The Sims 4 has a new incentive to reward its players for logging into the game.
The surprise that The Sims Team has been teasing for two weeks straight has been revealed with the latest Sims 4 Patch. More specifically, completely uncovered in the game’s files and data.
The Sims 4 Daily Rewards is a new Feature that will pop up into your game’s Main Menu, offering an incentive to unlock new Outfits, Objects and even Traits to your game. What’s interesting about this is that it follows a free-to-play logistic route seen in games such as Fortnite or The Sims Mobile. Making it seem like this is only the start of what’s to come with future monetization methods of The Sims Franchise…
Either way, let’s dig into everything there is to the new Daily Rewards and how you can unlock the new Sims 4 items and features into your game!
Please note that a regular internet connection will be required on Desktop and Console devices in order to claim these features.
The Sims 4 Daily Rewards for the Month Ahead
The first round of Sims 4 Daily Rewards will last for 4 weeks. With a speculated start date set for either May 29th or May 30th, 2024. Throughout the next four weeks you’ll be able to unlock different sets of items, including:
Week 1
Day 1: Bullseye Dartboard
Day 2: Night Sky Layered Necklace – Embrace the night with this layered necklace featuring three stars resting above a crescent moon.
Day 3: Guerdon Goods Mini Fridge and NanoCan 2.0 – Guerdon Goods brings you this wonderful matching mini fridge and garbage can combo. Just don’t forget to recycle those soda cans.
Week 2
Day 1: Compact Bar – Whether you’re practicing your Mixology skills or just serving up juice for your friends, you can save space without compromising on quality with the Compact Bar.
Day 2: Serenity Hairstyle – These luscious locks are the perfect length for a sassy hair flip.
Week 3
Day 1: Casual Comfort Pillow – How many more pillows do you need? More. The answer is always more.
Day 1: Practice Makes Perfect (CAS Trait) – Sims with this trait learn skills faster, even if they are a bit slower at first.
Week 4
Day 1: Guerdon Goods Vending Machine and Athleisure Wear – Sure, you could go for a jog, or you could grab a few snacks and relax on the sofa instead.
For example, if you want to unlock all the items from Week 1, you’ll have to login into The Sims 4 three times in a span of one week to complete the Week 1 Reward set. That means that if you’ve unlocked the Bullseye Dartboard for opening the game once, you’ll be able to unlock the Layered Necklace after 24 hours pass by. And so on with other items within the same week.
If, let’s say, you miss out on the first week of items, you won’t be able to obtain them ever again. Still, you can unlock items from Week 2 or other future weeks depending when you login next into The Sims 4.
The first Sims 4 Daily Rewards event is set to finish by the end of June 2024.
How to Claim The Sims 4 Login Rewards
It’s easy! Simply select the Freezer Bunny Login Event screen on the Main Menu after the event goes live. From there you’ll be taken to the menu where you can claim your rewards.
Under each item there’s a “Claim” button that gets unlocked after a select time period has passed by. You can also accumulate and stack multiple rewards per week and claim them simultaneously – as long as you’re on time!
Daily Rewards Unlockables Overview
Let’s get the first thing out of the way, and those are the new Build Objects. Player @Simmatically uncovered a preview of swatches that you should be able to expect with the first Sims 4 Daily Rewards items. See what they look like in-game down below:
Practice Makes Perfect Trait
Player @RexEdogawa discovered interesting facts about the Practice Makes Perfect Trait that you’ll be able to obtain from Week 3 of Sims 4 Daily Rewards:
It’s not a reward trait but a CAS one.
It does not reward your Sims, in fact, it punishes them by making them learn ALL skills at a 50% speed.
However, it works in a way that ‘Practicing’ skills in a category helps.
How this ‘practice makes perfect’ works: By default your Sims learn all skills at 50% speed. But by practicing a single category (Creative, Social, Physical and Mental) continuously, they can up the speed to 90%, 130%, 160% and even a whopping 180%
However, once they stop practicing, this buff starts to decay. Their practice will be checked daily, if no bugs occur. So they need to practice each category every day. And it will eventually drop back to 50%. So it’s kind of a challenging trait other than a reward one.
If they can keep practicing, which is really very easy since you can just read four skill books for 5 minutes each day… They can keep their 180% skill boost. Permanent Double Boost Week!
We’re still awaiting for in-game previews of the new Create A Sim items. Still, you can can already see the game preview of the new Hairstyle thanks to the Mod unlock below!
PC / Mac: Instantly unlock Build and CAS Daily Rewards with a Mod
If you’re on PC or Mac and want to skip the hassle of having to login each day (or depend on an internet connection) to use the new Sims 4 Daily Rewards, you don’t have to worry. Players have proven that these items can be unlocked additionally through a Mod, considering that these items already exist within The Sims 4 Base Game files.
