Plus, Season 1 reward objects from The Sims 4 Live Event are coming for everyone!
The Sims Team has addressed some issues regarding certain bugs that players have encountered after the latest Sims 4 Patch. Including
On September 18th, EA released an update for the Base Game that removed certain player’s progress on the Happy At Home Live Event. Which was the first Season and in-game reward event introduced to the Base Game.
Unlike the current Reaper’s Rewards Event which has its mechanisms more fine-tuned to require players to play through feature experiences in Live Mode, the Happy At Home Event required players to only Login into the game for several consecutive days. All in favor of winning free items that are exclusive to the players and theirs to keep if completed.
The mechanisms behind the scenes of this first Live Event were weird, considering that players had to keep a backup file on PC / Mac since all the progress from the live event is storaged in a UserSettings.ini file. An Online Live Event with local storaging of process didn’t make much sense, and EA thankfully confirmed that Reaper’s Rewards Season 2 Live Event is all storaged directly from EA account information. No more need for those backups!
Small Sims 4 Patch for Next Week
Beginning September 30th, 2024 you should expect a new Sims 4 Patch to be released across PC, Mac and Xbox and Playstation platforms. This update is not only an emergency update to fix current Reaper’s Rewards Event bugs, but also an unlock of all the Season 1 Live Event objects. People who didn’t participate in the Happy At Home Event and / or came across issues while playing it will have all the CAS items, Build Objects and a new Trait waiting for them in Base Game.
Read the official statement about the upcoming Sims 4 Patch below:
We are working on releasing a small patch early next week that addresses player reports regarding the Reaper’s Rewards Event & missing items from the Happy-at-Home Event. We appreciate your patience & continued reporting to Answer HQ, with more details to follow next week.
The current event system now links all claimed rewards to your EA account to ensure players do not risk losing their progress or rewards in the future. To resolve the missing items from the Happy-at-Home event, we’ll be adding the event rewards to the base game across platforms.
There you have it! Players of The Sims 4 on all platforms should expect a new Sims 4 Patch to drop early next week, either Monday or Tuesday to see long awaited fixes for the Reaper’s Rewards Event. Plus, everyone’s getting their hands into the Happy at Home Login Event features!
It’s expected that major Mods and CC should not be causing conflict with the upcoming Sims 4 Patch, but make sure you keep your game backed up and running healthy!
Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest information on Sims 4 Live Events.
Download new Rooms created with the latest Sims 4 Kits!
The latest kit releases for The Sims 4 have really sparked inspiration for all the builders and decorators out there and I’ve compiled some of my favorite rooms that were created using The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery and Artist Studio Kits! Check it all out in our latest Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight, consisting of five unique rooms for each Kit release.
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The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight: Storybook Nursery Rooms
If your Sims are expecting a bundle of joy soon, you’re going to need a room to put them in! Let’s take a look at some sweet nurseries built with the latest Kit release.
Tiny Ring Master
by CIMTHABESTB247
This nursery is circus themed with fun uses of bright red’s, muted blue’s and lots of toys for a little toddler to enjoy! This room has everything a new addition to the household would need, such as a changing table and a crib that are both from the Storybook Nursery Kit.
This dreamy nursery is a beautiful addition for your baby and leaves room to grow! The room features a little nook for a toddler to sleep and a large dollhouse that’s perfect for playtime. The soft blue’s and yellow throughout the room compliments each other perfectly.
Who says a nursery has to be pastels? A warm, forest vibe with dark greens and black makes the perfect nursery for the Sim who dares to be different. The aesthetic of this room is absolutely *chefs kiss* and even adds a built in bookcase and cozy chair for your Sim to snuggle up on and read to their child.
This twins nursery looks like something out of a fairytale! The vintage styling and soft colors brings a certain harmony to the chaos of having twin infants. The room is big enough for them to grow together and replace the cribs with toddler beds. I love the llama bedside lamp!
This charming, gothic styled nursery has everything a growing nooboo needs, including a stylish crib, a playmat for tummy time and a changing table. The matching patterns across the room creates symmetry and just looks beautiful! The pops of red also compliment the room well. This would be the perfect nursery for a little vampire infant.
Creative Sims always need a little nook to let out their inner artist, so let’s see what some talented decorators came up with using the latest Kit objects!
Arts And Plants Studio
by SarahLaCroix
This room combines the best aspects from the Artist Studio Kit as well as the Blooming Rooms Kit. This artist studio represents not only the Sims love for painting and creativity, but also for plant life and features large windows for your Sim to get inspiration from for their next artistic endeavour.
The loft vibes are very strong with this one, with large windows, exposed brick and cement flooring. It’s the perfect room for a struggling artist trying to make it big – or perhaps they already have and just want to stay humble!
Creating art can sometimes get messy and this room really nails it! If your Sim is the opposite of a perfectionist, they’ll feel right at home in this artist studio. The splattered paint on the floor is an art piece in itself.
Some of the best artists had their beginnings in a garage and this room is perfect for your up-and-coming artistic Sim! With plenty of space to store paint cans and other goodies, your Sim can paint or woodwork to their heart’s content in here and one day get to say that they, too, started off in a humble garage.
Having a space where the community can come together to dabble in the arts is important – and this Community Art Class is the perfect space. There’s a crafty nook for Sims of all ages, so bring the whole family and have an arts and crafts day!
Krafton’s life simulator shares a statement on AI features and how they work.
The announcement of InZOI, a new life simulation game developed by studio Krafton has been met with majorly positive reception. With a few critical questions regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the game’s AI features being used in the game. Raising concerns if any of the assets generated through the AI tools are ethical and copyright free.
In case you don’t know, InZOI’s in-game tools are charged with AI Features. For example, through the software you’ll be able to add (or generate) prints, as well as add images of objects to generate an in-game 3D Object Model. The game’s Build Mode lets you place these objects, which for now seem to only serve a decorative purpose.
Statement on InZOI AI Features
There are more AI Features along regular ones being added to InZOI eventually. The Krafton team shared a public statement regarding their features and how they work. Including a confirmation that new AI Features will be trained using only Krafton’s current engine models and information database.
Read the full statement below:
We have seen that there are some discussions regarding the Generative AI feature used in inZOI. We would like to inform you that inZOI is addressing AI features as follows.
All AI features within inZOI utilize proprietary models developed by KRAFTON and are trained using solely company-owned and copyright issue-free assets and data.
In addition, inZOI’s AI capabilities are built in to the client as on-device solutions and therefore do not make communications online with external servers. We deeply appreciate your valuable feedback, and we will make every effort to prevent any potential issues in the future.
Player Concerns
Although many future InZOI players have been reassured, some raised more valid questions on if a statement like this is even true. One player pointed out that the InZOI Character Demo already had an engine for AI Stable Diffusion. Although it hasn’t been activated in the live version of the game.
Another player has pointed that the game *does* in fact have Stable Diffusion as one of the main AI features activated in InZOI. Stating that players were able to generate AI patterns of copyrighted material.
In this case, Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. At least in Disney’s IP defense these look like total AI slum. Let’s hope that gets removed in time soon!
Is Krafton really using Stable Diffusion behind the scenes? We hope that these features are only a result of work in progress game development. And that prompt-based generation that rehashes content across the game’s server is not an option in the game’s full release.
AI Features in The Sims 4
InZOI won’t be the only life simulation video game embracing the AI Features trend. EA has announced last week that they’ll be upgrading The Sims 4, supercharging it with AI Features and capabilities through The Sims Hub.
The Sims Team is also opening the doors for innovative tools and sharing your user data for better model training of their product. From image searches for Gallery creations like Celebrity Sims and Houses to generating 3D objects and converting them to other games.
The AI Features from The Sims Hub will extend through the entire Sims Franchise. Not just The Sims 4.
Future of InZOI
The AI Features are just a small bite of the entire cake that InZOI is. This life simulation goes beyond quick AI tools and provides for tactile character creation and building options without having to resort to AI features. For the time being, and for the safety of the entire InZOI player community, we hope that these features like Stable Diffusion and cheap generative models will never make their appearance in the game.
InZOI is set to release on Windows PC first, with the current release window being set for 2024.
What are your thoughts on the usage of AI Features in InZOI? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Thanks to the quick find by @SimViser, we have a first look at the new masculine CAS items coming with the pack. SimGuruNinja, who’s one of the developers working on The Sims 4 has shared the Teaser through his profile picture on Twitter. Quickly changing it back to current imagery of Grim Reapers.
It seems that The Sims 4 Life and Death will rock campy new fashion, although it’s really too early to judge by the single teaser we have now. We can confirm for now that the split-dyed hairstyle and top featured in the Sim profile pic are new!
The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack is getting its full reveal on October 3rd, 2024, with the full release set across platforms on October 31st, 2024. Learn more about the pack’s release!
What are your thoughts on the first Pack teaser? Join the discussion and stay tuned for more Sims 4 Life and Death updates!
