The Sims 4 Update: April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes

Jovan

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April 29, 2025

The Sims 4 Update: April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes

EA drops a new Sims 4 Update across platforms!

There’s a new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac and Console platforms Xbox and Playstation. Both preparing the game for the upcoming release of new Sims 4 Kits coming this Thursday, as well as fixing several bugs and glitches primarily for the gameplay experience.

Find everything that’s been improved and fixed in the official patch notes below.

The Pre Kits Update

Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update

You can get the latest The Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:

PC: EA App, Origin, Steam, Epic Games
Mac: Origin, Steam
Playstation: PS4 and PS5
Xbox: Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S

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.

Official Sims 4 Patch Notes

Sul Sul, Simmers!

Today’s update includes a range of fixes to accompany your Sims as they begin exploring their new workshops, getting comfortable in practical elder wear, and making messes in their kitchens for that perfect lived-in look!

-The Sims 4 Team

Bug Fixes

Base Game

[EA Forums] When Teenage Sims age up to young adults they will get the option of a third Trait.
[EA Forums] Sims will no longer become unresponsive, and the game will no longer freeze in the save menu when multiple ghosts are in the household.
[EA Forums] Plants which are growing in the Garden Planter Box, Hand Fashioned Planter Box, Mounded In-Ground Garden Patch, and In-Ground Garden Patch can be watered successfully.
The dress (yfBody_SDX037DressAline) in Create a Sim no longer has a visible seam when paired with certain shoes.
Fixed an issue for Mac where the game became unresponsive while travelling to the Library or Nightclub in Willow Creek.

High School Years

[EA Forums] High school event tasks will now properly appear when sending multiple teens to school.
[EA Forums] After shaving to preferred length, arm hair will now update appropriately.
[EA Forums] Sims are now able to complete the Chess Fair puzzle.

Life and Death

[EA Forums] Sims with certain Reward Traits can now go through rebirth without any Simulation errors and are taken to Create a Sim as expected.
[EA Forums] Gold rays will only appear for the Occult picker in the Create a Sim UI the first time it is opened/viewed.

Businesses and Hobbies

Customers who are Practicing Tattooing will now focus on the task at hand, rather than swapping practice partners back and forth.
Small Business Employee is no longer a valid autonomous target for the Practice Tattooing customer rule.
Employee Sim working at multiple Small Businesses will now change to the correct employee uniform when the second business is opened after closing the first.
Sims who own their own Small Business will now change into the correct uniform when working as an Employee at a Household member’s Small Business.
The “Hire an Employee” goal of the “Running a Small Business” Discovery Quest will now complete when the Employee is hired via the UI as well as via the social interaction.
Fixed an issue that caused a missing icon to appear when selling a business.
Burglar sack geometry will no longer appear twisted when animating.
Sims instructed to clean will no longer attempt to wash up their Cotton Candy or Swirl Lollies in the sink and will pop them straight in the trash instead.
Updated a missing color swatch for The Creator’s Counter.
Updated missing color swatches for the paintings in the Trashley Certified Art Collection.
The “Ask to Mentor” interaction now has the appropriate skill name listed in the pie menu.
Unfinished pottery will no longer spoil.
Cooked and Baked food items will now show the ‘for sale’ visual effect when placed on Retail Displays.
Trashley Reelpearson has been reprimanded for littering and has promised to stop leaving their cotton candy on the floor all over Iverstad.
Creating and preparing family recipes now support the Simple Living Lot Challenge.
The cost to create and prepare a family recipe is now accurate when Sims have ingredients in their inventory.
Sims who have not checked in to a Small Business can now freely use items in their own Inventory.
When checking in together with a group, the entry fee is now calculated correctly.
Fixed an issue where the “Confirm” button could be greyed out, despite having an object selected, when adding items to the Mystical Moonlight Crystal Grid from Crystal Creations or any of the Retail Displays from Businesses and Hobbies via the pie menu interaction.

Vampires

[EA Forums] Child Sims with Vampire Eyes will now stay instead of reverting to normal Sim eyes.

Secret Sanctuary

Addressed pixelation that was occurring on the green variation of the dress (yfBody_SP59Dress).

What’s your experience been like downloading the latest Sims 4 Update? Join the comments below!

A First Look at the Beautiful New Paralives Town

Sophie

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April 29, 2025

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A First Look at the Beautiful New Paralives Town

As fans eagerly await the Early Access release of Paralives later this year, the development team continues to pull back the curtain on the ambitious systems and charming aesthetic that promise to please. This time, we’re getting an exciting look at the Paralives town your Paras will call home.

Let’s dive into how Paralives is creating their vibrant, explorable world.

Designing a town that feels alive

The team at Paralives have four clear goals when it comes to designing the town: open world, diversity for different playstyles, explorable, and character.

Open world

The Paralives town is designed as a fully open-world environment – meaning there will be no loading screens between lots and Paras can freely explore shops, parks, restaurants, and workplaces. The goal is to make players want to get out of the house and experience the city.

Diversity for every playstyle

From urban townhouses to cosy suburban homes, the town will include a mix of lot sizes and styles. Builders can go wild with empty plots, while story-driven players will find pre-made homes rich in personality that feel at home in their environment.

Explorable and human scaled

This town is designed for walking speeds. This means that the travel times are tuned to ensure Paras can get around without losing their whole day. Expect a city where a 30 to 60 minute in-game walk gets you where you need to go – a thoughtful balance between immersion and gameplay convenience.

A rich character and history

The town won’t just be functional: it’ll be beautiful and full of stories. Expect diverse architecture, historical landmarks, and layered details that hint at a rich past. The developers want this town to feel like somewhere you’d want to visit in real life.

Explore the two new districts: old town and industrial

The Paralives town will be split into districts, each with its own vibe and backstory.

para town map — Colour coded map of Paralives showing the different districts. ©Paralives

From this colour-coded Paralives town map we can see the four districts they are aiming for, but so far we only have information about two of them: Old Town and Industrial.

para map scale — A to scale view of the Paralives town map. ©Paralives

The team also showed off this idea of the scale of the town. This small square section of the map containing a few buildings takes up only a small amount of space overall. It’s looking like we will have about 50 to 70 lots in total, including things like public parks, shops and residential lots that you can buy or that are occupied by Para NPCs.

Old town

Inspired by European architecture, Old Town is filled with stone townhouses, narrow streets, and a small castle that hints at the city’s medieval roots. Think 17th-century trading post turned charming tourist destination.

These are some of the inspiration photos that the Paralives team used when designing their old town.

para town inspo — Paralives town inspiration for the old town. ©Paralives

Industrial

This area reflects the town’s industrial revolution era. Red-brick factories, abandoned warehouses, and modern loft conversions create a gritty yet artistic contrast to Old Town’s postcard-perfect streets. It’s a district full of transformation.

para town inspo.in — Paralives town inspiration for the industrial neighbourhood. ©Paralives

A spotlight on the first Paralives town house

What would a Paralives town be without houses? The team showed off their designs for the first houses and the initial sketches.

A first sketch

Even from these first sketches for the Paralives town houses you can tell that they ooze character, while still sticking to the 17th century historical features they have been inspired by.

In their words, they wanted to show off a “strong structure that were well maintained that could have belonged to merchants in the past, and that now look picturesque.”

townhouse first sketch — The first sketch of a Paralives town house. ©Paralives

Looking at their house inspiration board, it will be interesting to see if the historical touches like window-taxed bricked-over windows, old drinking fountains, and other charms consistent with old European towns will come in to the design as this is where they are taking lots of inspiration from.

a collection of houses used to inspire the paralives town design — Paralives town inspiration for the town houses. ©Paralives

One thing is for sure though – the town houses they have shared with us look stunning! Here are a few that they displayed proudly on their Patreon page.

