EA has released a new Fix Update for The Sims 4 across PC and Consoles.
The Fix Update
The Sims Team has just released their latest Patch drop for The Sims 4 Base Game. Featuring fixes for Bugs & Issues reported after the April 18th Update. Including the Face Glitch, Teeth Errors and more. Check out the full list of fixes in the Patch Notes below!
The Sims 4 Update: How to Install
You can download the latest version of The Sims 4 by checking for updates through the EA App / Origin. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program.
If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series and PS4 / PS5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game tag.
In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them for you after first launching The Sims 4 after the update. To re-enable all your Mods and Custom Content, select the Settings option in the Menu and select Settings. Under the ”Other” section you’ll find the ”Enable Custom Content and Mods” option. Check it and restart your game in order for it to take effect!
This patch re-enables the lose tooth feature from The Sims 4 Growing Together expansion pack. With much wiggling, pulling, and twisting those several pesky tooth issues have been yanked right out. Our Sims’ mouths have healed wonderfully and the over nine million recently created infants will once again have these next stages of life to look forward to. We appreciate your patience throughout this dental visit and wish you many Simoleons under your pillow in the morning.
– SimGuruNinja
Sims 4 Update: Bug Fixes
Base Game
An issue that was causing subtle adjustments to the appearance of Sims in the April 18th update has been resolved. You may have noticed this issue affecting the appearance of things such as a Sims’ eyes, teeth, and facial structure.
Any Sim that was created prior to the April 18th update should return to looking as they did before.
Any Sim that was created between the release of the April 18th update and this update will have minor adjustments to their appearance as a result of them now being correctly rendered.
Growing Together
The chance for a Child Sim to experience losing a tooth has been re-enabled.
A Child Sims’ skin material will no longer become corrupted after the Loose Tooth buff expires if the child was already missing two front teeth. ♫ All they really wanted were their two front teeth… ♪
A Teen Sims’ skin material will no longer become corrupted after the Loose Tooth buff expires. You get to decide how to corrupt your Sims, not loose teeth!
What are your thoughts on The Sims 4’s latest April 26th, 2023 Update? Join the conversation below!
Do you know what treasures are hiding in your basement?
The Sims 4 Basement Treasures is one of two brand-new Kits recently added to our growing collection of smaller content packs. The Kit features a variety of new objects, albeit some that have seen better days! Featuring objects with a slightly more grungy style, as well as a nostalgic throwback or two. If you know, you know!
We wanted to put this new Kit to the test by creating our own basements using the new objects. However, looking at The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit, you can do more than just create Basements! A number of the new objects work well in various different themed builds and with other packs. One that I’m sure many will think to pair together is The Sims 4 City Living. Of course, there are a number of packs that this new Kit will work well with!
Now, without further ado, let’s build our own Basement filled with nostalgic memories and treasures galore!
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Building with The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit
Getting Started
As this is a basement build, I wasn’t too worried as to which lot I was going to build it on, as I had just created a new save. With a random pre-made lot selected, I jumped into trying to figure out how I wanted this basement to look.
The first few layouts seemed too large and would be overwhelming to fill all the space in some way. Taking it back to basics and keeping it simple, I eventually settled on one that I felt would work.
The beginning of our basement layout!
The basement started to take shape after placing a variety of different objects from The Sims 4 Basement Treasures and several other packs. At this moment in time, there was no real final placement for a lot of the objects just more experimenting with different combinations throughout the basement.
If you know, you know!
I had two things I wanted to achieve in this first basement build. The first was that it was a space where long forgotten furniture could be stored as well as having space to store those lesser used objects. Secondly, even though it would be somewhat cluttered, a usable area of the basement featuring a small seating area and television set up. It wouldn’t be the most aesthetically pleasing area of the basement however it would be perfect considering the surroundings.
It’s taking shape!
I have to admit, there was a moment when I absolutely hated how things were coming together. I ended up clearing the room of all the objects and starting over again. After some more trial and error, scrolling through the Build catalog and trying out objects from various different packs, slowly but surely it started to take shape.
Clutter, Clutter & More Clutter
One of my favorite things to do when building is adding a touch of clutter to my builds. Now with so many more options for adding clutter, especially with the likes of the Everyday Clutter Kit. There are so many more ways to help bring your builds to life now!
I found myself digging through the Build Catalog once again, looking at the likes of City Living, Strangerville, and more to find the perfect objects to add to this Basement Build.
A Basement full of treasures and memories!
