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 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
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!
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.
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.
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:
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
WithLovestruck…
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
WithLovestruck…
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!
WithLovestruck…
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!
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!
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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!
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.
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!
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
EA releases an emergency Sims 4 Update across platforms. Find out what’s fixed!
Just a few short days after the release of the big July Patch, EA is back with another Sims 4 Update. This time fixing critical Bugs and Issues that came with July 23rd, 2024 Update which broke several features across Base Game and previous pack releases. Including mean Sims, broken user interface and the return of incestious autonomy between Sims through Neighborhood Stories.
Unfortunately for players, most the game bugs mentioned above haven’t been fixed with this patch. The only feature that got fixed are the Parenthood Character Values menu in the Simology panel. For game fixes beyond that you’ll have to wait a few more days…
What exactly has been fixed in this week’s 3rd patch rolled out? Find out in the official Sims 4 Patch notes below!
The Hotfix Update
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.
Official Sims 4 Patch Notes
Please note – the update is currently available on PC / Mac. We’re awaiting confirmation about the patch deployment on Xbox and Playstation consoles which should happen very soon.
Sims 4 Patch Game Version: 1.108.329.1020
PC: 1.108.329.1020 / Mac: 1.108.329.1220
Simmers,
Today, we are releasing a quick fix for an issue affecting players who have updated to the most recent patch and have The Sims 4 Parenthood Game Pack installed. The fix is live for PC and Mac. PlayStation and Xbox will follow shortly.
As always, if you have any issues, please share with us on AnswersHQ. This remains our primary source for information to learn and troubleshoot player experiences.
Some players who use Mods have reported that the issue has persisted in their game. Which is most likely due to an outdated version of the UI Cheats Extension Mod. Make sure you grab the latest version of this Mod to ensure you get rid of this issue completely!
As noted in the official Patch Notes, the update has only fixed one bux amongst many reported by the players. We should expect fixes for other reported glitches hopefully soon in the coming days.
Statement from EA
Following this release, we’ve prioritized investigating issues with neighborhood stories & overly mean Sims to provide a resolution as soon as possible.
We know how frustrating game bugs can be, so we appreciate your patience during this time. We’ll continue to keep you posted on updates as we work towards a resolution.
If you’re experiencing the following issues, please provide save files and “me-too” the appropriate AHQ threads:
The 16th Expansion Pack in the series has just come out!
EA and Maxis have just released The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack! Making it the 16th Expansion Pack in the series across the last 10 years to come out.
This big DLC package comes packed with new CAS and Build items, along with a new World, Attraction system and other gameplay features for you to explore. The Sims 4 Lovestruck, just like previous Expansion Packs is retailed at $39.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency.
For those interested in getting this Expansion Pack, you can find it available on these following official platforms including:
The season of Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion is almost upon us and that means it’s time for some sweet Romantic Sims 4 CC! We’ve scoured the web hunting down some of the cutest, most romantic date-themed custom content to give you and your Sims the dreamiest date ever.
These dreamy CC sets are perfect for Dates
Whether you’re single or you’ve got a Sims date coming up, these lovely clothing and décor sets are sure to brighten up this romantic occasion for you! From cute makeup to sexy nightwear and romantic decorations, you’ll have everything you need to make dating special for your Sims.
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The Best Romantic Sims 4 CC
Check out these awesome Valentine’s Day sets! You won’t want to skip any of them, trust us! It’s so hard to choose just a few, so why not download them all?
Heart Stomper by 1-800-CUUPID
These high heeled baby doll shoes with heart buckles are not only adorable but as the title suggests, perfect for stomping on a few hearts this Lovestruck era. Go out there and be the merciless heart breaker you know you were born to be with this Romantic Sims 4 CC!
These plates can have a variety of items placed on them to help make Love Day special for your Sims. What’s a romantic picnic in the park without some sweet treats served on romantic heart-shaped plates, after all? How could any Sim resist this charming piece of romantic Sims 4 CC?
For Sims hoping to get a little frisky with someone special on Love Day, this romantic Sims 4 CC is perfect for the occasion. These soft and romantic night clothes with a subtle sexy touch will be sure to put your Sims in the right mood for some lovestruck WooHoo.
If you’re extra like me, you love having your nails done to reflect every season and holiday. These romantic nails do not disappoint in that department! These adorable pink, red, and white nails have a different design on each nail but still match each other perfectly.
For a dreamy touch to your lovestruck makeup look, why not add some hearts to your eye makeup? Guaranteed to make the object of your desire see hearts when they look into your eyes. Literally! And these soft pink colour combinations look so whimsically romantic, too.
Does your sweetheart have an appetite for both good cooking and romance? Why not serve them a nice helping of both by making them their favourite meal wearing this sweetly suggestive apron set? They’ll definitely be hanging around the kitchen for more reasons than one!
We know sexy isn’t everyone’s thing. Valentine’s Day can be just for being cute, too. This outfit is perfect for being as cute as a button this Love Day. It’s a full outfit set featuring a skirt with a hanging coin purse, crop top, and adorable candy heart earrings. What Sim could resist romantic Sims 4 CC as cute as this?
In need of some romantic Custom Content to decorate your table with? This romantic set has you covered! Make the perfect romantic dinner even more special with this full table setting collection. Those cookies look good enough to eat, right?
Nothing is more romantic than a bath filled with flower petals and candles. Your Sims can enjoy each other’s company in the most romantic way possible with this full bathroom décor set, which includes a functional clawfoot tub with decorative water, a slotted bath tray, cart, and lovely champagne set with candles, bouquets, and balloons.
Looking for a perfect balance between cute and sexy this Lovestruck season? This Love Letters Collection is the perfect solution. Featuring lots of heart designs and soft lines, you’ll be able to create just the right balance between adorable and sultry.