A few days ago we reported about the official new game survey, asking players what they want to see next in future The Sims 4 Expansion Packs. The survey gained a lot of traction and even got featured on the game’s main menu for a few days.
The survey also included additional questions in regards to which main features of the game could be improved and added upon. Depending on the player’s vote, you could also help explain why you voted for a certain Sims 4 Pack idea in the survey.
Creator @BroBastii took a tough 15-hour road to create screenshots that could best visually describe the future Sims 4 Expansion Packs listed in the survey. Using game assets across the current DLC catalogue and occasionally Mods and CC to help bring these ideas to Sims 4 life.
Down below is the entire gallery of images for each individual Sims 4 Pack that’s been proposed in the survey. Including pack names, ideas and fun imagery that could all at this point be fictional until we know more about the survey’s results through upcoming product releases.
Let’s take a look at ideas and screens told by this Sims 4 player:
Ideas and screens by @BroBastii. Official Expansion Pack ideas by EA / Maxis.
The Sims 4 Ocean Life
Welcome to The Sims 4 Ocean Life! Basically what we all expected and wanted in Island Living…
Dive into a colorful ocean world filled with fun and adventure. Explore underwater landscapes, find hidden treasures, and meet diverse marine life. Build your dream property on the beach or open ocean, and create an aquarium with collected artifacts and aquatic life. Travel from unique ocean neighborhood location to discover each small town, meet the locals, and trade goods. Live on houseboats, fish from rowboats, or explore with submarines. With underwater and open water spaces, every dive and every sea-faring offers new discoveries.
The Sims 4 On The Road
The Sims 4 On The Road aka “Van Life” could finally give us the long awaited cars in a free Base Game update pre Pack!
Sims take life on the road with a customizable travel van, exploring picturesque destinations and engaging in meaningful experiences with locals from different worlds. Trade items, recipes, and stories from each location, then return to a world where Sims dream to retire to update your van and dive deeper into the mechanic career. Partake in whimsical misadventures with family or solo, and enjoy expanded elder activities during their golden years, enriching generational storytelling.
The Sims 4 Apocalypse
Are you ready to survive? The Sims 4 Apocalypse sounds super exciting and new. And maybe.. Zombies?
Traverse an uncharted, otherwordly extreme environment where civilization has collapsed and nature has reclaimed the remnants of a once-great city. Master adaptation skills to survive and thrive, from finding basic resources and creating makeshift shelters to creating homes for your team of Sims whom, with your unique skills combined, you will partner with to get through crumbling structures, overgrown streets, and hidden corners of a vast, post-apocalyptic landscape. The game blends exploration, survival, and strategy elements, introducing exotic pets, expanded fishing, and a survivalist career, and introduces a dynamic resource management based on availability.
The Sims 4 Prehistoric Marine Life
I got a little creative for this one, since it felt like a mix of Island Living, Jungle Adventure and the newly mentioned “Ocean Life”. So I thought.. “prehistoric and marine fossils”, “unique wildlife”? DINOSAURS! Or some other rare lifeform.
Journey with your Sims as they explore a newly discovered prehistoric landscape and join the exclusive Adventure Camp on the diverse coastal regions of Oceania Shores. Uncover rare prehistoric and marine fossils, new plant species, and document the unique wildlife and natural wonders of coastal and inland biomes. Customize and contribute to museums you curate that blend adventure and education, showcasing these incredible finds while inspiring visitors and creating activities for children that share the importance of conservation and adventure skills.
The Sims 4 Cyberpunk
Travel into the future in The Sims 4 Cyberpunk. This is my favorite! As a huge SciFi & Star Wars Fan, I really wish we had more futuristic worlds and features in this game. So get ready for your new cybernetic cosmetics and watch robots fight in this beautiful neon lit city!
Transport your Sims to a near-future vibrant cyberpunk world where they can explore a neon-lit gritty city advancing the latest Sims technology from enhance their bodies with cutting-edge cybernetics to homelife conveniences. As a human or robot Sim, dive into tech-focused hobbies and careers through underworld professions such as cybernetic cosmetics to robot fighting rings; discover relationships between humans bots, and everyone in between; and navigate the moral complexities of nature versus technology in this futuristic, whimsically dystopian world.
The Sims 4 Crime & Justice
More crime awaits you in The Sims 4 Crime & Justice! More crime & chaos for my game and a new big city world? HELL YES. That’s my type of Gameplay.
Choose your Sims’ path: become notorious criminals, revered law enforcers, or somewhere in between. Small-time crime like pickpocketing for grilled cheese can quickly escalate into high-stakes bank heists for rare jewels. From shady back alley deals to intense stakeouts, navigate the underbelly of a gritty city filled with gritty locations like pool halls and an unsavory cast of characters. Will your Sims rise to power as mafia bosses and con artists, uphold justice as crime-fighting heroes, or play both sides?
The Sims 4 Summercamp
The Sims 4 Summercamp feels more like a Gamepack and especially like Outdoor Retreat to me, but the possibilities of new hobbies and activities is always great. I chose Archery & surfing (but in the wild).
Embark on life-changing adventures where children discover new hobbies through recreation and exploration activities that shape their future interests. Create your own sleepaway camp with beaches, lakes, rivers, and pools, where kids can socialize, play, and learn new skills under the care of lifeguards, camp counselors, and babysitters. Dive into endless water activities, uncover camp myths, discover new creatures, make lasting friendships, and develop hobbies to share with the whole family.
The Sims 4 Retro Living
Oh the 80s. My favorite era in popculture. The looks, the aesthetic, just everything! The Sims 4 Retro Living (maybe?) is exactly what I need and want for a fresh save file. Malls? Arcades? So many possibilities!
Dive into a vibrant 80s/90s retro world with bustling mall venues and freelance careers. Hang out at the arcade, comic book store, gameboard café, and ramen shop. Enjoy classic activities like tabletop role-playing games, landline phones, and rollerblading. Be a babysitter, deliver newspapers, or be the beloved lifeguard at the community pool. Have a blast on the water slide and drink from the hose while reliving this vintage era through old-time objects, unique storylines, and unforgettable drama.
The Sims 4 Modern Monarchy
And for The Sims 4 Modern Monarchy… I couldn’t really think of much.
I guess you could have something like the celebrity system with perks, fans etc. But not sure what you would actually do in the game. Could be interesting tho!
Experience the grandeur and drama of modern monarchy as you build your Sims legacy in a culturally rich world. From managing high-rise estates and navigating political intrigue to customizing luxurious fashion and high-end living, this pack offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary royal life. Forge alliances, engage in rivalries, and shape your destiny as you rise from commoner to beloved ruler or navigate the complexities of royal succession. Adopt exclusive pets, go shopping for luxury items and favors for your close-knit circle of trusted (and not-so-trusted) friends. Live the life of luxury, influence, and power, and create a legacy that will be remembered for generations.
Did the creator’s images of The Sims 4 Expansion Packs from the 2024 survey help you out visualize the concepts better? Let us know your thoughts below!
You can cast your vote on the Expansion Pack Theme you’ve voted for in our Community Poll.
Step by step walkthrough of all the game quests and rewards!
In case you haven’t noticed by the big advert popping up when launching The Sims 4, the Reaper’s Rewards Event is now active and available for play!
The second Season of The Sims 4 Live Events seems to be more polished and goes beyond just logging into your game and claiming rewards like in the previous Season. In the Second Season, you have to complete new quests that get unlocked each week through gameplay in Live Mode.
Completing each step in the Quest will earn you bits of new Event Points that you can use to spend at the Rewards Store. Each Week there’s new items to unlock as you progress through the event, and for this Week we have five reward items. 3 of which are unique for unlocking and attaining to your personal EA ID. Personally, I really hope the new Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event doesn’t lose your progress after a while like with the Happy at Home Login Event. Speaking of – The Sims Team did confirm that progress from the previous Event should be resolved in their upcoming Sims 4 bug fix updates. Stay tuned for more info on that!
This article will be updated regularly with new information at the start of each week on how to complete new week’s quests. Bookmark this article and stay up to date for 6 weeks of different in-game quests!
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Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event Quests
During each week, The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event will present new quests that you can finish in Live Mode. Each quest requires you to do a set of different interactions (or perform new ones exclusive with the event). Completing each step in the quest will provide you with Event Points that you can use up on the Rewards Store.
Let’s see what each brings to this new live event:
Week 1 (September 24th – October 1st)
Pssttt…Hey, you…
Over the centuries, my memory has started to grow foggy. I’ve heard rumblings about a special dish called “Ambrosia” that could jeopardize my job.
Complete the Assistant to the Grim Reaper and A Call Away quests to help me understand it.
Assistant to the Grim Reaper
Ask 3 Sims about Ambrosia (35 Event Points) – Someone must know something about Ambrosia! Socialize with three Sims and select Ask about Ambrosia. Make sure your Sim has introduced themselves first!
Order a Starter Flower Seed Packet (25 Event Points) – Purchase a Starter seed packet from the Activities and Skills section in Build Mode, or use the Order interaction on a Computer.