Looking ahead to the future of Paralives

The Paralives town, like the game, is still in development, but what’s already taking shape is promising. With its blend of gameplay convenience, architectural beauty (with historical accuracy), and storytelling potential, the town is going to be a place for your Paras to build a beautiful life.

As the team shares more sneak peeks in the coming months, one thing is clear: Paralives town isn’t just a town, it’s the backbone of this beautifully aesthetic game.

Learn more about the game updates as they happen by joining Paralives on Patreon!

We also have some other updates from Paralives news, have a look at all our previous posts on the topic here.

EA announces The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits

Jovan

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April 29, 2025

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EA announces The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits

Three new Sims 4 Kits are coming across platforms on May 1st! Take a first look.

Electronic Arts and The Sims Team have just announced the first look at the upcoming Sims 4 Kits, including Restoration Workshop and Kitchen Clutter Build Kits, as well as the Golden Years CAS Kit for Elder Sims.

In the official blog post we can take a look at the Kit screens, official features and more. The EA Press server also released the official Kit cover arts, which we’ve included in the Kit breakdown below:

New The Sims 4 Kits for May 1st, 2025

Celebrate more of life’s big moments with these three new Kits in The Sims 4! Get your hands dirty as you fix up broken appliances with the new Restoration Workshop Kit. Embrace life’s mess with cookie jars, cereal boxes and grocery bags for your kitchen in the new Kitchen Clutter Kit. And of course, celebrate the late stages of life with the Golden Years Kit, which brings more styles that embrace, well, the Golden Years.

The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit

You know the drill! Complete repairs in your handy workshop

With The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit, Sims can take well-loved, broken-down appliances, including reviving a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and stove with the Handiness Skill. Restore the appliance to its former glory, and make it fully functional again.

Danny Kovacs, Game Designer on the Kit, recalls the clutter of the home garage workshops he’s grown up in. “I find the combination of clutter and utility objects gives the perfect creative atmosphere for your Sim when pondering a next project. Will they tell the story of a Fixer Upper’ and repair all of the Astroluxe appliances. Or tell the story of an artisan making fine crafted goods at their workstation.”

Want to create a space for your Sim to get down to business? We’ve got you covered! Build out your workshop for your handy Sim with modular shelves loaded with tools, woodworking benches that are coated in a thick layer of dust, even water heaters, fuse box and functional floor fan.

The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit

Celebrate a storied life of accomplishment with styles for Elders

It’s time for elder Sims to finally(!) enjoy the fruits of their labor. Over the years, these Sims have cultivated their unique styles and personalities. With The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit, Elder Sims will be able to express their individuality.

Elder Sims can celebrate their long and interesting lives by dressing in styles that are made for their life stage. From leisurely walks in the garden to a light workout session at the gym, there are comfortable clothing options for every type of activity. Even more, Elder Sims can accessorize by having glasses 👓 with eyewear retainers (don’t want to misplace those), along with toupees, gardening gloves and more.

The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit

Cooking up a cluttered kitchen!

Forgot your dishes on the drying rack? Left an open cereal box on the counter? The kitchen is the hub of family life. Make yours look lived-in with The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit with lunchboxes, a kitchen timer, recipe tablet and much more!

Danny fondly remembers the family kitchen that he grew up in and used those memories of cooking together, learning new skills, and spending time together to inform the items in this Kit. “I smiled pretty big the first time I saw the clutter in-game and thought, ‘This looks just like home.’ From the stack of dishes waiting to be put away, to the slightly chaotic spice rack, to food containers and grocery bags scattered across the counter. A kitchen that feels lived in gives a cozy vibe. And it’s not just for show! Grab a snack straight from the cookie jar or cereal box, pack a meal with the functional lunchbox, or do that grocery run by purchasing ingredients directly from the grocery bag.”

A whole lot of living occurs in the kitchen, from a refrigerator with colorful magnets and creative drawings to the overflowing groceries, bottles of cleaning supplies and strewn dishtowels, all can showcase stories of a busy family.

The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits will be available on May 1, 2025 on EA app™, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.

The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits require The Sims 4 base game, available free to download with all game updates. See minimum system requirements for the pack.

The team also included some new renders of items and clothing from the new Sims 4 Kits release across social media. Get another high quality glimpse at the new items releasing this week!

Are you looking forward to the upcoming Sims 4 Kits releases? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for all the latest information on The Sims 4!

InZOI Update: New Items in Build and CAZ (April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes)

Jovan

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April 29, 2025

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InZOI Update: New Items in Build and CAZ (April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes)

New character and build items have just arrived to InZOI!

Game developer Krafton has just issued a brand new InZOI Update for Windows PC on Steam. Releasing several new clothing and hairstyle options in Create A Zoi, new Build Mode elements like Doors, Windows and Stairs. As well as improving the existing InZOI experience with bug fixes and additional polish.

You can download the latest InZOI Update by simply opening up your Steam launcher. If you haven’t enabled automatic update downloads, you can right click on InZOI and Check for Updates.

Here’s what’s been added, improved and changed in InZOI:

InZOI Update: April 29th Patch Notes

Hello, Creators.

We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information.

Hotfix Details

Patch Date: April 29th, 2025
Game Version: 20250428.2678.W

Gameplay Update

New Items Added to Character Customization & Build Mode

To help Creators express their creativity and imagination even more vividly, we’ve prepared new updates for both Character Customization and Build Mode. Enjoy expanding your stories with these fresh updates!

Character Customization Updates

　　- Hair

　　　ㄴ 3 new short-length hairstyle options added

　　- Clothing

　　　ㄴ 2 new basic tops / 1 new basic bottom / 3 types of socks by length / 9 new types of stockings added

　　- Accessories

　　　ㄴ 4 new hats / 1 new pair of glasses / 5 new hair accessories added

　　- Eyelashes

　　　ㄴ 2 new eyelash styles added

Build Elements Updates

　　- Tile Textures for Build Customization

　　　ㄴ 25 new textures added to decorate walls, floors, roofs, and ceilings

　　- Short Stairs

　　　ㄴ 4 types of short-length stairs added for more flexible building options

　　- Doors and Windows

　　　ㄴ 13 new doors and 16 new windows in various sizes and styles added

New Update Banner Added to the Lobby

A new banner has been added to help you easily view the newly added furniture, hairstyles, and more at a glance.

Slower Rate of Lot Pollution

We have significantly slowed the rate at which lots become dirty. Although cleanliness is designed as an element Creators can manage themselves, the previous setting caused pollution to occur too frequently, disrupting the natural flow of gameplay. With this patch, the pollution speed has been greatly eased, and we are also considering adding an option to disable lot cleanliness changes entirely in a future update.

Improved Sudden Emotional Stability for Zois

ased on reports from Creators, we have addressed the issue where Zois’ emotions would change too rapidly and unnaturally. Now, the primary emotion will only change if the emotional score reaches 2 points or higher. Otherwise, the Zois’ base emotion will remain stable. As this adjustment might slow emotional changes slightly in some situations, we plan to introduce further improvements to ensure even more natural emotional transitions.

Adjusted hunger restoration from street food to prevent Zois from getting hungry too frequently.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where male Zois could not eat street food while seated.
Fixed an issue where the Tteokbokki-related urge could not be completed.

Character

Fixed an issue where Zois’ facial appearance set in ‘Create a Zoi’ appeared differently in-game.

Build Mode

Fixed an issue where the original creator was not retained when applying a lot preset of a different size than the current property.
Fixed an issue where the default color and material would only apply to part of the stairs after rotating stairs and applying a stair wall.

Crash Fixes

Fixed an issue where graphical glitches and intermittent freezes could occur during SceneDepthZ processing while playing.