The Sims 4 Basement Treasures and Other Packs
It goes without saying that the Basement Treasures Kits work perfectly with a number of other packs in The Sims 4! Be it wall decor, clutter objects, or even pieces of furniture that have seen better days, here are a few packs that we found worked well with Basement Treasures!
City Living
Growing Together
Strangerville
Werewolves
Vampires
Everyday Clutter
Bust the Dust
Another look at a Cluttered Basement for your Sims
Download This Build!
Overall this basement treasures-inspired build is not only cluttered and messy but also a useable space! Whether it is purely for storing furniture your Sims no longer need or a place for your teen Sims to hang out, there is plenty of options!
This build features no custom content and features objects from The Sims 4 Basement Treasures and several other packs. Full details of the packs used can be found in The Gallery listing.
Click the button below to download the Cluttered Basement or search the ID Leekseverywhere in the Gallery!
Give your green-thumbed Sims the Greenhouse of their dreams!
The Sims 4 Kits are small pieces of content that The Sims Team release periodically throughout the year. Since their release we’ve seen a wide variety of themes covered and Greenhouse Haven is one of two brand-new Kits released this April. We also know that both The Sims 4 Kit and the Basement Treasures Kit are just two of four we are to see between now and June!
Greenhouse Haven focuses on opening up more ways for our green-thumbed Sims to enjoy their outdoor spaces. With a variety of new Build and Buy mode objects to choose from, there will be no stopping our Sims from wanting to spend more time tending to their plants and those that are harvestable!
You’ll find that the new objects come in a variety of neutral-toned swatches, with the odd pop of colour here and there. Most objects have between 4–12 swatches to choose from, too.
Let’s take a closer look at Greenhouse Haven Kit! This Sims 4 Kit comes with over twenty-five new Build/Buy items and one new styled room. You can check out all the swatches and catalogue entries below!
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Every Object in The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit
Let’s start by taking a look at all the new objects and their catalogue entries!
Build & Buy Mode
Styled Room
All the new objects that are included in The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit
Swatch Selections
First up are all the swatches from the new objects that you can find in Buy Mode!
Next up are the swatches from the new Build Mode objects!
And lastly, the swatches from the newly styled room.
All the new objects and their swatches with The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit
Our Review of The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit
The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven offers players over twenty brand-new objects to expand and improve on their Sims gardening dreams!
When the new roadmap was first teased, like many, we were unsure what The Sims Team had planned when told us to get ready to reclaim our spaces at home. While being somewhat puzzled yet intrigued by what this meant, we started to think about the possible themes of these new The Sims 4 Kits. While we didn’t have to wait long for the first two to be revealed, we think it is safe to say we were pleasantly surprised at the teased images for Greenhouse Haven.
Now that the Kit has been released and we’ve had a chance to explore the new additions, the overall first impressions were promising. From the variety of smaller, more decorative objects to the new mesh windows and doors, it truly has inspired us to get into our Sims gardens and build them their own Greenhouse Haven!
From exploring the Kit ourselves over the past few hours since its release, we found ourselves gravitating towards the smaller decorative plant pots and saplings when experimenting with building ideas. Even the gardening tools added another level of depth to some of the small builds we played around with.
The addition of the meshed windows and doors is a nice touch and again helps create a number of different greenhouse styles. The new brick flooring option is also wonderfully detailed and we can see ourselves using it in a number of upcoming builds. All the new build objects would work well if you were wanting to add a sunroom or porch to the home of your Sims instead of a greenhouse. It definitely got us thinking about how these objects would integrate with objects from other packs! Two that stood out to us were how it would pair up with the Blooming Rooms Kit and even the Seasons Expansion Pack!
Overall, The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven is a lovely Kit to have within your collection. Whether you are a builder or a storyteller, it does open up a number of possibilities. Would we say it is a must-have Kit? It’s hard to say because we all play differently, however, we feel it is a Kit to consider if you are looking to add one or two new Kits to your collection!
Looking for our overview and review of the Basement Treasures Kit? Look no further!
This brand-new lot type was introduced to players in The Sims 4 Growing Together.
Now you might be wondering, what is the purpose of the recreation center? Well, it is simply a place that is part of and at the heart of the community!
In Growing Together, a recreation center is described as the following:
A recreation center is the perfect place for family-friendly community learning and play. It’s an arts center, fitness zone, game room, and play space all in one.
A Ghost Sim using the Music Room at the Celebration Center
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Where in Growing Together do I find the Recreation Center?
