The Future of The Sims Franchise

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September 17, 2024

Talks about Project Rene, future Sims 4 Development and more for the community!

The Sims Team has just released a lengthy official blog post about the future of The Sims Franchise. Acknowledging The Sims 4’s 10th birthday mark and giving a teaser at what’s to come with future projects and DLC releases in the long run.

With the announcement of The Sims 4 Creator Kits and strengthening the core of future Sims 4 Pack releases, the team has also revealed some first screens and information for The Sims 5 not happening, along with looks into what to expect from the future of Project Rene. The preview screens are just a glimpse at what players can expect in The Sims Playtesting and future game previews. Another playtesting sessions for multiplayer has also been confirmed for later this fall through The Sims Labs.

The team also confirmed the long rumored talks about The Sims Movie, confirming a list of producers and creators working on the upcoming film release.

Read all about Project Rene, The Sims Movie and the road ahead for the franchise in the official press release below:

Future of The Sims: Table of Contents

Sul Sul, Simmers!

We have so muchnewsto share with you about The Sims franchise! We’ve been in the lab expanding The Sims into an entertainment platform driven by you, our community, that includes exploring experiential ways to play The Sims and new ways we’re supporting creators. Our passion for creating products full of fun, creativity and discovery has led us to new experiences all moving at the speed of pop culture. Keep reading to learn what we’ve been cooking!

Get ready to party like it’s the year 2000!

Before we jump in… wow, it’s been nearly 25 years since the world was first introduced to The Sims. Since then, more than 500 million of you have become Simmers, embracing the delightful chaos that comes with playing “fate” – guiding your beloved Sims through life’s ups and downs and endless possibilities (so many deleted pool ladders! 😆). You’ve shown that no one does life like The Sims – unleashing your imagination to craft one-of-a-kind stories, worlds, and adventures that seamlessly blend the real world with the Sims world.

We remain committed as ever to reimagining the way people play with life and giving millions the chance to connect over their shared love of The Sims as we push the boundaries of reality. So far in 2024,Simmers have spent more than 1.2 billion hours playing The Sims 4 and experimenting with life scenarios and choices without real-world consequences (759+ million hours spent in live mode!). Whether it’s designing your dream home (303+ million hours in build mode!), customizing your Sims (640+ million Sims!) and worlds, reimagining the latest reality TV drama, or even taking on the 100 Baby Challenge (65+ million babies made!) your creativity continues to amaze us. You’ve shown that if you can dream it, you can Sim it!

Watching Simmers unite over their self-expression and curiosity expressed within The Sims has been our greatest joy. We love that you share our mischievous humor and find laughter every step of the way as you bring your visions to life (whether you’re successful or not)! We can’t wait to celebrate 25 years of The Sims with you and plan to kick things off with an episode of Behind The Sims in January 2025. There’s so much to look forward to in the coming months, and we just can’t help but share some with you now…!

The Hollywood rumors are true: The Sims is headed to the BIG SCREEN!

We’re VERY excited to share that in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, our team is working on a film based on The Sims. Kate Herron will direct, as well as co-write with Briony Redman. LuckyChap and Vertigo Entertainment will produce alongside The Sims team, with Herron and Redman executive producing.It’s still too early to share more about the movie but stay tuned for updates as we mark our 25th birthday next year!

You Make The Sims!

Our incredible community is the only reason we’ll celebrate 25 years of The Sims. Everything we do is for you, because you are what makes The Sims. As we build towards the future, we’re exploring more ways to involve, engage, and reward our community.

It’s with great pride and enthusiasm that we’ll continue expanding the ways we spotlight your incredible stories, creations, and ideas. Since its launch, more than 1 billion Sims 4 creations have been downloaded from the gallery and more than 116 million pieces of content uploaded, with millions more assets uploaded and downloaded across the broader Sims community. In addition, we’ve been collaborating with all types of Simmers on multiple projects, ranging from in-game creation through lot building and worlds to collaborations on Kits, base game updates, packs and beyond. These collaborations have meant a lot to us but more importantly to our community and we aren’t done yet!

Allow Us to Proudly Introduce…

The Sims 4 Creator Kits: Designed and produced entirely by creators in collaboration with The Sims

Discover global creators whose content is a MUST see – no matter where you play!

Creativity has long been a core value for The Sims franchise, and we obsess over seeing and showcasing the incredible talent and artistry that lives within our tight-knit community. This push to expand the ways we support creators has led us to The Sims 4 Creator Kits. These kits are designed and built by community creators to create new collections featuring unique styles and fresh storytelling potential. These Creator Kits will mark the first time that a full collection of in-game assets have been crafted by a creator and officially published by The Sims development team, making them available for all players.

For The Sims 4 players who crave more variety in customization and design, look for The Sims 4 Creator Kits to start rolling out in November 2024 across our Sims channels and available alongside our current collections of Kits.

This is a big step forward in delivering creator-made content that’s console-friendly and curated with safeguards that will expand your game with more on-trend aesthetics and styles. We’ve been working with some familiar faces for a while now to elevate their work and allow their creations to reach even more of you to enjoy. Stand by for more updates!

The Sims Creator Program: How we’re collaborating with global creators

Join us to get inspired and create like never before!

The Sims Creator Program is the next evolution of how we work with both established and up-and-coming creators around the world. With this official program, creators will gain access to a range of exclusive perks, including early access to upcoming Packs, direct communication with fellow creators and The Sims team, free swag, opportunities to collaborate, and more.

We’re looking for creators who regularly create original The Sims content across social platforms and various types of creators who might be new to The Sims, including those who are crafting mods or custom content, or nurturing communities across various platforms. Whether you’re a more established voice or an emerging creator, we welcome you to apply to join us.

Read more here to learn how we’re working to better serve creators, streamline onboarding, and more!

The Sims Labs – Innovating, improving and evolving across our live and future products

Let’s build the future of The Sims together!

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ICYMI! Our Sims franchise of games today and into the future will deliver on many gameplay and storytelling styles for the growing number of you around the world, and we’re excited for you to see what we’ve been working on! Creating this vision involves innovating across multiple products to deliver new experiences, and through The Sims Labs we’ll explore new experimental ways to play The Sims.

Over the next few months, you might start to see The Sims Labs show up when we’re trying out different things for Sims products, systems and features. This is your friendly reminder to sign up for a chance to playtest in The Sims Labs here, and if you fit the requirements we’re looking for, you will receive an email with further instructions. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at some of what we’ll be testing coming up soon!

All footage is pre-alpha and will differ from final release

All footage is pre-alpha and will differ from final release

The Sims Franchise – Live and Future Product Updates

When we talk about The Sims as an entertainment platform driven by our community, it’s because we see the future of The Sims as more than any one title. We’re expanding the franchise to better serve the diverse needs of the growing number of Simmers around the world. The Sims will move beyond linear, sequential Sims releases and offer more options for players than ever before. We’re focused on creating a variety of games and experiences that will touch different categories across the simulated life genre including cozy games, social and collaborative based gameplay, mobile narrative games and continued depth, improvements, and modernization of The Sims 4, which will continue to be a foundational Sims experience.

