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The Sims Movie has been confirmed! Produced by Margot Robbie

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The Sims Movie has been confirmed! Produced by Margot Robbie

Your favorite Simulation Game is hitting the big screen!

Where do we even begin with this story?!

The rumor mill of The Sims Movie has been tossed around a couple of times over the last few years. Today, the mill seems to be put to a stop with an official insider confirmation about the live action movie adaptation being produced by one of the biggest names in Hollywood right now.

Let’s dive into the story and what we know so far about The Sims Movie, produced by Margot Robbie!

Live Action Sims Movie has a Team!

The story was first broken by Jeff Sneider on The InSneider with first details about the team working on this video game film adaptation.

The production company taking the challenge for creating a Sims Movie is called LuckyChap. Same production company that created Barbie, one of the biggest films released in 2023 with a box office currently running over $1.4 billion.

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LuckyChap is ran by a professional team of writers and actors including Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Tom Ackerly and Sophie Kerr who will have the most say in creating of this film.

The screenplay of this movie will be written by Kate Herron and Briony Redman.

The creation of this movie will be helped along with the Vertigo Entertainment production company, featuring names such as Roy Lee and Miri Yoon. According to The Hollywood Insider, Electronic Arts will also be involved in the movie’s production and creative input.

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Big Names, Big Expectations

Besides the surprising choice for Margot Robbie, who was both a producer and actor in the movie Barbie, there are also some other big names mentioned above that are involved in the making of this movie.

For example, Roy Lee has worked before on live action adaptations of Lego Movies. Kate Herron’s most recent successful work is Loki, one of the biggest Marvel shows that recently hit Disney+.

The production company LuckyChap isn’t just known for their work on Barbie. One of their most recent movies is Saltburn, an R-Rated black comedy thriller.

There are big chances you’ve heard some of these movies and names before. But if you haven’t, you’re going to hear a lot more about them soon as we update you on the news and developments of The Sims Movie.

What’s The Sims Movie About?

The details about The Sims Movie script are still a secret. Considering that we’ve just now gotten information about the big names working on this project, it might take some months before we get first details.

The Sims Franchise has been withstanding the trials and tests of time for over 20 years now. With The Sims 4 currently holding the rank for a game with the longest longetivity (and DLC content). It’s no surprise that EA would want to crank up promotion and excitement over their next Sims 5 game (also known as Project Rene for now). However, we didn’t even think of the game going to great lengths such as creating a full feature film.

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I’ve enjoyed the works and films of the australian actress and producer Margot Robbie. So seeing her doing the big work on one of my favorite franchises has me intrigued! Let’s hope the movie will have its original Maxis charm to it, with possibly some cool easter eggs for the longtime players of this game.

Are you excited about the live action Sims Movie? What are your thoughts on the creatives currently working on the film? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and stay tuned on Sims Community for all the latest updates on this topic!

Revisit Neighbourhood One & More in this The Sims 3 Save File

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Revisit Neighbourhood One & More in this The Sims 3 Save File

Are you a longtime Simmer? Do you have fond memories of growing up in Neighbourhood One in the early noughties? Maybe you were an avid The Sims 3 player who loved exploring different and unique in-game experiences. Regardless of the answer to these questions, we have something with an added dash of nostalgia with an exciting The Sims 3 Save File for you!

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About Philosimy

Philosimy is a nostalgic Simmer that has become known for their various save files that take players back to familiar worlds and locations from The Sims history. Additionally, you’ll find that they have documented everything from the original The Sims game in a handy database as well as dabbling in custom content creation.

The Sims 3 Save Revisits a Fan Favourite Location

Philosimy has taken the nostalgic Neighbourhood One from the original The Sims game and turned it into this amazing open-world experience in The Sims 3!

All of your favourite Lots, locations, Sims and more can be found within this The Sims 3 Save and at first glance, you would believe you’ve just transported yourself back to the original game. Take a trip to Magic Town from The Sims Makin’ Magic or revisit the vacation destinations from The Sims on Holiday/Vacation. Alternatively, you could have a Hot Date Downtown or experience how the celebrities live in The Sims Superstar!

With plenty of memorable locations to explore as well as familiar faces, this The Sims 3 Save is one you most certainly need to check out!

Take A Closer Look At The World

This has been a project that Philosimy has been working on for some time and you can tell. The level of detail within the The Sims 3 save overall is incredible. From each area of the world, the familiar locations from the earlier game, every lot as well as the Sims that made the game what it is.

Here are some screens from Philosimy of the world overall. You can click on each screenshot to take a closer look.

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It goes without saying, that this The Sims 3 Save is amazing!

However, with such a large project to undertake, Philosimy also had help from some fellow Simmers! On behalf of the Sims Community Team and the community, we want to thank Philosimy and those who helped bring this to life! You can find out more about the project in detail here.

Downloading the Save File

Downloading this The Sims 3 save file is not only easy but also free!

The world was created with all of The Sims 3 expansion packs except for Into The Future. Additionally the High End Loft and Town Life Stuff Packs.

Before downloading, it’s important to note that you can experience this The Sims 3 save file with just The Sims 3 Base Game but for the full experience, you will need all of the expansions (minus Into The Future) plus the two Stuff Packs previously mentioned.

Download The Sims 1 World for The Sims 3 here

Wait, There’s More?

Don’t have The Sims 3, but want to revisit the original The Sims world in The Sims 4? Why not take a look at Philosimy’s The Sims 1 inspired world in The Sims 4? There is currently a beta version of The World out now that you can check out.

Read more and find out how to download it here!

Our Thoughts

We honestly can’t wait to check this out in more detail in our own games! As a team that grew up with the original game which is also where our love and passion for the franchise started, it will definitely be a nostalgic experience for us. Who knows what kind of stories we will create?

Have you taken a look at Philosimy’s The Sims to The Sims 3 save file? Let us know what’s been happening in your playthroughs in the comments below.

Want to discover more The Sims 3 articles? We’ve got you covered right here on Sims Community!

The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: All Jewellery with Gorgeous Previews!

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The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: All Jewellery with Gorgeous Previews!

If you’re looking for a Sims 4 Crystal Creations guide with all jewellery, you are in the right place! With this shiny new stuff pack, players can now have their Sims craft a variety of jewellery pieces using the crystals and metals they collect out in the world. Depending on what crystal was used to craft a piece of jewellery, it can provide gameplay effects to the wearer if it’s been charged on a crystal grid.

Sims 4 Crystal Creations All Jewellery

Take a look at ALL craftable jewellery in Crystal Creations!

There are a total of 48 different jewellery designs Sims can make and this guide has all jewellery listed for you. Whether you want to know a piece’s description, cost to make, required skill level, or see what the pieces look like up close in game, we’ve got everything covered!

Sims 4 Crystal Creations and All Jewellery

Learn everything you need to know about crafting all jewellery in our guide!

Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Breakdown of All Jewellery

Jewellery is broken down into 4 categories; necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. All jewellery is unisex, meaning they can be worn by both masculine and feminine teen-elder Sims. Each category has 12 different designs and there are 12 different sets across all four categories. For example, the Basic Necklace is designed to match the Basic Earrings, Basic Bracelet, and Basic Ring. Each jewellery piece is part of a matching set, but Sims do not have to wear the matching sets. Jewellery can be mixed and matched as you’ll see in this guide.