To find the pre-made recreation center, simply visit the Gilbert Gardens neighbourhood in San Sequoia! You’ll then be looking for the lot called the Celebration Center. Once you’ve located the pre-made lot, simply select the Sims that you want to travel with, and off you go!
Introducing the Celebration Center
Now that you have travelled to San Sequoia with your Sims, let’s take a closer look at what the Celebration Center has to offer!
The Growing Together Celebration Center in San Sequoia
The lot is situated on a 64×64 also comes with the Fast Internet, Great Acoustics and Study Spot lot traits.
On the lower ground, you will find a kitchen and dining space, workout area, indoor play area as well as a welcome desk and a handful of tables dotted around.
The Lower Ground Floor of the Celebration Center
As for the upper level of the Celebration Center, you’ll find an arts and crafts room, study space and a music room!
The Upper Level Floor of the Celebration Center
Let’s not forget about the outdoor space at the Celebration Center!
Overlooking the lake in San Sequoia, you’ll find the outdoor play area for younger Sims, It features two sets of monkey bars and the Starcruiser X jungle gym! Additionally, you’ll find an outdoor seating area by the kitchen area and also some chess tables dotted around under a beautiful Cherry Tree.
Child Sims Play AreaOutdoor Areas at the Celebration Center
Did you know, that the recreation center that came with the Growing Together expansion pack was created by LilSimsie?
What can you do at a Recreation Center?
Well, you can do pretty much anything. As mentioned in the lot description, you can have elements of the recreation center dedicated to learning, arts, fitness, games, and more! While these may seem quite simple and straightforward activities, they are in fact also very broad, and there are a number of ways your Sims can get involved.
What if I want to create my own Growing Together inspired Recreation Center?
You certainly can!
Whether you want to revamp the pre-made recreation center or want to create your own, there are a number of ways you can do so!
A Recreation Center can be a number of different things. It’s not only a community orientated lot, but also a place where Sims can also focus on their own personal development. Let’s also not forget, you can even host events and club get together’s here too!
The Celebration Center in San Sequoia
Don’t forget, Recreation Centers are not just limited to being placed in San Sequoia! They can be placed in any world and on any lot size too!
Recreation Center Ideas
Here are some ideas of things you can incorporate learning into your own Recreation Center:
Skill based rooms – Either a particular skill in general or focused on a specific task Sims can complete to improve a particular skill.
Kitchen – Not only can Sims improve their cooking skills here but it can also be a way of developing friendships with other Sims from within the Community.
Events Space – The one-stop space for Sims to host their own events. These could include Baby Showers, Family Reunions,
Day Care/Play Area – We all know it’s sometimes hard to keep our younger Sims occupied, so why not dedicate a space where they can have some fun for a little while!
Computer Room – A space where your Sims can complete their homework, practice their computer based skills, apply for jobs or university and more!
Outdoor Fitness/Wellness Space – Whether that is adding a pool or a place for Sims to take part in Yoga Sessions, why not utilize some of that outdoor space for your Sims to use!
Gardening Space – The perfect place for our outdoor loving and green thumb Sims!
Requirements when Building a Recreation Center
As with any community lot build, there is a variety of requirements that your build must meet. Surprisingly, for a Recreation Center, they are relatively easy ones to fulfil!
Game x3
Musical Instrument x2
Workout Equipment x2
Sink x1
Toilet x1
Stereo x1
Jungle Gym x1
With only a handful of objects needed to fulfil the lot requirements, it really does leave it the rest of your Recreation Center open to plenty of other ideas!
Hold Up, isn’t a Recreation Center the same as Community Space?
Community Spaces were introduced in The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle. You could say they are similar to a degree, however not at the same time.
While both focus on being at the heart of the community, there are actually four different kinds of Community Spaces. These being Community Garden, Maker Space and Marketplace along with a generic Community Space.
While these focus more on specific theme’s these can also be voted for by Sims via one of the community notice boards.
Ultimately, the new Recreation Center lot type is a lot more flexible and can be tailored to multiple different needs within the community compared to a Community Space.
A Market Place Community Space from The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle
Want to find out more about Community Spaces from Eco Lifestyle? Find out everything you need to know and more here!
Community Creations
The community has been hard at work creating its own Recreation Center builds. There have been some absolutely incredible builds shared in the community.
Here are two of our many favourites from the community!