Modder Simsiboy has already released their Mod for the game, unlocking all the Build Objects as well as the new CAS Hairstyle. It’s only a matter of time until we see unlocks for the new Trait too…
You can get these Modded Unlocks for free on Simsiboy’s Patreon. Simply paste the .package files into your Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder and enjoy the contents. Note that these items will be marked as Modded content in your game rather than as official Event Rewards.
Another effective workaround!
And this one is for both Desktop and Console players! @loner_cowplant pointed out a brilliant solution to unlock the new Practice Makes Perfect Trait. Simply click the Randomize button on traits in Create A Sim until the reward trait pops out:
And for the Build Objects? There’s a solution there too! Use the new “Event Rewards” filter in Build Mode and add any and every color within the filters to have the new Sims 4 Login Rewards show up.
It seems to be a glitch, but it works brilliantly. Thanks @TheHenfordHen for the tip!
What do you think?
It seems that The Sims Team has been preparing for quite some time to launch The Sims 4 Daily Rewards Feature, and we believe that they’ll become a regular thing from here on out in the game.
We want to know what are your thoughts on the current offering of The Sims 4 Daily Rewards and if you plan to regularly use this feature. Let us know your thoughts in the community poll below!
Improve your performance and unlock smoother gameplay with this tutorial!
The latest Patch for The Sims 4 has brought in a whole new game version underneath for Windows players. Enabling the complete usage of DirectX 11 – a graphics driver that processes many of the in-game mechanics you see and use in your game.
The latest update for the game doesn’t automatically enable the game to run through DirectX 11, meaning that you’ll have to follow a specified tutorial on how to get the newest version of the game running.
According to the Patch Notes, this will let The Sims Team continue delivering “moreimmersive environments and details” with their future game releases, so here’s to hoping that this is a road towards a richer gameplay experience with less issues.
Enabling The Sims 4 DirectX 11 Version – Official Tutorial
The official tutorial comes from EA_Cade on EA AHQ. If you’re a Windows player who wants to try out the smoothest, most optimized version of The Sims 4 follow these steps below:
Overview
DirectX 11, abbreviated as DX11, is a set of drivers from Microsoft that enhance visual and audio performance for games. Applying DX11 to The Sims 4 on a compatible PC can result in better performance, smoother animations, and overall improved gameplay experience. Please note that DX11 is not available for PlayStation or Mac systems.
How to check if your computer supports DirectX 11
Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Type “dxdiag” and press Enter.
In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window that appears, click on the “Display” tab, or “Display 1” tab if you have a multi-monitor setup.
Under the “Drivers” section, look for “Feature Levels”. If “11_0” or higher is listed, your computer supports DX11.
How to Enable DX11 through Launchers
EA App & Epic Game Store & Game Pass for PC:
Open the EA App on your computer.
Find The Sims 4 in your game library.
Click on the game advance settings (3 dot icon) above the play button.
Select “View Properties”.
In the “Advanced launch options” box, type “-dx11”
Click “Save” to apply the changes.
Steam:
Open Steam and go to your library.
Right-click on The Sims 4 and select “Properties”.
Under the “General” tab, find the “Launch Options” box
In the text field, type “-dx11”
Click “OK” to save your changes.
Desktop Shortcut: EA App: *Requires Windows Admin permission
Right-click on The Sims 4 desktop shortcut and select ‘Properties’.
In the ‘Target’ field, add a space at the end and then type “-dx11”.
Click ‘Apply’, then ‘OK’ to save the changes.
How to Disable DX11
Follow the same steps as above to reach the “Command Line Arguments” box (EA App) or the “Set Launch Options” text field (Steam).
Simply delete “-dx11” and save your changes.
Please be aware that we’re still fine-tuning our DX11 implementation and are aware of some existing issues. Further enhancements are on the way!
Have you already tried The Sims 4 DirectX 11 version? Let us know how it goes for you in the comments section down below!
The new Sims 4 Patch awaits for you on Desktop and Consoles.
Maxis has dropped a brand new Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation Consoles today. The latest update is first of many to bring a new wave of bug fixes that The Sims Team is commited to bring, along with preparations for the newly announced Sims 4 Kits. Set to release on May 30th, 2024!
What’s new and improved? Find out in The Sims 4 Patch Notes down below:
The Daily Rewards Update
Installing the Latest 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.
It’s time for some late Spring cleaning! Let’s fix some things and make a few improvements. We’ve got quite the spread, with a host of resolutions for base game issues as well as addressing a wide assortment of packs. There’re also some performance gains, gallery updates, and DirectX 11 previews. We squeezed lots into this release, but there’s still more to come! Talk to you soon!