We’re creating new and innovative experiences that connect with players on their terms, wherever they are and however they choose to play. These explorations are being tested via The Sims Labs including individual features from Project Rene, a story driven mobile test, enhancements to The Sims 4 with discovery and search tools, creator tools, and more.

For now, keep reading for the latest news about our live and future products!

MySims: Cozy Bundle – Two lovable games return with adorable adventures and fun for everyone!

Coming soon to Nintendo Switch: Retro re-releases of MySims and MySims Kingdom

So many of our players have been asking for the return of MySims. We’re thrilled to share that we’re reinvigorating the MySims product line, beginning with two lovable games available soon on Nintendo Switch. With the MySims: Cozy Bundle, we’re honoring our Sims legacy as we prepare for our 25th birthday with this charming fan-favorite spin-off. You can expect two beloved games, MySims and MySims Kingdom, in which you can explore familiar worlds that are full of puzzles to solve, discover locations, meet lots of characters with big personalities and build, paint and decorate! Get ready to customize cozy worlds, style your cute Sims, and get re-introduced to everyone’s favorite MySims Kingdom triceratops, Bobaboo!

With this retro re-release you can expect Nintendo Switch controls and touch screen support, upgraded graphics, as well as much-requested special content from the original PC release returning to MySims. And, look out for adorable MySims merch coming to shopthesims.com also in November 2024!

Preorder MySims: Cozy Bundle now in the Nintendo eShop, at retail and on Nintendo.com to start playing when it launches for Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2024.**

Project Rene – Expanding the ways to play in The Sims

Be among the first to see the new world as playtesting continues!

Continuing its development alongside other exciting new projects within The Sims franchise, Project Rene is focused on building ways for friends to meet, connect, and share while playing together in an all-new world.

There will be a small invite-only playtest for Rene this Fall 2024, giving an early look at a multiplayer experience that explores joining friends and other players at a shared location. Sign up for the chance to playtest in The Sims Labs here and be among the first to play in the new world! We’ll continue to share more information on the game’s development and milestones along the way.

The Sims 4 – Testing new features as we invest in improvements and modernization efforts

We’ve been expanding all the ways to play with life in The Sims 4 for 10 years, creating an expansive simulation experience. We have big plans to continue building upon and improving this powerful life simulation game played around the world by more than 80 million people!

In May 2024, we announced that we’ve assembled a team to invest in the core game experience, including tackling technical issues. We’ve invested further into these efforts to focus on previously reported issues, quality assurance and game optimization for future releases.Batches of fixes will continue to be released roughly every two months until further notice. On September 18, 2024, our players can expect another major release of fixes alongside an exciting base game update.

The Sims 4 developers are hard at work investing in meaningful new features and base game updates. We continue to explore new ways to play; to surprise and delight; to evolve the game in both appearance and gameplay experience. The ‘Happy at Home’ event was our first foray into a new way to play and we were encouraged to see how many of you enjoyed this new feature. We recently announced that coming up next is the Reaper’s Rewards Event, where you’ll have the chance to play alongside Grim himself and earn exclusive new rewards on September 24, 2024!

We’re excited about the road ahead for The Sims 4, and can’t wait to share what we have planned next for this game!

The Sims FreePlay – A new region inspired by mountainside towns is coming soon!

For more than a decade, The Sims FreePlay has captured the delightful unpredictability and playfulness of The Sims on mobile platforms. We remain as committed as ever to elevating our game to be an unrivaled town-builder experience, continuously improving the experience with new content, gameplay, and visual improvements.

Our next content updates will open an entirely new region inspired by mountainside towns. It may be the coziest region created for the game yet, perfect for exploring as we head into the holiday season!

Here’s to celebrating the best of The Sims, past, present, and future! Vadish, Simmers!

Thoughts on the future ahead for The Sims Franchise?

As always, stay tuned on Sims Community to be the first to know about future Sims releases and game developments!

EA is introducing The Sims 4 Creator Kits

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September 17, 2024

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EA is introducing The Sims 4 Creator Kits

A seperate release series independent of future work from The Sims Team!

EA and Maxis have made a surprise announcement today about the introduction of new type of DLC for The Sims 4. Introducing Sims 4 Creator Kits, a new line of Kit content created exclusively by the community team. These type of Kit releases will be independent from the usual line of releases from The Sims Team, meaning that you should expect more of the same type of official Expansion Pack, Stuff Pack, Kits and hopefully Game Pack releases soon for The Sims 4.

EA and Maxis are sure about their future with The Sims 4 and upcoming developments, so it seems they’re ready to kick it up a notch with more bite sized paid releases. Learn more in their official statement below:

Introducing The Sims 4 Creator Kits

The team made a surprising announcement stating that a new line of Sims 4 DLC called creator Kits will start with their first rollout. Beginning November 2024 across all supported platforms including Xbox, Playstation, PC and Mac.

The price is expected to be $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. The Creator Kits will be benefiting both the community creator of the Kits, along with the creator bringing new CAS and Build items through an official licensed product that can be used by Console players too.

Designed and produced entirely by creators in collaboration with The Sims

Discover global creators whose content is a MUST see – no matter where you play!

Creativity has long been a core value for The Sims franchise, and we obsess over seeing and showcasing the incredible talent and artistry that lives within our tight-knit community. This push to expand the ways we support creators has led us to The Sims 4 Creator Kits. These kits are designed and built by community creators to create new collections featuring unique styles and fresh storytelling potential. These Creator Kits will mark the first time that a full collection of in-game assets have been crafted by a creator and officially published by The Sims development team, making them available for all players.

For The Sims 4 players who crave more variety in customization and design, look for The Sims 4 Creator Kits to start rolling out in November 2024 across our Sims channels and available alongside our current collections of Kits.

This is a big step forward in delivering creator-made content that’s console-friendly and curated with safeguards that will expand your game with more on-trend aesthetics and styles. We’ve been working with some familiar faces for a while now to elevate their work and allow their creations to reach even more of you to enjoy. Stand by for more updates!

The Sims Team has already showed impressive collaboration work with Sixam CC in their The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit. Coming out September 19th, 2024!

The first official Sims 4 Creator Kits are expected to be announced on November 2024. Stay tuned on Sims Community to be the first to know about their reveal!

What are your thoughts on these news? Join the discussion below!

OFFICIAL LEAK: Upcoming The Sims 4 Kits Preview

The Sims 4 Kits

Jovan

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September 10, 2024

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OFFICIAL LEAK: Upcoming The Sims 4 Kits Preview

Storybook Nursery and Artist Studio Sims 4 Kits have leaked in full!

The upcoming Sims 4 Kits that have been teased in the latest “To Be Continued…” Roadmap for the last quarter of 2024 are here!

Thanks to the tip and great discovery from our reader anadius, we have the full assets and images from the upcoming Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit and The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit.

Both Build Kits for The Sims 4 are expected to release on September 19th, 2024 across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported consoles.