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Although there are a total of 48 pieces of craftable jewellery, their colour combinations range in the thousands. Colour is determined by which metal and crystal you combine to make that piece and you can select any combination of metal and crystal to make any piece of jewellery. The only exception to this is the Basic jewellery set, which does not use a crystal; so this set in particular only has as many colour variants as there are metals in the game.

Our Sims 4 Crystal Creations guide with all jewellery breaks down every piece of jewellery your Sims can craft with names, thumbnail previews, descriptions, cost to make, required Gemology Skill and in-game close up examples of each design!

Necklaces

The below table shows the 12 different necklace designs available to craft in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. You can compare their thumbnails, names, descriptions, cost, and required skill level.

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Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 82Basic NecklaceFor all the basic babes out there. This design does not require a crystal.§401
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 83Chunky NecklaceA necklace fit for the gods. Use its power wisely.§451
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 84Raw NecklaceThis raw necklace is the cat’s pyjamas.§501
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 73Delicate NecklaceThey’ll dream of you in this necklace. They’ll pretend you’re theirs. This necklace is delicate.§702
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 74Lunar Goddess NecklaceEternally elegant. Everyone will remember the night you wore this stunning celestial necklace.§1003
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 75Eye NecklaceLook into your heart and know that, actually, it’s an eye.§1304
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 76Bling NecklaceEven though you stole this necklace from Judith Ward, you look better in it.§1905
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 77Mystical NecklaceThe perfect necklace for fitting in with the locals of Glimmerbrook.§2506
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 78Botanical NecklaceIntoxicate with this vibrant necklace.§3207
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 79Edwardian Gothic NecklaceDreadfully elegant.§4008
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 80Starry Sailor NecklaceA necklace so beautiful, it will make you believe in the power of love.§5009
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 81Plumbob NecklaceZa woka genava!§65010
The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Necklace Info

The photo gallery below contains close up in-game shots of each necklace design that was crafted using a random assortment of crystals and metals our Sim had on hand. Because there are thousands of potential colour combinations depending on which crystals and metals you choose to make the piece from, we can’t show every colour combination but the images below give you a good look at the style and shows off some more unique colour combos that are possible.

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Bling Necklace
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Mystical Necklace
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Edwardian Gothic Necklace
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Starry Sailor Necklace
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Earrings

The below table shows the 12 different earring designs available to craft in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. You can compare their thumbnails, names, descriptions, cost, and required skill level.

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Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 61Basic EarringsThese earrings are basically the best option for any event. This design does not require a crystal.§401
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 62Chunky EarringsThese chakram-style earrings are dangerously stylish.§451
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 63Raw EarringsFull of raw beauty, these earrings are the bee’s knees.§501
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 64Delicate EarringsYour reputation will never be better than when you wear these delicate earrings.§702
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 65Lunar Goddess EarringsOver purple seas and blue skies, these celestial earrings are perfect for capturing the moonlight.§1003
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 66Eye EarringsAn extra pair of eyes, for your ears!§1304
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 67Bling EarringsI want to, like, rob these earrings.§1905
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 68Mystical EarringsYou’ll look like an Amicable Acolyte in these earrings!§2506
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 69Botanical EarringsMother Nature never looked so good with these earrings.§3207
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 70Edwardian Gothic EarringsBring back any party back to life with these sensational earrings.§4008
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 71Starry Sailor EarringsEvery outfit simply transforms into a thing of beauty when wearing the Starry Sailor Earrings. Minicomputer headset not included.§5009
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 72Plumbob EarringsThe only thing better than one plumbob? Two plumbobs!§65010
The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Earring Info

The photo gallery below contains close up in-game shots of each earring design that was crafted using a random assortment of crystals and metals our Sim had on hand. Because there are thousands of potential colour combinations depending on which crystals and metals you choose to make the piece from, we can’t show every colour combination but the images below give you a good look at the style and shows off some more unique colour combos that are possible.

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Delicate Earrings
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Lunar Goddess Earrings
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Eye Earrings
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Bling Earrings
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Mystical Earrings
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Botanical Earrings
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Edwardian Gothic Earrings
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Starry Sailor Earrings
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Bracelets

The below table shows the 12 different bracelet designs available to craft in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. You can compare their thumbnails, names, descriptions, cost, and required skill level.

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Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 49Basic BraceletFor all the basic babes out there. This design does not require a crystal.§401
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 50Chunky BraceletDestroy nations – and your lovers’ hearts – with this elegant gauntlet-style bracelet.§451
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 51Raw BraceletToast the town with this bracelet. Raw materials complement any glass of nectar.§501
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 52Delicate BraceletYes, it’s cool you said all that. Yes, it’s chill they’re in your head. You’re wearing the delicate bracelet.§702
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 53Lunar Goddess BraceletMake waves and change the tides with this celestial bracelet.§1003
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 54Eye BraceletLet everyone see into your soul-on your wrist!§1304
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 55Bling BraceletJust don’t get caught.§1905
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 56Mystical BraceletA bracelet beloved by the Charm family in Glimmerbrook.§2506
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 57Botanical BraceletPlant this bracelet on your wrist to unleash your inner trendsetter.§3207
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 58Edwardian Gothic BraceletA bloody beautiful bracelet.§4008
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 59Starry Sailor BraceletEveryone across the cosmos will be in jealous awe of your style wearing this bracelet!§5009
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 60Plumbob BraceletA household brand that will remain timeless.§65010
The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Bracelet Info

The photo gallery below contains close up in-game shots of each bracelet design that was crafted using a random assortment of crystals and metals our Sim had on hand. Because there are thousands of potential colour combinations depending on which crystals and metals you choose to make the piece from, we can’t show every colour combination but the images below give you a good look at the style and shows off some more unique colour combos that are possible.

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Raw Bracelet
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Delicate Bracelet
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Lunar Goddess Bracelet
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Eye Bracelet
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Bling Bracelet
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Mystical Bracelet
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Botanical Bracelet
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Edwardian Gothic Bracelet
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Starry Sailor Bracelet
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Plumbob Bracelet
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Rings

The below table shows the 12 different ring designs available to craft in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. You can compare their thumbnails, names, descriptions, cost, and required skill level.

ImageNameDescriptionCostSkill
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 85Basic RingThe perfect piece to complement that pumpkin spice latte you’re holding. This design does not require a crystal.§401
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 86Chunky RingUnleash your inner warrior princess.§451
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 87Raw RingFrom the rawring twenties.§501
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 88Delicate RingDon’t make promises but drinks with this exquisite ring.§702
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 89Lunar Goddess RingLight up the night with this celestial ring.§1003
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 90Eye RingEye ring, not eyeball ring§1304
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 91Bling RingA ring so gorgeous, you’ll need to lock it up safe and sound if you don’t want anyone to steal it.§1905
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 92Mystical RingMorgyn Ember called; they want this ring!§2506
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 93Botanical RingA poisonous choice.§3207
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 94Edwardian Gothic RingSo luminescent, you’ll see your real reflection.§4008
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 95Starry Sailor RingEvery miracle romance needs a perfect proposal ring. The Starry Sailor Ring is the jewellery piece for the job!§5009
Sims 4 Crystal Creations Jewellery Guide 96Plumbob RingWhat should we say about this ring? I’m plum out of ideas, Bob.§65010
The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Ring Info

The photo gallery below contains close up in-game shots of each ring design that was crafted using a random assortment of crystals and metals our Sim had on hand. Because there are thousands of potential colour combinations depending on which crystals and metals you choose to make the piece from, we can’t show every colour combination but the images below give you a good look at the style and shows off some more unique colour combos that are possible.