Plant a Lily (25 Event Points) – Plant the Lily from the Starter flower seed packet. Hint: Plant it under a roof to ensure they are in season.
Plant a Snapdragon (25 Event Points) – Plant the Snapdragon from the Starter flower seed packet.
Research a plant (35 Event Points) – Getting the ingredients needed requires a green thumb. Reach level 2 in Gardening, select a plant, and Research it.
Research Ambrosia on your Phone, a Tablet, or a Computer (25 Event Points) – Research Ambrosia from the Home app on the Phone, or select the Research Ambrosia interaction on a Computer or Tablet.
A Call Away
Wait for the Ambrosia Society Newsletter (15 Event Points) – It’s coming! Wait for t he mail to get delivered or you can Expedite your mail from the Home app on your Phone.
I personally recommend that you Expedite the Mail Delivery if you don’t want to wait 24 Sim Hours for that next day delivery. It’s just 103 Simoleons!
Read the Ambrosia Society’s Newsletter (25 Event Points) – It’s here! Select your mailbox and Get Mail, then Select the Ambrosia Society’s Newsletter from your Sim’s inventory and read it.
Cook a recipe while level 3 or higher (35 Event Points) – You’ll need to know how to cook to make Ambrosia! Level up your cooking skill at the Fridge, Stove, or even a TV…then cook a recipe!
Buy The Grimophone (15 Event Points) – Claim The Grimophone reward from the Event and buy it from Build Mode in the Electronics category.
Summon the Grim Reaper (25 Event Points) – It’s time to meet the Grim Reaper. Select Summon the Grim Reaper from the Grimophone.
Meet or Socialize with the Grim Reaper (25 Event Points) – The Grim Reaper looks fairly friendly…Select the Grim Reaper and select an introduction or any social.
Ask the Spirits about Ambrosia (100 Event Points) – Select Ask the Spirits about Ambrosia on a Seance table.
This specific quest step in The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event requires you to have The Sims 4 Paranormal Stuff Pack in order to finish it. “Coincidentally” it’s one of the highest-rated Quest step, so it seems that, in case you don’t have the 10 dollar Stuff Pack yet, EA is encuraging you to get it in order to complete the Quest experience.
Thankfully I do have the Stuff Pack, but I’m wondering how other Simmers might feel after being advertised with a free Event like this, only to discover that Simmers with extra DLC are in 100 Event point bigger advantage.
And that concludes the last, and second quest of this week!
Week 1 Event Rewards (September 24th)
Each The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event week will unlock a set of different rewards that you can claim using Event Points. Some of the Event Points will even be encouraged to be spent through Event Quests, so hitting the max level bar should be done appropriately if you complete the quests each week.
Down below is an overview of all the rewards that we’ll be covering as they become available in the game. Starting with first week’s Sims 4 Event Rewards!
There are two sets of Rewards that you’ll be getting throughout the entire Reaper’s Rewards Event. The first set is gameplay items and powerups from the base game which we already have, while the second unlocks new gameplay and Build / CAS items. That are yours to keep forever after claiming each one throughout the event.
For the first week, here are the sets you get from Base Game powerups and objects:
Gardening Vol 1. Skill Book
Cooking Vol 1. Skill Book
Happy Potion
Energized Potion
All of these can be claimed in Live Mode directly to your Sim’s inventory.
And here are the exclusive Event Rewards for Week 1:
Original Freezer Boney
A supremely skeletal Freezer Boney. It would be much more terrifying to stumble upon one of these if they weren’t so darn cute.
The Grimophone
A supernatural sound system with a direct line to Grim himself, allowing his mortal acquintances to summon him day or night. It can also play your favorite tunes, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Scare Seeker Lot Challenge
There’s something in the air here that fills you with eldritch excitement, and attracts Sims looking for a ghoulishly good time.
Earrings of Imminent Demise
See the full gallery of new variants below!
Week 2
Finishing the Friends with Death Quest
Wait for the Ambrosia’s Society Newsletter (15 Event Points) – It’s coming! Wait for the mail to get delivered or you can Expedite your mail from the Home app on your Phone.
Read the Ambrosia Society’s Newsletter (25 Event Points) – It’s here! Select your mailbox and Get Mail, then Select the Ambrosia Society’s Newsletter from your Sim’s inventory and read it.
Cook a recipe while level 4 or higher (35 Event Points) – You’ll need to know how to cook to make Ambrosia! Level up your cooking skill at the Fridge, Stove, or even a TV…then cook a recipe!
Become Friends and Socialize with the Grim Reaper (35 Event Points) – The Grim Reaper could really use a friend. Use friendly interactions to improve your friendship with Grim.
To complete this quest step, simply keep chatting up the Grim Reaper until both of you officially become Friends.
The completion of the entire quest will reward you with additional Event Points that you can use at the Events UI menu.
Completing the Digging Holes Quest
Order a Starter Fruit Seed Packet (25 Event Points) – Continue growing your garden! Purchase a Starter Fruits seed packet from the Activities and Skills section in Build Mode, or use the Order interaction on a Computer.
Plant an Apple (25 Event Points) – Plant the Apple from the Starter Fruit Seed packet.
Plant a Cherry (25 Event Points) – Plant the Cherry fruit from the Starter Fruit Seed packet.
Fertilize 2 Plants (35 Event Points) – Fertilize your plants to increase their quality! Reach Gardening level 3, select a plant, and Fertilize it with a fish or fruit.
Fulfill an Aspiration Goal (35 Event Points) – Complete any Aspiration Goal. Open the Aspiration Panel to see your Sim’s goals or pick a new Aspiration!
Take a Cutting of a Plant (35 Event Points) – Reach Level 5 in Gardening and take a cutting of your Snapdragon or Lily. Your plant must grow to the mature stage for the Take Cutting interaction to be available.
Catch 3 Fish (35 Event Points) – Select a nearby fishing sign post to go Fishing. If the fish aren’t biting, try going to another fishing location!
This Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards step is pretty easy. Simply head to any fishing sign nearby and wait until you catch three fish!
Completing this quest will grant you additional Event Points that you can use at the Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards event menu.
Week 2 Rewards (October 1st)
There are several new items included with this week’s Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event. The Week 2 has brought in 3 new items, and 3 Base Game rewards for your Sims to keep in their inventory.
Exclusive Event Rewards:
The Green Lady’s Lost Tome
Trade Goth Jeans
Starborn Freezer Bunny
Base Game Rewards:
Gardening Vol 2 Skill Book
Instant Hygiene Potion
Instant Fun Potion
The Green Lady’s Lost Tome
Once thought lost in the Von Haunt Estate fire of 1898, this treatise contains the secrets to making Ambrosia and appears to have been authored by Lady Mimsy Alcorn Shallot herself.
This new Book has special, dark smoke effect coming out of the book once your Sim picks up to read it. The purple gem on the book’s cover also glows when read!
Trad Goth Jeans
This unisex pair of adult jeans come in seven different variants, including:
Starborn Freezer Bunny
A Freezer Boney from beyond our solar system. Its plastic frame shimmers with the vastness of a distant galaxy.
More to come soon as The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event progresses. Stay tuned!
The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards End Date
Make sure you complete all the quests on time for each Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards week. There will be more quests to earn Event Points each week, so make sure you’re stacked up before the Season 2 live event ends.
The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event is live from now until November 19th, 2024 at 10AM PT. To make things easier for you there’s a handy countdown below which tells you exactly how many days of the event there are left. Down to the minute!
Countdown to the end of The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Live Event
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Community Poll
Do you plan to participate in the Reaper’s Rewards Sims 4 Live Event? Let us know by voting in our simple community poll.
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Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest updates on upcoming Sims 4 events and releases!
Every object preset and item description packed within the Artist Studio Kit!
The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit released along with the Storybook Nursery Kit. Unlike the newborn-to-toddler oriented Build Kit, this Kit is meant for living up your Sims’ creative spaces and giving them more reasons to paint. Or woodwork depending on their hobby passion.
In this Review we’ll be giving you a detailed breakdown of all the new objects, their color variants and our impressions of the Kit. Let’s dive in!
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The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit: Features Overview
The Sims 4 Artist Studio is packed with 24 new objects and one 1 new wallpaper in Build Mode. There’s a variety of crafty new objects such as the new Easel and Woodworking table which come in earthy tones – and messy variants. There’s also a wide array of clutter items to make your creative space look more lived in. Here are the official features:
Design an inspiring space for Sims to hone their creative skills with The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit. Your easel is surrounded by the tools of your trade: brushes, paint cans, still-life references, and more all scattered artfully, just the way you like it. You know your studio — its clutter, its drawers and shelves, and every drop of splattered paint — because you’ve left your mark on it, just like your canvas.
Kit Features
An Artist’s Tools — Give your Sims more ways to express their creativity. There’s a new easel, tablet, and woodworking table for Sims to use in their artistic endeavors. Place inspiring still-life references, a backdrop, and other props to really help your creativity flow.