Other Issues

Fixed an issue where changes made in Game Options were automatically applied without clicking “Apply” in the confirmation popup.
Fixed an issue where save files could not be loaded if the file path contained certain special characters.
Finally, we’ve improved localization quality for several languages to ensure a more natural experience.
- You can check the localization status for each language under [Options > Gameplay > Game Language].

We’ll continue working to make inZOI more stable and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and valuable feedback.

The inZOI Team

What are your thoughts on the new items that have just arrived in the latest InZOI Update? Drop a comment below and stay tuned for more InZOI Updates soon!

What Does the Minecraft Movie Success Mean for The Sims Movie?

The Sims Movie

Kai Chen

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April 25, 2025

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What Does the Minecraft Movie Success Mean for The Sims Movie?

The Minecraft movie has made a huge impact in Hollywood and it’s likely to fast-track The Sims movie adaptation to the silver screen. We have gone through several sources and have the latest news and our best analysis on how The Sims movie will shape up now that game-based films are the hottest trend and, possibly, what the project will be like according to the people directly involved.

What Does the Minecraft Success Mean for The Sims Movie? — Collage featuring promotional stills from “A Minecfart Movie” (2025) and The Sims 4™ Cottage Living (2021).

The Minecraft Movie Shock

Doubted when announced and ridiculed with every trailer, A Minecraft Movie was expected to open around 50 million dollars, which is a soft start, given a 150 million budget and an estimated 100 million dollar marketing expense. However, first weekend blew every video-game adaptation record at 163 million in the United States and 313 million worldwide. Three weeks in, it’s already at 720 million, with the billion-dollar mark within reach.

On the heels of Super Mario Bros making 1.3 billion in 2023 and every of three Sonic films – rapidly released between 2020 and 2024 – raking in more box-office than the last, video-games movies, are rising exactly when superheros and live-action adaptations are not necessarily the reliable sure-fire hits of the past. Minecraft wasn’t a fluke either. Five Nights At Freddy’s (2023), cost 20 million and made almost 300 million worldwide, even though it was simultaneously available on streaming.

This has studios scrambling to find their own Minecraft. Amazon MGM has the distribution rights to The Sims movie and they are bullish to get into the Intellectual Propriety game. They just bought the creative rights of James Bond for, reportedly, a billion dollars and want to release at least 14 films in theaters a year, Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM’s head of film, said at CinemaCon.

The impact of A Minecraft Movie probably means The Sims will not be a Prime Video streaming project, but a big screen release, with a sizeable budget to match. The Sims 4 is the 4^th most played game in the world and a pop culture staple for 25 years. It’s exactly the kind of IP Amazon is aggressively pursuing, because it allows them to sell tie-in merchansise.

They tried this with their Chritmas release Red One, starring The Rock, but Red One was an original concept that failed to catch on. The Sims is a reconizable IP, with a lot of movie merch potential, certainly a priority for Amazon’s ambitions.

Lots of Lore

It used to be that videogame-to-film adaptation would retain the name and some of the visuals, but overall, not be very faithful. There was a concern that general audiences would feel lost amid too many references or lore. This fear has been destroyed by Super Mario Bros and A Minecraft Movie. Lots of deep cuts catering to fans of the games set those films apart from name-only adaptations. This trend will allow The Sims to be more faithful and lean into the lore, trying to create its own “Chicken Jockey” moment.

Audiences were so engrossed by the reconizable references and memes during the Minecraft screenings that police had to be called out in a few instances, because the fans were too out of control. This amused the director Jared Hess, who said, “It’s weird when you’re having too much fun and the cops get called. I’m just glad people are making memories”. EA’s vice president and general manager of “The Sims” franchise Kate Gorman understands the assignement and wants to give longtime fans what they want too.

There will be a lot of lore. (…) You will see a lot of ‘The Sims’ universe come to life and you will see a lot of the classic experiences that our players have in the games. (…) There will be Freezer Bunnies. I’m sure a pool without a ladder is somewhere in there, but we haven’t finalized any of those details.
Kate Gorman

That same Variety article she gave this interview to even name checks Bela Goth! Yes, movie theaters want meme-filled releases and are even promoting exclusive screenings where fans are encouraged to shout memes at the screen.

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Many Sims classic moments are meme-worthy. From burglars, to grilled-cheese sandwiches and the Grim Reaper, there are many choices.

Quirky Director

Lots of credit is being given to Minecraft’s director Jared Hess for the nonsense humor and over-the-top fun performances in the film. He was not the usual suspect to helm a blockbuster, having cut his teeth on cult comedies like Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre. Fortunately, The Sims movie is also on the hands of someone with off-beat sensibilities, filmmaker Kate Herron.

459808965 1030681488801840 7298368363112640888 n — *Kate Herron. SOURCE:* Kate Herron’s Instagram feed. (09/18/2024)

She was responsible for half of the first season of Netflix comedy Sex Education and the entire first season of Loki, Marvel’s highest-rated series to date, where she completely departed from their usual aesthetic language and presented costumes, set design, effects and score that came together in an immersive world unlike anything else in the Marvel Cinematic universe. As a writer, she showed her excellent campiness (and musical taste) in an episode of Doctor Who:

https://youtu.be/FhrE8nI782A?feature=shared

The Sims has always prided itself on being weird and Herron can certainly bring that forth.

Barbie Connection

Perhaps where The Sims will set itself apart from A Minecraft Movie will be relying a lot less on CGI. LuckyChap, the company behind the live-action Barbie is producing the film, including Barbie herself, Margot Robbie; Josey McNamara, Roy Lee and Tom Ackerley also produce it. They have the expertise of being giant pratical sets that can make Willow Creek or any other Sims world really pop on-screen.

BarbieSet — *Behind the scenes promotional sttill from “Barbie” (2023), by Warner Bros. Pictures.*

We have no idea if Robbie will be in front of the cameras – she does produce pictures she doesn’t star in, like Saltburn and Promising Young Woman. Still, she can rock the dark hair!

MV5BNTcwMDQyYjUtNDY0NC00NWRiLThiYTEtNDQ3YjUwZjdmMGUzXkEyXkFqcGc@. V1 FMjpg UX2160 — *Margot Robbie as Annie in “Terminal” (2018). Promotional image by RLJE Films.*

Search for a Star

If Margot Robbie decides to only produce the film, they’ll probably still need to attach a name-star to the movie. Chris Pratt voiced Mario, Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves beefed up the Sonic sequels’ casts and Jack Black and Jason Momoa were no strangers to starring films that made hundreds of million on the box-office before Minecraft.

Given The Sims fanbase has lots of girls and women and LuckyChap projects are usually female-led, a comic counterpart to Jack Black could be Anna Faris, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rebel Wilson or Tina Fey.

What about Bella Goth? Is she going to be in her 20s? Jenna Ortega really has the Goth look down. Is she already older, married, with a teenage daughter and a son? Sofía Vergara is probably the first name to come to mind. But we don’t have an official confirmation on the story yet, so casting, at this point, is pure speculation.

275633693 1125919644861179 6280418918707104345 n — *Jenna Ortega. SOURCE:* Jenna Ortega’s Instagram feed. (03/10/2022)

301143448 319881633649551 1462096932346990121 n — *Sofía Vergara. SOURCE:* Sofía Vergara’s Instagram feed. (08/24/2022)

The Sims Movie Final Thoughts

The Sims movie already has a production company and studio attached, the backing of a gigantic video game company, very experienced producers and a proven director. It’s very likely that, given how hot the videogame-to-movie-theater pipeline is right now, we should get a release date announcement soon, so casting can begin.

Expect a faithful adaptation, full of lore and memes, leaning more on comedy and quirkness, with at least a big name female actor leading, probably someone with a comedic background, and plenty of pratical sets. It’s likely a priority for Amazon MGM and EA Games and, since it’s been greenlit already, it should start shooting no later than 2026. Post-production takes at least a year, so release is at least two to three years away. Still, we should be getting a lot more news this very year, as soon as casting starts.

