse Haven and Book Nook Kit were hugely popular because they added things players didn’t have like the ability to build a realistic Greenhouse, Modular Bookshelves and Workshops. The issue with the Marketplace is there’s nothing there that does this and EA was expecting more unique ideas.
Whether that’s the direction of Maxis developers in charge of the marketplace or the decision of CC makers, wasn’t clear.
That said EA isn’t too concerned at the moment, because money for existing DLC is still coming through strong. The Sims 4 is moments away from having more unit sales of its DLC than The Sims 1, 2 and 3 combined (including storefronts) so the revenue is still going strong. But they do see dips in sales across the board when there’s no new packs to keep things fresh and the Marketplace was supposed to address this, but so far isn’t. Though more people claimed the free Kit than EA expected, which was good as it was used to bring people to look at the Marketplace. The issue is, people aren’t staying there for long.
New The Sims 4 Ingame Event and Project X Talks
Statement: I heard that during one of the playtests people told EA it felt way too similar to Sims 4, so now I’m curious if they tried to move even a little away from that visual style. I mean, I get that the whole point of Project X is to keep that Sims 4 vibe, but who knows what might’ve changed since then lol…This no-news silence is actually killing me
Sims Insider: The marketplace was meant to create more “buzz” so the silence isn’t supposed to be here. EA thought the Maker Packs would be more interesting.
That said, regular updates and quality of life improvements are still coming and I believe there’s an Event on the horizon unless it’s been canned because the engagement numbers aren’t needed for investors. But there was one scheduled for May but I was told this back in January.
[It’s an] In-game event. It was pencilled in back in either Dec/Jan when I was talking to someone about it, it was before the Royalty Event happened.
But overall player numbers are extremely strong, so there’s no real need for EA to worry about players leaving the game, so less need to be super loud or in your face to get people to play the game.
2025 was the most successful year for The Sims on record, and while The Sims 1 and 2 re-releases assisted with that, the Sims 4 alone was able to achieve that. Businesses & Hobbies really did a great job at keeping player engagement which was likely largely fuelled by the back of the 25th Anniversary. Perfect timing for that pack.
Unless plans have changed, X should be very Sims 4. It’s the whole idea. The Sims 4 has eclipsed the rest of the franchise and for most players is “The Sims” and players recognise older games but don’t identify or engage with them. EA doesn’t want that identity lost.
But EA are known for never having a consistent opinion and the longer games are in development, the more revisions EA give developers. Developers have learnt how to work with EA to avoid this.
Statement: To me, not carrying over DLC content is a major turn-off for me. I paid a lot of money and started playing Sims 4 recently so I am not interested in going over to Project X for the next 5 years.
Sims Insider: It’s going to be interesting to see how they address this. Do they avoid the Sims 4 brand entirely and brand it a new game and hope people don’t question how similar it is to the Sims 4, or do they acknowledge the Sims 4 and then deal with the backlash of why not all DLC carries over. There’s not going to be a simple winning formula. But neither was a Sims 5.
The biggest issue EA has right now is they were completely underprepared for how massive the Sims 4 became after the Growing Together Expansion (it was already the most successful Sims game before that point) and since then have had no idea what to do with the franchise because they’ve had no long term plans or avenues that considered this success. It’s why one second they’re saying the Sims 4 is here to stay, the next there’s a new game, the next there’s an update to overhaul the whole game, the next is selling that overhaul as a new product. They simply just don’t know how make sure they don’t lose this playerbase they’ve acquired. They also don’t want to spend insane amounts of money to keep The Sims 4 going either. They want it to be a secure profit product and having such a large back catalogue of DLC makes it very hard not to spend money to keep it stable.
It’s going to probably be the most interesting rollout for a Sims game ever.
Alleged The Sims Project X Playtest in December 2025
While The Sims Players await for new information from an internal Sims playtest that happened this work week, another player who allegedly was a part of a playtest in December 2025 shared new information. One which involves revealing the inspiration behind The Sims Project X’s new world involved in the playtest, lot count and more:
As far as I know, Project X was planned to have one base neighborhood inspired by New England, divided into three open districts, with a total of 24 lots. But that information comes from the December playtest.