The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit

Check out the official render above for The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit! Down below you’ll see the official in-game screenshots showcasing the new Kit items.

The Artist Studio Kit for The Sims 4 flexes a new easel, along with clutter and objects to make your creative space look more lived in, colorful and playfully messy. And, after a long time the fans should expect the return of the woodworking table in a new design!

The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit

Your little ones will be able to enjoy a themed set of items coming with The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit. Check out the full preview in the official screenshots below:

The Storybook Nursery Kit has two set of different nursery themed items, ranging from goth to fairytale-like objects. Reminds me of the two styles we got with The Sims 2 Teen Style Stuff Pack back in the day!

The Sims 4 Kits Release Info

Both The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit and the Artist Studio Kit will release on September 19th, 2024 at 10AM PT across all platforms. Each Kit is retailed at $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. You’ll be able to purchase these 5 dollar kits on official platforms such as the EA App, Steam, official Console stores and other online retailers.

Possible Clues and Hints for The Future

The Sims 4 Season of To Be Continued has teased several new game updates coming free to The Sims 4. If you look closer to one of the new images from the Storybook Nursery Kit, you might notice a baby pacifier attached to one of the youngest of Sims in the picture frame:

Could this be one of the new features coming in this quarter’s game update?

The biggest release players are waiting to happen during this season is The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack. Expected to be announced on October 3rd, 2024. It seems that the Artist Studio Kit has already teased grim new concepts that could be expected to come to realization in this Expansion Pack release. But time will tell what exactly will be the new features of this 40 dollar DLC!

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Sims 4 Kits? Share your opinion down below and stay tuned for breaking Sims 4 News!

The Sims 4 Roadmap: September to December 2024

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September 5, 2024

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The Sims 4 Roadmap: September to December 2024

Deadly new Expansion Pack, new Kits and an in-game event to look forward to!

It’s finally here – the new Sims 4 Roadmap has just been released for the game. Covering the upcoming releases for The Sims 4 Series from September to December 2024. This time around The Sims Team has confirmed the official names of the new content coming out, along with teasers for said content.

Coming this season

Let’s dissect everything and see when the new Sims 4 Content is expected to come out in the latest Sims 4 Roadmap:

New The Sims 4 Kits

The Sims Team has confirmed two new Sims 4 Kits set to release this month. You can expect two new Build Kits for the game including:

The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit
The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit

Both of these Kits are set to release on September 19th, 2024 across official supported platforms including Desktop and Consoles.

Give your little nooboo a sophisticated start with the Storybook Nursery Kit or build an inspiring retreat to help your Sim’s creativity flow with the Artist Studio Kit.

The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event

The second season of Sims 4 Events is coming to the game, allowing you to unlock special new CAS and Build items (and maybe even gameplay) themed around this online event. Just like the last event, this one is expected to require you to login to your Sims 4 game regularly in order to unlock new objects, items and gameplay for your game.

The Reaper’s Rewards Event is expected to come to The Sims 4 on September 24th, 2024.

Help Grim out and earn free items in the Reaper’s Rewards Event!

The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack

The latest Sims 4 Roadmap has just confirmed the next Expansion Pack for The Sims 4. After rumors that the next Expansion Pack will revolve around death, we got an official sneak peek that confirms those rumors.

The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack will be fully announced on October 3rd, 2024 with the official full release set for Halloween on October 31st, 2024.

Speaking of Grim, the fan-favorite hooded figure will make an appearance in the Life and Death Expansion Pack.

Free Sims 4 Game Updates

According to the last tease of this Sims 4 Roadmap season, the game will be getting more than one free content update. Although we don’t know exactly what’s expected in this update release, we can speculate new features and additions that will complement the release of the Life and Death Expansion Pack. And possibly beyond!

You can also see the official Sims 4 Roadmap in motion in the official video down below:

What are you looking forward to the most in the last Sims 4 Roadmap for 2024? Join the conversation below and stay tuned for the latest game updates right here on Sims Community!

The Sims 4 Laundry List: September 3rd, 2024

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September 3, 2024

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The Sims 4 Laundry List: September 3rd, 2024

New Sims 4 Patch is expected to drop in the next few days!

The Sims Team has published a brand new Sims 4 Laundry List, covering bugs and issues that are expected to be resolved within the next Sims 4 Game Update. There’s plenty of fixes to expect with this one covering issues from the latest Expansion Pack, all the way down to tens of different types of DLC and Base Game content released for the game.

Here’s the latest Sims 4 Laundry List and what you should expect to be fixed with a new game update coming out in the next few days:

Sul Sul Simmers!

Welcome to The Sims 4 Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns we’re currently investigating and aim to resolve in an upcoming patch.

As part of our commitment to tackling technical issues, the dedicated team continues to prioritize community-voted fixes with each update. This is our third release in this series, with more planned for the future.

The extended list below is directly informed by which issues have the most community reports through AnswersHQ. There are more topics that have been reported by players that aren’t listed here but may still be in the process of being solved. Some topics can require an extended investigation on our end, so even though these fixes may be in active review, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch.

With each new patch, please remember to remove any external game mods and custom content if you are experiencing issues as the first step in troubleshooting, as they may conflict with the updates.

Thank you for your patience and valuable player reports.

Catch you in the next Laundry List – Happy Simming!

Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming game update:

Mac

[AHQ] Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors.

The Gallery

Pack filters now properly work for Home Chef Hustle in The Gallery and library.

Base Game:

[AHQ] Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings.
[AHQ] Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events.
[AHQ] Frogs, mice and fishes in tanks are now visible when placed in laptop mode. Welcome back, friends!
[AHQ] Sims will put their tablets and homework back into their inventory instead of placing them in the world as long as they are standing or sitting.
[AHQ] The call is not coming from inside the house–you’ll stop getting invitational phone calls from your own Household Members.
[AHQ] “Complete a Daily Work Task” want now properly completed after finishing a daily work task.
[AHQ] Child sim now has the option to quit their “After School Activity“.
[AHQ] Family fortune – “Heal Negative Sentiments” task will now properly complete.
[AHQ] Sims will return from work or school and switch into the same Everyday Outfit they had on instead of defaulting to the first Everyday Outfit in the CAS list.
[AHQ] Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink.
[AHQ] Outdoor shadows now move smoothly without jumping on the screen on ultra graphics settings and at different Live Mode speeds.
[AHQ] Camera jittering is no longer observed in Build Buy mode after using Terrain Tools.
[AHQ] When recent neighborhood stories mention a Sim that died in another neighborhood, switching to the respective Sim household will now have an urn present.
[AHQ] Upgrading washer/dryer now completes Nerd Brain aspiration.
[AHQ] Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating.
[AHQ] Autonomous check infant no longer causes new random cold weather outfit to be generated for infant.
Infant no longer stretches when crawling in deep snow.
[AHQ] Teen Sim is able to take vacation days while working in the lifeguard career.
[AHQ] Event goal UI will continue to show even after editing from the calendar.
Fixed a CAS flow issue that would incorrectly allow siblings to be engaged.
[AHQ] Teen goal oriented aspiration now gets completed properly after getting promoted at work.
Investigated missing Doodlepip splines.
[AHQ] “Become friends with“ want is no longer observed for sims with relationship equal or above friends.
World icons on the world selection screen will no longer move when middle-clicked.
Locked seed packets are unlocked in BB when using the gardening skill cheat stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10.
[AHQ] Female Sims’ stomachs will no longer become invisible when paired with Masculine cargo pants in certain color swatches.
“Likes/Dislikes“ Sim preferences are now available for Sims created via CAS story in CAS mode.
Sim animation will no longer pop when sitting on a stool and asking another Sim an inappropriate question.
[AHQ] Sim thumbnails are no longer low resolution on the Resume Button.
Re-fixed issue where Skill List gets out of Alphabetical order, specifically when switching between Sims.
[AHQ] ‘ymTop_TshirtRolled_Yellow’ top no longer clips with bottom assets in CAS.

