During the official Behind The Sims livestream, we got a first look at The Sims 4 Main Menu update that’s set to release TODAY!
Mersea, the host of Behind The Sims introduced us to a stylish new menu that Simmers across PC and Consoles will stumble across after opening up their game. Here’s a first look:
What are your thoughts on the game’s new main menu user interface? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for latest news on The Sims 4!
The MySims Cozy Bundle, which consists of two remastered games including MySims and MySims Kingdom – is coming to Windows PC!
The official listing appeared on Epic Games store with the release date set for March 16th, 2025.
There is no information as of now about the Mac release.
Tip: @PattonKieran
A new The Sims 4 Patch is set to release today across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported platforms. The patch will help prepare the Base Game for the upcoming release of three new Sims 4 Kits, along with bug fixes and polishing for existing game issues that players have reported over the last couple of months.
It hasn’t been confirmed if the new Sims 4 Patch will bring any new game features and / or items to the catalogue. However, we are hoping to be pleasantly surprised with the announcements that will follow along the upcoming Behind The Sims Episode.
So, what’s getting fixed today? Check it all out in the official Sims 4 Laundry List for today’s game patch:
Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming The Sims 4 Patch:
Base Game:
Affecting Multiple Packs
Cats & Dogs
City Living
Cottage Living
Crystal Creations
Discover University
Eco Lifestyle
For Rent
Get Together
Growing Together
High School Years
Horse Ranch
My First Pets Stuff
Snowy Escape
Spa Day
EA has acknowledged a Sims 4 Glitch where certain festivals from Expansion Pack would overlap and not spawn properly in the designated neighborhood. Leading to usability issues with festival objects, food stalls and more.
Almost eight hundred people reported this issue to EA Help. The Sims Direct Team acknowledged this issue, saying that they’re working to resolve it in one of the future Sims 4 Patches. Unfortunately, this issue won’t be fixed in today’s Sims 4 Patch,.
Our team is currently investigating the issue regarding overlapping festivals & festival objects merging with other items.
Thanks for your reports on this; we’re aiming to provide a fix in a future patch & appreciate your patience while we work towards a solution.
What are you hoping to see in today’s Sims 4 Patch release? Join the conversation below and get ready for a busy news rollout later today!
It’s been a while since we talked about everyone’s favorite game from 2009 – The Sims 3. To everyone’s surprise, the game has been updated to a newer version on January 13th, 2025 for Windows operating systems. Almost ten years after its previous update!
The newest version of The Sims 3 delivers performance and launch fixes for newer processors, where the game was unable to launch if you were running it on a more updated PC build of your Windows operating system.
The Sims Team didn’t release any official Patch Notes for The Sims 3’s latest update as of now. But we do have an insightful piece of information about what this patch entails from EA Help member puzzlezaddict. Take a look:
EA released a very minor patch for Sims 3 today, only for the EA App version and Windows. The new version number is 1.69.47.024017.
This patch fixes the Alder Lake issue, where the game wouldn’t start correctly on certain newer, higher-end Intel processors. It makes no other changes.
If you get the activation window, simply click Exit and launch the game again. It should work this time around.
This update is currently only available for The Sims 3 players who play the game through the EA App. The update hasn’t been released as of now on Steam.,
Could this be just the beginning of a very exciting news season ahead that awaits us with the latest Behind The Sims episode? Tune in to Sims Community to discover more interesting surprises very soon!
What’s your experience like with The Sims 3’s latest update release? Share your thoughts in the comments down below!
May 27th, 2025 Article Update: Electronic Arts has officially confirmed The Sims Board Game in their latest Sims Franchise Roadmap for Summer 2025! The product is expected to launch in July 2025.
EA is preparing new ways to capitalize on The Sims Franchise for their 25th anniversary. The latest release is not a DLC, not a new video game – but rather a The Sims Board Game that you can play physically with 2 to 4 friends!