You may find this section especially helpful considering how small the rings are in the crafting menu; it’s difficult to see what you’re actually crafting.

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Raw Ring
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Delicate Ring
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Lunar Goddess Ring
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Eye Ring
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Bling Ring
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Mystical Ring
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Botanical Ring
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Edwardian Gothic Ring
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Starry Sailor Ring
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Plumbob Ring
The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Ring Previews

Loved our Sims 4 Crystal Creations guide on all jewellery? Check out our guide to charging crystals!

The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack goes FREE!

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The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack goes FREE!

EA and Maxis are letting you claim this 10 dollar Pack. And have it yours to keep forever!

This is not a drill! The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack is now free on official stores for a limited time.

That’s right – after making Romantic Garden and My First Pet Stuff Free just last year, The Sims studio is continuing its tradition with a first Pack going free in 2024.

The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack

Let’s take a look at how you can claim this Stuff Pack on PC, Mac and Consoles.

How to Claim Sims 4 Backyard Stuff for free

There are multiple official platforms that allow you to claim The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack to your game library collection. Whether you’re playing on PC, Mac, Xbox or Playstation, there’s a sure way to obtain this DLC.

Down below is a full list of all the official retail stores providing this offer:

Free Pack: The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack

Adding the Pack to your shopping cart in any of the mentioned stores will result in a 100% game discount. Adding payment details and such information won’t be necessary to make this free pack offer happen.

Free Pack Offer Details

The current Sims 4 Backyard Free Stuff Pack promo lasts for a limited time. You have until April 13th, 2024 at 10AM Pacific Time to claim this Pack.

If you’ve claimed this Stuff Pack for free from now until April 13th, it’ll be in your game library forever to keep. How exciting!

If you haven’t already been interested in adding in Water Slides, Bird Feeders and colorful Build Objects and Clothing to your Sims game – now’s the right time to do it!

The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff

Simmers who’d like to expand their Sims 4 catalogue even more should check out the latest 2024 Spring Sale. Covering huge discounts across the Expansion, Game and Stuff Pack DLC catalogue.

Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest news and updates on The Sims 4 series.

The Sims Spring Sale 2024 has Sprung Fresh Deals!

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The Sims Spring Sale 2024 has Sprung Fresh Deals!

The Sims Spring Sale 2024 has bloomed and players can take advantage of fresh new deals sprouting up all over the place! This is the best sale on the EA App that we’ve seen in quite a while, with many expansions being discounted at up to 60% off and stuff packs going on sale for 40% off. It’s never been a better time to fill your spring basket with the DLC packs you love with the Sims Spring Sale 2024!

Sims Spring Sale 2024

Fill your basket with sweet deals on select Sims 4 packs!

The Sims Spring Sale 2024 runs until March 28th, 2024 on the EA App so make sure you don’t wait too long to complete your pack collection. Sadly, Steam and Epic Games players will have to sit this one out; we didn’t see any sales running for The Sims 4 on either of these platforms; however, we’ll be sure to update this post if that changes.

Sims Spring Sale 2024

Check out all the savings on The Sims 4 packs in the Sims Spring Sale 2024 across the EA App, PlayStation, and Xbox!

EA App

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Expansions

  • For Rent – 25% off
  • Horse Ranch – 38% off
  • Growing Together – 50% off
  • Cottage Living – 60% off
  • High School Years – 60% off
  • Cats & Dogs – 60% off
  • Seasons – 60% off
  • Island Living – 60% off
  • Eco Lifestyle – 60% off
  • City Living – 60% off
  • Get Famous – 60% off
  • Discover University – 60% off
  • Get To Work – 60% off
  • Get Together – 60% off
  • Snowy Escape – 60% off

Game Packs

  • My Wedding Stories – 40% off
  • Parenthood – 40% off
  • Dream Home Decorator – 40% off
  • Jungle Adventure – 40% off
  • Outdoor Retreat – 40% off
  • Dine Out – 40% off
  • Spa Day – 40% off
  • Werewolves – 40% off
  • Vampires – 40% off
  • Star Wars: Journey to Batuu – 40% off
  • Realm of Magic – 40% off
  • StrangerVille – 40% off

Stuff Packs

  • Bowling Night – 40% off
  • Movie Hangout – 40% off
  • Kids Room – 40% off
  • My First Pet – 40% off
  • Vintage Glamour – 40% off
  • Toddler – 40% off
  • Tiny Living – 40% off
  • Moschino – 40% off
  • Romantic Garden – 40% off
  • Perfect Patio – 40% off
  • Nifty Knitting – 40% off
  • Cool Kitchen – 40% off
  • Fitness – 40% off
  • Luxury Party – 40% off
  • Laundry Day – 40% off
  • Spooky – 40% off
  • Paranormal – 40% off

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Expansions

  • Growing Together – 35% off
  • Cottage Living – 50% off
  • Cats & Dogs – 60% off
  • Seasons – 60% off
  • Island Living – 60% off
  • Eco Lifestyle – 60% off
  • City Living – 60% off
  • Get To Work – 60% off

Game Packs

  • My Wedding Stories – 40% off
  • Parenthood – 40% off
  • Outdoor Retreat – 40% off
  • Dine Out – 40% off
  • Vampires – 40% off
  • Star Wars: Journey to Batuu – 40% off
  • StrangerVille – 40% off

Stuff Packs

  • Movie Hangout – 30% off
  • Kids Room – 30% off
  • Vintage Glamour – 30% off
  • Tiny Living – 30% off
  • Moschino – 30% off
  • Perfect Patio – 30% off
  • Nifty Knitting – 30% off
  • Cool Kitchen – 30% off
  • Fitness – 30% off
  • Luxury Party – 30% off
  • Laundry Day – 30% off

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Game Packs

  • My Wedding Stories – 30% off
  • Parenthood – 30% off
  • Dream Home Decorator – 30% off
  • Jungle Adventure – 30% off
  • Outdoor Retreat – 30% off
  • Dine Out – 30% off
  • Spa Day – 30% off
  • Werewolves – 30% off
  • Vampires – 30% off
  • Star Wars: Journey to Batuu – 30% off
  • Realm of Magic – 30% off
  • StrangerVille – 30% off

Stuff Packs

  • Bowling Night – 30% off
  • Movie Hangout – 30% off
  • Kids Room – 30% off
  • My First Pet – 30% off
  • Vintage Glamour – 30% off
  • Toddler – 30% off
  • Tiny Living – 30% off
  • Moschino – 30% off
  • Romantic Garden – 30% off
  • Perfect Patio – 30% off
  • Nifty Knitting – 30% off
  • Cool Kitchen – 30% off
  • Fitness – 30% off
  • Luxury Party – 30% off
  • Laundry Day – 30% off
  • Spooky – 30% off
  • Paranormal – 30% off

Stocked up in the Sims Spring Sale 2024 and looking for help with how to play your new packs? Our Guides section has you covered!