Affecting Multiple Packs

[AHQ] In apartments, University dorms, and penthouses: Walls and doors will now cut away properly in wall down/cutaway viewing mode. Adjusted checks for exterior walls and inactive units.
[AHQ] Vampire scars are no longer observed while creating a genetics-based spell caster Sim, and any scars generated can now be removed (mouth, eye, cheeks and brow details).
[AHQ] Werewolf/Vampire Sims will swap to occult form and vice-versa after the animation instead of before or during.
[AHQ] Nails no longer cause shoulder tears on ‘yfTop_EP08SweaterScarf_Solid’ and ‘ymBody_EF90Djellaba_Solid’ outfits.
Leather Pants no longer overlap with low boots.

Cats & Dogs

[AHQ] Feline friends rejoice! “Give Catnip Treat” action to cats will no longer cancel.

City Living

[AHQ] Strange wall patches and gaps are no longer visible in Wall Down View in San Myshuno Apartments.
[AHQ] Food stalls in San Myshuno no longer disappear after coming out of CAS and Manage Worlds screens.
[AHQ] Snow no longer appears inside the Planet Honey Pop building.

Cottage Living

[AHQ] Finchwick Fair results notification will stop triggering during Sports Day Competition results.

Crystal Creations

[AHQ] New item highlights on the Accessories tab will properly disappear after checking out the new item(s).

Dine Out

[AHQ] Interactions are now available on culinary pot racks.
Removed instances of duplicate menu items in Restaurants.
[AHQ] Photo of experimental food no longer changes upon adding frame.

Discover University

[AHQ] Sim will return from visiting the law class as a guest speaker–in both judge or private attorney branches–whether through the phone or the building interaction.
[AHQ] Sims without the Active Trait will no longer get trait-related buffs when playing with a soccer ball.
[AHQ] “Contribute Knowledge” will now satisfy Writing Aspiration on a Research Archive Machine goal counting towards the “Senior Scholar” milestone Academic aspiration.
[AHQ] Servo’s graduation portrait now shows an accurate picture.

Eco Lifestyle

[AHQ] NPC’s will stop stressing you out by constantly making de-stressing decoctions autonomously in the neighborhood or in the active Sim’s lot during Self-Sufficiency N.A.P.
[AHQ] Notifications for a NAP will no longer trigger with the option turned off and will only send the notification if the Eco Footprint feature is enabled.
[AHQ] Stacking sun rays/aurora will no longer get stuck loading.
[AHQ] Blue void lines are no longer observed in Evergreen Harbor.

For Rent

[AHQ] You can now select and edit wall heights on Residential Rentals without having to delete and replace the walls.
[AHQ] Ownership no longer disappears from objects after “Move Household“.
[AHQ] Kettle and Pressure Cooker no longer randomly disappear from inventory.
[AHQ] The “Do You Be-leaf in Concrete?“ red/orange swatch and green/gray swatch displays properly.
[AHQ] Work From Home Sims in the Handyperson career will be properly paid.
[AHQ] On rental properties, when someone dies you are now given a headstone/urn.
Panya (NPC property owner) visits will count towards the “Have the Property Owner Visit your Unit“ goal for the Discerning Dweller Aspiration.
Lot Traits and Lot Challenges will stay selected for Residential Rental lot units when converted from Residential or Venue lot.
[AHQ] “Venue Funds Transfer” button will no longer appear for community lots.
Able to enter a vacation rental unit by using phone and last exception no longer triggers when loading the save.
When objects are being repossessed the Utility BIlls and Unpaid Taxes will properly update in Bills Info Panel.
Unit Details text will not overlap when hovering on Residential Rental lots in Map View.
When bills are delivered, if you are in another world it will now process utilities correctly.

Get to Work

[AHQ] Sim targeted by the Simray will be changed to the proper blue skin tone.
[AHQ] Child eyebrows will update to match their hair color in CAS.

Growing Together

[AHQ] San Sequoia world map will properly load into all lots and avoid corrupted white screens.
[AHQ] ‘Left-Side Work of Modern Art Window’ is now properly transparent.

Horse Ranch

[AHQ] “Care” pie menu interaction, “Put In Inventory”, and “Trade For” interactions now available on goats/sheep after moving to a new lot.
There is now self-interaction on the Sim to walk to Dreadhorse Caverns.

High School Years

[AHQ] Teen sims will no longer randomly stop taking exams.
[AHQ] Teen Sims will be able to travel to prom even if Principal Mei Prescott is not alive.
[AHQ] Sims will get paid full amount of simoleons for WFH tasks for Simfluencer/Video Game Streamer career

Laundry Day

[AHQ] Sim only has to wash only once (not twice) for clothes to be clean or pristine.

Lovestruck

[AHQ] Error Code 123 no longer occurs in certain circumstances when traveling to another location.
[AHQ] Error Code 121 no longer occurs when moving in a household for the “Finding Love After a Breakup” Scenario.
[AHQ] Gallery Sims will properly appear in Cupid’s Corner with the pack game option setting set to “enable Gallery Sims”.
[AHQ] Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner and the game no longer sometimes infinitely loads when traveling after adding one to your Sim’s contacts.
[AHQ] Sims will have the option to pay bills when they are due.
[AHQ] A Sim who was met on a Blind Date and then canceled on now can be asked to Create a Date. Previously, the interface was blank.
[AHQ] Teen Vampires now can complete a regular, daytime Date.
Vampires without Sun Resistance now can go to Cupid’s Counseling regardless of the time of day.
Ghost partners can go to Cupid’s Counseling.
All Vampires are available for Seductive Dances, not just Vampires with Sun Resistance.
[AHQ] The short, curly beard ‘ymFacialHair_EP16BeardCurly’ no longer changes the shape of the Sim’s jaw.
[AHQ] The door of the Nadir household’s penthouse office has returned, so poor Aziz can get back to his writing.
[AHQ] Sims from Cupid’s Corner whose location was listed as “Not Shared” now can be socialized with on a Lovestruck Date or Hangout.
Married Sims no longer propose to other Sims.
Ghosts are available for Seductive Dances and “Watch Stars/Sky with…”.
The ‘Dr. June’s Weather Control Device’ will no longer offer snow in Ciudad Enamorada. Warm winters are here!
Lovebug and Romantically Reserved Traits are available as Likes/Dislikes as well as Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Create a Sim.
When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on a bed, Sims no longer lock up with their arm outstretched.
Flowers given to a Sim will show up in the recipient’s inventory.
Sims will no longer read “Seduction by the Sea” indefinitely.
Sims will no longer stargaze inside when visiting the Rattlesnake Juice Bar in Oasis Springs.