We’re not kidding here – the release is as real as it gets and soon you’ll be able to play in carton board Willow Creek. Here’s what we mean by that:
The information about The Sims Board Game comes from user Hastin on Reddit. Who reported about the published release on the official Goliath Games toy catalogue before it got quickly taken down.
The Sims Board Game will be done in partnership with Goliath Games, who create toys, physical games and experiences for kids and families.
Here’s your first look at the official Board Game release and its features:
- Introducing consumer product for the first time – including the highly anticipated Sims board game!
- Online game boasts over 13M monthly active users and 23M active social followers!
- Huge marketing push in 2025 for their 25th anniversary with new content, collaborating with top community creators, events, merch and more!
- Immerse yourself into The Sims universe: create your character, build relationships, meet iconic Sims, and complete your aspirations!
- Features unique components fans will LOVE like plumbob-shaped dice and “Needs” slider
The price and release date of The Sims Board Game are still unknown, but we expect more information and leaks as we get closer to the next Behind The Sims Episode.
Are you interested in getting your box copy of the official Sims Board Game release? Vote in our fun community poll below and see how others voted!
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For more information about the board game and upcoming Sims announcements – stay tuned on Sims Community!
Electronic Arts has announced today that they’ll be doing a special Behind The Sims video release on January 14th, 2025. This special pre-recorded episode will cover a future roadmap for The Sims 4 releases, a potential new look into the developments of Project Rene and more!
Here’s what we can expect based on everything we know so far:
The Sims Team is expected to cover multiple product releases during their next Behind The Sims Episode. Based from previous announcements and news from official EA investor presentations, we’re almost certain that new technology and features will be shown.
AI features have been announced to come to The Sims 4 soon, all under the umbrella of The Sims Hub. Which will be a new central station for making various purchases, creations and more for The Sims 4, The Sims Town Stories Mobile Game and Project Rene.
Speaking of The Sims Town Stories, we got a special first look a couple of months ago to EA’s third mobile game release for The Sims. This time focusing on populating the town with Sims and telling their stories.
For The Sims: Project Rene we can expect further developments into this co-op experience and how the game’s been progressing so far.
And for the everlasting The Sims 4, you can expect a look into future DLC releases. We already know the next three Kits coming to the game.
Looking at the episode teaser, we might also get a first look into the next Sims 4 Expansion Pack. That’s just our speculation for now based on the crown illustration, which could be matching to the Expansion Pack idea EA suggested a couple of months ago in their official survey.
Also, is it time that we finally find out what The Sims Movie could actually be about? Time will tell!
The first 2025 episode of Behind The Sims is set to air on January 14th, 2025 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET / 5PM BT. You can also check the time of the beginning of this episode premiere by clicking the play button below!
What are you hoping to see in the upcoming Behind The Sims episode? Let us know your thoughts down below and stay tuned for all the latest news and updates on The Sims Franchise!
EA and Maxis are preparing to launch three Sims 4 Kits in the month of January 2025! That’s right, The Sims Team is breaking the ice with their first ever triple release of Sims 4 Kits!
The leak came from X user @anadius who posted an in-detail image overview of the new Sims 4 Kits themes, as well as the official description for each Sims 4 Kit theme.
For the first time ever, the two official Kit releases from EA titled Secret Sanctuary Kit and Casanova Cove Kit feature a mixture of both CAS and Build Items. However, The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit, in collaboration with creator Lilsimsie, is an entire Build Kit Catalogue.
All of these Sims 4 Kits are expected to be priced at 5 bucks each, meaning that this triple release will cost you $15 if you want to catch them all this month.
Here’s what you can expect from each The Sims 4 Kit:
Settle in for a cozy time at the computer with The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit*. With this collection, you’ll craft warm, inviting spaces that feel personal with a large desk, playful clutter items, and of course a comfy gaming chair. This kit was created in collaboration with Lilsimsie to be fun and relaxing with subtle references to The Sims.