– The Sims 4 Team
Bug Fixes & Updates
DirectX 11 Preview
DirectX 11 is available on The Sims 4 on an opt-in basis and will be rolled out fully in a later update for Simmers running Windows. If you opt to run The Sims 4 using DirectX 11, you will potentially experience enhanced game performance and graphics quality. This update is designed to increase the overall gaming experience, with improved rendering capabilities that will allow for more details and immersive environments in future releases! We would appreciate your feedback and any issues you experience on our DirectX 11 Answers HQ thread.
Simmers running Windows and have DirectX 11 compatible hardware can now enter the argument -dx11 into the EA app or Steam to switch to using this renderer. You will be able to see which DirectX version The Sims 4 is using in your game version information displayed in the bottom right corner of the Main Menu.
You can find all the information you need to check if your PC is DirectX 11 compatible and learn how to enter launch arguments for both EA app and Steam here.
While DirectX 11 is available for those Simmers who want to try it, you may experience visual issues with mods so we recommend disabling all mods while using this command line argument.
Base Game
Oh you thought you could hide, dishes? We will find you and we will wash you. Dishes left in corners will no longer be ignored when cleaning up.
Begone weeds! Plants won’t grow weeds when Out of Season. If a plant has them when it becomes Out of Season, the weeds will be removed until it’s In Season again.
Campfires will stop causing so many fires on the lot. Campfire spreadfire was triggering a 50% chance every 10 sim-minutes to burn objects other than chairs in the area. We removed that to only focus on when Fireworks trigger (which we all know is the real danger).
“A Trash Can Is Required” message will no longer display when trash cans are present on the active lot. Get that garbage outta here.
Skills will not randomly increase or change when leaving the lot or editing the household. If your Sim knows, they know.
The skills list is arranged in alphabetical order and my eye will no longer twitch when looking at it.
TS4 Packs are listed in the right order in the Build/Buy filter. Get back in line For Rent, Home Chef Hustle and Crystal Creations!
Careers will no longer have a blank daily task menu.
Summon Grilled Cheese interaction will no longer drop from the interaction queue.
Sim will no longer get stuck in the ground and continue to Swim Laps if the pool is removed in the middle of it. Because physics. Now the Sim will reset. Because magic.
Calendar notification light will remain on after traveling. No forgetting those important events.
Customizable pronouns were adjusted to appear correctly on a few of the Romantic Relationship phone calls and will no longer display improper usage like “ask their out.”
Sims can properly merge or move households with NPC Sims “not in world”; the merge/move button is now accessible. It’s all about bringing families together!
Console
After switching to build mode from world map a red bar will no longer display in the upper right corner.
Performance
We’ve made some optimizations so the game uses less memory. You may experience fewer crashes, better frame rate, and/or more responsive simulation.
We’ve improved the lot load process so it should happen a bit faster.
Cats & Dogs / City Living
Small dogs, puppies, and kittens will properly use the elevator to go downstairs from Penthouses. They can finally go potty! Poor little things.
Cottage Living
Hatchable and spoiled eggs will now remain visible in the Chicken coop whenever the Sim travels to the lot.
Dine Out
‘Order For Table’ interaction will properly clear from the interaction queue after the waiter delivers food to the table.
Home Chef Hustles players can now add Waffles to the Restaurant Menu. More menu additions to come.
Eco Lifestyle
Nose rings will no longer break when paired with brow piercings from this pack.
For Rent
Property Ownership of “Tam Nang Sands” lot will be recognized in the owned rental tab.
“Unpleasant Surroundings” Moodlet no longer triggered from the Pressure cooker and Kettle.
Tourist location icons will now appear correctly when hovering over the Tomarang world select screen.
Gallery Server
All profanity filter false positive reports sent to us via The Sims 4 Gallery Profanity Filter Feedback survey up to May 1st have been reviewed and changes implemented. We appreciate all the reports and responses and will continue to update our systems based on your feedback.
Non-anonymous Gallery users appearing in the Following and Followers tabs will once again display the number of Followers each user has.
Get to Work
Aliens will stop having noticeable changes in facial structure (placement, size, etc) when aging up. No more morph faces.
Growing Together
The “Had a Baby” Milestone now triggers from having a Science Baby or giving birth at the hospital rabbithole.
High School Years
Teens cannot send flirty messages on Social Bunny to adults or household family members.
After a teen high school Sim completes all tasks and aces exams, they will also be promoted to a better grade. They’ve earned it!
Horse Ranch
We all know how cute they are, but Sims will no longer autonomously want to buy mini goats (causing the UI to pop up).