That’s everything you need to know about Recreation Centers in The Sims 4 Growing Together! Have you used this new lot type yet, or have you taken on the challenge to build your own? Let us know in the comments below!
As always, stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest news and information from The Sims franchise!
Discover basement treasures hidden under the dust!
The Sims 4 Kits have become a staple for CAS enthusiasts and builders, often filling in gaps in the game’s existing catalogue. The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit continues this pattern, adding a variety of musty, outdated furniture and distressed décor that aims to help Simmers tell generational stories through the homes that they build. This kit embraces the idea that objects have a history and tell their own stories.
The Basement Treasures kit comes with a total of 26 Build/Buy items and 1 styled room inspired by old basements that have accumulated generations’ worth of well-loved but forgotten belongings. Most items have between 4-8 swatches and many of the objects in this kit come in both newer and more scratched up or damaged colour varieties.
Check out the catalogue entries, in-game swatch previews, and our review of The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit below!
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The Sims 4 Kits: Basement Treasures
Below, you can check out all the catalogue entries and in-game swatches for the latest addition to the The Sims 4 Kits collection. We left no stone unturned with this kit. You can see every single item and every single swatch available so you know exactly what you can expect to get if you purchase this kit!
Catalogue
Swatch Previews
Our Review
We were intrigued by the idea of a basement kit when it was first announced. Players have been complaining for years that there isn’t enough grungy, worn-out furniture in the game. What little we did have was often part of pricey expansion packs, so it’s nice to receive a whole collection of items in this theme for the much smaller price of The Sims 4 Kits.
There are many unique items that we love in this kit, such as the vintage television sets and the disassembled heart bed that leans against the wall. We think it’s hilarious that The Sims Team snuck in this reference to the famous Vibromatic Love Bed from past Sims games that is sadly no more. It’s in The Sims 4 Kits’ basement now.
A lot of the items do fill in gaps in the catalogue, such as the stacked chairs, the landline telephone off its hook, and the luggage bag sitting on an old dolly. These are truly unique items; we didn’t really have anything like them before and that’s going to allow players to create things that they couldn’t achieve before without either custom content or a lot of build cheats.
However, this doesn’t mean that we would go so far as to consider this a perfect build kit. There are a few instances where we feel The Sims Team missed a couple opportunities. We expect The Sims 4 Kits to be of the highest quality. Every item should look good both from afar and up close. To its credit, most of the items in this kit do hold up to that standard, but a couple of the items do not. We couldn’t help but notice that the box with clothes and binders in it gets quite blurry when zoomed in on it. The old telephone also has some issues with the cord looking flat or squished in some spots.
We were also hoping to see some of that 70s patterned wallpaper and wall paneling that was shown in the roadmap. Instead, we have one pretty boring wallpaper in pretty boring swatches that look a lot like many of the other plain wallpapers in the game. And while we do understand that this is a build kit and not a gameplay kit, having a home phone that’s just decoration feels like a bit of a missed opportunity. Especially since players have been asking for functional landline telephones for over eight years now.
It’s hard not to notice that this kit has no flooring options, either. However, we do think the floor decals make up for that and allow for more versatility overall than just a new floor. Players can now make any floor in the game look damaged and distressed with these decals. It’s also worth mentioning that in spite of these criticisms, this kit still shows a lot of attention to detail in other ways. The bookcase with that one shelf that isn’t level and the adjustable floor lamp we’re certain everyone over the age of 30 remembers from their childhood home are just a couple examples.
So what’s our final verdict on The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit? As far as The Sims 4 Kits go, we think it’s a pretty solid kit. Despite the criticisms we pointed out, we think this kit still adds a lot of value to the build catalogue. It has plenty of unique and nostalgic items, most of those items have great textures, and it really makes us envision a space that we couldn’t really envision before with The Sims 4 Kits. If you’re a fan of old, grungy items from decades past, we’re positive you’ll love this kit.
Looking for more The Sims 4 Kits? Check out our overview and review of the new Greenhouse Haven Kit!
If you’re a pose creator or an avid user of custom poses, posing infants in The Sims 4 might present a bit of a challenge. You may have noticed that infants disappear completely inside some objects, making them unclickable so you can’t assign them a pose. Or you teleport an infant and they don’t do the pose you assigned them. Maybe you can’t even pose your infants at all!
The good news is that posing infants really isn’t too difficult. They just have some unique quirks you need to be aware of and know how to get around. We’re going to show you how to successfully use custom poses with your infants in The Sims 4 for beautiful screenshots and family portraits!