Comment below or in out Social media who you would likely to play iconic Sims characters and which Sims moment could be this film’s Chicken Jockey.

The Sims 4 Laundry List: Fixes Coming In Next Update (April 24th, 2025)

Jovan

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April 24, 2025

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The Sims 4 Laundry List: Fixes Coming In Next Update (April 24th, 2025)

EA has a brand new Sims 4 Laundry List – expect a Game Patch next week!

The Sims Team and Electronic Arts have just published a brand new Sims 4 Laundry List. Consisting of top community voted bugs, issues and concerns that should be addressed and fixed in the upcoming Sims 4 Update.

The latest Sims 4 Laundry List is here, and promises to fix several bugs and glitches. Specifically mostly around gameplay. If you’ve been looking to know what’s been happening with the corrupt Sims 4 Save Game files and weather indoors, there’s a first round of fixes expected to happen sometime soon. However, no guarantees for that happening in the next update.

See everything getting fixed in the Laundry List below:

Hi Simmers!

Welcome to the Laundry List where we’ll share a list of the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve. This is only a list of top topics with upcoming fixes; there are more topics reported by players that are not listed here and are still being worked on. Thank you for your continued reports and votes on what issues you’re experiencing.

Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating for our next update:

Our team continues to investigate other community concerns for future fixes. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues:

Issues Impacting Save Files
- If you’ve been experiencing this, please add contributions to the relevant threads to help us replicate: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272
- If your saved game has been impacted, we have a troubleshooting guide available that may help until we’re able to roll out a fix: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/please-read-save-game-corruption/5037272
Weather Effects Occurring Indoors
- This issue is being actively investigated. If you would like to add your experience to the active thread on EA Forums, that can be found at: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/s-weather-effects-occurring-inside-structures/5051547
Fishing in Sulani
- If you are experiencing route errors while trying to fish at Sulani fishing spots, we are using the following EA Forums thread to track the issue: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/il-signed-fishing-spots-not-working-in-sulani/4944854

Thanks for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be.

Happy Simming!

Next Sims 4 Update Release

If we were to follow the pattern of previous Sims 4 Update releases, the next Sims 4 Update is expected to drop around May 1st. Conveniently that’s when three official Sims 4 Kits are also set to be released!

What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Laundry List? As always, stay tuned to Sims Community to be the first to know when the upcoming Sims 4 Update drops!

Toddlers in Paralives Get New Animations and Zero Chill

Paralives

Ivekee

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April 24, 2025

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Toddlers in Paralives Get New Animations and Zero Chill

Paralives just showed some behind the scenes toddler animations via Twitter/X and they are really fun to watch. Down below you can see the full video preview shared on X. We also covered more behind the scenes footage which you can find here. If you like taking care of toddlers in games, this update is for you.

here are even more interactions for the Para toddlers! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/2U1lB3XhpQ
— Paralives (@ParalivesGame) April 17, 2025

Paralives: Toddler Animations Showcase

High Chair Animations

There are a bunch of new animations like picking up a toddler from the floor or putting them in a high chair. Once they’re in the chair, they can sit there quietly, eat food, or make a huge mess with it. Sometimes they refuse to eat at all and just cry in the chair. It’s kind of funny and also a little too real.

Floor Animations

There are also some really sweet gameplay moments. Adults can hug the toddlers or tickle them, and the toddlers laugh and have fun. They can also watch TV while sitting on the floor or get up and do a little dance. The dancing one is super cute. More gameplay features can be found here.

Bath Animations

There are bath animations too. You can put the toddler in the tub and wash them. But of course sometimes they throw a tantrum and don’t want to be cleaned at all.

Stair Animations

One of the coolest parts is that toddlers can now go up stairs by themselves. They do it slowly and kind of wobbly but it’s adorable to watch.

Overall the new animations make toddlers in Paralives feel more lively. They are messy, funny, and sometimes a little wild, just like real kids. It’s going to make playing with families way more interesting than just a crib bound object.

New InZOI Update: Patch Notes (April 22nd, 2025)

Jovan

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April 22, 2025

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New InZOI Update: Patch Notes (April 22nd, 2025)

Gameplay tunings, fixes and improvements this time around for InZOI!

Video game publisher Krafton has issued a brand new InZOI Update for Windows PC players on April 22nd. The new patch adds numerous tunings to Zoi’s emotions during dialogues, improvements to Karma interactions and crash stability improvements.

You can install the latest InZOI update simply by opening up your Steam launcher and checking for a brand new game update. Find out everything fixed in the patch notes below:

InZOI Update Patch Notes

Patch Date: April 22nd, 2025
Game Version: 20250422.2471.W

Gameplay Update

Conversation now reflects Zoi’s Primary Emotion

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Previously, Zoi’s conversations were primarily influenced by personality traits and chemistry with others. We’ve improved the system so that when a Zoi experiences one of 22 intense emotional states—such as euphoria, rage, or despair—their dialogue and behaviour now reflect that emotional context more naturally.

[Targeted Emotions] Excitement / Joy / Enthusiasm / Ecstasy / Elation / Laughter / Hysterical Laughter / Euphoria / Anger / Rage / Irritation / Discomfort / Displeasure / Humiliation / Embarrassment / Confusion / Fear / Dread / Surprise / Despair / Depression / Shock

This change reduces awkward interactions that don’t match a Zoi’s emotional state. Now, when a Zoi is experiencing an intense emotion, their reactions will reflect it in a more immersive way. When emotions are less heightened, conversations will continue to flow naturally based on day-to-day chemistry between Zois.
You may also notice more intense or even aggressive behavior when Zois are overwhelmed by strong emotions. To keep things balanced, we plan to introduce systems in future updates that help Zois calm down more naturally.

Karma Interaction Improvements

1) Psycat Alerts Disabled

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Psycat alerts that appeared when the city’s karma level declined will no longer be shown. This change is intended to reduce the feeling of unnecessary judgment during negative situations and help players stay immersed.

2) Karma Rating Criteria Adjusted

[inZOI Team’s Comment] We’ve revised the evaluation scale from “slightly bad or lower / normal or higher” to “bad or lower / good”. This adjustment helps prevent overly frequent negative evaluations caused by minor fluctuations.

3) Reduced Frequency of Karma Choice Prompts

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Karma-related choices were appearing too often and interrupting the natural flow of gameplay. We’ve reduced their frequency to allow for a smoother, less disruptive experience.

4) New Conditions for Karma-Related Interactions

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Karma interactions will now consider a Zoi’s emotional state and relationship dynamics, resulting in more immersive and context-aware dialogue.

5) 50% Decrease in Karma Interaction Selection Rate

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Karma-related interactions were occurring too frequently, sometimes triggering behaviour that felt out of place. We’ve decreased the selection rate by 50%, allowing karma changes to progress more gradually and in line with the game’s overall pacing.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed an Issue where time continued to pass if the “Play as Existing Family” option was selected in ghost mode and the “No Household Members” popup was left open.
Fixed an issue where pregnancy attempts were incorrectly handled when the household has 7 members.
Fixed an issue where MY Textures applied to walls, floors, or ceilings were displayed with incorrect materials.
Fixed an issue where applying a building preset containing deleted or missing AI textures did not properly remove the unavailable textures.

Ambition/Goal

Fixed an issue where only certain dialogue options were counted toward the “Have a Positive Conversation” mission.

Career and Interaction

Fixed an issue where a married NPC with jobs would automatically change back into their work uniform even after manually changing clothes.
Fixed an issue where Zois would automatically switch to their rabbit hole work uniform even outside of working hours.
Fixed an issue where queuing the “Propose Marriage” interaction with a Zoi in a set relationship would trigger moving in without completing the marriage.