Nectar value is now properly increased when selling to the mysterious rancher.
Horses will no longer get stuck while sleeping too close to the Horse training ball.
Island Living
Mermaid Conservationists can now complete the “Snorkel in Mua Pel’am” job task.
Seasons
During winter, the weeding animation will no longer repeat and the Sim will actually remove all the weeds surrounding the plants. Checkmate weeds!
Patch Tidbits
The Sims 4 Update contains a new Build / Buy Objects Filter that allows you to search for “Event Rewards”. Presuming it’s for in-game events like Parties and such.
Daily Reward Events
User @RexEdogawa reports finding new contents within the Sims 4 Patch code. The new code refers to Timed Events – giving players an incentivized reward every time they open their Sims 4 game.
There are currently 8 login rewards in the code.
Day 1: Bullseye Dartboard
Day 2: Night Sky Layered Necklace
Day 3: Guerdon Goods Mini Fridge and NanoCan 2.0
Day 4: Compact Bar
Day 5: Serenity Hairstyle
Day 6: Casual Comfort Pillow
Day 7: Practice Makes Perfect (CAS Trait)
Day 8: Guerdon Goods Vending Machine and Athleisure Wear
The first look at timed daily reward events comes from @TheSims4It, showcasing the new objects and items that you get for completing the Sims 4 timed events:
The latest Sims 4 Update has only dropped recently, so we’ll be doing a seperate post explaining the Daily Rewards soon. They have not yet begun officially but are expected to begin rolling out throughout the next few hours.
Players who consecutively open The Sims 4 will be able to unlock objects from other tiers listed above. Consistency in an internet connection seems to be a must if you want to claim them all in the next few weeks!
It was teased just a few days ago that the new update would bring an announce-worthy surprise along with this update. We’re waiting impatiently to see what that could be!
Stay tuned on Sims Community to be the first to know about the contents of this update!
Plus, the team shares their Laundry List of fixes expected in the next Sims 4 Update.
In a surprising turn of events, EA has released a statement across social media about that they’ve taken a serious approach at helping solve The Sims 4 Technical Difficulties. More specifically, they’ve assembled a team that will help tackle fixing and improving the core experience of The Sims 4.
You may notice we’re investigating more issues than previous months; this is because we’ve assembled a team to invest in the core game experience, including tackling technical issues withinThe Sims 4 . We have continued to review reported concerns that have interrupted your The Sims 4 gameplay over time, and we recognize that this has caused much frustration. It’s why we have set out to form this focused team, which will be able to increase both the number of fixes we can address and how often we ship these batched updates. Our goal is to fix more reported concerns, both big and small, over the next six months and beyond to check off more boxes on our Laundry List. This is our first release, with others following roughly every two months. Keep an eye out for future Laundry List announcements for the latest run down of fixes.
On social media, Maxis has released a statement about the next Sims 4 Update covering optimizations for The Sims 4 performance including crashes, optimized frame rate and a more responsive simulation.
Our next patch will include some optimizations across platforms so the game uses less memory. As a result, you may experience fewer crashes, a better frame rate, and/or a more responsive simulation.
Thank you for continuing to play and invest in The Sims 4. Our team is more dedicated than ever to developing great The Sims 4 experiences into foreseeable future, and we appreciate your support as these critical improvements roll out.
Here’s to hoping that The Sims 4 will be a more pleasant, stabile experience to play across both PC and Consoles. And now, here’s the official Laundry List for the new Patch scheduled for release on May 30th.
What are your thoughts on the current and upcoming improvements? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for the latest Sims 4 News and Updates!
We now have official names, assets and screens for the upcoming Sims 4 Kits that are set to release on May 30th!
Just days after the entire objects catalogue leaked from the two upcoming Kits, Twitter user @Anadius has uncovered the official asset material from the two new Kits titled Riviera Retreat and Cozy Bistro.
According to the poster, both Kits will release on the same day on May 30th, 2024 across Desktop and Consoles. Here’s the official information we have on them:
The Sims 4 Riviera Retreat Kit
Bask in the rustic scenery surrounding your secluded, peaceful pool with The Sims 4 Riviera Retreat Kit. It’s time to relax in a wicker lounge chair, watching as sunlight shines through the vine-covered pergola and sparkles in your private waterfall. Create the perfect secret spot for your Sim to spend some quality time alone or with someone special.
Set your comfortable linen furniture up among rustic décor and earthy features like stone pavers. This space is timeless, blending the fresh and clean with the natural to create a space where troubles melt away.