Artful Décor — Add an artistic flourish to your canvas and your studio. Add paint splatter to the ground and clutter items like palettes, cans, tubes, brushes, and stacked sketch books to every shelf and corner.
Items Preview
Catalogue Previews
If you’d like to go more into depth about the backstory of every single Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit object, you’re in luck. We’ve extracted every single object description for you to see.
Among the new Sinks, Tablets and Decoration pieces is also a Woodworking Table, with a mysterious quality listed. Mentioning “Carpentry Quality: Level 4” without a feature like that being mentioned in the game. As far as I know.
Object Swatches
We really wanted you to see all the new Sims 4 Artist Studio objects through each variant packed in with the Kit. Below you’ll see each and every swatch available in the Kit for each item.
“Anything’s a Surface” Pedestal
“Down to the Studs” Wall
Industrial Spotlight
Odds and Ends Brush Storage
Painter’s Palettes
Discounted Painted Cans
Collection of Sketchbooks
The Rolling Drying Rack
The Companion Cabinet by .ECT
Pollock’s Storage Locker
“Ready, Set, Gogh!” Cart
Storage Savy Smock Rack
The Step-Ladder Shelf
Studio Drape Backdrop
The Forlorn Pitcher
Accidental Paint Splatters
Torso in Repose
Sketches and Studies of Studies
Lilium Mortem
The Rolling Easel by Independent Expressions Inc.
KraftMatic Woodworking Table 2.0
The CreativePro Tablet
The Notorious Slop Sink
Improvised Studio Pedestal
Our Review of The Artist Studio Kit
Just like all The Sims 4 Kits, the Artist Studio Kits is retailed at $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. For those 5 dollars you get a set of both practical and decorative objects that are themed around messing up Sims artists’ studio rooms. Or just giving them more colors to get inspired from and paint their next masterpiece.
There isn’t really negative to note about the release of The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit other than it gave me a really huge itch for an Artist Pack. That, as you can see yourself, is a bit too small for a DLC type like Kits to carry.
Other Kits that’ll go really well along with Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit is the Book Nook Kit, which would really embrace your Study Room in total and give it more inspiration.
EA dropped a bombshell of a sale, active for a limited time.
We thought that the previous The Sims 4 Summer sale of 2024 was the final thing, but we were proven wrong. The new Sims 4 End of Summer Sale extends the limited time offers across PC and Mac platforms. As well as select deals on Packs also available for Microsoft and Playstation official stores.
Some of the newly released Sims 4 Premade Bundles also made the cut into the End of Summer Sale. Take a look at all the deals available!
Sims 4 End of Summer Deals on PC and Mac
Almost all of The Sims 4 Expansion Packs, Game Packs and Stuff Packs have been discounted to a degree. For Expansion Packs, don’t expect the latest Lovestruck release to be offered for a slashed price just yet. Still, all of the other Expansions, Game Packs and Stuff Packs are up for an offer.
The Sims 4 Kits still haven’t been discounted, so don’t expect them to be on the list.
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Sims 4 Sale offers on Steam and EA App
The current category of price offers are available worldwide on the Steam and EA App game launchers. Here are the deals that you should expect:
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
The End of Summer Sale for The Sims 4 on PC / Mac will be available until September 26th, 2024 at 10AM PT.
Sims 4 End of Summer Sale offers on Playstation and Xbox
Playstation Offers
The Sims 4 Expansion Packs
City Living, Seasons, Growing Together, Island Living, Get to Work, Eco Lifestyle are 50% off
Sims 4 For Rent is 25% off
The Sims 4 Game Packs
Strangervile, Parenthood, My Wedding Stories, Outdoor Retreat, Star Wars journey to Batuu, Dine Out are 30% off
The Sims 4 Stuff Packs
Vintage Glamour, Paranormal, Cool Kitchen, Moschino, Luxury Party, Kids Room, Fitness, Movie Hangout, Nifty Knitting are 30% off
Home Chef Hustle is 20% off
The Playstation Store deals end on September 26th, 2024 at 10AM PT.
Not to be mistaken with The Sims 4 Playstation offers – which end September 26th.
Xbox Offers
Unfortunately, there are no Sims 4 End of Summer Deals available for Microsoft Xbox platforms as of now. We’ll keep you updated if more info comes out!
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Deals? Coincidentally both Playstation and Desktop platforms have the sale ending at the exact same time. Which is why we made a handy countdown to the end of this, hopefully really last Sims 4 Summer Discount!
Countdown to the end of The Sims 4 Summer Discounts
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Stay tuned on Sims Community for more updates on new Game Deals & Offers.
I dove into a new save file to test and see what has been improved. Please note that this is not a complete list of fixes and features so if you’d like to read the complete patch notes, you can find them here!
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The Sims 4 Update: General Improvements
Outdoor shadows now move smoothly without jumping on the screen on ultra graphics settings and at different Live Mode speeds. This bug has been noted by many players and finally this patch update solved it! No more jagged shadows. Check out the video below to see it in action!
Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors. If your Sims lived in an apartment, dorm or even just a two story house, you’ve probably seen all their intrusive thoughts popping through the floor from below. This issue has finally been fixed!
Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings. Light glitch, begone!
When attempting to save, “Error Code: 0” no longer occurs related to Gigs or Neighborhood Stories. This was a big issue for many players and most called upon to be resolved in a patch update.
Addressed an additional issue where the game would fail to load and display Error Code 123 when traveling between lots. This was an error I faced personally and after playing with this patch for a few hours, I didn’t run into it again. Phew!
Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events. Keep your clay to yourself, thank you.
Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink. Your Sim will probably still leave plates on the toilet, though. (This is a feature, not a bug)
Camera jittering is no longer observed in Build Buy mode after using Terrain Tools. More camera jittering fixed! A lot of performance issues were improved with this patch update, especially if your graphics are on a higher setting.
“Likes/Dislikes” Sim preferences are now available for Sims created via Create a Sim Stories. Because every Sim deserves to have likes and dislikes.
Affecting Multiple Packs
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. Players endured this glitch for so long that they forgot it was a glitch! No, your cutaway walls in apartments, dorms and penthouses weren’t supposed to look like that – they’re supposed to look like the image below!
Werewolf/Vampire Sims will swap to occult form and vice-versa after the animation instead of before or during. There was a glitch where a Sim’s wolf or vampire form showed up before the animation completed and this has been fixed now. Hurrah for occult players!
Dine Out
Interactions are now available on culinary pot racks. ‘Cause what’s the use if they’re just decorative?
Eco Lifestyle
Other Sims 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 Neighborhood Action Plan. You don’t need to build a locked fence around your Sim’s abode and your lot won’t be littered by jars anymore!
For Rent
You can now select and edit wall heights on Residential Rentals without having to delete and replace the walls. You can simply click on the different wall heights and hover over the walls you want to change.
Laundry Day
Sim only has to wash only once (not twice) for clothes to be clean or pristine. No more useless washers!
Lovestruck
Players who had saved after using Cupid’s Corner while Gallery Sims were not available were still not getting Gallery Sims there after the previous update. NOW everyone who is online and has the feature enabled should see them. Gallery Sims will show up correctly now, including Sims you saved to your library.
Activities from packs you do not own now cannot be selected for a Create a Date activity. Your Sims don’t have to have F.O.M.O anymore.
The occasional occurrence of a blank Create a Date goal has been fixed. Goals will now load correctly.
The Romantic Explorer and Paragon Partner goal for going on a date will now be completed properly if the date does not have goals enabled. You don’t always want to force activities for a date – especially if you want your Sim to be a classic Don Lothario.
When using The García Amor Costume Trunk, the Sim’s portrait at the bottom of the screen now updates to reflect the costume they are wearing. If your Sim wants to dress up like an eggplant, they’re gonna look like an eggplant in their portrait.
The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories
Time to see the mini refresh of The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories. Take a glance at the new interactions imaged below:
There are new interactions on the wedding arch that will allow you to set which Sims to sit on either side of the aisle. This is a huge deal if you want to seat the family and friends of the engaged couple on different sides! And yes – the Sims actually stay seated throughout the ceremony until you change Ceremony Activities!
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. Like in the image below, you’ll be able to choose which Sims sit down at that time.
After telling guests to do a ceremony activity, they’ll stop doing other things autonomously. This works properly now and Sims won’t lag or get stuck doing one interaction and will transition smoothly into the next Ceremony Activity you choose.
Music specific interaction is now available on the wedding arch in order to control when wedding music plays. Under “More Choices…” you will find “Play Wedding Music” which really sets the perfect ambience! You can replay it as many times as you want.
Sims gather around without getting stuck as the wedding couple dances. During the first dance, wedding guests will watch the couple and then join in on dancing as well. It’s a very smooth transition!
Sims will properly perform “Exchange Vows with Officiant and Kiss” interaction after performing “Gather at the Aisle” interaction. All Sim’s chosen to partake in “Gather at the Aisle” will remain for the ceremony and won’t wander off.