During that same December playtest, they also emphasized that they wouldn’t be carrying over worlds, careers, traits into the new game.
Of course, things may have changed since then, and they could be considering different options now.
What do you think about the latest Sims insider report on The Sims 4 Marketplace and The Sims Project X? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for the latest Sims franchise updates!
There’s something immediately different about loading into a save file that feels shaped by imagination and a genuine love for the world it creates. The Sims 4 Occult Collab Save File captures that feeling from the very first moment, inviting players into a fully reimagined experience filled with mystery, storytelling, and unforgettable details.
Spanning multiple worlds, every lot has been reimagined with care. From cozy cafés and magical gathering spaces to dramatic estates and hidden underground secrets, each build feels thoughtfully placed within its environment. It never feels overwhelming or cluttered. Instead, it invites exploration at a slower pace, where moving from one lot to another becomes part of the experience.
There is a clear sense that this save was designed not just to be seen, but to be played.
Table of Contents
Glimmerbrook Brings Magic Into Everyday Life
Glimmerbrook feels like stepping into something quietly magical, and this reimagined version leans fully into that atmosphere. Surrounded by towering trees and soft lighting, every lot feels carefully placed, as if it has always belonged there.
One of the most noticeable changes is the introduction of a brand new café, replacing the original bar and bringing a softer, more inviting energy to the world. It feels like a natural gathering space for spellcasters, blending seamlessly into the environment while offering something fresh to explore. Alongside this, the Magic Realm HQ has also been thoughtfully refreshed, maintaining its iconic presence while feeling more connected to the surrounding world.
Beyond the community spaces, the residential lots bring even more depth. One of the most memorable additions is the Durchdenwald Residence, a household that immediately stands out. It was one of the first families that truly draws you in, with a story that feels just as thoughtfully crafted as the build itself. Their home blends beautifully into Glimmerbrook’s magical setting, complete with a detailed greenhouse space that adds so much personality. It is the kind of household that invites you to slow down, explore, and discover more over time.
What makes this world feel so special is how naturally everything comes together. The builds, the households, and the surrounding environment all work in harmony, creating a space that feels immersive without giving everything away. It encourages curiosity, making each visit feel like there is always something new waiting to be uncovered.
Innisgreen Feels Like a Hidden Fairytale World
Innisgreen is one of the most visually striking parts of the save. The moment you arrive, it feels layered, lush, and full of quiet detail.
The Raine Residence showcases how much thought has gone into landscaping alone. The lot is shaped by winding paths, tiered greenery, and natural transitions that make it feel like a destination rather than just a home.
The Enchanted Library is easily one of the standout builds across the entire save. Covered in ivy and surrounded by soft lighting, it feels both magical and grounded. Inside, the design leans into comfort with cozy reading spaces, warm tones, and subtle fantasy elements that never feel overdone.
This is the kind of build that encourages lingering. It feels mystical, calm, and immersive all at once.
Sulani Expands Into a More Lived-In World
With 14 updated lots, Sulani feels especially vibrant in this save. The world feels fuller, more active, and more connected through its community spaces.
The House of Tides Restaurant immediately stands out with its scale and presence. The open layout, ocean views, and layered design make it feel like a central gathering place for events and celebrations.
In contrast, the Mermaid Café offers something quieter and more intimate. The use of natural materials and soft tropical tones creates a relaxed space that still carries a sense of personality and storytelling.
Sulani is often considered a favorite among players for its bright coastal setting, and it’s easy to see why. This reimagining builds on that appeal, adding new layers of storytelling and community spaces that make the world feel even more vibrant and alive.
Moonwood Mill Adds Character and Contrast
Moonwood Mill benefits from a strong sense of contrast between its builds, which helps the world feel more dynamic.