My Wedding Stories

There are new interactions on the wedding arch that will allow you to set which Sims to sit on either side of the aisle.
You will now be able to pick which Sims perform the requested behavior when clicking on the wedding arch and do Ceremony Activities. This will allow greater control of what is happening in the wedding.
After telling guests to do a ceremony activity, they’ll stop doing other things autonomously.
Music specific interaction is now available on the wedding arch in order to control when wedding music plays.
Sims gather around without getting stuck as the wedding couple dances.
Sims will properly perform “Exchange Vows with Officiant and Kiss“ interaction after performing “Gather at the Aisle“ interaction.
[AHQ] You can now sell wedding cakes to local bakers! “Sell to Local Bakery“ action is available now on wedding cakes.
“Take your seats” interaction will no longer show up 3 times.
[AHQ] No lines will appear on Sim’s neck after applying the nail asset ‘yfAcc_ManiGP11Patterned_blue’.

Nifty Knitting

[AHQ] Legendary Knitting will now count for Excellent Knits Aspiration.

Paranormal

[AHQ] More spawners like the specters, weird dolls, occult markings, etc now trigger during Paranormal Investigation for Occult Sims.
[AHQ] Paranormal Investigation Gigs no longer showing blank Goal Bar.

Party Essentials

[AHQ] Fun and Dancing Skill tooltips now appear for ‘The Minimalist’s Dance Floor’.

Seasons

[AHQ] Sim will now receive a vacuum along with the vacuum dock as a Holiday gift.
[AHQ] The “lose weight” New Year’s resolution will now be properly completed..
[AHQ] ‘Holiday Decoration Box’ will no longer become unowned after moving to another Residential lot or Residential Rental lot–take those holiday memories with you!
[AHQ] Can now complete the “Countdown to Midnight“ tradition on all TV’s.

Snowy Escape

[AHQ] Platform roof on 2-4-3 Wakabamori lot no longer has roof visual glitches/transparency.
[AHQ] Fun and Social motives no longer reduce while Hiking together. Exercise is fun. Everyone knows that.

Tiny Living

[AHQ] Butlers can now sleep on Murphy beds (at their own risk, of course).

Werewolves

[AHQ] Skin details (like acne or freckles) will no longer appear on Werewolves’ in their wolf form.

Thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Laundry List? Stay tuned on Sims Community to be the first to know when the upcoming Sims 4 Update drops!

MySims for Nintendo Switch is getting Improved Features

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MySims for Nintendo Switch is getting Improved Features

Expect higher quality graphics and return of characters from MySims for PC!

The Sims Team is slowly getting ready to reveal more information about their first release for Nintendo Switch – the MySims Cozy Bundle!

TOn their official X (formerly known as Twitter) profile they’ve shared an interesting comparison of graphical improvements done from previous ports of the MySims games on Nintendo Wii. The resolution of assets and user interface have been greatly improved, and you can already see the first previews below.

My Sims Features From Nintendo Wii to Nintendo Switch

What’s improved in the MySims Nintendo Switch version? First, you can expect all hairstyles, makeup and face and body fashion choices to be in higher quality. The graphics look more polished and in style with the essence and art style of the MySims franchise.

The quality feature improvements coming with MySims Cozy Bundle make the user interface look more color tuned and detailed in quality, which you can see more of below:

MySims Cozy Bundle Features

In the retro re-release of #MySims & MySims Kingdom here’s what you can expect…

Two games in one bundle!
Updated graphics!
The return of lovable characters & content from the previous PC release

The return of My Sims PC Characters

It’s been confirmed that two Sims from the MySims PC release will be making a comeback in the MySims Nintendo Switch version. Including the lovable characters Wendalyn and Alexa Lexington.

MySims Nintendo Switch Characters — *Image credit: The Sims Wiki*

wendalyn mysims nintendo switch — *Image credit: The Sims Wiki*

Thoughts on the MySims Nintendo Switch improvements? Join the discussion below and stay tuned for the latest MySims updates!

It’s official: MySims Bundle coming November 19th!

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August 27, 2024

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It’s official: MySims Bundle coming November 19th!

MySims and MySims Kingdom are coming to Nintendo Switch!

After last week’s leak about MySims coming to Nintendo Switch, we got an official confirmation today during Nintendo Direct livestream that MySims will be rereleasing for Nintendo Switch!

The official release of MySims on Nintendo Switch is grouped under the MySims Cozy Bundle; containing the Base gameplay experience and the spin-off game called MySims Kingdom. According to the Nintendo Game Page, the file size of this bundle is going to be 14.6GB on your Nintendo Switch console, so make sure you have enough space if you plan to get the bundle!

The MySims Cozy Bundle is available for preorder purchase on the official Nintendo webshop for $39.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. What should you expect in the official Bundle release? Take a look at the official description and features below, including all the screenshots we have from the game so far.

MySims Bundle for Nintendo Switch: Features

Make adorable friends and discover creative adventures across retro re-releases of two lovable games in MySims™: Cozy Bundle. Use your imagination to rebuild a town in MySims™ and help a cute magical land become an even better place in MySims™ Kingdom. There are stories to uncover, locations to explore, and lots of characters with big personalities to meet.

Rediscover the charm of two classic MySims™ games, now on Nintendo Switch™. Fan-favorite characters are waiting to meet you, and a lot of them need your help! There is just one key element missing from these games – your creative touch! It’s time to craft the cutest worlds you can imagine.

Play Two Charming Stories — Relax with charming tales of creativity and discovery. Explore two worlds full of puzzles to solve, locations to unlock, and quirky townies in need of help.

Customize Cute Sims & Decorate Their Worlds — Create adorable Sims and customize the worlds around them! Unlock clothes and build options as you complete different tasks; there are so many options to discover in both games.

Make Friends Along the Way — Meet funny, friendly characters filled with personality! Some will be with you the whole time, and others you’ll meet as you play and explore. Help them, and they’ll inspire you to get even more creative. You’re not only building houses, you’re building communities of memorable, adorable townies!

Official MySims Nintendo Switch Screens

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What are your thoughts on the upcoming MySims rerelease on Nintendo Switch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for all the latest news on The Sims Franchise!

MySims is coming to Nintendo Switch this year!

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August 23, 2024

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MySims is coming to Nintendo Switch this year!

First rounds of leaks confirm the updated arrival of this cult classic for Nintendo Switch!