You can now sell wedding cakes to local bakers! “Sell to Local Bakery” action is available now on wedding cakes. Your Sim can now be a home baker and make some money off of baking cakes! When clicking on the wedding cake, you can “Sell to Local Bakery” and even gain fame if you have Get Famous.
“Take your seats” interaction will no longer show up 3 times. – and Sims will actually remain seated during the duration of the ceremony until you give them other instructions via “Ceremony Activities”
Final Impressions
I tested all these features for The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories and the entire wedding went off without a hitch! (Besides my Sims getting hitched). Guests did as they were told, smoothly transitioned to the next activity and when all the wedding activities were completed, the wedding ended and my Sim gained a cool 600 simoleons, supposedly as a wedding gift. A wedding with only 4 activities used to take me an entire Sim day from the morning until midnight to complete, but with this new update and new features, the wedding started at 1pm and ended at 9pm and my Sims and their guests took part in 8 ceremony activities!
This was a very subtle pack refresh (though it’s not confirmed) considering the fact that The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories has had issues since it’s launch, so this update was very needed!
This was not a complete list of all the new additions from the Sep 18th, 2024 patch and is merely a summarization of new features. There have been improvements of the game’s performance, more bug fixes and a colorful Build/Buy update that added 650 color swatches to several items!
What are your thoughts on the new Sims 4 My Wedding Stories improvements – and beyond? Join the comments below and stay informed on new Sims 4 Updates!
All item variants and objects included with the Storybook Nursery Kit.
Maxis has just released two Kits for The Sims 4 today on September 19th. Both Storybook Nursery and Artist Studio Kits are Build DLC additions new to the Kit catalogue. In this article we’ll be focusing solely on the additions and all object variants included with The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit!
Find out if the latest Sims 4 Kit is worth adding to your games catalogue.
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The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Features Overview
The Storybook Nursery Kit for The Sims 4 comes packed with 25 unique new items for Build Mode. Ranging from eccentric baby cribs for different fairytale endings. Including the new changing table, playmat and even a throwback wallpaper!
Surround new additions to the family with the elegance they deserve in The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit. This nursery is a refined space that instills a sense of sophistication, featuring ornate furniture as well as whimsical toys. Made in collaboration with creator SixamCC, this collection balances the joy of a new arrival with elevated charm. Some items even pay homage to the lore and legacy of The Sims.
Kit Features
A Touch of Whimsy — Inspired by classic fairy tales and the elegance of ages past, this collection features delicately crafted toys, pleasant wallpaper, a dreamy mobile, and a dollhouse modeled after the traditional home of an old, prominent family.
A Legacy of Elegance — Raise your little one among ornate furniture, including shelves and a changing table. Some of these items, like the crib with the sweeping canopy and the tasteful chandelier, may have been passed down through the generations.
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Catalogue Previews
We wanted to extract all the object information and catalogue descriptions from the Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit. Presenting you with the full list of objects, their prices and special effects on your own Sims and those around them.
Take a look:
Object Swatches
Down below is a variants gallery of all the new object swatches included with The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit. With no wallpaper, item or decor piece left unturned!
Take a look:
Pleasant Views of Pleasantview Wallpaper
Storytime Bookcase
Super Fragilistic Chandelier
Little Ophelia Villa Dollhouse
Heirloom Toy Box
Soft and Supple Playmat
Antique Blocks
Lavish One’s Changing Station
Wagon O’ Wares
Mr. Gerbit’s Table Lamp
Friendly Fur Friends Plush
The Clowntastic Canopy
Plush Naptime Rug
The Essential Diaper Bag
Memorable Milestones Frames
Dreamland Mobile
The Dreamer’s Drapes
Lavish One’s Coating Rack
Lavish One’s Wall Shelf
Lavish One’s Nightstand
Littleheaven Rocking Chair
Heirloom Toddler Bed
Heirloom Crib
Beautiful Bows Bassinet
Our Review of The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit
The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit provides a very niche experience for the smallest of life stages. Ranging from newborns and catering all the way to infants with different object choices that are both decorative and functional.
SixamCC, who collaborated with The Sims Team to bring this Kit to retail stores, has done tremendous work before for The Sims 4 CC Community. Bringing his own Free Nursery CC Packs, Furniture Throwbacks and more. It’s a refreshing surprise to see his amazing Maxis Match work finally get acknowledged with a DLC Kit as cute as this one.
The creator brought in a talented perspective for different color and pattern variants, ranging from dark pastel purples to cozy warm pinks.
If you’re looking for new objects to decorate your Nursery room, there’s no better Kit to choose from. Literally!
The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit is available now on PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported consoles for $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency.
Breakdown of the new features, gameplay and items coming with Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards!
Maxis did a full reveal of The Sims 4 Live Event coming next, titled Reaper’s Rewards! The new “battlepass” as some might call it features a set of challenges for you to play out in Live Mode and complete in order to unlock special reward items.
This time, as EA announced it in their Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Reveal, all progress you make will be saved and tied directly into your EA Account. Meaning that you’ll no longer have to worry about creating file backups to keep your progress!
The second season of the new Sims 4 Live Event, which this time consists of 6 weeks, will begin on September 24th, 2024. There’s more to get ready for and explain in the days to come, but until then let’s take a first look at the juicy rewards!
All content shown down below contains visual and gameplay spoilers. If you don’t want to see how the new objects look in Live Mode and what the visual effects and storyline gameplay are sneaked in – look away!
Note that not all rewards and gameplay features from the Season 2 live event are shared yet.
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The Sims 4 Live Event Season 2: Reaper’s Rewards
After the latest Sims 4 Update drop players were able to datamine into Game Files. Revealing exciting discoveries about the Reward Objects, CAS Items and Gameplay included in this The Sims 4 Live Event!
Huge thanks to @CBXSims for uncovering the following images and information!
Gameplay Objects
The Coffin
The coffin is functional and your sims can sleep inside it similar to the ones in the Vampires GP.
The coffin from this sims 4 Live Event can be used to sleep and Vampires can woohoo in it.
The Sims 4 Live Event Season 2 introduces a new collection of Grim Freezer Bunnies, featured in 6 different variants. There’s no new game functionality found in the game files though.
See the entire collection below:
CAS Items
The Pants
8 swatches, including plain ones.
New Shirt
The shirt also has 8 swatches, again including plain variants.
Grim Reaper Shoulder Tattoo
New Earrings
The earrings have different designs on either ear and has 7 swatches including some bright colours too.
New Shoes
The shoes have 6 swatches and little skulls on the buckles.
Game survey reveals new Sims 4 Expansion Pack Themes!
It’s been a long time since EA has done a full length feature survey asking players what they want to see next. The latest official survey covers new Sims 4 Expansion Packs and potential themes that could be explored in future EP releases.
Along with the new Themes are also Sims 4 Game Features that could be added for free eventually.
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The Sims 4 Expansion Packs Survey
The official EA Survey covers different questions about the future of Sims 4 Expansion Packs. From the basic questions like what feature aspects you enjoy having in Expansion Packs the most, all the way down to specific questions about your next Sims 4 EP theme preference.
The game survey explored different questions such as which life stage you think should be predominantely focused in one of the future Sims 4 Expansion Pack releases.
And then, it skips to the most important segment of this survey. New Sims 4 Expansion Packs!
Down below is a list of all The Sims 4 Expansion Themes that have been suggested in the official survey. You’ll be able to read more about each proposed EP theme and see which new entries to The Sims 4 catalogue might be coming our way soon!
New The Sims 4 Expansion Packs: List of EA Suggested Themes
The official survey brought up nine different Sims 4 Expansion Packs in total. Expanding upon each potential pack theme after choosing two of your favorite proposed Pack descriptions.
We’ve extracted the full themes and descriptions from the latest Sims 4 Expansion Packs survey. Check it out!
Below are some high-level ideas for potential The Sims 4 Expansion Packs.
The Sims team is not committing to any specific themes, features, or details outlined here. Your input will determine which ideas are most appealing, what could be improved, or which should be cut.