Discover every single item variant coming with The Sims 4 Lovestruck!
Lovestruck Expansion Pack is being released in just a few hours, and we’ve already gotten a complete look at all the new Sims 4 Lovestruck Items included within the pack. Every single CAS asset and Build Mode object has been revealed with all the variants available for each item included – so you don’t have to worry about missing out on unique designs and patterns hidden underneath the preset selector.
Down below we’ve included a full gallery of all the new items available with this Pack. From new accessories and fashion to exclusive Pre-Order bonus items. Huge thanks to @anadius for revealing these for us!
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Items (CAS Assets)
The new Sims 4 Lovestruck items included in Create A Sim are vibrant and colorful, with lots of heart patterns and lovey details to go around. There’s a decent balance between new masculine and feminine items this time around, which I’m happy to see!
Considering that this Expansion Pack primarily focuses on Young Adults to Elder life stages, you shouldn’t expect much of novelty for younger life stages. However, players are in treat when they discover all the new costumes, risque fashionable clothing and more for their Adult Sims.
See what’s new in CAS in the gallery down below. You can enlarge the preview by simply clicking on an image preview of your choice!
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Items (Build Objects)
The Sims 4 Lovestruck items in Build Mode follow a similar pattern of colorful designs from Create A Sim. You’ll find plenty of new furniture and decor in the shape of hearts, furniture and seating that’ll spice up your living spaces.
There are also new additions for base building – such as wallpapers, flooring and windows and doors – along with other assets that’ll assist you in creating a playful exterior and base interior of your lot.
Down below is a full list of all the new Sims 4 Lovestruck Build Objects, including each item variant available. Take a look!
We’ll have a complete overview of the new Create A Sim features and Build Mode item descriptions and points that come with each object. Stay tuned to our Lovestruck article category throughout this week for in-depth coverage!
Are you impressed with the catalogue of new Sims 4 Lovestruck items? Share your opinion in the comments below!
It’s only been a few hours since the latest Sims 4 Patch and the community members have already reported bunch of issues they’ve experienced in their games. Of course, no Sims 4 Update goes without an error or two slipping out, especially with an Update the size of this one totaling up to 1.42GB.
We asked our readers on Twitter what have they experienced in their games. From flashing UI Menu, to Sims becoming mean to each other. All the way down to sibilings having romantic interest for one another…again. Here’s the list of some of the most reported issues and bugs that players have experienced:
Certain Glasses are Broken
One of the new Sims 4 Bugs visually destroys some of the glasses available in the game. The addition of new eyelashes seems to have messed around with how some of the glasses look like in The Sims 4.
Certain pairs of glasses from Base Game and previous DLC releases have been misshaped and extruded weirdly on the top area of each pair of glasses.
The addition of two new Neighborhood Stories options with the recent Sims 4 Patch has broken the romantic limits towards family members. Allowing for some awkward autonomous moments that would imply that sibilings or other type of family members can fall in love with each other. All without player input or instruction.
This issue was first reported by Jayrae316 on EA AHQ forums, with several players stating that they’re experiencing the same thing across Desktop and Console platforms.
Image: Jayrae316 on EA AHQ
This issue seems to be happening only if you have the “Romantic Changes” Neighborhood Story activated.
Broken Ceiling Lighting
First reported by @lunar_britney, ceilings have gone weirdly wrong. Specifically, the way they extrude light across it. As reported by the player, sometimes the ceiling lights would show with outdoor lighting indoors – and vice versa.
This graphical Sims 4 Glitch could be accelerated with the work-in-progress that is the development of The Sims 4 for DirectX 11.
Alright – this Sims 4 Glitch is probably the most harmless one in the list. If you’ve applied the new eyelashes onto your Sim – going into Tab + Shift mode for First Person View will show eyelashes at the center of the screen.
Probably just a small oversight from the team, but still funny nonetheless.
If you have The Sims 4 Parenthood Game Pack installed, you might’ve noticed in the Sim Info panel for your Child and Teen Sims that the Character Values category has been glitched out. The entire interface keeps flashing weird colors, and you cannot tell the correct statistics of your Sim’s progress.
This is a known Sims 4 Bug that’s been affecting players across all platforms.
“Since the update my Sims are queuing up a ton of mean interactions for other Sims” – said one of the players in the official EA AHQ forum. Many players have reported that Romantic Boundaries are also not working as they should, making other Sims jealous over open relationships even though they shouldn’t be triggered.
Sims 4 Bugs: The Menu is broken
From Game Settings to switching between CAS, Build and Live Mode, some players are reporting that their entire way of handling and opening menus in The Sims 4 is broken. This Sims 4 Glitch prevents from buttons in the User Interface working as they should, and some are even reporting that it’s greatly affected their way of saving the game. For the worse.
Since I downloaded the new patch, no pop-up windows will open up – I can’t open the settings panel, build mode panel, and then the buttons stop working altogether so I can’t even go back to live mode.
Don’t worry though – a fix is on the way!
These Sims 4 Bugs haven’t been unnoticed by the official Sims 4 development team. EA_Cade, one of the Community Leads working on the game, has been actively reporting and tracking down all the issues that players have experienced.
Their latest statement about these Sims 4 Glitches ensures that a new Sims 4 Patch is on the way. Hopefully fixing these Sims 4 Glitches and making them a thing of the past:
Update: We are currently in the process of testing a fix for the issues reported in this thread that we hope to release as soon as possible.
– EA_Cade
We’ll let you know about the upcoming Sims 4 hotfix patch as soon as it becomes available!
Have you experienced any of these Sims 4 Glitches and Bugs yourselves in the game? Let us know in the comments below. And make sure you let the developers know as well!