The Sims Franchise is expanding beyond The Sims 4 to bring back a classic to Nintendo Switch platforms. MySims, which dominated mostly Nintendo Wii platforms back around 2007 is coming back better and with a Switch twist, according to the journalists.

First MySims 2024 Leaks on Retail Sites

MySims for Nintendo Switch has started leaking on several retail online website stores. Including world of games which still has MySims (Nintendo Switch) listing up on their website.

The rumored release date, according to the leak, is November 19th, 2024. Available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch platform.

This leak has further been confirmed by Kotaku, saying that their inside anonymous source has confirmed that a new MySims game will definitely be coming later this year.

While Kotaku can’t confirm those specifics, the Switch port of MySims is real and coming soon, according to a source familiar with the plans. EA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
– Kotaku

The official EA.com web page for their Nintendo Switch games seems to include MySims. When clicked on the game page it just directs to The Sims 4 page, but it could mean that this addition has been made recently and that an announcement is coming soon.

What to Expect

MySims was an official Sims spin-off developed by EA and Maxis, first launched in 2007. The game also came with plenty of mini-game variants of spinoffs with the MySims title, including MySims Agents, MySims Kingdom and more.

This game was sold for console platforms first including Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, with the base game experience of MySims launching later for PC. All until a few years after EA officially cancelled the MySims PC servers and the franchise altogether.

The rumors seem to be real and it’ll be interesting to see what’s been improved and added in the newest port, and whether or not they plan to add more to the game rather than just polished and improved graphics!

Thoughts?

Are you excited about the MySims Nintendo Switch comeback? Share your thoughts in the comments down below, and make sure you leave your opinion in our quick pool below.

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Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest updates on the upcoming MySims 2024 release!

The Sims 4: New Update! (August 8th, 2024)

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The Sims 4: New Update! (August 8th, 2024)

There’s a new Sims 4 Patch Fix across Desktop and Console platforms!

EA and Maxis have just released a brand new Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox One and Playstation consoles. Bringing quality of life improvements and fixes to existing issues. More than what was originally announced just two days ago.

The Big Fixes Update

Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update

You can get the latest 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. Or Origin if you play on Mac. 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.

Update 8/8/2024

PC: 1.108.349.1020 / Mac: 1.108.349.1220

Console: 1.97

Sul Sul, Simmers!

This update includes a range of improvements, such as expanding the options to romance Ghosts and Vampires in Lovestruck and adding the ability to preview songs when “Safe for Streaming” is toggled.

As part of our continued commitment to tackling technical issues, please follow @TheSimsDirect for the most up-to-date information on the deployment of these fixes. As always, if you have any issues, please share with us on AnswersHQ.

Base Game / Multipack

[AHQ] Error Code 121 no longer occurs when moving in a household for the “Finding Love After a Breakup” Scenario.
[AHQ] Error Code 123 no longer occurs in certain circumstances when traveling to another location.
[AHQ] Cost of living just went back up: Sims once again can pay bills when they are due.
[AHQ] Previously distorted glasses are back in shape.
Improved interface for the Safe for Streaming Music options. Songs that aren’t safe to stream should be grayed out, while available songs can now be previewed.
Sims rejected from being asked on a date through the Relationship Panel now are firmly rejected with a Notification. Just to make it official.
“Start a New Relationship“ is no longer a Want for Sims with the Noncommittal Trait.
You might have seen the option to “Lecture About Responsibilities“ twice in the interaction menu when a parent is talking to their teen Sim. It should now just appear once, so enough with the nagging.

Seasons

With Lovestruck…

The Dr. June’s Weather Control Device no longer offers snow in Ciudad Enamorada. Winters are warm here!

High School Years

Married Sims no longer propose to other Sims.

Growing Together

With Lovestruck…

Sims asked on a date from Cupid’s Corner only have three Traits now, leaving room for new Traits through Self Discovery. Sims found previously through Cupid’s Corner still will have more Traits than average – overachievers.
The text for the Self Discovery moment of swapping the Unflirty or Romantically Reserved Traits to Lovebug now accurately reflects the traits being swapped.

Lovestruck

Live Mode

[AHQ] Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner and the game no longer sometimes infinitely loads when traveling after adding one to your Sim’s contacts.
[AHQ] Sims from Cupid’s Corner whose location was listed as “Not Shared” now can be socialized with on a Lovestruck Date or Hangout.
Ghost partners can go to Cupid’s Counseling. Their partners could see through their excuses and are ready to remedy their relationship!
Ghosts are available for Seductive Dances and “Watch Stars/Sky with…”.
Sims no longer stargaze indoors at Rattlesnake Juice Bar in Oasis Springs.
These interactions have more versions of Simlish for variety: “Play Woo-Who!? With…” on Who’s Up Party Games, “Steal from Fountain” on the Fountain of Dreams, and “Rub Ring”. Look for Sammy The Ring Bear around that fountain for more information.
[AHQ] A Sim who was met on a Blind Date and then canceled on (rude!) now can be asked to Create a Date. Previously, the interface was blank.
Sims no longer read “Seduction by the Sea” indefinitely. Must be a real page-turner!
Sims now autonomously seek sleep when they are low on energy.
Flowers given to a Sim now show up in the recipient’s inventory.
When selecting a single flower for “Give Flowers…”, the Sim now bestows a single flower instead of a whole bouquet. Sometimes a single bloom says more than an entire bouquet!
When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on a bed, Sims no longer lock up with their arm outstretched.
When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on different beds, the Sim now successfully reaches the first bed.
“Ask to Create a Date…“ with a new Sim from the Gallery now results in that Sim showing up properly at the edge of the Date or Hangout location.
The Unflirty Trait icon looks clearer.

Create a Sim

Lovebug and Romantically Reserved Traits are available as Likes and Dislikes plus Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Create a Sim.
[AHQ] The short, curly beard (ymFacialHair_EP16BeardCurly) no longer changes the shape of the Sim’s jaw.

Build Mode

Spot-tangle Light (lightWall_EP16SULTuplight) no longer steals the spotlight by turning off all other lights within a room when placed.
Couples Crest Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartistic) now has collision and cannot be placed where there is no space.

Ciudad Enamorada

The camera moves more freely now around Calle del Ensueño in Plaza Mariposa.
[AHQ] The door of the Nadir household’s penthouse office has returned, so poor Aziz can get back to his writing.
Casita del Amor’s Lot now shows the correct view when saving to the Gallery.
A missing curtain in Mirador del Amor has been re-added to the venue.
The rooftop of the López household now has all of its walls painted.

Dine Out

Waiters bring out food and clean tables more reliably without resetting.

Vampires

[AHQ] Teen Vampires now can complete a regular Date. They deserve a chance to find love, too!

With Lovestruck…

Vampires without Sun Resistance now can go to Cupid’s Counseling regardless of the time of day. No more using the sun as an excuse to get out of the hard work of a relationship.
All Vampires are available for Seductive Dances, not just Vampires with Sun Resistance. Non-sun-resistant Sims deserve Seductive Dances, too!