Crash Fixes

Fixed a crash that could occur when editing color or material during Build or Create a Zoi mode.

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Alongside this fix, we’ve updated the way textures are sorted. All imported textures will now be added to the bottom of the list in descending order. Previously used textures will also follow this rule. For convenience, newly imported textures will now automatically scroll into view and be focused in the list. We hope this helps improve usability.

Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting a 3D print mesh while the Zoi was wearing a 3D print accessory in Build Mode.

We’ll continue working to make inZOI more stable and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and valuable feedback.

The inZOI Team

What are your thoughts on the latest InZOI Update drop? Let us know in the comments below!

Looking Back At The Sims 2 FreeTime Hobbies

Nate Alexander

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April 18, 2025

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Looking Back At The Sims 2 FreeTime Hobbies

How does The Sims 2 FreeTime compare to The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies?

I try my hardest not to compare The Sims packs from one generation to another. I recognize that each game has its own philosophy and scope and systems. I understand that the designers don’t want to ever create a pack that is 1:1 to a pack from a previous generation. However, I think we really need to talk about the implications they have thrust upon themselves by naming the most recent expansion The Sims 4 Businesses & HOBBIES, especially when compared to the hobbies system in The Sims 2 FreeTime.

It’s a poorly titled pack. We all know this. We can all admit this. Yes, it’s an amazing expansion that has brought a ton of wonderful features to The Sims 4. That said, including the word Hobbies in the title is an incredibly odd choice. Truthfully, the game added one hobby, pottery. Tattooing and candy making are not hobbies. They just aren’t.

They could have justified having hobbies in the title by introducing a new system to the game surrounding skills, like they did in The Sims 2 FreeTime, but they didn’t do that either. The new skill classes and skill mastery perks are not enough to justify the expansion pack title.

With all that said, let’s take a look back at The Sims 2 FreeTime hobbies system.

The Sims 2 FreeTime Hobbies Guide

Hobby Enthusiasm

Hobby Enthusiasm was a new feature that separated each activity in the game into one of ten different categories. As your sims took part in these activities, their enthusiasm for that hobby type would increase. As their enthusiasm increased, new perks would unlock for them. These perks will be explained more in-depth later on, but they featured things like fitness sims being able to make protein shakes, nature sims being able to catch and collect different bugs, and cuisine sims being able to take part in cooking competitions on the unlocked secret lot.

Every hobby also shared similar or identical perks such as reading about the hobby in magazines or being “in the zone” when their enthusiasm reached the maximum for that type.

Sims were able to build enthusiasm for any number of hobby types at the same time; you weren’t limited in what they could focus on. If your sim didn’t partake in that hobby’s activities for a while, their enthusiasm meter would slowly drop similarly to personal relationships.

A feature that players both loved and hated was that each sim upon creation was randomly assigned a predestined hobby. Sims build enthusiasm for their predestined hobby faster than others and lose it more slowly. I personally enjoyed the randomness of this feature, but plenty of players wanted the ability to choose it for themselves.

Ten Hobbies

The hobby system contained ten different hobby types with all activities in the game being distributed among each. The ten categories were:

Cuisine
Film and Literature
Tinkering
Sports
Music and Dance
Fitness
Arts and crafts
Science
Games
Nature

Shared Unlocks

Each hobby had a list of different interactions and activities that could be unlocked as a sim increased their enthusiasm level. A lot of these perks are shared between the different hobbies, but flavored for their type.

Level	Unlock
1	Talk About “Hobby”
2	Read “Hobby” Section in Newspaper
3	Subscribe to “Hobby” Magazine
4	Browse Web About “Hobby”
5	Visit Secret Lot For “Hobby”
6	Share “Hobby” Tips With Sim
7	Blog About “Hobby”
8	None (Unique Interactions Only)
9	Instruct In “Hobby”
10	Be “In the Zone”

Unique Unlocks

Aside from the above shared unlocks, certain hobby types had unique ones as well.

Cuisine
3	Serve Chip Platter
5	Serve Cheese Platter
8	Serve Appetizer Platter
Film and Literature
3	Participate in Book Club
Fitness
3	Go Jogging
5	Drink Protein Shake
Nature
3	Go Hiking
5	Collect More Bugs
8	Collect Even More Bugs
Science
3	Search for Constellations
5	Search for Planets
8	Search for UFOs

My favorite of these unique unlocks is from the nature hobby. Sims are able to hunt and collect bugs of three types: beetles, butterflies, and spiders. As they increase their hobby enthusiasm for nature, they unlock the ability to collect more and more of these in an actual collection. It’s a framed object your sim can place in their house, and when viewed, it shows you the different ones you have collected so far.

Secret Hobby Lots

Once a sim achieves level 5 enthusiasm in a hobby, they unlock access to a hidden community lot specifically geared towards further building that hobby. Most of these lots feature items the player otherwise only has access to once they unlock it themselves by reaching a high level in a certain career type. This makes these fun, unique items more accessible to players without needing to always play through certain careers or by cheating.

MusicHobbyLot 1 — My Muse: Music and Dance Secret Hobby Lot

FitnessHobbyLot 1 — My Muse: Music and Dance Secret Hobby Lot

Two of the hidden lots also feature special competitions that your sims can take part in to try and win some money. The Cuisine hobby lot features a cooking competition and the Music and Dance hobby lot features a dance competition.

In The Zone

Once a sim reaches level 10 enthusiasm in any hobby type they unlock the ability to “Be In The Zone.” Whenever the sim partakes in an activity of that hobby type, the perk activates. Once they’re in the zone they’ll emit a white aura around them until they stop that activity. While a sim is in the zone, they build skills faster, create objects faster, and their needs drop slower.

Some hobbies also feature fun little visuals and sounds when a sim is in the zone. For instance, sims who are in the zone when playing basketball will hear cheering sound effects as if they’re playing in a stadium. Sims in the zone when playing an instrument or doing ballet will have a spotlight over them as if they’re performing in a theatre. Sims in the zone while reading will hear different musical tracks based on the genre of book being read.

This is one of the perks recently introduced in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies as a skill mastery perk, but with some differences. Unlike in The Sims 2 FreeTime, the perk in The Sims 4 freezes a sim’s needs instead of slowing their decrease. Sadly, it doesn’t allow them to build skills faster or create items faster. While it does still emit a white glowing aura around a sim in the zone, it doesn’t feature any other visuals or sounds when doing certain activities like in The Sims 2 FreeTime.

Final Reflections

After looking at the depth of the hobby system in The Sims 2 FreeTime, it makes me even more disappointed with the word hobbies being included in the title of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies. With the amount of skills and activities there are in The Sims 4 compared to the much fewer skills and talents in Sims 2, they could have created a system even more detailed and rich. Instead, all we got was a handful of skill mastery perks and the skill classes. They really should have workshopped the expansion pack title some more and went a different route with it.

Explore More

Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Guides
Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Official Site
Sims 2 Legacy Collection

The Sims and EA are investigating InZOI’s Game Launch

Jovan

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April 18, 2025

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The Sims and EA are investigating InZOI’s Game Launch

The official survey from EA is researching into the success of Krafton’s new life simulation game.

Almost a hundred questions about InZOI. Electronic Arts and The Sims Team definitely want to know what’s behind the success story of InZOI, the new life simulation game on the market from publisher Krafton. Which managed to sell over 1 million copies in just under a week after its initial Early Access release!

EA really wants to know what made life simulation players, and their own player base, try out InZOI. Including a detailed research survey which includes tens of questions revolving around InZOI, its features and player base collection analysis.

the sims labs survey inzoi research — Screen: @TheSims4It

Down below we’ve included screenshots of all the important questions shared from the survey, including the full official survey link which is active at the moment.