Indulge in iconic fashion and enchanting décor with The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit*. Create a luxurious space full of opulent furniture concealed behind a secret passage in a bookcase. When you’re inside your hideaway, let the world melt away as you relax on your chaise lounge or try on polished Italian-inspired fashions in your floor-length mirror.
Impress guests with a modern entertainment space and suave fits from The Sims 4 Casanova Cave Kit*. This laidback, masculine fashion will have Sims looking confident, and the contemporary style of your den’s décor — a stylish bar, sleek coffee table, and more — will guarantee the right atmosphere, whether it’s game night or date night.
The new Sims 4 Kits are set to release on January 16th, 2025 at 10AM PT across Desktop and Console platforms!
What are your thoughts on the official Sims 4 Kits coming this month? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
EA and Maxis are doing a third and final Live Event of 2024. The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event follows a traditional style of earning Event Points through Weekly Quests that you can use to claim for new prizes.
If you’ve played with The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Event, you’ll know the mechanism already. There’s an Event Menu in The Sims 4’s Main Menu where you can quickly access the progress board and unlocked prizes. From there on you’ll find additional information regarding the unlock of upcoming Quest Weeks and how much time you have left.
Jasmine Holiday makes a long awaited return with The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event Quests! As you load up your save game, you’ll be greeted with a welcome message about your first quest.
Ask other Sims about their Holiday Traditions (30 Event Points) – Interact with other Sims and ask them about Holiday Traditions.
Cloudgaze or Stargaze (30 Event Points) – Have a Sim take a moment and just look up to take it all in by selecting a Sim then Cloudgaze during the day or Stargaze during the night.
Cook Japchae (30 Event Points) – Start a Sim’s culinary journey and prepare Japchae by selecting Cook on a Fridge or Stove.
There are new CAS, Build and Gameplay prizes you’ll unlock with the new Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event, including:
The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Live Event ends worldwide on January 10th, 2025 at 9AM Pacific Time. To make things easier for you we’ve included a handy countdown below to let you know exactly until when you have the time to unlock all of these rewards!
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If you miss out on any of the Weeks and login sometime in the middle or by the end of the Event date, not to worry. All of the quests from previous weeks will unlock for you to play through and complete as you finish each one.
What are your thoughts on The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event? Join the discussion in the comments down below and stay tuned for the latest updates on new Sims 4 content!
Electronic Arts has released a new Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported platforms. As teased earlier last week, the new patch is expected to bring a new limited-time game event where you can unlock new CAS and Build Items.
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.
This Update will automatically disable all your Mods and CC after patching the game. Make sure all of your custom content is up to date before continuing with the upcoming event, set to begin today!
Update 12/03/2024
PC: 1.111.102.1030 / Mac: 1.111.102.1230
Console: Version: 2.04
Holiday Greetings Simmers,
It’s that time of year once again when we prepare to celebrate the holiday season, and we are coming with an update to spread some holiday spirit in The Sims 4. Along with the festive Sims Delivery Express drop which comes in today’s update with no additional download required, we will be kicking off a brand-new, very festive themed Event shortly after the update is available.
Happy Holidays to all Simmers around the world!
– The Sims Team
This season, the Sims Delivery Express brings you two new items along with culturally inspired Create a Sim assets and recipes. Your Sims can enjoy the charming Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray, offering six delightful hot drinks, and the Comfy Blankets Quilt Stand, which adds a cozy touch to any room. Dress your Sims in Romanian-inspired clothing for the whole family, plus a new hair scarf and a full-body outerwear coat.
Enjoy creating two new dishes with your Sims! Mămăligă is a beloved traditional dish enjoyed in many Eastern European countries, while Mucenici is a festive treat that brings families together to honor the past and welcome spring.