New The Sims 4 Update: March 6th, 2024 (Crystal Creations Critical Issues Hotfix)

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New The Sims 4 Update: March 6th, 2024 (Crystal Creations Critical Issues Hotfix)

This week we saw a third patch released for The Sims 4. This follows on from the original patch EA released for The Sims 4 Update on February 27th, 2024. This of course was the update that caused major backlash. The new “Packs you may like” shopping cart trollery was introduced as a test and had become part of the main game User Interface. As a result of the new addition, it was causing many to report issues of unstoppable flashing of the icon.

After the original patch was released, another Sims 4 Update Hotfix to address the initial issues was released on 28th February 2024. However, while this hotfix addresses some critical issues with the new icon, the release of The Sims 4 Crystal Creations saw some more deliberating issues arise.

Now, EA have released a second Sims 4 Update Hotfix which is currently rolling out to players worldwide and across all platforms.

In particular, this secondary hotfix addresses the additional critical issues that were reported by the community as well as some that arose since the release of the latest Stuff Pack.

Fingers crossed this will be the last update we see until the next Laundry List is released. Anyway, let’s take a look at The Sims 4’s latest patch notes:

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Crystal Creations Critical Issues Hotfix

Installing the New Sims 4 Update

You can get the latest Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:

  • PC: EA App, Origin, Steam, Epic Games
  • Mac: Origin, Steam
  • Playstation: PS4 and PS5
  • Xbox: Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S

You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App. Or Origin if you play on Mac. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you’ve cleared your app cache!

If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and PlayStation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you’ve enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.

In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them.

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The Sims 4 Patch Notes

Update 3/6/2024

PC: 1.105.345.1020 / Mac: 1.105.345.1220

Console: 1.89

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Today’s update contains a number of critical fixes addressing the community’s top reported issues over the past week. In the interest of deploying these fixes faster, this update will follow a staggered release cadence. The update is available immediately on PC, Mac, and Xbox, and will arrive on PlayStation soon thereafter. Thanks for your detailed reports via our AHQ forum that allowed us to investigate these issues quickly.

–The Sims 4 Team

Bug Fixes

The Sims 4

  • Updated some performance optimizations that had caused certain moodlets to inadvertently be removed from Sims on load.
  • Fixed a crash that would occur if a tooltip was triggered when in the hover state on objects within a Sim’s inventory.
  • Fixed an issue with object picker UI menus that – when certain conditions were met – would interfere with Sims’ ability to run various “Give” interactions (interactions where objects would be given to other Sims).
  • Once learned, the WooHoo Interests of other Sims will once again be displayed accurately in that Sims’ Profile Panel.

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  • You should once again be able to successfully open the Profile Panel of another Sim after Eavesdropping on them and see any secrets that were learned about them.

Crystal Creations

  • Corrected an issue where Sims’ bodies would gradually change in size each time a Sim put on or took off crafted jewelry. This issue primarily affected Teens, Adults, and Elders. There was minimal impact to Young Adults.
    • While this issue will no longer occur, this update does not retroactively fix the appearance of Sims who had already been altered. There are two methods we can suggest for manually restoring your Sims:
      • You can restore an older save file that was saved prior to any crafted jewelry being worn by your Sims.
        • On PC/Mac, please visit our video guide or text guide for instructions on restoring older save files.
        • On PlayStation/Xbox, select “Load Game” from the main menu, and choose an older save file.
      • You can take your Sim into CAS by using the “Change Sim” interaction on a Mirror or Dresser object, and then manipulate your Sim’s body to reasonably approximate their prior appearance.
    • For players with The Sims 4 Get to Work, crafted jewelry can now be sold at Retail businesses without being returned to the business owner Sims’ inventory when traveling away from the Retail lot.
    • If a Sim dies while wearing crafted jewelry, that jewelry will now be disassociated with the now-dead Sim when the jewelry is returned to the household’s inventory.
    • Updated some combinations of crafting jewelry that were resulting in a gemstone color that did not match the crystal that was selected when crafting.

What are your thoughts and feelings on this third Sims 4 Update? Share your responses in the comments section below!

Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest Sims 4 Updates!

Guide to Crystal Effects in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations

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Guide to Crystal Effects in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations

In The Sims 4 Crystal Creations, Sims can harness the power of the moon to infuse their crystals with powerful effects that can help them in their everyday life. These powers range from small useful things, like being able to complete homework faster, to life-altering effects such as being immune to death!

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Harness the power of the moon inside crystals with The Sims 4 Crystal Creations!

While the effects of crystals in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations don’t last forever, this can still be a huge game changer if you and your Sim know how to make the most of the power that crystals can hold. All you need is a gemstone or a piece of jewellery made from a crystal, the moon, and a crystal charging grid!

Sims 4 Crystal Creations Crystal Charging Guide

In this Sims 4 Crystal Creations guide, you’ll learn all about how to use the crystal charging grid to infuse the gemstones and jewellery you craft with powerful effects that can be of use to not just your own Sims, but their friends and family, too.

Once you know what each type of crystal can do in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations, it’s just a matter of cutting it into a gemstone or crafting it into a piece of jewellery, charging it on the crystal grid and you’ll have a powerful little piece of magic in your pocket. Or around your neck. Or dangling from your ears. Or on your fingers and wrists. Or sitting in your home… Well, you get the idea. Basically, you can do a lot with crystals in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations.

Charging Crystals

To charge your crystals in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations, you first need to have a crystal charging grid. You can find one in Build/Buy for $50 which is a pretty great price considering what it can do. This crystal charging grid is also functional off-the-grid because it doesn’t use electricity to power up the crystals placed on it… it uses the moon!

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The crystal grid must be placed outdoors in order to work. It cannot have a roof over it; it needs direct exposure to the sky. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t place a crystal grid indoors for decorative purposes. You can absolutely have a crystal grid inside for aesthetic. It just won’t charge your crystals indoors.

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Between the hours of 7pm and 7am is when you want to stock up the crystal grid because that is when the moon is out. When we say stock up, we mean it; each crystal grid can have up to 7 pieces of jewellery or gemstones placed on it, meaning you can charge up to 7 crystals at a time. So if you’ve made multiple items during the daytime, you can charge them all at night.

If you want to make the most of charging your crystal pieces in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations, you’ll want to pay attention to the moon phases. Technically speaking, your crystal gemstones and jewellery will charge no matter what phase the moon is in, but depending on the current moon phase, they will charge much faster or much slower. For example, under the new moon when the moon is not visible in the sky, your crystals will charge the slowest. However, during a full moon, your crystals will charge fastest. Given these two extremes, it’s easy to remember that waxing moon phases will charge crystals faster and waning moon phases will charge crystals slower.

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You can see the charging progress by hovering over an item on the crystal grid or by hovering over the grid itself, but you’ll see visual cues as well. For example, fully charged items glow and on a full moon, the crystal grid glows brightly to indicate that it is charging your crystals extra fast. Once your crystal pieces are fully charged up, they only hold their power for a short time, usually about 2 in-game days. You’ll have to keep recharging those pieces every couple of days to maintain the effects on them.

Crystal Effects

So you’ve charged your crystals but what the heck do they do in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations? Well, this is easy to find out. If you hover over any crystal in the game, you’ll be able to see exactly what effects that crystal will have when it is charged on a crystal grid.