The Furstenberg Residence leans into a grounded, rustic style that connects naturally with the surrounding forest. It feels lived in and practical, while still full of charm.
The Moonwood Mill Lounge shifts the tone entirely. With its industrial textures, layered lighting, and slightly worn aesthetic, it brings a different kind of energy into the world. It feels like a place with history, where Sims gather for reasons that are not always immediately clear.
Many of the households come with detailed backstories that add another layer of depth. It strengthens the sense that these worlds are not just decorated, but inhabited.
Magnolia Promenade Hides More Than It Reveals
Magnolia Promenade may appear more grounded at first, but there are subtle surprises woven into its design.
Café Occult blends a familiar storefront look with hints of something more unusual beneath the surface. It fits naturally into the world while still offering a distinct identity.
The Aliens Disguised Residential Property takes that idea even further. On the surface, it presents as an ordinary home, but below, there are clear signs that something else is happening. These kinds of hidden details are scattered throughout the save, rewarding players who take the time to explore.
Forgotten Hollow Embraces Gothic Storytelling
Forgotten Hollow leans fully into its darker aesthetic, but what stands out here is the variety within that theme.
The residence of Count Vladislaus Straud IV delivers a dramatic, gothic presence. From the exterior to the richly detailed interior spaces, everything feels carefully crafted and slightly theatrical. The lower levels and surrounding areas add to that sense of mystery without fully revealing what might be happening…
The Young Residence offers a softer interpretation. Its ivy-covered exterior and lighter interior palette create a more romantic atmosphere while still staying true to the world. Together, these builds show how much range can exist within a single setting.
Planet Sixam Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Just when it feels like this save file has revealed everything, it quietly introduces something even more unexpected. Planet Sixam has been completely transformed into a fully realized destination, and it stands out as one of the most creative builds in the entire save.
Set within Sixam’s glowing landscape, this futuristic structure feels perfectly at home among the luminous plants and crystal formations. Inside, the space blends sleek, modern design with subtle alien details, creating an environment that feels both advanced and lived in.
It is the kind of lot that sparks curiosity. Who built it, what are they studying, and what secrets are still hidden here? Like much of this save file, it invites discovery without giving everything away, making every visit feel like something new is waiting just beneath the surface.
A World Filled With Stories
Beyond the builds, one of the most compelling aspects of this save file is the Sims themselves.
Many of the added households include detailed backstory descriptions that immediately bring them to life. Relationships, histories, and small narrative details are already in place, giving players a strong starting point without limiting how those stories unfold.
There is a clear balance between structure and freedom. Enough is provided to spark ideas, but not so much that it removes the sense of discovery.
That same philosophy extends across the entire save. Not everything is presented upfront. Some details are easy to find, while others are hidden in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered over time.
How to Download the Occult Collab Save File
The Occult Collab Save File is the result of a large community project led by ErynWithaY, alongside 40+ talented Simmers who came together to create a fully immersive, occult-focused experience.
Each creator contributed their own builds and households, bringing a wide range of styles and storytelling into one cohesive save. The goal was to create a world that celebrates every occult type while still being accessible, using a limited selection of packs so more players can enjoy it.
You can download the full save file directly from Patreon here:
The download is provided as a .zip file, which includes the complete save ready to place into your game.
Once downloaded, simply extract the file and move it into your Sims 4 “saves” folder. From there, it will appear in your game the next time you launch.
This save spans multiple worlds including Glimmerbrook, Sulani, Moonwood Mill, Forgotten Hollow, Magnolia Promenade, and Innisgreen. Each one has been rebuilt with new lots, households, and stories waiting to be explored.
If you enjoy discovering new creators, this project is also a great way to find them. Many of the contributors share their work under the #occultcollab hashtag, making it easy to explore even more builds and Sims beyond the save file itself.
Final Thoughts
This save file succeeds in doing something that is not always easy. It enhances existing worlds without losing what makes them recognizable. It adds detail without overwhelming. Most importantly, it creates a space that feels worth exploring.