Starting today, not only will you have access to some new festive Sims Delivery Express content but we are starting the Cozy Celebrations Event with three weeks of all new rewards and some global tradition based quests to take part in. One of the quests will even have you make use of the Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray from the Sims Delivery Express to help complete your Event track so be sure to grab one of those from Build Mode.
There’s a new object in The Sims 4 Base Game, letting you serve up cozy hot coca for your Sims. You can find it in Build Mode for 100 Simoleons.
There are several different Hot Cocoa options, including:
Creator @lunar_britney shared some first information regarding the next Sims 4 Live Event and what to expect.
Check out the full compilation of all items you’ll be able to unlock with The Sims 4 Cozy Celebrations Event. Including CAS items, Build Objects and a Grouch Trait. And yup, for the first time ever, The Sims 4 Base Game players will be getting a chance to unlock an in-game gaming console!
What is your impression of the latest Sims 4 Update? Let us know by joining the conversation below!
It hasn’t been long since the last Live Event took place in the game with Reaper’s Rewards. Still, players should expect a brand new The Sims 4 Holiday Live Event starting next week!
Here’s what we know about the upcoming Live Event in The Sims 4 Base Game:
The next Sims 4 Live Event has been teased on the game’s main menu just recently for some players. @Iron_Seagull on X has posted an image of a full teaser showcasing the upcoming Sims 4 Holiday Live Event. Featuring a cover art of the event that showcases new items such as new slippers and outfits, a new cookie recipe and more!
Check it out:
The upcoming Sims 4 Live Event is set to begin on December 3rd, 2024 at around 10AM PT. The teaser mentions earning new items through completing quests, meaning that players should expect a similar unlock mechanism that came with the Reaper’s Rewards Live Event.
As you progress through each week’s quests you unlock Event Points which you’ll be able to use for claiming new items and rewards. All of these unlocks will be tied directly into your EA Account. And yes – the unlocks even transfer between The Sims 4 on Desktop and on Console!
Are you looking forward to the upcoming Sims 4 Holiday Live Event? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and stay tuned for the latest info on The Sims Franchise!
Listen up – here’s what you need to know about The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion! EA surprised everyone in their Sims 4 Roadmap release for this season, revealing precise information about new DLC Content and its release windows. For the upcoming Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack however, the team had one its trick up its sleeve. Marching October 3rd as the official beginning of the life and Death Pack announcement and info cycle!
The release date is already set out across all platforms. Spoiler alert: It’s on Halloween!
This article is going to be updated constantly as we move through the Sims 4 Life and Death Reveal cycle, where we’ll talk precise new features and contents of the Expansion Pack.
Stick around to Sims Community for the latest and up-to-date coverage on The Sims 4 Life & Death Pack News!
As we mentioned in the beginning, The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion will release on October 31st, 2024. On halloween!
Just like previous Expansion Pack releases, this one is expected to be retailed at $39.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. The pack will be available on all official retail and online stores across the world.
Until then, we have a good forecast when The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack will come out!
Coming to PC, Mac, Xbox One, S and X, Playstation 4, 5 and Pro Series.
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The Sims 4 Life & Death has many standard features that you would expect from an Expansion Pack. You get a brand new world called Ravenwood, Romanian inspired architecture and objects as well as eccentric gothic fashion. What makes this Expansion Pack really stand out are the new Gameplay features.
Ghosts get a whole occult feature upgrade, there’s a new Soul’s Journey quest which integrates neatly with previous DLC releases and new festivals and game events like Funerals. Which you can organize and micromanage down to a detail of specified activities and ways of mourning a lost Sim.
If these aren’t your forte, you can begin earning Simoleons in a new way through a Mortician rabbit hole career or the Reaping active career. Family players will get to upgrade their stories with the ability to Rebirth Sims, pass down family belongings through Wills and so much more.
You can join the Grim Reaper in The Sims 4 Reaper’s Rewards Live Event. Where you can claim gothic-styled rewards, potions and Traits among other new features fitting with the new pack release. Find out what to expect!