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If you just want a quick, handy reference list without having to hunt down crystals in the game, we’ve got you covered! We’ve listed every crystal in The Sims 4 from every pack and their charged effects. Yup! All crystals from other DLC packs are integrated into this new system, which is pretty neat! As you can see, some crystals are incredibly powerful when charged and there are even some crystals that are beneficial to occults, like vampires, spellcasters, werewolves, and aliens.

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AlabasterAngry, Embarrassed, Sad, and Scared moodlets fade much fasterpackicon basegame
CitrineSims will randomly find Simoleons while doing things around the housepackicon basegame
EmeraldCareer and school chance cards are more likely to succeedpackicon basegame
Orange TopazSims will gain creative skills faster, are more likely to create masterpieces, will not get writers block, and will not burn out on creative activities as fastpackicon basegame
PeachRelationships with family members will increase faster and Angry moodlets will fade fasterpackicon basegame
QuartzSims gain double Satisfaction Points when completing Wants and Aspirationspackicon basegame
RoseSims will get over breakups faster and their Social need won’t decaypackicon basegame
RubyEmbarrassed moodlets will fade much faster, Sims won’t fail at romantic interactions and won’t have awkward WooHoopackicon basegame
SapphireSims gain mental skill faster and take longer to burn out on mental activities.packicon basegame
TurquoiseSims gain Charisma skill faster and are more successful at Friendly social interactionspackicon basegame
AmethystSims gain Energy faster when sleeping and have a chance of waking up with an inspired Lucid Dream moodletpackicon basegame
DiamondSims are less likely to develop relationship fears, romantic relationships decay slower, and they will always succeed at Apologising in Bedpackicon basegame
Fire OpalSims are more successful with romantic interactions and can complete date events more successfullypackicon basegame
HematiteSim cannot diepackicon basegame
ShinoliteSims are more likely to give birth to twins or tripletspackicon basegame
SimaniteSims gain work or school performance faster and can complete homework fasterpackicon basegame
JetSims can summon the Grim Reaper at will and will always succeed when pleading for another Sim’s lifepackicon basegame
JonquilystSims’ Fun motive won’t decay and Tense moodlets go away much fasterpackicon basegame
PlumbiteSim’s needs will increase slowly over time and they will make other Sims around them Happypackicon basegame
RainborzSims are less likely to develop Fears and gain all benefits from the Brave reward trait even if they do not have the Brave traitpackicon basegame
JadeSims will randomly find crystals while doing things around the housepackicon sp crystalcreations
AmazoniteSims will find rarer and more valuable artifacts when excavating in Selvadoradapackicon gp jungleadventure
CrandestineThe Sim is easier to convince and more likely to lend moneypackicon ep gettowork
MoonstoneBored moodlets fade faster, Vampire Thirst need decays slower, Spellcasters are more successful at casting spells and brewing potions, Werewolves build Fury slower and Rampages end fasterpackicon sp crystalcreations
NiteliteEnergy need decays slightly slower and Alien powers recharge faster after being depletedpackicon ep gettowork
AlexandriteSims’ Wants will refresh more frequentlypackicon gp jungleadventure
AmberSims won’t fail at most social interactions, they won’t start fires when cooking, and the weather will become sunnypackicon sp crystalcreations
A list of all crystals and their effects when charged on a crystal grid

Did you know The Sims 4 Crystal Creations comes with a new aspiration? If you didn’t, you do now! Why not read up on it in our aspiration guide?

Become A Master Crystal Crafter with this Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration

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Become A Master Crystal Crafter with this Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration

Want to know more about the new Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration? Then we’ve got you covered!

Are you Sims looking to dazzle and sparkle with their own unique and handcrafted pieces of jewellery? Maybe they want to learn more about Gemology or how the power and secrets of crystals.

With tasks that allow your Sims to discover the basics of crystals to broaden and deepen your Sims knowledge this new aspiration has everything to get you started and is the perfect place to start.

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Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration Overview

“This Sim wants to cut gemstones, craft jewellery and harness the power of crystals!”

This new Sims 4 Crystal Crafter Aspiration features a variety of different tasks for your Sims to complete. From simply purchasing a Gemology Table to summoning the Grim Reaper using specific jewellery.

The new aspiration can be located under the Nature Section of the Sims 4 Aspirations panel. It comes with four Milestone levels each having several sub-milestones for Sims to complete. You’ll really be putting your Sims through their paces while learning more about the world of crystals and gemology!

Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration Choice Screen

Now, let’s take a more in-depth look at what is involved in this new Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration!

Curious Collector

  • Buy a Gemology Table
  • Collect 5 Crystals or Metals 0/5
  • Gift Jewellery or Successfully Propose with Crafted Ring

Bauble Broker

  • Buy a Crystal Grid
  • Wear a Fully Charged Jewellery Piece
  • Plant a Crystal Seed

Gifted Gemologist

  • Grow a Magnificent Crystal Tree
  • Make 5 Pieces of Excellent Jewellery
  • Complete Crafting Gemstones or Jewellery 10 Times While Focused

Legendary Lapidary

  • Cust a Gemstone Valued at $2,500
  • Achieve Level 10 Gemology Skill
  • Summon the Grim Readper with the Jet Gemstone or Jewellery

Completion Reward

Upon completion of the Crystal Crafter aspiration, your Sim will be awarded the Attuned Reward Trait.

Attuned Reward Trait: Attuned Sims have great insights into the mysteries of crystals. The jewellery they wear will remain charged for longer, and they can absorb energy from charged crystals.

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Top Tips

Are you finding a particular aspect of this Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration difficult or not sure where to start? Here are some handy tips to help you on your journey to becoming the master Crystal Crafter!

  • You can hover over an aspiration task for help information for each stage of the milestone.
  • Crystals and Metals can be discovered around the world. Just look out for shimmering rocks when you are out and about in the neighbourhood.
  • Levelling up other skills (such as Gardening) will help you progress and achieve better results when completing this aspiration.
  • Pay attention to the tooltips of your Crystal Tree when planted. This will help you know when it is the best time for it to evolve.
  • Use objects that help with specific emotional auras such as Focused to help your Sims when crafting jewellery and unlocking the powers of crystals.
  • You can purchase books on Gemology via a bookshelf or computer. They come in three different volumes for your Sims to read.
  • Use your Aspiration Points to buy potions to help your Sim feel Focused when crafting.
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That’s everything you need to know about the new Sims 4 Crystal Creations Aspiration from the latest Stuff Pack! If you are looking for more guides and articles about the expansion, why not head over to our dedicated section for The Sims 4 Crystal Creations?

Let us know what part of the Crystal Crafter Aspiration you are looking forward to exploring in the comments below!

Detailed Build Overview: The Sims 4 Crystal Creations

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Detailed Build Overview: The Sims 4 Crystal Creations

The extraordinary dazzling The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack is here! We are going to take you on a deep dive into everything that has been added to the ever-expanding Build Mode.

The new Stuff Pack adds over thirty new objects as well as a pre-made room for players to explore. Each of the mystical new objects allows players to create the perfect crystal-inspired rooms. Every new object comes in a variety of neutral colours alongside some more colourful swatches. With plenty of variety available, which objects are you looking forward to using first?

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What’s included in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations?

Are you ready to jump in and explore all of the new objects in the Stuff Pack? We’ve got you covered with this handy Build overview so that you can start planning the jewellery-making room of your Sims dreams!

With everything from the catalogue descriptions to a showcase of swatches, get comfortable and take a dive into this dreamy Build overview!