InZOI Research Survey by The Sims Labs and EA

I took the official EA InZOI Research survey myself and counted over 90 questions which revolved around the game’s launch and features. The survey includes detailed questions and comparisons between InZOI and The Sims 4. From existing comparing systems like Canvas from InZOI and The Gallery from The Sims 4, Clothing and Graphics comparisons and more.

The research survey also gives optional questions about player’s nationality, sexuality and gender. Assuming that EA is collecting data for this The Sims Labs research, it could be possible that they’re inspired to take some of the features from InZOI into The Sims Franchise.

We often talk how both games can co-exist in their own lane. This could be the very first step of that positive competition in the life simulation game market that could, in the end, enhance both products to their maximum potential.

I highlighted some of the most interesting questions from the InZOI research survey in the gallery below:

You can choose to participate in EA’s official InZOI Research Survey by clicking the button down below. Do note that the survey is highly detailed, meaning that it’ll take more than several minutes to complete.

Take the official InZOI Survey from EA!

It’s not known how long this survey will be open for. But since both InZOI and The Sims are planned to stick around for years to come, I’m sure it won’t be the first research survey either.

What are your thoughts on the latest InZOI research survey? Stay tuned to all things The Sims and InZOI right here on Sims Community!

InZOI Update: April 15th, 2025 Patch Notes

Jovan

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April 15, 2025

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InZOI Update: April 15th, 2025 Patch Notes

Krafton releases big improvements for Build Mode Camera, lighting & shadows and more!

A new InZOI Update has been released on April 15th, 2025 for Windows PC players. The v0.1.5 update release includes a free Graphics Update revamp, along with free camera for Build Mode. InZOI characters also look now more alive with brand now shadow casting features in the game options.

InZOI Update Notes

How to Install the InZOI Update

The InZOI Update can be easily downloaded through the Steam launcher. Simply open the launcher and check for new updates through the right click on the game (if you haven’t enabled automatic downloads already). Since Mods are officially coming to InZOI later this Spring, you don’t have to worry yet about keeping your InZOI Mods up to date.

April 15th, 2025 Patch Notes

Hello, Creators.

We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information.

Hotfix Details

Patch Date: April 15th, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC)
Game Version: 20250414.2252.W

Gameplay Update

Improvements of Build Mode default camera and addition of free camera

Default camera – improved usability for camera movement and rotation

Free camera – added free camera for Build Mode where players who are used to WASD control can use conveniently

Improved In-game character appearance: Light shadow casting update

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Shadow casting effects have been applied to both outdoor streetlights and indoor lights, delivering a more natural and realistic graphical experience.

We hope this update addresses long-standing feedback regarding the visual inconsistency between characters viewed in the Character Studio and those seen during gameplay.

Due to optimization limitations, this feature was not implemented during the initial development phase. However, in response to continued player feedback, we have introduced shadow casting as part of our ongoing improvements. Further enhancements are expected with an upcoming engine update scheduled for this summer. Please note that enabling shadow casting may impact performance depending on your hardware.

We recommend referring to the detailed settings guide below to adjust the feature according to your system environment.We remain committed to carefully listening to your feedback and continuously pursuing meaningful improvements.

1) Enable streetlight shadows

– Effect: When night falls, shadows appear beneath streetlights, making characters and surrounding environments appear more natural and realistic. All streetlight lamps placed throughout the city have shadow casting enabled by default, allowing for a more immersive nighttime experience

– How to apply: This feature is enabled by default

　ㄴYou can toggle it on or off by navigating to Options > Graphics > Custom > Streetlight Shadows

　ㄴPerformance impact: During nighttime, when streetlights are illuminated and shadows are rendered, a slight decrease in performance may occur

2) Enabling furniture lighting shadow

– Effect: Shadow casting options have been added to certain indoor lighting, including ceiling lights and floor lamps. When these lights are turned on, realistic shadows are cast beneath characters and furniture according to the light direction.

This enhancement significantly improves environmental atmosphere and immersion, allowing in-game visuals to better match the high-quality appearance seen in the Character Studio.

– How to apply: By default, this setting is disabled. You can activate shadows individually by selecting the desired ceiling or floor lamp in Build Mode

ㄴ Build Mode (I) > Select Light > Lighting Shadows (Off) > Turn On

ㄴ Performance impact: Enabling shadows for multiple lights placed in proximity may result in a noticeable performance drop

3) Realistic shadow option

– Effect: A new option has been added that allows players to maximize shadow quality. When enabled, shadows will appear sharper and more detailed, enhancing the overall visual realism of the game.

– How to apply: This setting is disabled by default and can be rendered through the following path

ㄴ Option > Graphics > Preset > Custom > Realistic Shadows (Off) > On

ㄴ Performance impact: Enabling this option may affect gameplay performance. Please adjust the setting according to your PC specifications

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed an issue preventing players from resuming gameplay

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] An issue was identified where game progress was not properly saved under certain conditions, preventing players from resuming gameplay.

This occurred due to the ESC key failing to exit Map Mode as intended, and the transition to the lobby proceeding before the save process had fully completed—occasionally resulting in corrupted save files.

To address this, we have updated the ESC key functionality to correctly exit Map Mode and revised the transition logic to ensure it occurs only after the save has been successfully completed.

Improved so that a Zoi’s lifespan is changed each time the game is resumed, preventing repeated deaths at the same age
Fixed an issue where Zois would not die in fires immediately or were unable to use stairs and fire extinguishers during fire incidents
Fixed an issue where certain objects were missing after reverting to a default lot
Fixed an issue where locked doors and windows could not be replaced after adjusting platform height on apartment lots

Ambition/Goal

Resolved an issue where certain goals in the “Notorious Villain” ambition were not completing
Fixed an issue where certain goals (Partners in Love, Nation’s Sweetheart) in the “Pursuit of Love” ambition were not being counted correctly
Fixed an issue where certain goals (Philanthropist) in the community contribution ambition were not properly counted
Corrected the lot price display text for the “Financial Success” ambition

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] As progress for this ambition is determined solely by the lot value—excluding the cost of furniture and buildings when relocating—the in-game text has been revised to clearly communicate this condition.

Career and Interaction

Fixed an issue where the third rank of non-interactive (rabbit hole) careers could not be reached

※ [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Addressed an issue in both Dowon and Bliss Bay where experience points were not properly accumulating after the second rank

Removed the Karma Requirement for Animal Feeding Interactions

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Previously, feeding interactions with cats and pandas in the City Appearance feature were only available when a certain Karma condition was met.

This requirement has now been removed, allowing players to interact and feed animals at any time. This interaction was originally intended to serve as a “positive action” to help improve neutral Karma.

However, we have revised this design, as it did not align well with the actual gameplay patterns of inZOI players.

Fixed an issue where conversation interactions were unavailable while Zois were riding a vehicle

UI/UX

Improved sorting so that player-created households are now displayed at the top of the family list
Fixed an issue where Zois became unresponsive, and the UI failed to display during furniture crafting interactions
Corrected the mismatch between UI display and actual behavior for vertical camera movement in default camera mode

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] The key bindings for vertical movement were changed from Q: Up / E: Down to E: Up / Q: Down to match the on-screen UI display.

Fixed an issue where the mouse hover function behaves abnormally after using certain features within the Canvas upload pop-up

Canvas

Fixed an issue where accessories created using the 3D Printing feature could not be uploaded to Canvas

Crash Fixes

Fixed an issue where crashes could occur intermittently under specific conditions
Added a crash warning popup for Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] This popup notifies players of potential unexpected crashes when using Intel 13th or 14th Gen processors.

Please refer to the FAQ for more information.

We’ll continue working to make inZOI more stable and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and valuable feedback.

The inZOI Team

What is your experience like with the latest InZOI Update drop? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for all things InZOI!