Please rate these ideas based on what you personally want or don’t want from future Sims 4 Expansion Packs.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 1
Dive into a colorful ocean world filled with fun and adventure. Explore underwater landscapes, find hidden treasures, and meet diverse marine life. Build your dream property on the beach or open ocean, and create an aquarium with collected artifacts and aquatic life. Travel from unique ocean neighborhood location to discover each small town, meet the locals, and trade goods. Live on houseboats, fish from rowboats, or explore with submarines. With underwater and open water spaces, every dive and every sea-faring offers new discoveries.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 2
Sims take life on the road with a customizable travel van, exploring picturesque destinations and engaging in meaningful experiences with locals from different worlds. Trade items, recipes, and stories from each location, then return to a world where Sims dream to retire to update your van and dive deeper into the mechanic career. Partake in whimsical misadventures with family or solo, and enjoy expanded elder activities during their golden years, enriching generational storytelling.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 3
Traverse an uncharted, otherwordly extreme environment where civilization has collapsed and nature has reclaimed the remnants of a once-great city. Master adaptation skills to survive and thrive, from finding basic resources and creating makeshift shelters to creating homes for your team of Sims whom, with your unique skills combined, you will partner with to get through crumbling structures, overgrown streets, and hidden corners of a vast, post-apocalyptic landscape. The game blends exploration, survival, and strategy elements, introducing exotic pets, expanded fishing, and a survivalist career, and introduces a dynamic resource management based on availability.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 4
Journey with your Sims as they explore a newly discovered prehistoric landscape and join the exclusive Adventure Camp on the diverse coastal regions of Oceania Shores. Uncover rare prehistoric and marine fossils, new plant species, and document the unique wildlife and natural wonders of coastal and inland biomes. Customize and contribute to museums you curate that blend adventure and education, showcasing these incredible finds while inspiring visitors and creating activities for children that share the importance of conservation and adventure skills. *
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 5
Transport your Sims to a near-future vibrant cyberpunk world where they can explore a neon-lit gritty city advancing the latest Sims technology from enhance their bodies with cutting-edge cybernetics to homelife conveniences. As a human or robot Sim, dive into tech-focused hobbies and careers through underworld professions such as cybernetic cosmetics to robot fighting rings; discover relationships between humans bots, and everyone in between; and navigate the moral complexities of nature versus technology in this futuristic, whimsically dystopian world.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 6
Choose your Sims’ path: become notorious criminals, revered law enforcers, or somewhere in between. Small-time crime like pickpocketing for grilled cheese can quickly escalate into high-stakes bank heists for rare jewels. From shady back alley deals to intense stakeouts, navigate the underbelly of a gritty city filled with gritty locations like pool halls and an unsavory cast of characters. Will your Sims rise to power as mafia bosses and con artists, uphold justice as crime-fighting heroes, or play both sides?
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 7
Embark on life-changing adventures where children discover new hobbies through recreation and exploration activities that shape their future interests. Create your own sleepaway camp with beaches, lakes, rivers, and pools, where kids can socialize, play, and learn new skills under the care of lifeguards, camp counselors, and babysitters. Dive into endless water activities, uncover camp myths, discover new creatures, make lasting friendships, and develop hobbies to share with the whole family.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 8
Dive into a vibrant 80s/90s retro world with bustling mall venues and freelance careers. Hang out at the arcade, comic book store, gameboard café, and ramen shop. Enjoy classic activities like tabletop role-playing games, landline phones, and rollerblading. Be a babysitter, deliver newspapers, or be the beloved lifeguard at the community pool. Have a blast on the water slide and drink from the hose while reliving this vintage era through old-time objects, unique storylines, and unforgettable drama.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 9
Experience the grandeur and drama of modern monarchy as you build your Sims legacy in a culturally rich world. From managing high-rise estates and navigating political intrigue to customizing luxurious fashion and high-end living, this pack offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary royal life. Forge alliances, engage in rivalries, and shape your destiny as you rise from commoner to beloved ruler or navigate the complexities of royal succession. Adopt exclusive pets, go shopping for luxury items and favors for your close-knit circle of trusted (and not-so-trusted) friends. Live the life of luxury, influence, and power, and create a legacy that will be remembered for generations.
Depending on how you vote in the official survey, you’ll be given an extended poll for two Sims 4 Expansion Pack themes that you’ve favored the most during your voting. There are detailed questions asking players if they think CC / Mods can offer what’s in the proposed Pack theme. As well as how much would they be interested in buying such Sims 4 Expansion Pack.
Building Worlds and Neighborhoods
One of the players who took the latest Sims 4 Expansion Packs survey also reports being asked about their thoughts on the ability to Build Worlds and Neighborhoods in The Sims 4 as a feature experience.
This feature mention falls under speculation still, considering the feature hasn’t been further clarified through the survey.
The official Sims 4 Expansion Packs survey is now public for a limited time. You can take it and voice your opinon, possibly influencing the release order of the new Packs coming in the future of Sims 4 DLC releases.
Nine different Sims 4 Expansion Packs have been listed in the latest official survey. It’s not been revealed how or when they’re expected to be released or come out, but for now we can speculate and see what the community thinks.
The community poll down below is a fun poll unrelated to the official survey we linked above. We just want to see which Sims 4 Expansion Pack themes you have picked out!
You can choose up to two Sims 4 Expansion Packs:
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It’s most probable that the next few months (and even years) will stick to regular Expansion Packs that The Sims Team has planned out. For example – the upcoming Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack set to release on October 31st, 2024!
What are your thoughts on the new Sims 4 Survey and the proposed Expansion Pack themes? Join the discussion below and stay tuned for the latest Sims 4 News!
Sims 4 Players who play on Max graphics settings have an extra upgrade.
If you’ve been bothered by stuttered shadows in The Sims 4 for the past few years – you’re not the only one. The Sims 4 Dynamic Shadows were somewhat a thing from the launch of The Sims 4 in 2014 up until 2015 around Get Together’s release, when EA reverted the outdoor lighting shadow to move every 5 seconds instead of one sim second.
Now, if you play The Sims 4 on Ultra Settings, you can enjoy the new Sims 4 Dynamic Shadows yourself. This time having no delay in casting shadows as your Sims rotate around the Sim globe.
I’m assuming that Dynamic Shadows will be enabled on current gen video game consoles like Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X. Sims 4 Dynamic Shadows probably won’t be possible on PS4 and Xbox One.
What are your impressions of these visual changes? Join the comments below!
Find out how the new mechanisms function and what are the rewards in this new Sims 4 Live Event!
New The Sims 4 Update prepared the game for the upcoming season of spooky new rewards. The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Live Event is set to begin Septembet 24th, and we have the first details of the weekly task breakdowns and prizes included!
Get ready for a free, limited-time Event where you’ll need to venture into Live Mode to participate.
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When does The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event Begin?
The next season of The Sims 4 Live Events called Reaper’s Rewards is set to begin on September 24th, 2024 at 10AM Pacific Time across all Desktop and Console supported platforms.
To make preparations easier for your live event sessions we’ve included a handy countdown to the beginning of the event in The Sims 4.
Countdown to the beginning of The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Live Event
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How Does this Sims 4 Live Event Work?
The Grim Reaper is reaching out to you…but don’t be afraid to answer since it seems Grim wants your help. And the best part? You’ll be rewarded for your efforts throughout the Event, with one being a brand new Lot Challenge, Scare Seeker, where Sims will get excited instead of scared while on the lot!
Open Live Mode with an existing or new Household. After a short wait, The Grim Reaper will call upon you!
The Event will run for eight weeks, with two exciting Quests each week. Your journey begins by assisting Grim with researching Ambrosia, a special Gourmet dish that can lift any Sim’s spirits. As the weeks progress, you’ll continue to unlock the secrets of Ambrosia and eventually learn how to cook it! The more Quests you complete, the more Event Points and rewards you’ll earn.
Make sure you’re online. Log in to your EA account.
Enter Live Mode, and you’ll see the first pair of Quests, which start with a pop-up. In Live Mode, you can access the Event Screen by clicking on the Event Icon!
Earn Event Points by completing Quests and Goals. As you earn Event Points, you’ll be able to claim new rewards.
Claim your rewards through the Event Screen in the Main Menu or Live Mode by selecting Claim. Note: You must be in Live Mode to claim Consumable Rewards.
Claimed rewards will be available in Build Mode, Create a Sim, or your Sim’s Inventory. You can filter to view Event rewards with the Event Rewards filter under the Special category in both Create a Sim and Build Mode. For more help with claiming rewards, check out our EA Help article.
Each week, two new Quests will be available. Complete these Quests to earn more Event Points and unlock new rewards!
The Reaper’s Rewards Event will have six weeks of Quests and two extra weeks at the end, so there’s plenty of time to catch up and complete it!
Claim the Reaper’s Rewards to create a goth-chic Sim who revels in a good scare, or just enjoy a chance to get to know Grim a little better! Rest assured, your claimed rewards are stored on your EA account, so you do not need to worry about losing them.
Breakdown of Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards
Week 1
Summon The Grim Reaper with The Grimophone to listen to your favorite tunes! Sport your new Earrings of Imminent Demise while thrilling Sims with scares using the new Scare Seeker Lot Challenge.
Week 2
Get comfy in the new Trad Goth Jeans while simultaneously brushing up on multiple skills with The Green Lady’s Lost Tome. This Tome allows you to gain skills in Gardening, Cooking, and Fishing all at once!
Week 3
Make sure your Sims wear the proper footwear with the Trad Goth Buckled Boots while taking a ride around the neighborhood on Grim’s Cruiser Bicycle.
Week 4
Like the Life & Death Tattoo, the Portrait of Lady Mimsy Alcron Shallot in the Garden is a true piece of haunting art. Just don’t look too long, or things could get a little toasty.
Week 5
Get dressed up with the Trad Goth Button-Up while flexing your Mixology skills by crafting the new Spectral Spritzer drink. This drink will turn your Sim into a temporary ghost!
Week 6
If your Sim has bags under the new Prowling Peepers eyes, catch up on some eternal Z’s with Casket of Quiet Repose.