There is a clear level of care behind every build, every household, and every small detail placed throughout the worlds. It feels cohesive, immersive, and full of potential.
While this type of save may not appeal to every playstyle, especially for those who prefer a more minimal or untouched experience, it offers something incredibly rich for players who enjoy storytelling, exploration, and beautifully designed environments.
Disclaimer
Some minor visual differences or asset loading variations may occur depending on individual game setups.
Which world or build would you explore first in this save file? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more spotlights coming your way!
Discover all unique features brought to life with The Sims 4 Expanded PlantSims Mod!
With Earth Day just around the corner, diving into a PlantSim playthrough felt like the perfect way to celebrate nature. The Expanded PlantSims Mod for The Sims 4 Base Game brings nature to life in ways that feel fresh, and full of Mother Nature charm.
Expanded PlantSims Mod is created by the talented mod creator SpinningPlumbobs. If you enjoy this mod, make sure to check out their other mods here.
Making a PlantSim in CAS
In CAS, you’ll find a collection of new hairstyles and outfits for styling your PlantSim and let them grow their own unique style.
Friend of Nature Aspiration
There is also a new Aspiration that you can choose from, which can be completed either as a PlantSim or a non-PlantSim. No matter which path you take, your Sim will grow their green thumb and develop a more nurturing touch when caring for their garden.
Build Buy Objects
In Build Mode, you’ll discover a whole bunch of new nature-inspired items to decorate with. The bathtub is definitely my favorite! There’s also a bed, leaf nightstands and a table, a mushroom chair, a tree-inspired chair, a leafy bench, and even a pathway which we will take a closer look at later.
Plumbobs
Your PlantSim can choose from five different occult plumbobs which are Bizarre, Vines, Flowers, Mushrooms, and Branches. Depending on the nature look you want for your PlantSim, you can mix and match and give them the perfect plumbob that fits your style.
There’s also a brand new skill called the PlantSim Form Skill, which tracks how much your PlantSim has blossomed. As you level up this skill, your PlantSim will earn Ability Points, which can also be gained by tending to the garden.
When it comes to perks, there are so many options to choose from. The one we’re trying out in the picture below is Floral Photosynthesis. With this perk, your PlantSim transforms into a flower and regains hunger and energy.
PlantSim Abilities
Basic PlantSims gain several new abilities, including absorbing puddles to refill their Water need, communing with the Goddess of Nature to boost Fun, and sunbathing to restore Hunger and Energy. They can even go out and “Touch Grass,” to reconnect with nature.
Seasonal Domain
When your Sim becomes a PlantSim they can select a seasonal domain and grow stronger in one chosen season. Each season offers its own special benefits, and our PlantSim choose Summer. The benefits that applies on Summer season are that you’re budling your fitness skill and friendly relationships much faster.
The Goddess of Nature Sylvia
Sylvia is the Goddess of Nature who watches over all the PlantSims and take important notes of their actions. Caring for plants and protecting the environment increases your Sims Nature Affinity, while harming nature may earn her disapproval. If your Sim reaches high affinity, they may be able to summon her, but keep in mind that losing too much could lead to curses…
The Nature’s Pathway is a magical arch with a portal, and in front of it you’ll see an offering circle dedicated to Sylvia, the Goddess of Nature. Sims can plant harvestables as offerings to gain Nature Affinity, and if the offerings are high quality you’ll earn special gifts in return. With exceptional affinity and a perfect offering, your Sim are hopefully able to summon Sylvia, but if you offer less quality plants you could summon something else instead.
New Plants
Very mysterious and special seeds can be planted and will grow into something you haven’t seen before.
Baby PlantSims
Sylvia might gift you this seed and your Sim will feel very protective of it. As soon as it’s planted a PlantSim baby will grow inside the flower and bloom when it’s ready.
Beanstalk If you plant a magic bean a giant beanstalk will appear. When it is fully grown your Sims can climb up and go on adventures above the clouds. You’ll need different skills to pass the beanstalk quests.