First and foremost, posing infants in The Sims 4 works exactly the same way as posing any other Sim or pet. Teleport your infant where you want them to pose, click them and select Pose By Pack, then scroll through your list of poses and find an infant pose to assign to them. If you are new to using custom poses and need more help with this, check out our beginner’s guide to using custom poses.
However, players might run into several issues when trying to pose their infants this way. There are a few different reasons for this. We’re going to break down all the different issues you might be having and show you how to fix them!
Update the Pose Player
Posing an infant with the Pose Player
If your infants do not have a Pose Player option on them when you click them, or they are not available in the list of Sims when you teleport them, you probably have an outdated Pose Player. The Pose Player mod was updated following the infants patch. You will need to download the newest version of the mod to make it compatible with infants. Make sure you delete the old Pose Player files when you download the new version.
This is a common problem when posing infants in The Sims 4, particularly infants who have not reached the Sit Up milestone yet. The reason this happens is infants who can’t sit up will do a cute little flop down animation when they are teleported somewhere. If you assign a pose to an infant while they’re in the middle of this animation, the action drops and the infant does not do the pose.
This infant has learned to sit up on his own so he can be posed more easily
To get around this, all you need to do is wait for the infant to finish this animation after you teleport them somewhere. Once they’re done flopping backwards onto their back, you can assign a pose to them and the action won’t drop. Another solution is to have your infant reach the Sit Up milestone before you start posing with them. Infants who can sit up on their own will not do this animation when they are teleported.
Infants can be found in the teleport menu once they’ve finished their flop down animation.
Also, infants will not be available to select in the Sim teleporter menu if they are in the middle of this animation. If you have updated the Pose Player and you still don’t see your infant in the teleport menu, this is likely the reason. Again, just wait for them to finish this animation. Then they can be teleported.
My Infant Disappears Inside Objects! I Can’t Click Them!
Some infant poses that use large objects can present another challenge to players. When you teleport an infant inside of a large object, they can completely disappear inside the object. This makes it impossible to click on the infant to assign a pose to them. There are a few different ways to deal with this problem posing infants in The Sims 4, both with and without mods.
Try clicking the infant from underneath the object
The easiest way to deal with this problem is to just avoid using objects with no space underneath. Then you can tilt the camera lower to click on the infant in the space between the object and the floor. However, this isn’t always possible depending on the pose. Some poses only work well with a very specific item.
Another option for posing infants in The Sims 4 is to pan the camera very close to the infant so the object fades out, leaving the infant visible. It can be finnicky to get the camera just right in order to do this, but it is doable.
If you’re having a lot of problems manipulating the camera for the above methods, we recommend installing the Live Mode and Tab Mode Camera Mod by Buckley. It will eliminate drift, camera bouncing, and allow you to tilt the camera very close to the ground. Posing infants in The Sims 4 is much easier with this mod.
A posed infant being moved to a crib using the TOOL mod
Another solution for posing infants in The Sims 4 is to move the object out of the way, teleport the infant and assign their pose, first, then move the object back. However, most avid pose users know that doing this often breaks the pose. This is where the TOOL mod by TwistedMexi comes in handy. Moving objects in Live Mode using the TOOL mod does not break poses. It can even move posed Sims without breaking their pose! You can use TOOL to either move an object in place after posing Sims, or move posed Sims to an object. This mod is a real lifesaver for posing infants in The Sims 4.
The TOOL mod does have a learning curve, so make sure to watch TwistedMexi’s walkthrough of the mod. We’ve linked to the exact part of the video you’ll need to use for moving posed Sims around.
My Infant Stretches When I Pose Them!
This pose by Rebouks was made specifically for infants
If your infant looks stretched out and scary when posing infants in The Sims 4, make sure you are using a pose designed for an infant. Infants are an entirely new life stage with their own unique rig. You cannot use toddler poses for infants and vice versa. Toddlers are larger than infants so if you assign a toddler pose to an infant, the infant will look stretched out and bizarre.
Try looking on CurseForge or ts4-poses for infant poses! Make sure the creator specifically says the pose is for infants. Once you have poses designed specifically for infants, you’ll have no trouble posing infants in The Sims 4!
Now that you’re a pro at posing infants in The Sims 4, why not be extra ambitious and learn how to make poses?
Celebrate a new addition to the family with a baby shower!