The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit Review

Callum Bowyer

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April 15, 2025

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A Sleek look at every object in Syboulette’s Sleek Bathroom Creator Kit!

The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit was released last Thursday from CC creator Syboulette, alongside AHarris00Britney’s Sweet Allure Kit. With the Sweet Allure Kit being Create-A-Sim focused, Syboulette’s Sleek Bathroom Kit brings a host of new bathroom objects and decor to elevate the most private areas of your Sims’ homes. Let’s take a look at every item and swatch included in this new Kit, and stick around until the end to hear my verdict!

The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit: Features Overview

The Kit is packed with 23 sleek bathroom items and 1 new wall plus floor tiling to complete the set. The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit blends in nicely with existing items in The Sims 4’s constantly growing Build-Buy catalogue.

Kit Features

Refined Plumbing – Let’s bring a balance of style and comfort. A custom glass divider adds style to the walk-in shower, while a simple bathtub creates a high-end feel. The toilet features a streamlined design, paired with a wall-mounted ceramic sink accented with wood. Thoughtful details like towels, clutter, and a draping plant add warmth, while an olive tree and wavy mirrors soften the clean lines, bringing life and flow to the space.

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Items Preview

Object Overview

See below for an in-depth look at each item’s description.

Object Swatches

Shelfie Supreme

Rock Solid Faux Wall

Sleek Stone Sink

Throne of Stone

Barely-There Shower

Serenity Stone Tub

Phill the Thrillodendron

Olive You Forever Tree

Quirk & Reflect Mirror

Brush-tastic Cleaner

Chaos Control Tray

Marble-ous Soap Products

Marble-ous Toothbrush Holder

Wicker Upper Hamper

Waffle Fluff Towels Pile

Hold My Towel

Fringe with Benefits Bath Mat

Hold It Right There Toilet Paper Holder

Suds & Scrubs Sponge and Brush

Invisible Shower Shield

Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen

Orbs Ceiling Light

Orb Wall Light

Gleam Dream Wall Tiles

Gleam Dream Tiles

Our Review of The Sleek Bathroom Kit

Syboulette understood the assignment and delivered! That is how I would sum up The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit. Every item has been meticulously designed to bring something new to the game or give a modern spin on existing items. Yes, we already have toilet brushes, toothbrush holders, and towel racks, but Syboulette has given those items a modern finish.
If you aren’t familiar with Syboulette’s previous work, I would highly recommend that you check out her CC library over on her website! Their work truly shows how versatile their designs are and how diverse their creations can be. When the Sleek Bathroom kit was first leaked, I did think that Syboulette had played it safe with the designs, but once I built with the items in-game, I was blown away by the amount of detail.
One thing I look for when reviewing packs is how these items can be used to create a cohesive space with existing objects in The Sims 4. Packs such as Outdoor Retreat and Seasons struggle when it comes to object versatility; however, Sybouylette has crafted a pack that works alongside many existing build-buy objects. This is what a Kit should be

Some stand-out items from this pack include the ‘Hold My Towel’ towel rack and the ‘Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen’. All existing towel racks in The Sims 4 are wall-mounted, as many are in real life. Despite this, Syboulette has freed those towels from the wall and given us an entirely new object. The Privacy Screen reminds me of the room dividers that have existed in The Sims 4 since the base game; however, this time, it feels much less intrusive than those bulky three-tile wide objects. This privacy screen doesn’t have to be used in bathrooms but could be used to separate any space, be it residential or community lot.

Overall, I am impressed by the quality of the objects and how thought has been put into each and every design. As with AHarris00Britney’s Sweet Allure Kit, this kit will introduce more players to an excellent creator within The Sims 4’s modding scene. For an asking price of $5/£5, I believe this kit to be essential for builders, especially those who enjoy modern designs, and I can see myself using these objects often.

What are your thoughts on the Kit? Join the discussion below, and stay tuned for future updates on The Sims 4 Kits!

You can find The Sims 4 Sleek Bathroom Kit on Steam, EA App and other official platforms for Desktop and Console.

WCIF: The Sims 4 Little Witches CC Showcase

The Sims 4 Custom Content

Merry

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April 15, 2025

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I want to showcase the custom content I’ve found, and use, for toddler and infant Witches in my game. Specifically, The Sims 4 Little Witches CC that ecompasses these two life stages.

The Sims 4 Little Witches CC Showcase

Introducing…

Introducing my Sims family, with a lot of Little Witches, living in Glimmerbrook. The Windsong family. Parents are Jake and Golda. Toddlers: Eliza, Alice, Clara and Violet. Infants Tiffany and Natasha. Eliza is the difficult child, the one who won’t eat, makes a mess, wrecks the dollhouse, plays in the toilet, you know, the one you plan to lock in a dungeon some day.

Above images are an attempt at a family portrait and the house I made for them, in Glimmerbrook.

An Official Witch Uniform?

Custom content for Witches is important to me because I consider myself a non-fiction, real Witch. I don’t want to get into a promotion of Witches and their beliefs, but…

First, there is no official Witch uniform. No rule about wearing black or pointy hats or carrying broomsticks. But, please, no upsidedown pentacles. A little Witch could wear anything and top it off with a Witch hat, and accessories for special occasions.

Secondly, I’m not including horns, tails, or other body parts for non-human Sims. A Witch may wear cosmetics and costumes but we don’t come with horns or tails.

Here is Dad, in his lucky suit, chasing down and catching one of the toddlers at the Celebration Center.

One sad thing, I have not found any CC for little boy Witches. I have been dressing them in Witch hats with a nice full, dark suit. There is a suit with short pants is in the base game but I like long pants. If nothing else, it protects those toddler knees from scrapes. Which may make one wonder why we dress girls and don’t include longer socks. Some of the Witch outfits do have long stockings!

Sims 4 CC for Infant Witches

ILKI Sims (For infant). Glitchy, hat and hair will appear in mid air. I end up removing them. The dress works great. Update, the account for ILKI Sims on Patreon has been taken down. But, with searching I found an archived link. You can download the files still but it takes a bit more clicking to get them.

Mom and Natasha, putting her back to bed after a bath. Dad in the background sneaking upstairs for a video game.

Mom, with Natasha in the white Witch CC, at the Celebration Center. They all got dressed up that day.

Sims 4 CC for Toddler Witches

Dad listening to Clara telling a story in the kitchen at home. Clara is wearing the StorySims CC, in green. I also had her wearing it in purple, red, and white.

The girls outside. Eliza (the one with a regular hat), wearing the Paogae set, arrived last. Dad showed up and kept getting in the way until I got him stargazing. Clara (wearing the Witch hat without band) in the StorySims set. Violet wearing the Arcane Illusions set. Alice wearing the dress from PowLuna.

Friendly or Ferocious?

I’ve been playing The Sims 4 a few years. I tend to do the same things with each new family or single I create and then feel the game falls flat. I have found great inspiration to keep playing and try new things from other Simmers (players). Video posts, challenges they have tried, and of course modifications and custom content. They go together well.

Get inspired and fired up by a new idea, friendly or ferocious? We aren’t always so kind to our Sims. Once I get an idea I look for mods and CC to work with it. Although I have a lot of pack contents I still hunt for special CC and my thanks to every modder out there because I’ve used a lot of them!

My favourite source for finding Sims 4 Witch custom content is Talia’s Witchy CC Finds. I still dig around online (like a kid circling everything in the Christmas catalogue) but Talia is a great starting point for Witch Sims content. Thanks Talia.

Little Witch Sims 4 CC I’d Like to Find

Bonus inspiration for those who make the CC – I found this little Witch outfit on Amazon (not available). This is an outfit I would love to dress little Witches in, the infants and the toddlers and the children. I especially like polka dots! If you make custom CC can you make this with a dress, hat, stockings, and the broom too in different colours and polka dots? Let me know in comments. Please and thank you!