Magna Flora The Magna Flora is a huge flower you can talk and build a relationship with. Eventually you can ask for gifts or pollen.
Other Occults
There are also three additional occult types included in this mod. The first are Myconids, a mysterious fungal species. If your Sim eats a Magic Mushroom gifted by the Goddess of Nature, they will transform into a Myconid. The second type is Satyrs, playful creatures who love music and mischief, and can often be seen playing tunes on their Pan Flute. The final type is called Bizarre PlantSims, which can appear if you have The Sims 4: StrangerVille installed. A Sim can become a Bizarre PlantSim if the Motherplant in StrangerVille possesses them.
Paralives walk styles are the focus of this week’s post, as every week since October last year the Paralives team has been opening to the public posts that were originally only available to Patreon supporters.
The walk style animations are intended to make the game feel more alive since we will be able to observe Parafolk in everyday situations interacting in the open-world town in real time in-game. Let’s take a look and understand how Paralives walk styles will work on day 1 of Early Access!
Paralives: All Walk Styles
Life Stage Walk Styles
As stated in the original blog post “Animation Showcase: Walk Styles!” on Patreon, the walk styles based on life stages are the highest-priority type of walk style, and they will not be influenced by emotions (at least at first). The ones that will be present this time are the child walk style, the pregnant walk style, and the elder walk style.
Child Walk Style
The showcase starts with the walking style that will be used as the default for children. It is likely that, at least in the beginning of Early Access, this will be the only walk style for kids. It was teased in the post that they also already had the toddler animations ready, but they were not shown this time.
Pregnant Walk Style
The second walk style in the showcase shows how pregnant Parafolk will walk. This walk style also has a high priority, so regardless of emotion, the Parafolk will use it while pregnant.
Elder Walk Style
The last priority walk style in the video was the elder walk style. This one will be used for all Parafolk in the elder life stage.
Vibe Walk Style
The vibe walk styles are walk styles based on personality traits. These are the walk styles that will be used when emotions are not strong enough to cause a variation in the walk style.
Energetic Walk Style
The energetic walk style will be used when the Parafolk has the energetic vibe. It is possible to see that, even though the Parafolk has the “stressed” emotion at level 3, the emotion isn’t strong enough to change the way they are walking. The “stressed walk style” will also be presented later in this post.
Gloomy Walk Style
Similar to the energetic walk style, the gloomy walk style will be used when the Parafolk has the gloomy vibe and the emotions they are feeling are not strong enough to override it. In this case, the Parafolk has a level 2 “sad” emotion, but it is not strong enough to change the way they are walking.
Overjoyed Walk Style
The overjoyed walk style works the same way as the previous walk style and will be used when the Parafolk’s emotions are not strong enough.
Serious Walk Style
The next walk style presented is the serious one. This one will be used when the Parafolk has a “serious vibe” and is not under the influence of any strong emotion.
Jester Walk Style
The Jester walk style is the last walk style based on the vibe of the Parafolk in this showcase. This one is also not impacted by emotions.
Emotion-Based Walk Styles
The emotion walk styles are the second priority and will be used when emotions are strong enough. They will not be used for Parafolk in a special state (such as being pregnant) or in life stages that have their own walk styles (such as children and elders).
It has not been officially stated yet and may change, but based on the original post about walk styles, it seems that emotions start to affect the walk style at level 4.
Happy Walk Style
The first presented walk style based on an emotion was the happy walk style, with the emotion card at level 6.
Stressed Walk Style
The second walk style based on an emotion was the stressed walk style, with the emotion card at level 7. Poor Parafolk!
Sad Walk Style
The sad walk style is one of my favorites. The Parafolk presented has a “sad” emotion card at level 5. It really captures the emotion, and the Parafolk looks so sad in this animation that I wish I could give them a hug.
Angry Walk Style
The angry walk style presented is at level 5. I wouldn’t mess with this Parafolk.