The Sims 4 Cozy Bistro Kit
Stop by your favorite hole-in-the-wall bistro and take in the antique ambiance of The Sims 4 Cozy Bistro Kit. Craft a space that’s all about good Nectar and great company.
Decorate with all the trappings of a treasured local bistro, including wood-paneled walls, polished metal accents, and vintage furniture that’s been beautifully maintained. Serve the finest Nectar by night and the richest coffee by day. Fill your bistro with candlelight and classic décor to create the perfect spot for Sims to connect with friends or dates.
Do you find the new Sims 4 Kits exciting enough? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest updates!
A cryptic teaser has appeared in The Sims 4’s Main Menu.
Players have started reporting a new teaser appearing in The Sims 4 Main Menu. Hinting that there’s going to be another Free Update for the Base Game happening soon.
The screenshot down below comes from creator @EnglishSimmer who first spotted this in-game banner.
What’s so exciting? Come back in 2 weeks to find out. (Free stuff. It’s free stuff.)
This promotional banner was activated just two days after the latest Sims 4 SDX Drop, which added recolors of existing Swimswear suit to the game.
However, according to the EA Community Manager, this is going to be something entirely different that he’s been waiting for a long time.
Oh, how I have been waiting for this!
Looking forward to seeing how the community reacts to this one.
This content update should be something entirely different from the new Hairstyles that were shown off in late March. Which should be an entirely different SDX drop of its own released some time this July.
It’s not known yet what the update is about, as the latest Sims 4 Summer Roadmap only covered a brief teaser and there being “Two Free Stylish Updates”. If two of them are the recently added Swimwear and new Hairstyles coming in July, is there a third one that Maxis deliberately forgot to mention?
The mysterious content update is expected to drop on May 30th, 2024.
What are your theories about the contents of the Free Stuff teased in-game? Let us know your suspicions down below and stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest reports about the upcoming Update!
Maxis has dropped a surprise Sims 4 SDX drop into the Base Game across Desktop and Consoles. Adding several new Swimsuit variants for masculine and feminine Sims for different life stages.
The latest SDX drop has released just a day after the announcement of the “Let Love In” Sims 4 Season Roadmap. In the teaser they’ve shown that there’s going to be more in the future than just the CAS Content Update for Swimsuits, but in this article we’ll be focusing solely on the new additions from today’s drop.
The latest Sims Delivery Express (SDX) is already available for download on PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation Consoles:
How to download and install the latest Sims 4 SDX
With Sims 4 SDX (Sims Delivery Express) you are able to download new CAS Content, Build Mode Content and small bug fixes and improvements into your game. All straight through The Sims 4! Simply open up The Sims 4 and your game should automatically check for new content.
If not, go into Game Options > Sims Delivery and Check for new Content. This method of bringing new Sims 4 SDX content into your game works both on PC and Consoles! Note that you will have to restart your game in order to obtain new content. You can select “Yes, Restart Now” for the game to restart automatically for you.
Sims 4 SDX Overview – May 14th, 2024
This Sims 4 SDX Drop features new Swimsuits in different shapes and variations. Including new variants for Sims across the Toddler, Child and Adult-like life stages.
Take a peek at what’s new in the official previews below:
Adult Swimwear
The new Swimwear for Teens, Young Adults, Adults and Elders come in new seperate pieces with plain colors. Feminine Sims get 8 Swimwear Tops and 3 Bottoms, while Masculine Sims have a new pair of Tops and Bottoms each.
Children and Toddler Swimwear
There are seperate swimwear pieces included for both Children and Toddlers. Femme children get a Swimwear unibody each, with a new Top and Bottom swimwear piece available for both sexes selected.
Toddlers have the same variations available across Feminine and Masculine toddler Sims.
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 SDX drop? Share your opinions down below and stay in the loop with us for upcoming game updates!
Add more plants to your home with this free Sims 4 DLC!
We reported over a month ago about EA’s plans to make The Sims 4 Blooming Rooms Kit free (eventually). The news came with a report about a free gift promotion with the EA App launcher becoming available on Mac.
Today, this Sims 4 DLC Kit is finally up for costless grabs. And it’s exclusive only for PC and Mac players who have the EA App platform!
Claim The Sims 4 Blooming Rooms NOW!
The Sims 4 Blooming Rooms Build Kit is available for free redemption right now! Simply click here to be taken to the official EA page that will let you redeem the Kit on your Electronic Arts account. After doing so you’ll have the Kit in your Sims 4 Collection to keep forever!
In case you’ve been out of the loop about the Kit’s contents, you can find the entire catalogue of new build objects included within this Kit right here!
EA has just announced their Sims 4 Content Releases for the summer!