Catalogue Overview

Below are all the catalogue entries for each item in this Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack. You can see the previews for each object in the set, their descriptions, and Simoleon cost.

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Are there any new object descriptions that stand out to you?

Swatch Previews

Next up we’ve got previews of all of the swatches from each object in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. Get up close and personal with each object! With every new addition available in a variety of different colours you’ll be able to not only use these perfectly with one another but with also other objects from within the game!

Pre-Made Rooms

There is one new pre-made room that comes with The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack. It comes in three swatches, one green-themed, a red-themed and a more neutral-themed swatch.

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Build Mode

One new wall covering was also added to the new stuff pack. There are 14 variants that will match the tone of your jewellery-crafting room:

Sims 4 Crystal Creations Build Overview

Buy Mode Objects

Take a closer look at all of the swatches that come with the thirty-one new Sims 4 Crystal Creations objects!

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Our Thoughts

The Sims 4 Crystal Creations adds a huge variety of new objects that are absolutely magical! By using the objects on their own alongside the Base Game, you can make some wonderful and dreamy jewellery-making rooms. Now, pair those with the likes of The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack, for example, and you’ve got even more possibilities for creating something magnificent.

As we were exploring the new content in this Build Overview, it had us thinking about what other packs from The Sims 4 we could see working with The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. There were several that stood out to us. Check out our list of packs below:

  • The Sims 4 Realm of Magic
  • The Sims 4 Werewolves
  • The Sims 4 Vampires
  • The Sims 4 Paranormal Stuff
  • The Sims 4 Book Nook
  • The Sims 4 Strangerville
  • The Sims 4 Get Famous

We are excited to check out how well these packs work together when we jump into Build Mode again soon!

This is very much a welcome addition to the Stuff Pack family and will certainly have your Sims feeling more inspired, focused and creative when making their Crystal Creations.

So why not let your Sims sparkle with The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack?

Can’t get enough of Crystal Creations content? We’ve taken a deep look into all the new Create A Sim items and fashion. Come check it out!

A Bright Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS Overview!

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A Bright Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS Overview!

A shiny new stuff pack is here! Literally! The Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS catalogue is full of subtle shimmer and shine amongst curated vintage pieces with a dark academia vibe. Simmers who love a little bit of dark and dreamy will love this collection of items.

Dark and dreamy CAS pieces with a touch of glam!

If you want a detailed look at the Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS collection, look no further! We have a full overview of each and every piece for all age groups right here! Take a look at a sample of different swatches, check out the styled looks for this stuff pack, and more!

Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS Overview

The Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS catalogue comes with items for every age group, from infants to adults-elders. The majority of the catalogue is geared towards adults-elders, but kids do get some hairstyles, and toddlers and infants have some earrings. Children also get a plumbob bead bracelet that’s unique to their age group. A lot of the clothing features rolled up sleeves, plunging necklines, or both to show off the jewellery your Sims make in Live Mode, so your crafted pieces won’t get covered up by clothing.

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There are too many swatches to show them all here for every item, but we’ve selected three swatches from each piece to show off in our overview so you can get a sense of some of the variety available in the Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS catalogue.

Keep in mind that this overview only covers the core CAS catalogue; meaning all the pieces that can be accessed directly through Create A Sim without needing to be unlocked through gameplay in Live Mode. There are an additional 48 jewellery pieces that can be crafted in Live Mode and thousands of colour combinations for those pieces depending on what crystal or metal was used to craft them. We’ll be sure to have the crafted jewellery pieces listed in another guide, so make sure you return to Sims Community in the coming days for that! What you see here is just the tip of the crystal iceberg.

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We have to say, we’re pretty impressed by the CAS variety, especially considering there are 48 additional pieces that can crafted with thousands of colour combinations! Including the jewellery that can be crafted in Live Mode, The Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS catalogue is the largest we’ve ever seen for a Sims 4 stuff pack. It really looks like The Sims Team is taking stuff packs in a great direction since their much-celebrated revival and we hope this pattern continues in future stuff packs.

If you want to learn more about The Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS catalogue, including some behind-the-scenes info about where The Sims Team took their artistic inspiration from, check out our Developer Livestream Summary! We wrap up the entire livestream in handy point-form notes for you!

And if you haven’t caught the reveal trailer yet, you can watch it right here!

New Sims 4 Patch adds Pack Ads to Game UI

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New Sims 4 Patch adds Pack Ads to Game UI

The recent The Sims 4 update has caused some unexpected chaos within the community. While the update has addressed several existing issues, it has also made some slight changes to the user interface.

Since the new changes to The Sims 4 UI which ultimately add another place for in-game advertisements, players have been vocal with their thoughts and concerns about the changes.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a feature like this added to a The Sims game, back in the days of The Sims 3, players had a similar feature to access the additional content shop there.

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The Sims 4 UI Update Adds In-Game Ads

The February 27th, 2024 patch added a new icon to player’s games. The icon can be found in the top right-hand corner of The Sims 4 UI when in Live Mode and Build Buy Mode.

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Known as the shopping trolley icon or by its actual title, Packs You May Like, the icon is supposed to share an insight into The Sims 4’s vast library of additional content. However, if you do own all of the expansion, game and stuff packs as well as Kits, it’s not hugely beneficial.

Now, if you were to click on it without owning all of the additional content for The Sims 4, it would show you a selection of content that may interest you. For those who own all the additional content, it tells you that you’ve seen everything, and to check back again soon. It also prompts you to look at the Pack and Kit information in the main menu.

This is a feature that The Sims Team is currently testing in the game. It has also become known that not all players are currently seeing it in their games.

The Problem & Chaos

Before the recent patch was released, there was no suggestion that this Sims 4 UI change was coming. Now that it is appearing in-game, it’s clear to see where the concerns coming from within the community.

As an overview of the concerns and feedback players have been sharing over the past twenty-four hours, here is a quick rundown:

  • The constant pulsating/flashing of the icon while in-game is distracting for many reasons and doesn’t need to be doing so all the time.
  • The addition of the shopping trolley icon doesn’t benefit players in-game and is more of a distraction.
  • What is the actual purpose of this change in The Sims 4 UI when players can discover the additional content via the homepage?
  • Can players have the option to toggle the feature on/off or just remove it altogether?
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Across social media, players were vocal to share their thoughts and opinions on the subject matter. Some players even shared some playful memes to try and lighten the mood and make light of the situation.

Please, Make It Stop!

As previously mentioned, the biggest concern was the constant pulsating/flashing of the logo. There were a number of reasons why players were unhappy with it, however, the issue has now been addressed via an emergency hotfix patch from The Sims team.

Additionally, players would like to see the option to toggle the new icon in The Sims 4 UI on and off added in a future patch.

Modders to the Rescue

TwistedMexi took to X (formerly Twitter) after yesterday’s patch to share that they are hoping to add an option in their Better Build Buy Mode that will remove the shopping trolley for players.

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While this is a great option for players on PC and Mac, sadly it’s not an option for console players due to restrictions from PlayStation and Xbox.

Community Matters

From the moment the new changes to the Sims 4 UI were discovered, players took to social media to share their thoughts and opinions.

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Please be aware that these posts were made prior to the emergency hotfix patch being released on February 28th, 2024 across all platforms.