10 Fun Hidden InZOI Features You Probably Didn’t Know About!

Aishababyy

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April 15, 2025

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10 Fun Hidden InZOI Features You Probably Didn’t Know About!

If you have been diving into the virtual world on InZOI, you might think you’ve seen it all. However, this game is packed with hidden gems you might not know about. From your Zoi getting into trouble with the police to unexpected relationship dynamics, here are some hidden InZOI features you may not know about!

List of 10 Fun Hidden InZOI Features

1. Your Zoi Can Go to Prison!

That’s right, you read that correctly! If your Zoi creates enough trouble, like constantly punching or threatening another Zoi, they can end up behind bars. It was very hard trying to get my Zoi in prison, but the one thing that worked for me was trying to extort a police officer – that didn’t go very well. A life of crime might sound thrilling, but it only lasts for 24 hours in unfashionable orange jumpsuits.

2. Order Services on Your Smartphone

Your Zoi probably doesn’t have the time or the energy to do everything themselves. Through Pmarket, you can easily order food, hire a cleaner or a babysitter, or even call a repairman to fix your broken items. With a few taps on your Zoi’s phone, life is just more convenient. Give it a try!

3. Persistent Arguing? Time for a Divorce

Maybe not all relationships in inZOI last forever. If your Zoi and their partner keep arguing and neither of you will back down, it may be time to consider a divorce. After clicking on divorce, your marriage certificate will go up in flames and your Zoi will be single again – ready to explore new romances, enjoy the single life or maybe give your ex a second chance?

4. Customize Your Gameplay with Special Filters

Want to add cinematic flair to your gameplay? You can, as the game offers a variety of visual effects that allow players to mess around with filters like cartoon, black and white, thriller and more! This is the perfect way to add life to your gameplay; whether you want a nostalgic aesthetic or want to create a horror film, this is the perfect feature for you.

5. Relive Special Moments with Shared Memories

Your Zoi’s life is filled with important events, and it might be hard for you to keep track of them all. Thankfully, inZOI keeps track of shared memories, which include instant attractions, first impressions, getting married and other big life milestones. This makes your Zoi’s journey feel more meaningful!

6. Dynamic Partner Interactions

Your partner isn’t just a background character – they are interactive! They can send you a text, and you can reply with different options! You can be nice or mean, and it’ll affect your relationship for the better or worse. Additionally, they just might surprise your Zoi with thoughtful gifts at their apartment. Talk about thoughtful!

7. Your Zoi Can Sleepwalk… and Cook?!

One of the quirky features of the game is sleepwalking. Yep – your Zoi can get up in the middle of the night and start doing things without them knowing. My Zoi suddenly got up to start making ramen while sleepwalking; I was lucky they didn’t burn down the kitchen. Just keep an eye on them… not all midnight cooking adventures end well.

8. Edit Cities, Craft Clothing, and More!

Customisation is a big part of the game. You can edit cities by adjusting the decorations, weather, billboards and even relationships! The creativity doesn’t stop there – you can craft your own clothing and furniture. Want a specific kind of top? You can design the neckline, sleeves and hem before adding colours and textures. Although some items have limited variations, future updates will most likely expand customisation even more. I can’t wait to see what you create!

9. Discover the Meow Store for Special Perks

Wishing you add some special perks? Click on your Zoi’s card which will reveal the Meow store, a hidden gem where you collect points by completing your Zoi’s wishes. Save enough points, and you can use them to satisfy a specific need or trigger a particular emotion. The more you scroll, the better the rewards – like having good luck or improving a skill faster!

10. Unlimited Money Cheat!

Did you spend all your money on your house or maybe a car and in need of extra cash? Head into Settings and navigate to the Psicat guide menu. You’ll find a button labelled ‘Money Cheat’- click on it, and you will instantly receive 100,000 meows! No shame in using it; even Zois have to deal with the cost of living!

These features have made the game more immersive and fun for me! Which ones have you already found, and which ones are excited to try out? Let us know in the comments!

Hackers target select The Sims 4 CC Creators with a Virus

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April 14, 2025

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Hackers target select The Sims 4 CC Creators with a Virus

Simandy and TheNinthWaveSims Custom Content Creator accounts have been compromised in the latest SimFileShare hack.

Latest updates as of 15^th April: SimsFileShare has now paused uploads temporarily while they investigate the issue, and Pixelunivairse’s SFS has also been compromised according to our readers.

It has recently come to light in a sims after dark discord server post that Simandy’s and TheNinthWaveSims SimFileShare account has been hacked.

Many download links previously associated with the CC for these creators have been replaced with a zip file containing a single executable file labelled “install.exe.”

This file is almost certainly malicious, and we strongly advise against downloading, unzipping, or executing it under any circumstances to keep your game and your computer safe.

A screenshot of the discord post raising awareness of the account hacking. Full text is below.

The discord server post reads:

WARNING: DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY SIMANDY CC FROM SIMFILESHARE (SFS)!

Simandy’s SimFileShare account has been hacked, and many links leading to her CC have been replaced by a zip containing just one file called “install.exe”.

This is almost certainly malicious. Do not download these files. Do not unzip these files. Do not click or run these files. Do not allow these files to remain on your computer.

Note that unlike previous malware coming from Sims mods, this one does not rely on you running the game with a script file installed, so ModGuard will not help stop any infection. However, if you have unzipped these exe files into your Mods folder, get rid of them anyway! And if you don’t have Modguard installed, go get it anyway.

If you have already downloaded any CC from Simandy’s SFS account in the past 24 hours, DELETE THEM immediately, and RUN A VIRUS SCAN on your computer.

We will update with more info as it becomes available. Stay vigilant, be on the lookout for similar hacks on SFS or other platforms, as these malware outbreaks historically have not been isolated to one creator. Remember to never click dodgy files.

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Simandy addressed this situation on her tumblr page, stating:

DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY OF MY CC THAT LEADS YOU TO SIMFILESHARE.

You have been warned so, from this moment on, don’t come at me telling it was my fault you got malware. I’ll tell you when it’s fixed.

We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as they become available.

In the meantime, we would urge everyone to exercise caution, review recent downloads, and take appropriate security measures like running antivirus scans or installing the ModGuard mod by TwistedMexi as a precaution.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen hackers target creators, and it likely won’t be the last. These kinds of attacks can happen to anyone, and they’re usually not just isolated to one person. So it’s a good idea to be extra cautious about downloading CC right now across all platforms.

Protecting your system and preserving the integrity of your game is of the utmost importance.

General advice to protect your computer when downloading custom content online

Always remember that Sims 4 custom content files should only have the .package or .ts4script extensions. Never download or run .exe files, and ideally avoid automatically unpacking ZIP or RAR files directly into your Mods folder. Instead, inspect each file individually to ensure it’s safe. Always verify that you are downloading from official, creator-posted links, and avoid suspicious URLs, especially those using link shorteners.

It’s also important to stay on top of security hygiene. As well as regular antivirus scans and the ModGuard mod mentioned above, consider setting up a weekly system restore point in Windows before adding new mods and back up your important files regularly. this includes Sims saves, mods, and any personal documents. If you use services like Google or Firefox, take advantage of features that scan for password breaches, enable two-factor authentication, and routinely check logged-in sessions across your accounts.

Lastly, for both creators and players: be mindful and cautious. Don’t rush to download every new mod or piece of CC, take a moment to ask yourself if you actually need it. For creators, regularly monitor your files and hosting platforms to ensure nothing has been tampered with. These precautions might not guarantee 100% protection, but staying vigilant and informed will greatly reduce your risk of encountering malicious content.

Update 17:50: It’s now also been confirmed that creator TheNinthWaveSims has had their SFS account compromised too.

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