Just now EA and Maxis have released a special Sims 4 Summer 2024 Roadmap for the upcoming months ahead. Covering Sims 4 Pack, Kit and Update releases that should be expected to come out by the end of August.
In the latest Roadmap, there’s a huge emphasis on the new “Romantic” Expansion Pack. Along with two destination Kits (that have already been leaked to the full), as well as a new CAS and Build Content Update.
Here’s what The Sims Team has prepared for you this Summer:
New Flirtatious Sims 4 Expansion Pack
Fountain of Desire – Made waves but we WooHoo’d anyway.
Two Destination Build Kits
The Meeting – A little nectar led to a provocative plunge…
Two Free Stylish Sims 4 Updates
Priming for Passion – Polished my look for a sultry splash.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Sims 4 Roadmap for this Summer? Let us know your thoughts and speculation on the themes of upcoming content releases down below!
The two unnamed Sims 4 Kits just had their entire objects catalogue leaked online.
As we wait for the next Sims 4 Roadmap to get announced, a huge unintentional leak happened behind the scenes of the EA servers. Leaking the entire thumbnail catalogue of the two unnamed Kits for The Sims 4 that are yet to be released.
User @anadius has posted a preview of the two new Kits through object thumbnails, including their swatches too. It seems that this leak happened by accident when preparing the EA backend servers for The Gallery and user generated content that comes along with the new build kits. Showcasing these items prematurely.
For now, these Sims 4 Kits are titled under the codenames “SP52” and “SP53”. Still, you can check out their full preview below
The Sims 4 Kit #1 Leak
The first Sims 4 Kit that got leaked features vibrant and mozaic type of Pool Outdoor Furniture. Ranging from outdoor lounge chairs, umbrellas, colorful rocks all down to pool ladders and fountains.
Full Items List of the first Sims 4 Kit / Credit: Anadius
Check out the first look of all the swatches included down below:
The Sims 4 Kit #2 Leak
The second unnamed Sims 4 Kit is yet another Build Kit. This time seeming to focus more on Dining Room items.
Full Objects List of the second Sims 4 Kit / Credit: Anadius
It features new bar stools, a vintage-styled espresso machine, booths and other furniture that matches more traditional looking dining rooms.
Take a complete rundown look of the object swatches below:
EA and Maxis are yet to officially announce these two new Sims 4 Kits. We’ll keep you posted about the developments of these Sims 4 releases right here on Sims Community, so stay tuned!
What are your thoughts on the new objects coming with these unnamed kits? Share your thoughts below!
EA’s latest report for the next Fiscal Year promises over a dozen of Sims 4 releases.
The Sims 4 series is far from over. With the game turning a decade since its original release in 2014, the publisher Electronic Arts is very sure about its bright future.
The latest Financial Report from EA has disclosed a little about what to expect in the next 12 months. More specifically, how many content releases are in store for us until April 2025.
The Sims 4 doubles down on Active Players
EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson has shared the current statistics of the game’s player base, and how much The Sims 4’s community has expanded over the last 12 months. From April 2023 until April 2024, the game managed to double down on its active player base. Surpassing over 85 million players actively playing the game.
The passion of the Sims community remains strong as the franchise powers toward its 25th anniversary. Since its launch in 2014, The Sims 4 has surpassed 85 million players, with FY24 up double digits year over year. The Sims Online and The Sims Mobile, combined have been downloaded over 500 million times. This is already one of the largest communities in the world, and we believe this hugely successful franchise has the potential to become one of the largest creator platforms in entertainment. An early proof point of the platform’s evolution is the hundreds of millions of user generated content items that were shared in this fiscal year.
With 3 Expansion Pack releases, the return of Stuff Packs and almost a dozen of Kits its no wonder that the series managed to both retain and entertain its player base.
The Future of The Sims 4
Although Andrew Wilson didn’t specify the exact types of content and Packs coming to the game in the future, he did put it under a vague umbrella of “Content Updates” in EA’s earning release. Stating that Sims 4 players should expect more than 15 content updates in the next 12 months.
Looking ahead, we are committed to entertaining and inspiring our loyal and engaged Sims 4 fans through over 15 content updates over the coming year, while working on multiple experiences in the Sims universe to leverage user generated content to deepen our community and expand our audience.
A Sims player might think that a “content update” in this context could relate to Free Base Game feature and content updates. However, those free updates usually are accompanied with Packs and Kit releases alongside. Plus, the professional jargon in this earnings statement sounds more like its enthused about putting out over 15 releases of paid content rather than free.
Time will tell what the number ratio of Packs vs Kits releases is going to be within this rough estimate. If it’s going to be anything like the last year, we’re in for a treat!