Realm of Magic

[AHQ] Sims are once again able to read Magic Tomes. Time to get back to the spellbooks!

My Wedding Stories

[AHQ] Just a Spot of Tea now stays put instead of disappearing when returning to a rental lot from a wedding venue.

What’s your experience with the latest Sims 4 Update release? Join the comments below and stay tuned for more Sims 4 news soon!

The Sims 4 Summer Sale: DLC Deals and New Bundle Release!

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The Sims 4 Summer Sale: DLC Deals and New Bundle Release!

Big discounts on the current Sims 4 DLC catalogue. Plus, see what’s inside the Love & Family Bundle!

It’s a big day for The Sims Deals and Sales today. There’s a new Sims 4 Summer Sale happening across Desktop and Console platforms. Along with the release of The Sims 4 Love & Family Bundle which saves big on the package collection contents. Especially if you’re on consoles and can’t build your own bundle!

Find out what’s included in the latest rounds of Sims 4 Deals:

The Sims 4 Summer Sale: August 2024 Deals

All Pack types (except Kits of course) are on discount. The Sims 4 Summer Sale includes offers on Expansion Packs, Game Packs and Stuff Packs. Along with extra price cuts also accounted for premade bundles.

Here are the current Sims 4 offers you can find on EA App, Steam, Microsoft and Playstation Stores:

The Sims 4 Expansion Packs are up to 50% off!
- The latest Lovestruck Expansion Pack is NOT included in the offer
- Horse Ranch is 38% off
- For Rent is 25% off
The Sims 4 Game Packs are 30% off!
The Sims 4 Stuff Packs are up to 30% off!
- Home Chef Hustle and Crystal Creations are 20% off
The Sims 4 Premade Bundles:
- Decorator’s Dream, Everyday Sims Bundle, Pet Lovers Bundles are 20% off
- Love & Family Bundle is 25% off
- Get Dating Bundle is 25% off

Sims 4 Offer Availability on PC / Mac

The sale is availabile on EA App and Steam from now until August 19th, 2024 at 10AM PT.

Sims 4 Offer Availability on Consoles

The latest Sims 4 Summer Sale is a bit shorter on consoles than originally advertised. The deals for Sims 4 DLC on Xbox One end on August 12th, 2024 at 10AM PT. Meanwhile, Playstation simmers will get to enjoy the new deals until the end of August 15th at 10AM PT.

The Sims 4 Love & Family Bundle

A brand new Sims 4 Bundle release that’s also a part of the latest summer sales is the new Love & Family Bundle. Consisting of the following three Pack releases:

The Sims 4 Growing Together Expansion Pack
The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories Game Pack
The Sims 4 Parenthood Game Pack

The Bundle is available on official platforms on both Desktop and Console supported stores. The original price of the Bundle is retailed at $59.99USD, but you can get it for 25% off during the Summer Sale.

Are you going to be getting anything for your collection during the last Sims 4 Summer Sale of 2024? Let us know!

New Sims 4 Emergency Patch Coming Next Week!

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August 6, 2024

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New Sims 4 Emergency Patch Coming Next Week!

Some issues take longer than usual to fix.

The release of Lovestruck Expansion and the Pre-Pack Update hasn’t been met without a rocky launch. In fact, there have been four Sims 4 Emergency Patch releases already for the game following the release, with another one now announced for release next week.

Some tougher issues in The Sims 4 have arised through further gameplay, such as save game errors , distorted glasses and more.

The Sims 4 Emergency Patch set for Next Week

It’s been announced through The Sims Direct that there’s going to be a new Sims 4 Emergency Patch. Set to release the week after August 11th.

We are working on an update that targets several reports following the release of The Sims 4 Lovestruck, including error code incidents, missing interactions, and distorted glasses’ frames. We appreciate your patience as we aim to get these fixes in-game within the next week.

– The Sims Direct

Some of the top reported issues for The Sims 4 right now include Missing Game Text and Interactions, as well as Game Crashing and Errors in Loading. The development team confirmed that these critical issues are being investigated and will have a solution out through a Sims 4 Emergency Patch sometime next week.

What issues have you been experiencing in your game? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for latest Sims 4 Updates!

The Sims 4 Update: 4th Release of this Week! (July 26th, 2024)

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The Sims 4 Update: 4th Release of this Week! (July 26th, 2024)

Last Patch of this week gets some big fixes for The Sims 4!

EA and Maxis have just released their 4th Sims 4 Update, scheduled to come across PC, Mac, Playstation and Xbox Supported consoles.

Due to the considering nature of the original bugs that came with the initial big Sims 4 Update, this patch brings emergent resolutions to Sims geting in rather doubtful relationship statuses. Along with fixes to Sims being mean to each other and more!

Find out what’s new in below’s Sims 4 Patch Notes:

The Hotfix for a Hotfix Update

Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update

You can get the latest 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. Or Origin if you play on Mac. 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

Now out on both Desktop and Console platforms!

Update 7/29/2024

Console: 1.96

Simmers,

Today’s release is for the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the flashing fix and family fixes.

For the most up-to-date information on this release across all platforms, follow @TheSimsDirect. Visit AnswersHQ to share any issues you have with us. This is the primary source for information, troubleshooting, and gathering information on the issues being reported.

Bug Fixes

Base Game

Parenthood

The Simology panel no longer flashes for Child or Teen Sims who have reached the maximum of their Character Values, and the interface no longer becomes unresponsive.

Lovestruck

Sims no longer receive inappropriate phone calls from relatives.

Latest Sims 4 Game Version: PC: 1.108.335.1020 / Mac: 1.108.335.1220

Update 7/26/2024

PC: 1.108.335.1020 / Mac: 1.108.335.1220

Simmers,

Today’s release contains fixes for Sims being mean, inappropriate relationships and phone calls, and adoption. These fixes are available now for PC and Mac. The remaining platforms will follow next week.

Please follow @TheSimsDirect for the most up-to-date information on this release on all platforms. As usual, visit AnswersHQ to share any issues with us. This is our primary source of information for troubleshooting and gathering information on player issues.

Bug Fixes

Base Game

Lovestruck

Sims no longer receive inappropriate phone calls from relatives.

Have you downloaded the 4th Sims 4 Update of this week and what are your experiences so far? Join the discussion below!

Cancellation of Life By You cost Paradox $20 Million

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July 26, 2024

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Cancellation of Life By You cost Paradox $20 Million

Paradox Interactive’s attempt at a Life Simulation game cost them a lot of money.

A few weeks ago we reported about Life By You, an upcoming life simulation game by Paradox Tectonic being permanently being cancelled. Shortly after the announcement the entire development studio shut down as well, with its employees looking for new job opportunities after almost 4 years of working on the game.

Publisher Paradox Interactive announced in their earnings call about how much this decision cost them. Revealing that close to $20 Million USD were lost to the now failed development of Life By You.

Reported by Game Watcher, the news came from Paradox’s latest earnings call for the second quarter of FY2024. Revealing in the financial report that their operating profit has been decreased by 90% over the last 3 month period.