Embarrassed Walk Style
The embarrassed walk style is at level 5, and the way the Parafolk is acting really tells a lot. I can feel how ashamed they are in this animation.
Disgusted Walk Style
The disgusted walk style was presented at level 4. I want to know what situations trigger this emotion!
Bored Walk Style
To finish the showcase, the bored walk animation was presented at level 6.
In the original Patreon post “Animation Showcase: Walk Styles!“, published by the Paralives team, it is said that the walking styles are still a work in progress and may change or evolve over time. You can also visit our Paralives News section to learn more about what is coming in Early Access!
Paralives is set to release on PC and MAC on Steam on May 25, 2026.
What do you think about the new walking animations? Are you excited for the Early Access? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more updates on your favorite Life Sims!
The game’s recent survey and feedback sessions inspired the game creator with new feature plans!
The team at InZOI has just shared the results of recent game surveys and feedback sessions. Sharing results and progress for upcoming InZOI Game Features that the team plans to pushes out before the 1.0 version launch. There’s a lot more polish and nuanced features revealed in a Wednesday message this week from InZOI’s boss Kjun, who shared new key talking points about what they’re tackling next.
The team acknowledges feedback in areas for general game and system improvements, more realistic emotions, game’s cultural diversity and additional game features.
This week as well, we carefully reviewed a wide range of community feedback and suggestions. Many of you have shown strong anticipation for the upcoming update, and while that enthusiasm is something we truly appreciate, it also brings a certain level of concern. Expectations can be a powerful source of motivation for us, but we want to ensure they remain grounded. Alongside many positive reactions to recent updates, you have also shared a substantial number of ideas for improvements and new features.
In particular, we received detailed feedback regarding the character personality system, the development of baby and toddler stages, career systems such as hair stylists and clothing store management, the introduction of a first-person perspective, MetaHuman integration, and various features aimed at enhancing realism and immersion.
Community Response and Key Updates
There is strong interest in the introduction of first-person perspective and the addition of careers such as hair stylists and clothing store operators. Many of you expressed a desire for more detailed mechanics within the hair stylist career, including processes like washing, drying, and dyeing, as well as customer satisfaction systems. To be precise, these elements have not been fully implemented in this update. Interest in the baby stage remains high, with requests for more detailed growth processes (such as walking and speaking), as well as a wider variety of hairstyles and clothing. We are continuing to expand these options, and additional outfits are planned for May. Regarding MetaHuman integration, there have been concerns about clipping issues and requests for improvements to the genetic system. Many of you are asking for a more sophisticated system where traits are inherited from both parents in a more realistic way. Currently, inZOI relies on transformations based on a base face, which imposes certain limitations on facial blending. We will continue internal discussions on how to improve this.
Gameplay and System Improvements
Within the career system, there is strong demand for more diverse tasks, clearer promotion pathways, the inclusion of minigames, and more realistic job activities (such as firefighting or expanded police duties). The Career update we are preparing follows a “Fundamental First” approach. Our priority is to strengthen core elements that have not been sufficiently developed so far, such as interviews, promotions, leave systems, and remote work. We will continue expanding job variety in subsequent updates. There were also many detailed suggestions regarding clothing store management, including inventory control, trend responsiveness, personalized outfit recommendations, fashion shows, and social media marketing systems. Currently, the store provides a direct purchase experience through mannequins. We are preparing to incorporate the requested features to deliver a more robust and engaging management experience. For the hair stylist career, many of you requested deeper mechanics such as hair length changes, temporary dye effects, tip variations based on customer satisfaction, diverse hairstyle and accessory combinations, and even the separation of male barbershops. We plan to implement a system where available styles depend on the character’s skill level, and we will continue refining the experience based on your feedback. There were also frequent comments regarding the lack of natural variation in emotional expression and animation, as well as requests to strengthen the visual representation of personality systems. Improvements in these areas are planned for May, including additional animations and better alignment between emotions and animation output.