Are you excited for The Sims 4 Life and Death release? Join the comments below and share your thoughts!
The Sims Team is doing a special deep dive Sims 4 Life & Death Livestream. Covering live gameplay and overviews of all the new features coming with this Expansion Pack.
The Sims 4 Life & Death Livestream is being held by the official developers who worked on the Pack. Its start date is set for October 24th, 2024 at 8PM CET / 7PM BT / 11AM PT. If you want to know when the stream begins in your area, simply click on the livestream window above!
There will be replay available as soon as the livestream ends for those who miss out. We’ll also be reporting on the new features as they get announced right here on Sims Community!
EA and Maxis released a brand new Patch on October 22nd, adding feature improvements and new options for The Sims 4 Ghosts!
The update came with additional improvements to the Grim Reaper (you can finally WooHoo him!), a CAS Occult Picker and more that you can see here!
The new Sims 4 Patch also brings light to all the Death Types released in the series so far. We’ve made to sure list each and every one and what effects they give your Sim!
Without further ado, let’s check out what’s new for The Sims 4 Ghosts:
Select Cause of Death is a new Sims 4 Ghosts feature added with the latest patch. Letting you pick a Cause of Death instantly without having to live the tragedies in Live Mode. The menu can be activated by selecting the top left hexagonal question icon. Triggering a menu of all The Sims 4 Deaths available with the Packs and DLC you’ve currently installed.
If you have all The Sims 4 Packs installed, you’ll notice that your menu will be really populated already. There are new Sims 4 Ghosts and forms throughout the certain catalogue of Sims 4 Stuff Packs, Game Packs and Expansion Packs. Which we’ve further explained down below!
There’s a new Toggle Ghost Overlay interface feature available in Create A Sim and Create A Pet. This feature lets you toggle between Ghost Forms and normal Sim previews to prevent additional distraction while making a Ghost.
The Sims 4 Ghosts Update added something extra for the owners of Cats & Dogs and Horse Ranch Expansion Packs. If you have either of these two Expansion Packs installed you’ll be able to apply a Ghost form to your pet instantly from Create A Pet.
You can only create Ghost Pets for the Elder life age. This applies to Cats, Dogs and Horses.
If you have The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion installed, you’ll be able to use a brand new interaction between Sims and Cats and Dogs. The “Ask to Fetch Gift from the Netherwold” interaction will send off your Pets to the world to bring back a gift.
It usually takes a couple of seconds before they’re back from the Netherworld with a treat for you in the inventory.
The Sims 4 Ghosts Update brings new names to Ghost Needs, including:
The changes to these Needs are only text based and do not change any gameplay. The way your Sims 4 Ghosts level up their needs may differ in the Life & Death Expansion.
You can now customize any gravestone or urn in The Sims 4. Simply click on a Gravestone / Urn of your choice and select “Display…” interaction. From there you’ll be able to pick different variations, including Occult gravestones.
This selection of gravestones and urns is expected to be expanded with the upcoming addition of The Sims 4 Life & Death.
The choice is now yours to make between becoming a fully playable Ghost or sending your Ghost Sim to lie autonomously and pop out from time to time.
This new update to how you trigger playable The Sims 4 Ghosts makes it easier to newer lose your Sim again. Especially with the concept of rebirth coming in Life & Death Expansion.
By becoming a Ghost, your Sims will now always have their Tombstone or Urn ready in their personal Sim inventory.
Sims can now interact to another Sim while they’re dying! As another Sim is having a vicious killer effect, click on them to select several reactions that your Sims want to express while they’re witnessing death.
These reactions are dependant on your Sim’s relationship with a dying Sim, as well as their emotional state before witnessing the death. The new interactions include:
There’s a new Game Option in the Gameplay section of the Settings Menu.