Nothing has been stated around The Sims 5 (Project Rene) this time around. Hopefully EA is keeping the news a surprise for their next Behind The Sims livestream!
What do you expect to see in The Sims 4’s roadmap for the next twelve months? Let us know your thoughts down below and stay tuned for all the latest Sims news right here on Sims Community! The next Sims 4 Roadmap for this summer is just around the corner.
The new $4.99USD Kits are now available for purchase!
Electronic Arts has just released their two new Sims 4 Kits to the collection. Urban Homage Kit, which is a CAS Kit and Party Essentials, which is a Build Kit.
Both Kits have been priced at $4.99USD each and can be found on the official online retail platforms, which we’ve listed down below.
The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit
Glitter streamers, disco balls and smoke machines galore! The Party Essentials Kit brings a couple of tens of new items that will spruce up any party with additional build items. You can find this Kit from the following stores:
The Urban Homage Kit is a Create A Sim fashion kit bringing new piercings, vibrant attire and cultural hairstyles and accessories for feminine and masculine Sims.
The Kit can be purchased on the following linked stores:
The Sims Team has a brand new Sims 4 Update ready for release across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported platforms! The latest Patch prepares the game for the upcoming release of two new Kits – Party Essentials and Urban Homage. Coming this Thursday!
Find out the new fixes and improvements in the patch notes below:
The Kits Preparations Update
Installing the New 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you’ve already downloaded the first game update, you’ll have to download another 300MB patch to fix the issue that the first update caused. Resulting in broken in-game notification regarding the missing Sims 4 SDX drop.
The Sims 4 Patch Notes
Update 4/16/2024
PC: 1.106.148.1030 / Mac:1.106.148.1230
Console:1.91
Sul Sul Simmers!
In just a few days, you can get your hands on a fresh fit to wear to the best party on the block. The fun doesn’t stop there; we’ve also got some updates coming your way!
The Sims Team
Bug Fixes
Base Game
Plants that are alive and well will no longer emit green “stink clouds” as if they were dead. Translations related to this fix will be available in the next release!
After enforcing regulations with the Landgraab Power Company, power on a Sim’s lot will no longer be unexpectedly shut off when bills are paid in full.
What an identity crisis! Simmers playing in any language besides English will no longer see the First and Last Name panel blank in CAS for Sims that have selected pronouns.
Um, wasn’t this supposed to be a group activity? When doing Group Cooking, all Sims will now participate.
Gallery Server
We have been continually reviewing your Gallery profanity reports, which can be submitted through the The Sims 4 Gallery Profanity Filter Feedback survey, and we have been updating the ruleset to allow Simmer freedom while keeping others safe. A couple of highlights include:
Reducing the strictness of how hashtags were handled when listed in specific orders
Maxis-created Sims, even from past Sims games, should no longer be prevented from uploading if you choose to recreate one or more
Eco Lifestyle
We fixed an issue where The Dew Collector was not collecting any water. Now, it will correctly collect water, and the water level will continue to rise.
High School Years
Timestamps are now updated properly on the Social Bunny App. Phew, talk about FOMO!
Horse Ranch
While admirable, Sims will no longer express a desire to level up their Nectar Making skill, when that skill is already maxed out.
Yipee, Horse Riding now helps Sims lose weight!
For Rent
In this economy?! The maximum available rent value will no longer lower after evicting a tenant during a grace period in 11C Sungai Point.
Yikes. Now, this is going to require an audit! Landlords who own a Residential Rental Lot and own a business will no longer have fund transfer issues. Transfers from the business to the household will no longer fail, and money will no longer duplicate household funds when transferring to a business.
Crystal Creations
The shawl sweater from Crystal Creations is now visible when selecting a “Fashion Choice” in CAS filters. Please be advised that wearing this shawl did not grant the power of invisibility.
Realm of Magic
What a conundrum! When aliens abduct Spellcasters, they will now become pregnant and give birth to an alien baby instead of a Sim baby.
Werewolves
Tastes like kibble! After taking the ‘Wolf-B-Gone’ drink, Sims will no longer have a fury glow still showing.
Updated a series of CAS accessories that were originally showing up for werewolves, even though those accessories were not applicable to werewolves.
Grunge Revival
A texture issue with the chipped nails in Grunge Revival has been updated.
Poolside Splash
Textures on one of the tank tops have been updated to remove some texture bleeding.
Castle Estate
Hear ye, hear ye. All Castle Estate Windows have been updated to show up in the correct wall height categories.
The arrow slit window has been updated to show that it can be placed on curved walls.
The “Heraldic Crest of Yore” and the “The Eavesdropping Llama” have been updated to appear in Outdoor Wall Sculptures. Your castle has never looked better!