Full Preview of all Sims 4 Live Event: Season 2 Prizes
Full list of all rewards you can unlock after unlocking unique objectives for each week.
The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to log in to my EA account?
A: Yes, by logging into your EA account, you save your Event progress and the rewards you earn from this Event to the account. That way, if you ever need to install The Sims 4 again, you simply need to log back in to gain access to your rewards!
Are these rewards really free?
A: Yes, these rewards are free when you claim them through the Event Screen. Once claimed, the rewards for this Event will be available in the Base Game.
What about SDX releases, I thought those were to provide free content and updates!
A: Sims Delivery Express drops aren’t going away, but we’re always looking for new and novel ways to deliver gameplay, as well as objects and clothing to add to your Sims’ lives. You can still expect SDX releases throughout the year as well as new Events to engage with The Sims 4 throughout the seasons.
What if I log in and don’t see the Event?
A: The Event starts on 9/24 at 7 a.m. PST and ends on 11/19. Please make sure you are online and logged into your EA Account. If you still do not see it, you may need to restart The Sims 4 or disable any UI mods you have installed.
Will this be available to Everyone?
A: Yes! The Reaper’s Reward Event will be available to everyone starting 9/24, and you won’t need any Packs to participate.
What are Event Points?
A: Event Points are a limited-time measurement for the Reaper’s Rewards Event that allows you to claim free rewards. As you earn Event Points, you progress along an experience track and can claim rewards along the way.
How do I earn Event Points?
A: Each Quest Objective in a quest gives Event Points. Mousing over the Quest will have a tooltip telling you how many points you will earn. Completing the entire Quest nets additional Event Points. Once you have enough, you can claim rewards.
Do I have to spend Event Points?
A: Your Event Points are a cumulative total. When you claim a reward, you still stay at the same Event Point total, so your Event Points aren’t actually “spent.”
What happens if I have leftover Event Points?
A: Grim is offering a finite number of rewards. If you claim them all and still have Event Points, don’t worry! Your Event Points cannot be used for anything other than the Reaper’s Rewards Event and will expire when the Event is over.
Can I still complete the Event if I start late?
A: Yes, the event will run for 8 weeks. If you start late, you will have access to all the previous week’s Quests.
The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Community Poll
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New Sims 4 Patch has just hit Desktop and Consoles!
Electronic Arts has just dropped a new Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported platforms. After announcing a huge list of bug fixes and feature improvements in their previous Laundry List, it’s time to see and test out the new upgrades and see what’s new!
The Big Fixes and 650 Recolors Update
Table of Contents
Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update
You can get the latest Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:
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.
Ensure Secure User Settings
If you’re playing on PC / Mac make sure your user settings and progress from the previous Sims 4 Live Event remain intact. Make sure you keep a backup of your Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > UserSetting.ini file after completing each Sims 4 Event milestone to ensure your claimed rewards don’t get lost.
The User.Setting.ini file can be found in your game documents folder.
Official Sims 4 Patch Notes
Swiping Right to a colorful season and Swiping Left on bugs.
Update 09/18/2024
PC: 1.109.185.1030 / Mac: 1.109.185.1230
Console: 1.99
Sul Sul Simmers!
This patch is a big one and brings many new updates and fixes into the game that span across different packs, including improvements to apartment walls, ceiling lighting, and a whole host of fixes for our recently released expansion pack, Lovestruck. These, along with so many more across both Base Game and Packs, can be found below.
Thank you for your continued reporting efforts at AnswersHQ. It really helps to let us know the issues you care most about. We hope these fixes keep improving your game and allow you to keep having more fun! More to come.
– The Sims 4 Team
What’s New in The Sims 4
There’s a colorful update to Build/Buy items! 650 color variants have been added and there are new items such as archways, doors, and even ground covers to spruce up your terrain. Check out the vibrant colors and new items in the video. For more details, scroll to the end of the patch notes to see a list of all the Build/Buy items. We can’t wait to see how you mix and match!
Performance
Reducing Memory Usage:
Frequent Memory Updates – Increased the frequency of memory usage data updates to prevent out-of-memory crashes.
Improving Simulation Performance:
Streamlining Data Storage – We restructured how we store game data to reduce the overhead of using Python objects, making the game run faster and use less memory.
Efficient Buff Generation – Reworked how temporary data is generated and stored to fix previous issues and optimize memory usage.
Reducing Load Times:
Optimizing Render Target Allocation – Stopped unnecessary allocation of large color targets during certain rendering processes, now saving valuable memory especially in high-resolution settings.
DirectX 11 (DX11) Updates
We’re pleased to announce improvements to the DirectX 11 executable for PC users. While these updates are focused on Windows PC’s, Xbox Simmers will also see benefits from these changes as the Xbox runs a console-based variant of DirectX 11. Here’s what to expect:
NVIDIA and AMD
NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Cards – Players using NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will now automatically default to the DX11 executable. Players on other GPUs like Intel, will continue to enjoy The Sims 4 on DX9 until a later update.
DirectX 11 Enhancements – Faster Graphics Processing – Implemented changes to how graphics data is updated, reducing delays between the CPU and GPU for smoother gameplay.
Performance Boost with Constant Buffers (cbuffers) – This enhances performance by reducing overhead and managing memory more efficiently. Users with mid to high-end GPUs should notice improved performance!
New DirectX 9 Option in Graphics Setting – By default, Simmers on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will launch The Sims 4 using DX11. If you prefer, you can switch to DX9 via Game Options > Graphics and enable the DirectX 9 toggle before re-launching The Sims 4 to play using DirectX 9.
Intel
Ongoing Intel Development – We are continuing development on bringing DirectX 11 to Intel GPU based PC’s but it needs a little longer before we can bring it to Simmers as the default option. For now Intel based Simmers will continue to use DirectX 9 when running The Sims 4.
DirectX 11 Opt-In – DirectX 11 is available for those Simmers who want to try it, including those using an Intel GPU, you may experience visual issues with mods. We recommend disabling all mods while using the -dx11 command line argument.
For detailed information about DirectX 11 and instructions on how to enter launch arguments for both the EA App and Steam, please visit here. If you encounter any issues with DirectX, you can find assistance here.
The Gallery
Pack filters now properly work for Home Chef Hustle in The Gallery and library. No more hiding.
Base Game
[AHQ] Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings. Let there be (proper) light.
[AHQ and AHQ] When attempting to save, “Error Code: 0” no longer occurs related to Gigs or Neighborhood Stories.
[AHQ] Addressed an additional issue where the game would fail to load and display Error Code 123 when traveling between lots.
[AHQ] Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events. Pick up your trash and leave nothing behind.
[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. Again, stop littering, Sims!
[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 completes properly after finishing a daily work task. Work work work.
[AHQ] Children now have the option to quit their “After School Activity”. Although quitters never prosper.
[AHQ] Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors. Keep your thoughts to yourself.
[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 Create a Sim list. You will wear what I tell you to wear, Sim!
[AHQ] Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink. No excuses for not cleaning up after yourself.
[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. RIP.
[AHQ] Upgrading washer/dryer now completes Nerd Brain Aspiration.
[AHQ] Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating. It’s delicious however you eat it, though.
[AHQ] Autonomous check infant no longer causes new random cold weather outfit to be generated for infant. They’re not cold.
Infant no longer stretches when crawling in deep snow. Although we question why you’re letting your infant crawl in the snow.
[AHQ] Teen Sim is able to take vacation days while working in the lifeguard career. It’s only fair.
[AHQ] Event goals remain visible even after editing from the Calendar.
Siblings can no longer be set as engaged in Create a Sim.
[AHQ] The Teen Goal Oriented Aspiration now gets completed properly after getting promoted at work.
[AHQ] “Become friends with” Want no longer appears for Sims with relationship equal or above friends. We’re already friends.
[AHQ] World icons on the world selection screen no longer move when middle-clicked.
[AHQ] Locked seed packets are unlocked in BB when using the gardening skill cheat “stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10”. Gimme my seeds!
[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 Create a Sim Stories.
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.
[AHQ] Re-fixed issue where Skill List gets out of order, specifically when switching between Sims.
[AHQ] ‘ymTop_TshirtRolled_Yellow’ top no longer clips with bottoms in Create a Sim.
[AHQ] Event Goals created through the Calendar properly show up during the Event, even if you edit the Event.
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.
[AHQ] Leather Pants no longer overlap with low boots.
Get to Work
[AHQ] Sim targeted by the Simray now change to the proper blue skin tone.
[AHQ] Child eyebrows now update to match their hair color in Create a Sim.
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 Create a Sim and Manage Worlds.
[AHQ] Snow no longer appears inside the Planet Honey Pop building.
Cats & Dogs
[AHQ] Feline friends rejoice! “Give Catnip Treat” action to cats will no longer cancel. The cat deserves a treat!
Seasons
[AHQ] Sim will now receive a vacuum along with the vacuum dock as a Holiday gift. Wow…a vacuum. That’s just exactly what I wanted. Thank you?