Paradox is housed in Sweden, so all financial reports are issued in its local currency, Swedish Krona. Operating profit amounted to MSEK 28.9 (MSEK 292.9), a decrease by 90 %. Write-downs of MSEK 208.0 (MSEK 0.0) are included in the operating profit.
– Game Watcher

The CEO of Paradox Interactive shared his sentiment in the earnings call about the cancellation of Life By You. Stating that even though they’ve managed to somewhat stay afloat with their core business operations, they’re still ending the quarter with “mixed feelings”. Mixed feelings being 20 million US dollars loss in revenue.

We end the second quarter of the year with mixed feelings. On the one hand, our core business has performed very well, but on the other hand, we made the difficult decision to cancel the release of Life by You, as the game would not be able to meet our expectations.

Looking at the quarter’s results, we’ve released several strong expansions with good quality to our core games, which has a positive impact on the top line and provides a good cash flow from operating activities. The bottom line is sadly weighed down by the write-down of Life by You. It is painful but gives us a strong motivation to further improve our operations.

The development of Life By You took place in Berkeley, California which housed several Life by You developers at the time who worked on the project for 4 years total. It’s not known what exactly caused Paradox to lose so much money other than having to manage a team of more than a dozen developers in a state with bigger cost of living. Either way, the report seemingly confirms just how much this project was grossly mismanaged.

Paradox Interactive is currently focusing their strengths on their current video game titles, such as Cities Skylines 2. There are only a handful life simulation game competitors to The Sims left to be released. Including Paralives, which is set to release in Early Access in 2025. And InZOI, which looking at the previews will need a NASA super computer to be ran properly.

Stay tuned on Sims Community for more updates on upcoming life simulation games!

The Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod: Physical Features Attraction

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July 26, 2024

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The Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod: Physical Features Attraction

A new Category for Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs has been brought by a modder!

It’s only been a couple of hours since the latest Expansion Pack came out, and modders are already deep in exploring new Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod options and how they can deepen the existing gameplay.

I was personally excited to hear about the return of the Attraction system with the new Pack. However, as someone who’s been playing the game since The Sims 2 days I was left a bit disappointed to know that there aren’t any Physical Features included in the Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs menu.

sims 2 chemistry — Turn-Ons & Offs in The Sims 2 / Image: The Sims Wiki

Some might argue that these attraction features haven’t been included in The Sims 4 due to the sensitive nature of superficial attraction these turn-ons bring. Still, what if I wanted to create superficial Sims myself?

The same sentiment was shared by a modder who brought these attraction values to life with a new Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod. Giving more variety in storytelling and gameplay for your dating Sim experience.

The Sims 4 Physical Features Attraction Mod

Created by modder and creator Down in Simsland, The Sims 4 Physical Features Attraction Mod covers new turn-ons and turn-offs that depend on your Sim’s physical attributes. Those include body hair, weight, piercings, makeup, eye color and tattoos.

The Physical Features attraction category replaces the Outfit Color preferences – meaning that you’ll have to sacrifice the latter in order to enjoy these new turn-ons and turn-offs. There’s some complexity to this Mod that I was surprised to see – such as facial hair not accounting just any from mentioned category. Five o’clock stubble won’t catch another Sim’s attention unless they decide to have a fuller facial hair look!

Here’s what the creator of this Mod had to share about how this Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod functions:

As this can be a rather sensitive topic, I fully understand why it wasn’t included by default with the pack, and I think it was the right decision. But since I like to create characters with a wide range of personalities, I needed them for narrative reasons (e.g. for more superficial characters who would have those kinds of preferences).

I replaced the Outfit Color preferences, as I know many of you won’t use them, to create those traits:

Body Types: 4 preferences that correspond to a different combinations of the two fitness sliders
Facial Hair: the facial hair that are categorized ad length 1 (out of 3) are not considered for this one. If your sim has only a few hairs on the chin, it’s out of the scope
Body Hair: all levels of back hair, level 2 & 3 of chest hair, level 3 of arm of leg hair only. Only one item required.
Make-Up: two items of make-up at least (I didn’t include eyelashes, as I know it will be used idependently of make-up)
Eye Color: blue, green or brown eyes. Unnatural eye colors are not included.
Tattoos & Piercings: one item required, of course, earrings don’t count as piercings in this case.

At the moment, everything is translated in english, french, spanish and portugese. If you can help me with other translations, feel free to contact me, I can include that in a next release!

How to Install this Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod

The Sims 4 Physical Features Attraction Mod can be installed only on PC / Mac platforms. Simply paste the linked mod that we’ve included in the button below in the save game files (Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder). I’ve tested this Mod with the latest version of The Sims 4 Base Game currently available and it works like a charm!

You can try the Mod yourself and add it in your game by clicking the download button below. The SimFileShare link is included at the bottom of the linked page.

The Sims 4 Physical Features Mod

Will you be adding this Sims 4 Lovestruck Mod to your game? Let us know below!

The Sims 4 Discord Quest: Unlock a Lovestruck Avatar Frame

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July 25, 2024

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This official Discord Quest lets you claim an animated Freezer Bunny!

Were you looking to spruce up your avatar picture on the popular social network Discord? You’re in for a sweet treat!

EA has partnered with this network giant for a limited time Sims 4 Discord Quest in celebration of the latest Lovestruck Expansion release. Allowing you to claim a limited time animated avatar frame featuring your favorite Freezer Bunny!

How do you claim the new avatar frame? Find out in this short tutorial below:

Sims 4 Discord Quest: Claim the Lovestruck Avatar Frame

The rules of the first Sims 4 Discord Quest are very simple – play The Sims 4 for 15 minutes! That’s it.

The requirements revolving this quest however are more complex than the quest itself. The official rules state that the quest could only be primarily found in the area of United States. Even though I’m not from that region and was able to activate the quest easily.

To complete this quest, you’ll need a Discord account and a Discord Desktop App for PC / Mac. That way the program will be able to track your in-game time progress after you open up The Sims 4! Those 15 minutes should pass in no time.

To begin the quest, click this link to activate The Sims 4 Discord Quest on your account. After activating the quest you can open The Sims 4 on PC / Mac while having the Discord program open to track your 15 minutes.

The Lovestruck Quest can be accepted on Discord from July 25, 2024 until July 30, 2024 (11:59pm UTC), during which you have to complete the 15 minute time frame. Once you have completed the Quest by playing 15 minutes of Sims 4 on Discord, you’ll be able to claim the Freezer Bunny Lovebug. The Sims 4 avatar decoration needs to be redeemed by September 30, 2024.

How to Redeem

The official rules on redeeming The Sims 4 Discord Quest reward are easy. Head over to your User Settings by selecting the cogwheel in the lower left corner. Then, navigate to your Gift Inventory and select Claim Reward within the Sims 4 Quest banner.

Will you be trying the latest Sims 4 Discord Quest and winning that Lovebug Freezer Bunny? Let us know what you think of this promotion in the comments below!