Interface, Graphics, and Additional Features
In build mode, there were requests for advanced tools such as multi-selection, group saving, object rotation, and mirroring. Additional feedback included improvements to texture management, controller usability, skin quality, and camera height adjustment. If “object rotation” refers to free rotation, we are considering providing this as a cheat option. As for mirroring, while duplicating object placement is feasible, generating true mesh-level symmetry is technically challenging. Providing duplication-based alternatives may be more practical, and we would value your input on this direction. We also recognize that managing large numbers of textures can be cumbersome, and we will discuss UI improvements internally.
Cultural Diversity and Immersion
There were suggestions to deepen immersion by incorporating global cultural elements and seasonal events such as Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween, while still maintaining the core Korean cultural identity of the game. We also received requests to expand representation through diverse hairstyles, ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations. We are continuously developing additional clothing and hairstyles in this regard.
Additional Suggestions and Future Content
Many of you proposed expanding interactive career experiences in fields such as healthcare (doctors, nurses) and education (teachers), along with the addition of related facilities like hospitals and pharmacies. There is also strong interest in expanding into sports (such as ice hockey and skating), as well as creative and social professions like photographers, models, and musicians. Further suggestions included diversifying vehicle types, improving transportation systems, expanding urban environments, and increasing flexibility in building placement. Enhancing realism through more varied NPC behavior was also frequently mentioned, including child safety systems, deeper NPC interactions, crime systems, and vehicle collision responses. Conclusion
Thank you again for the wide range of thoughtful and engaging feedback this week. Even suggestions submitted during the writing of this message, such as the surfing idea, have already been reviewed and discussed internally. We were also inspired by the visuals and concepts many of you shared alongside your feedback. Your passion continues to be a significant source of motivation for the development team. However, it is important to clarify that there will not be a major update this month. Our current focus is on stabilization and strengthening the foundational systems of the game.
Thank you, and we will see you on Friday. — kjun
P.S. Today, due to a bug, a beautiful female customer came into the salon and ended up like this. Haha. We will make sure to fix it before sharing it with you.
Are you looking forward to any of the mentioned InZOI Game Feature improvements? Let us know what you think in the comments below and stay tuned for more Life Sim games coverage on Sims Community!
New Deals, Familiar Discounts: The Sims 4 Publisher Sale is Here!
A new sale is here, and it’s called the The Sims 4 Publisher Sale. This time, selected packs are up to 50% off, giving you a chance to grab some great deals for your game. It’s mostly picking up from the earlier spring sale we had, so nothing drastically new, but still good if you want to do some shopping. Let’s take a closer look!
Table of Contents
The Sims 4 Publisher Sale Information
The Sims 4
Expansion Packs
The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy is still fairly new and remains at full price, while The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits is again discounted by 20% off, just like in the previous sale. The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature also keeps its 35% discount from last time. Meanwhile, all other Expansion Packs are sitting at 50% off. Overall, it’s a very familiar lineup, but still a great chance to grab something you like.
Game Packs
All of the Game Packs remain unchanged and can be bought for a 30% discount during this Publisher Sale.
Stuff Packs
Same as the game packs, all the stuff packs offers you a 30% discount too.
Bundles
Only two bundles appear in this sale and those two are Decorator’s Dream Bundle with a 20% discount, and Pet Lovers Bundle with a 20% discount.
The Sims 3
The original The Sims 3 is at its full price of 19.99$, with no discount applied. However, all the other expansions and add-ons are currently 50% off.
The Sims 1 & 2 (Legacy Collection)
The Sims Legacy Collection, and The Sims 2 Legacy Collection gives you a 40% discount if you buy them separately. But, if you buy The Sims Birthday Bundle it offers you a 30% discount which makes you save 2$.
MySims Cozy Bundle
MySims: Cozy Bundle is available with a 50% discount.
How long is the Publisher Sale?
The Publisher Sale started on April 23rd and will available until May 7th. You can find it on both the EA app and Steam for PC and Mac platforms. Are you planning to grab anything before the sale ends? Stay updated for more news and sales on Sims Community.