[AHQ] The “lose weight” New Year’s resolution will now be properly completed. But really, you look great just as you are.
[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] The “Countdown to Midnight” tradition on all TVs now can be completed.
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. We don’t know where they were previously going. Very sus.
[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] Other Sims 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 Neighborhood Action Plan
[AHQ] Notifications for a Neighborhood Action Plan no longer trigger with the option turned off and only send the notification if the Eco Footprint feature is enabled.
[AHQ] Stacking sun rays/aurora no longer get stuck loading.
[AHQ] Blue void lines no longer appear in Evergreen Harbor.
Snowy Escape
[AHQ] The platform roof at 2-4-3 Wakabamori now looks correct…
[AHQ] Fun and Social Needs no longer reduce while Hiking together. Exercise is fun. Everyone knows that.
Cottage Living
[AHQ] Finchwick Fair results no longer appear during Sports Day Competition results.
High School Years
[AHQ] Teen Sims no longer randomly stop taking exams.
[AHQ] Teen Sims can travel to prom even if Principal Mei Prescott is not alive.
[AHQ] Sims are paid in full for WFH tasks for Simfluencer/Video Game Streamer career.
Growing Together
[AHQ] San Sequoia’s world map properly loads into all lots and avoids corrupted white screens.
[AHQ] ‘Left-Side Work of Modern Art Window’ is now properly transparent.
Horse Ranch
[AHQ] Goats and Sheep now have “Care”, “Put In Inventory”, and “Trade For” interactions right after moving to a new lot.
There is now self-interaction on the Sim to walk to Dreadhorse Caverns.
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.
Visits from property owner Panya count towards the “Have the Property Owner Visit your Unit” goal for the Discerning Dweller Aspiration.
Lot Traits and Lot Challenges stay selected for Residential Rental lot units when converted from Residential or Venue lot.
[AHQ] “Venue Funds Transfer” button no longer appears 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 properly update in Bills Info Panel.
Unit Details text no longer overlap when hovering on Residential Rental lots in Map View.
[AHQ] When bills are delivered while you are in another world, it will now process utilities correctly.
Lovestruck
[AHQ] Players who had saved after using Cupid’s Corner while Gallery Sims were not available were still not getting Gallery Sims there after the previous update. NOW everyone who is online and has the feature enabled should see them.
Vet Clinics can no longer be a venue for Create a Date events. Find a different place to get to know your date!
Activities from packs you do not own now cannot be selected for a Create a Date activity.
Saved games that have used Cupid’s Corner now stay at an appropriate size.
Sims with a special role (such as Bartender or Librarian) that are invited on a Date now join even though they’re very busy at work and just trying to do their job.
[AHQ] The occasional occurrence of a blank Create a Date goal has been fixed.
Changing a Create a Date event from the calendar from no goals to goals enabled and then switching back to no goals will now correctly remove the goals from the event.
The Romantic Explorer and Paragon Partner goal for going on a date will now be completed properly if the date does not have goals enabled.
The goal “Use Romantic Blanket” for the Romantic Explorer Aspiration now lights up when completed.
The interface to “Create Your Own Relationship Label” now works properly with a controller or when switching between Keyboard/Mouse and a controller on consoles.
When setting up Household Relationships in Create a Sim, all the Romance Dynamics options are selectable now for Sims towards the bottom of the list on console.
The “Romance Enthusiasts” category is now available under “Attraction Characteristics” in Create a Sim Preferences.
A few objects were not properly sorting or filtering due to missing tags. The following objects have been fixed: Rose Radiance Flower Bouquet (flowerBouquet_EP16GENlove), Herbert Heart (sculptTableMedium_EP16GENplush), Exotic Elegance Flower Bouquet (flowerBouquet_EP16GENmodern), Tri-Aviary Love Symphony Sculpture (sculptTableMedium_EP16GENloveBirds), Floral Symphony Flower Bouquet (flowerBouquet_Ep16GENvariety), Draped Desires (sculptFloor_EP16GENcanopyStraight), Flexible Three-Seat Loveseat (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartsy), Delicate Iron Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENparkIron), and Couples Crest Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartistic).
When using The García Amor Costume Trunk, the Sim’s portrait at the bottom of the screen now updates to reflect the costume they are wearing.
[AHQ] Romantic interactions should no longer be available for family members at the gym.
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.
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.
The text of these new interactions above will be translated into all supporting languages in an upcoming release.
Sims gather around without getting stuck as the wedding couple dances.
[AHQ] 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’.
Werewolves
[AHQ] Skin details (like acne or freckles) will no longer appear on Werewolves’ in their wolf form.
Laundry Day
[AHQ] Sim only has to wash only once (not twice) for clothes to be clean or pristine.
Tiny Living
[AHQ] Butlers can now sleep on Murphy beds (at their own risk).
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. Specters beware. We’re back on the case.
Crystal Creations
[AHQ] New item highlights on the Accessories tab properly disappear after checking out the new item(s).
Party Essentials
[AHQ] Fun and Dancing Skill tooltips now appear for ‘The Minimalist’s Dance Floor’.
Sims 4 Build Object Updates to Build/Buy
New Items:
Prairie-Style Entry Frames
Pointless Renovation Doors
Trabeated Entry Frames
Delight
VAULT 2 Pro-Er-Level Bar
The Sloop Jr.
Iconless Fiberglass Door
Kickless Fiberglass Door
New Ground Covers:
21 Rock
A Fine Geometry Ground Pavers
Bright Moss
Grassy Pavers
Gravel Pavers
Murky Moss
Pebbles Please
Rich Moss
Rock Storm
Weeds are Flowers Too
New Variants:
Mega Chimneys
Low Stucco Roof Parapet
Feathered Friends Turret
Shaped Mission Roof Parapet with Quatrefoil
Curved Iron Balcony
Mega Wall Hunk
Mission-Style Slatted Wooden Balcony
Made in the Shade Tile Awning
Boxy Iron Balcony
Annesley Square Column
FitzHerbert Column
Grosvenor Column
Mega Columns
Woodn’t You Like to Know
Spandrel with Decorative End Caps
High-tide Exterior Trim
Jutting Exterior Trim
Mega Windows
The Craftsman
Old Meets View
Arch You Happy to See Me?
Cha Cha Mostly Tall Sliding Door
Mega Doors
Island Mahogany Sliding Doors
Mega Stairs
Handsome Knuckled Banister
Mega Railing
Mission-Style Turned Wood Banister
Shoe Rail with Square Newels
Slatted Railing with Chunky Newels
Slatted Railing with Square Newels
Elegant Shoe Rail with Rounded Newels
A Simple Fence
Archetypal Picket Fence
Fancy Fencing
Fancy Picket Fence
Mega Fence
Mission-Style Wooden Slat Fence
Narrow Slatted Fence
Rustic Stone Wall
Short Picket Fence
Simple Picket Fence
Spanish Revival Wall
Smooth Keeper
Cottage Gate
Garden Gate
Maiden’s Gate
Mega Gate
Modern Vista Gate
Narrow Vista Gate
Spanish Inquisition
Modern Wonder
Dorm Life Panel
Droopy Drapes
H.S. Trionic Draperies
Nouveau Riche Blinds
Indecision Swags
Indecision Valances
Royal Wedding Swag
Indulgence
The Long Island
The Money Maker
The Sloop
Breath of Fresh Air Stove Hood
Caress Stove Hood
Close Quarters Range Hood
Copperrrr and Otherrr Metal Stove Hall Ceiling
Copperrrr and Otherrr Metal Stove Hall Wall
Discretion Stove Hood
Double Whoosh! Ceiling Stove Hood
Dramatic Heights Stove Hood
EuroBreeze Range Hood
Postilion Ceiling-Mounted Range Hood
Pro Performance Range Hood
Steely Fan Range Hood
Super Sucker Range Hood
Tempest Range Hood
The Noblesse
The Obelisk
Wall-Mounted Modern Stove Hood
Whoosh! Ceiling Stove Hood
Fate Postmodern
Antique Tomes
Scholarly Stack
School Binders and Bookend
The Note Book
Simplicit-Ease Chair
The Hipster Hugger
Whipped Cream Cupcake Factory
The Sims 4’s New Update is estimated at around 870MB on Mac.
New Terrain Paints
New Terrain Paint has been added to The Sims 4. Including rocky gravel prints and new grass colors too!
Sims 4 Store Menu Update
The “Kits” and “Packs” Tabs have been unified under one Sims 4 Store Menu. Expecting the further progression with the arrival of Creator Kits coming November 2024.
Starting September 24th, 2024 across all supported platforms.
Broken Sims 4 Mods and CC
Experiencing issues with broken Sims 4 Mods and CC in your game and want to find new updates for your favorite creations?
Luthienrising on EA Forums has an up-to-date list of all Broken Sims 4 Mods and CC, as well as if they’re functional with the latest version of The Sims 4. Check it out!
What are your experiences with the latest Sims 4 Update? Join the conversation below!