The Sims Direct Team has also shared an important notice about a potential notification. Some players should expect a bogus notice regards a Sims Delivery Express with the new Sims 4 Update. As instructed by EA, you should ignore this notification:
In the meantime, some players may receive a pop-up message “Sims Delivery Content Not Installed.” You can ignore this error by clicking “Yes, Play now.” Your content remains in-game, and today’s patch will resolve this pop-up within the next hour.
After an accidental leak that occured yesterday, EA and Maxis have finally (and fully) announced the next Sims 4 Kits: Urban Homage and Party Essentials.
The two Kits are both set to release for April 18th, and The Sims Team has given a special look into the new Kits, features and even object previews!
Take a look below:
The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit
Amp up your festivities and make your epic parties unforgettable with The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit!
Whether your Sim is hosting a lavish Landgraab luncheon or a raving rager for the Roomies, The Sims 4 Party Essentials Kit has everything you need to make your next celebration the talk of the town.
Dazzle and delight with playful party props, including eye-catching streamers, an entrancing fog machine and a versatile bar that can stick around after the party. Add some drama to everyday decor with lively and unique new items like a mesmerizing disco ball. Set the perfect vibe with coordinated party decorations or mix and match to set the mood and make memorable Simstagram posts pop.
Form your group and let the good times roll in style. Shpansa!
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The Sims 4 Urban Homage Kit
Dress to impress with The Sims 4 Urban Homage Kit, created in collaboration with multi-award-winning gaming content creator and DE&I advocate, Danielle “Ebonix” Udogaranya.
Turn heads and make your Sim stand out as the ultimate virtual style icon with looks that offer a fresh take on nostalgic London city-inspired 90s and Noughties (a UK expression for the years between 2000 to 2009) fashion trends, with lively patterns, vibrant graffiti motifs and eye-catching accessories. These modern looks are bold and unapologetic, inspired by a time and place near and dear to Ebonix.
With striking ensembles and statement pieces such as iconic overalls, butterfly tops, eye-catching layered jewelry and glamorous new nails, Sims can confidently strut in style and express their individuality in more ways than ever before.
“When I came up with Urban Homage, the pitch [to Maxis] was paying homage to the 80s, 90s, and 00s,” says Ebonix. “[The Kit] is inspired by the urban chic culture which highlights the innovation, diversity and vibrancy that city life fosters which I very much embrace as part of my day to day wears. So with that said, I wanted to bring to life some timeless pieces that tap into eras that we draw inspiration from and are still the blueprint of fashion innovation to this day, with a variety of outfits that are dynamic and vibrant, traditional and contemporary, and rich with cultural trends!
Fun fact: The numbers on the basketball shorts are actually the birthdays of Ebonix’s mom (24), dad (18), best friend (16), goddaughter (14) and her own (10)! She felt this would be such a beautiful, personal touch to commemorate and pay homage to the people who mean the absolute world to me.”
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Both The Sims 4 Kits are scheduled to be released on April 18th, 2024 at 10AM Pacific Time. The same release is expected across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation consoles! Party Essentials and Urban Homage Kits are charged at a price of $4.99USD each.
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What are your thoughts on the upcoming Kits? Let us know in the comments below!
The Sims Team has just published a new Sims 4 Laundry List. Highlighting all the Bugs and Glitches that they plan to resolve in the upcoming Sims 4 Patch.
In case you don’t know what a Laundry List is – it’s a frequent scheduled update from EA and Maxis to let the players know about which issues they’ve worked on to be resolved in a few days before the update comes out.
Here’s what you should expect to be resolved in your game very soon:
Sul Sul Simmers!
Welcome to this month’s Laundry List, where we share a list of the top community concerns we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve in an upcoming patch.
This is only a list of topics from Answers HQ with upcoming fixes; there are more topics reported by players that are not listed and are still being worked on. This list is based on reports by players on Answers HQ and helps us continue our work on improving the user experience on a regular basis.
Please note that some topics can be tricky and may require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix in the upcoming patch.
Here’s the list of the community concerns we’re investigating and aiming to resolve in the next patch:
Thank you for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on Answers HQ.
We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best it can be.
Happy Simming!
When is the new Sims 4 Update?
Every time a Sims 4 Laundry List gets posted, a Sims 4 Patch drops in 7 days. If all goes according to plan and previous release patterns, this one should be no different.
You should expect the new Sims 4 Update to drop on April 16th, 2024 across Desktop and Consoles unless otherwise noted. That leaves time for the next Sims 4 Kits to be announced either later this week, or early next.
Did the most annoying glitch you’ve encountered in your game make it in the list? Let us know your thoughts down below!