While many players seemed to be on the same page and shared many of the same thoughts and opinions on the new shopping trolley icon, some players did take a moment to take a more humorous approach to the situation.

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The Sims Direct Communications

It’s clear that the changes to The Sims 4 UI are not going down well and The Sims Direct Communications X account shared some further information.

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Not only has this change been rolled out to select players, but it’s also a test feature for The Sims 4 UI. As to why only select players have received the change, it is not clear however, players hope that either the feature becomes an option that can be toggled or is removed completely.

This was also something that was echoed by many players. Is there truly a need for this UI change when we already have a home for discovering additional content on the main menu of the game?

The emergency hotfix to address the issues with the news Sims 4 UI icon flashing longer than planned has been rolled out for players across all platforms.

Where Can I Share My Feedback?

There is currently a thread over on the EA Answers HQ where players can share their feedback about the new feature.

Simply head over to the EA Answers HQ thread via the button!

Shopping Test Feature Feedback

Let Us Know

We are keen to hear your thoughts on the current shopping feature that The Sims team are testing out. What are your honest thoughts and opinions? Do you like it or do you feel it is too much? Could this feature have been implemented in another way?

Join us in the comments section below and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest from The Sims franchise.

New The Sims 4 Update: Feb 28th, 2024 (Pack Ads Hotfix)

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New The Sims 4 Update: Feb 28th, 2024 (Pack Ads Hotfix)

The pulsating icon should no longer pulsate. That much.

EA released a new Sims 4 Update on February 27th, 2024 that caused major backlash. Their new “Packs you may like” button that was added in the middle of the game User Interface was causing many to report issues of unstoppable flashing of the icon.

Today, there’s an update that fixes the pulsation and flashing of the shopping cart icon. Don’t you worry though, when the time comes for a new DLC release you’ll definitely be let known.

Hopefully EA isn’t considering sound alerts…Anyways, back to The Sims 4’s latest patch:

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The Pack Ads Fix Update

Installing the New Update

You can get the latest Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:

  • PC: EA App, Origin, Steam, Epic Games
  • Mac: Origin, Steam
  • Playstation: PS4 and PS5
  • Xbox: Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S

You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App. Or Origin if you play on Mac. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you’ve cleared your app cache!

If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and Playstation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you’ve enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.

In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them.

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The Sims 4 Patch Notes


Update 2/28/2024

PC: 1.105.332.1020 / Mac: 1.105.332.1220

Console: 1.88

Simmers,

Today’s release is a rapid response to two emergent issues discovered in the most recent update. In the interest of expediting these fixes, this is currently live on PC, Mac, and Xbox, with the update rolling out to players on PlayStation as soon as possible.

–The Sims 4  Team

Bug Fixes

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  • Addressed an issue where Sims that had achieved certain skill levels and had unlocked or crafted specific recipes, or had written music, were then unable to select interactions on themselves, on other Sims, and on certain objects.
  • Fixed the cart button to correct an issue that was causing it to animate for longer and more frequently than intended.

Thoughts on another update drop?

Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest Sims 4 Updates!

The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Dev Stream: Complete Recap

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The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Dev Stream: Complete Recap

A new stuff pack is on the horizon and today, we got to see The Sims 4 Crystal Creations in action! The Sims Team hosted a gameplay walkthrough livestream of the new pack on their YouTube channel, going over all of Crystal Creations’ main features for players.

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A first look at Crystal Creations gameplay!

Crystal Creations promises players the ability to have their Sims build the new Gemology skill and use crystals and metals they collect around the world to craft wearable jewellery with many different combinations of gameplay effects, but it’s time to dive deeper into this stuff pack and see all the details in action!

The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Livestream Summary

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In case you missed the stream and just want to get the highlights in written format, we’ve taken the liberty of summarizing all the main talking points in today’s Sims 4 Crystal Creations stream for you. For easier reading, we’ve compiled all the info in handy point-form notes and organized them into categories.

Use the Table of Contents to jump right to any sections you’re most interested in or scroll through and read everything!

CAS

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  • Vintage dark academia theme in the Sims 4 Crystal Creations CAS catalogue.
  • Lots of pieces that are designed to display jewellery pieces. Lots of rolled up sleeves and plunging necklines to show off the jewellery; it won’t get hidden underneath the clothes.
  • Little hints of jewellery built into many of the clothing items but not so much that it distracts from the jewellery the player creates.
  • Toddlers, infants, and children all have crystal earrings to represent different cultures.
  • Hairstyles with jewellery accents.
  • The jewellery players craft and put on their Sims in Live Mode remains visible in CAS so you can match the outfits to the jewellery pieces they are wearing in Live Mode. Any jewellery worn in Live Mode will show up in the CAS catalogue as well but only if your Sims have made the jewellery. You have to craft the jewellery in order to use it

Build/Buy

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  • Workbenches, cabinets, vintage antique quality
  • Lots of slots for clutter on so many of the Build/Buy pieces in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations.
  • Dark Academia/Dark and Dreamy theme for the Build/Buy catalogue of this pack.
  • 1940s vintage pieces that look like they were curated by the jewellery artist.
  • “Turn of the century boarding school professor’s room” style. Not modern, but not quite Victorian. Early 20th century.
  • Lots of visual storytelling in the clutter décor.
  • One styled room in 3 different colour palettes.
  • A lot of muted colours to help the bright colours of the jewellery pop more against all the dark.

Gameplay

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  • 3 new crystals and 3 new metals in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations.
  • Craft your own jewellery out of crystals and metals.
  • The crystals and metals are available in all worlds that have the rock dig sites.
  • You can purchase crystals on the computer, including crystals from this pack but no rare crystals; you still have to collect those out in the world.
  • Scientists with the Get To Work pack can give you crystals, including the new ones.
  • The new metals are Silver (Common), Gold (Uncommon), and Rose Gold (Rare).
  • The new crystals are Jade, Amber, and Moonstone.
  • Use crystals and metals to craft jewellery pieces on the new workbench.
  • Crafting jewellery builds the new Gemology skill in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations.
  • Jewellery can range in quality depending on your Sim’s skill level and emotional state.
  • Jewellery can be worn, gifted (and worn by the recipient), displayed, sold on Plopsy (with Nifty Knitting installed) or straight from the crafting table, and even named.
  • 12 of each type of design (12 necklaces, 12 earrings, 12 bracelets, 12 rings for a total of 48 designs).
  • Within those 48 designs, you can combine any number of crystals and metals to create different colour combinations with different gameplay effects. The number of possible combinations ranges in the thousands!
  • Lots of fun Easter eggs in the jewellery design descriptions.
  • Many of the pieces in each category match each other in a set. As you build the Gemology skill, all jewellery pieces from a specific set will open up to you.
  • Gemology can be learned through skill books or by crafting jewellery.
  • Ability to cut gemstones out of crystals with The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. Lots of different shapes ranging from simple star, heart, and some fun ones like a plumbob, skull, and gnome.
  • Every single crystal has a specific effect if charged under the moon. Jewellery pieces made with charged crystals carry the same effect over to Sims who wear them.
  • Cutting a crystal into a gemstone gives it an area of effect when charged, causing any Sims around it to gain those effects.
  • Moon phases affect crystal charging! They can charge faster or slower depending on the phase of the moon. New moon will charge crystals slowly. Full moon has the strongest effect and will charge your pieces super fast.
  • The crystal grid lights up to show you how fast the moon is charging the pieces on it.
  • You can charge multiple things at once (up to 7 at a time), you can charge finished jewellery pieces, gemstones, and raw metals/crystals.
  • Pieces will glow brightly when they’re fully charged.
  • Hover over the grid to see detailed info about the charging progress of the pieces.
  • Jewellery can be equipped immediately to your Sim from Live Mode without needing to enter CAS.
  • You can also have non-played Sims wear the jewellery you want immediately by gifting it to them in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. The recipient will immediately put the jewellery on. If the gifted jewellery has an effect on it, the gift recipient will also receive the benefits of that effect.
  • Seed Shaped Gemstone unlocks at level 3 of the Gemology skill and can be made with any crystal you want.
  • This seed shaped gemstone can be planted and will grow into a crystal tree! The tree can be raised in quality, making the crystals it produces increase in rarity.
  • A crystal tree will give you a random assortment of crystals every day, so it’s a good way to keep a regular stock without doing so much digging out in the world or spending lots of money buying them.
  • New Aspiration in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: Crystal Crafter – includes a goal of summoning the Grim Reaper with jewellery. Charged jet will allow you to do this.
  • Sims can propose marriage using a ring that they crafted themselves.
  • Charged crystals do need to be recharged periodically, depending on the effect. They won’t hold the charge forever. Sims will get a moodlet that tells you when a worn piece of jewellery is no longer charged.
  • Sims who get proposed to with a crafted ring will actually wear that ring as an engagement ring in The Sims 4 Crystal Creations. However, each ring has a designated finger it goes on so make sure you craft a ring for the finger you want the engagement ring to be on.
  • The crystal grid will only charge crystals between 7pm and 7am if it’s outside. It needs direct exposure to the moon; however, it can be placed indoors for aesthetic and décor purposes.