Automatic Death Inventory Handling: If enabled, the inventory of a previously played Sim will remain with the Ghost upon death. If disabled, a dialog will show at the Sim’s Moment of Death with the various options available for their inventory.
What are your thoughts on the new Sims 4 Ghosts Features available in the Base Game? Leave your comments down below!
The Sims 4 Loading Screens, and other user interface elements in general, have gone through a long journey of development and updates since the original release in 2014.
The game’s loading screen occurs when you go travelling between different worlds and neighborhoods, loading a new lot or opening a new game mode. Compared to its 2009 predecessor, there’s more visits to the Loading Screen menu than ever. Which is why the evolution of this screen went under many revamps.
The Sims 4 Loading Screens were later updated again with The Sims 4’s Rebrand in 2019, adding a more pleasant darker background and a vibrant spinning plumbob. Which lasted for 5 years and soon will be changed with a new one…
The Sims 4 Loading Screens are getting a complete refresh according to the game file discoveries found in the latest Sims 4 Patch files. Thanks to a datamine discovery from @Simmattically, we now know what the new Loading Screens are going to look like.
The new essential Loading Screen experience will have different footage and screenshots display on the screen, taking over the majority of the Loading Screen. The Game Tips are now located at the bottom, with a spinning plumbob now in the bottom right corner.
The true motive behind The Sims 4 Loading Screens refresh gets revealed with Screenshots and Logos from The Sims 4 Packs and DLC releases. Soon your game will start advertising Expansions, Game and Stuff Packs along with the new Kits as you wait for your game to load. Not dependant whatsoever on whether you own that DLC set or not.
The screen above is purely illustrative to match the aesthetics of the new planned Sims 4 DLC Loading Screens. Which will rotate for all players soon.
This isn’t the first time that EA has approached to completely change their loading screens for a Sims game. Back in 2013, The Sims 3 had its own Loading Screens refreshed with a complete DLC interactive loading screen. Which gave you satisfaction points based on finding features and items on the screen!
The loading screen is designed to function in a similar way in The Sims 4, hence why the comparison.
The new Sims 4 Loading Screens are expected to launch to the game soon. With the release date still unknown for the time being.
Let us know what you think of the new Loading Screens in our fun community poll below!
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A lot of items have been shown today on Sims Community. After revealing the full list of objects coming with The Sims 4 Life & Death, it’s time to take a closer look at The Sims 4 Creator Kits items coming in just a few short weeks.
In case you missed out on the news, EA announced their ongoing partnership with CC Creators to bring unique sets of CAS and Build items officially into The Sims 4. All through a new streamlined form called The Sims 4 Creator Kits.
These new sets are made entirely by CC Creators themselves – from picking the name and writing the description to modeling the 3D items in-game. These sets will be available for everyone including Desktop and Console platforms, and will be charged 5USD – or a price equivalent to your local currency.
Thanks to @anadius we have a full preview into the first Sims 4 Creator Kits, including object swatches and full items list. Check it out:
One of the new Sims 4 Creators Kits is the Cozy Kitsch Build Kit. Done entirely by CC Creator Myshunosun.
There are 27 objects in total included with The Sims 4 Cozy Kitsch Kit. Adding dining room furniture such as lights, new seats and decor, as well as a functional light switch!
Click on an image of your choice to enlarge the gallery and see the variants!
The Sims 4 Sweet Slumber Party Kit is a Create A Sim Kit done by CC Creator Trillyke. Their set contains 50 CAS clothing pieces and accessories for both masculine and feminine Sims. From eyewear to facial hygiene face masks, you’ll be able to tell interesting slumber stories and even show off your new fashion during a Slumber party.
See the preview of new items below:
Click on an image of your choice to enlarge the gallery and see the variants!
Both The Sims 4 Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party Creator Kits are expected to be released on November 14th, 2024 across EA App, Steam, Playstation, Microsoft and other online retail stores.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party Sims 4 Creator Kits? Join the conversation below!