Bummed that you missed The Sims 4 Crystal Creations stream or want to watch it again? No problem! We’ve got the replay right here!

Countdown to The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Release

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Countdown to The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Release

Find out when the latest Sims 4 Stuff Pack comes out in your area!

We’re just a few short moments away until the full Sims 4 Crystal Creations Release! The 20th Stuff Pack in The Sims 4 Series is releasing on Thursday, February 29th across PC and Consoles.

Find out when the Pack unlocks in your area and where you can get it!

About the Pack

The Sims 4 Crystal Creations release is the second Stuff Pack that came out in a row after a long hiatus. The Pack contains a magical, shiny set of new Create A Sim Fashion, Build Items and New Gameplay. Players who are excited to press play in Live Mode will be happy to find new ways to create jewelry, find precious new gemstones and unlock special crystal effects.

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Sims 4 Crystal Creations Release

We already got a full preview of The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Items catalogue. Come take a look!

Crystal Creations Release Info

The latest Sims 4 Stuff Pack is set to release on February 29th, 2024 at 10AM PT / 7PM CET / 6PM BT. The Pack will populate digital shelves first, including the list of verified online retailers.

To make the release information easier to process, we’ve included a handy countdown below. You should expect The Sims 4 Crystal Creations release to happen as soon as the counter turns zero!

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Countdown to The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Release

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Where to find this Stuff Pack

Just like previous Sims 4 Stuff Packs, the Crystal Creations pack is retailed at $9.99USD – or a price equivalent to your local currency!

Considering that this Pack releases across Desktop and Consoles, we’ve included a list of official retailers across all platforms. Check back around the release time to find this list updated with proper links!

Sims 4 Crystal Creations Release

Do you plan on getting The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack upon release? Vote your opinion in our fun little community poll below!

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Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest Guides and Overviews on the latest Stuff Pack!

Project Dolores: A New Game from EA and Maxis in Development

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Project Dolores: A New Game from EA and Maxis in Development

Official Maxis website reveals that “Project Dolores” is in the works!

EA and Maxis are picking up the pace with running multiple franchises. According to their Maxis Careers website, a brand new game is in the works – codenamed Project Dolores.

Here’s everything we know so far about this standalone IP and what the new game could entail:

First listing of Project Dolores

Step aside Project Rene – there’s another Maxis video game waiting to be announced! The first listing of Project Dolores has appeared on a job listing for a Technical Director on the official Maxis careers website.

The job position mentions a new video game title called “Project Dolores” as of now. Here’s what the listing has mentioned in regards to the game and what they’re looking for in the next Technical Director:

Role Expectations

  • Lead the technology strategy, development and live operations of Project Dolores by working with the GM, Tech Art Director, TDs, Creative director & engineers.
  • Partner with engineering people managers to guide and nurture growth of engineers in the team.
  • Partner with the game’s Technical Leadership group to define and implement strategic goals and milestones, establish best practices, and promote the core development values of the engineering team.
  • Work with Production, Development Directors, and other disciplines leads to scope tasks and input requirements.
  • Work with EA central teams to adopt shared technology and influence their roadmaps with Dolores’ needs.
  • Create and adjust technical decisions and roadmap priorities for the game, using your technical expertise to draw out not only the WHAT & WHEN, but the WHY for the roadmap.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to the engineering team.
  • Be a hands-on participant in architecture/design for our hardest technical challenges.
  • Review completed engineering deliverables before release.
  • Collaborate with broader team partners (design, art, XD, and so on) to ensure that engineering interests and values are represented and maintained through the course of development, and that features are being developed with Tech capabilities and performance limitations in mind.
  • Identify, manage, and drive to completion, risks and mitigations for the various game systems and backend services on the project.
  • Perform research to acquire new knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks and maintain the technological evolution of the project.
  • Gain depth of knowledge of The Sims and EA’s current game technology.
  • Own the hiring process for the game’s engineering team by identifying skill gaps and work with talent acquisition and people managers to find and recruit candidates.
Project Dolores: Official EA Listing

What does this mean?

It’s been mentioned a couple of times within this job listing that Project Dolores is ramping up development through a new team including a General Manager, Art Director, Engineers and more.

It hasn’t been clarified whether or not Project Dolores is related to The Sims Franchise at all or not. Among the last points in the listing is a mention of gaining “depth of knowledge of The Sims and EA’s current game technology”. Meaning that the game could either be inspired by The Sims in game mechanisms, have similar life simulation aspects or just be a completely different game.

We first reported in September of 2021 about a new game called “Lost Astral”. A video game name under the Maxis game publisher that accidentally got leaked during the Nvidia hack that year. On top of that one of the developers accidentally revealed some first details about this game they worked on, which looked quite similar to Lost Astral.

Now, is Project Dolores just Lost Astral in disguise or a completely different game? Time will tell, and hopefully EA will make a similar announcement with this game like they did with Project Rene.

Current Projects at Maxis

Maxis has expanded over the last few years, covering new offices across the globe that employ people both remotely and in-office. There are currently multiple teams working on several different games, including:

  • The Sims 4 – United States, Canada, Europe
  • Project Rene / The Sims 5 – United States, Canada, Europe
  • Project Dolores – United States, Canada

The Sims 4 series seems to have picked up with game production thanks to the team from Maxis Europe. Project Rene seems to have gone quiet for a few months when it comes to official development news.

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Meanwhile, Project Dolores is waiting to be uncovered. If anything, we certainly know that this new game is going to be a simulation.

What do you think the next game from EA and Maxis is all about? Let us know your guesses in the comments down below!

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