In The Sims 4 Growing Together, Sims can celebrate a new addition to the family by hosting a baby shower social event. Learn all about this social event in our guide! We’ll walk you through how to start this event, the event goals, and all the rewards you can get from this event. We’re going to help you make sure all your baby showers in The Sims 4 Growing Together are a gold level success!
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Throwing Baby Showers in The Sims 4 Growing Together
Firstly, to throw a baby shower event, have any adult Sim in your household use the Social app on their cell phone to Start a Social Event. Select the Baby Shower event at the top of the list and decide whether you want to throw a goaled event or not. Goaled events come with event goals to complete and rewards for finishing the event at bronze, silver, or gold level. If you do not check the box for a goaled event, the baby shower will be a generic event with no goals and no rewards. If Seasons is installed, goaled events cannot be hosted on a holiday.
Once you’ve selected the baby shower event, choose the expecting parents, the guest list, and the caterer and mixologist if you want to hire those roles. A baby shower must have at least 1 expecting parent and 2 guests. Hired roles are optional. Then pick the location of the party.
You do not need to have a pregnant Sim in your household to throw a baby shower. Any adult can host a baby shower at any time. This allows adopting parents or parents who chose to have a science baby to celebrate their new child, too.
Sims 4 Growing Together: Baby Shower Goals
When the event starts, the guests will show up on the lot and everyone involved with the event will change into their party attire. If you chose not to have a goaled event, you are free to do whatever you like until the event timer ends. However, if you chose a goaled event, there are some unique goals to complete.
Main Goal: Talk about the baby
Other Goals:
Thank a guest for coming
Tell funny stories
Share baby gifts
Gush about new baby
Congratulate the expecting parent
Grab a drink
Take a photo
Use celebration cannon
Dance
New interactions will be available on Sims during the event that will help you complete some of the above event goals.
Guests can autonomously give the expecting parents a baby gift in this Sims 4 Growing Together social event. The gift will be an item for an infant. Any baby gifts received during the event will be in your Sim’s inventory or the household inventory, depending on the item. Also, you can have any other household member give a baby gift to the expecting parents. Click on the expecting parents and choose Purchase a Baby Gift if you don’t already have a baby gift to give to them. Then click on them and choose Give a Baby Gift.
Also, you will find some other new interactions on expecting parents during a baby shower event.
Congratulate! – Friendly > Compliments
Gush About New Baby – Friendly > Small Talk
Guess New Baby’s Future Career – Friendly > Small Talk
Suggest a Baby Name – Friendly > Small Talk
Confetti Chaos!
To use the celebration cannon in The Sims 4 Growing Together, purchase it from Build/Buy and place it outdoors away from any other objects! The cannon is highly flammable and will start a fire if set off indoors or near any other objects. Why is a confetti cannon so flammable? We have no idea, but it is.
Click the cannon to fire confetti into the air. Keep in mind that the cannon does have a chance of failing to fire properly. Basically, use the celebration cannon at your own risk. It has the potential to send a successful baby shower into absolute chaos very fast.
No matter what swatch you pick for the cannon, it will always fire multi-coloured confetti. So there is no pink-only or blue-only confetti option for gender reveals.
Baby Shower Rewards
Of course, you’ll want to aim to finish a Sims 4 Growing Together baby shower event at the gold level. The rewards for completing the event at bronze or silver are not great. They’re just cheap rattle toys you can easily purchase from Build/Buy for a few simoleons. However, finishing a baby shower event at the gold level unlocks a new item for your newborn baby.
Bronze Reward: Cute Critter Rattle
Silver Reward: Some-Bunny Loves You Rattle and Cute Critter Rattle
Gold Reward: Baby Bliss Bassinet, Some-Bunny Loves You Rattle and Cute Critter Rattle
Moreover, the Baby Bliss Bassinet is a reward item only unlockable by completing a baby shower event at gold level. Obviously, considering the pitiful shortage of bassinets in The Sims 4, this is a pretty great reward that’s worth getting. Also, the bassinet is for newborns (not infants) and comes in 12 swatches.
Additionally, looking for more family guides for The Sims 4 Growing Together? If so, check out our Infant Care Guide!
The latest Sims 4 Update has a Face Glitch, morphing pre-existing Sims’ faces!
Have you noticed the Sims 4 Face Glitch? Wouldn’t be a Sims 4 Update rollout without a hiccup, right?
The April 18th Patch that’s been released for The Sims 4 Base Game yesterday has caused a visual issue for Sims’ faces in-game. Just a few moments after, The Sims Direct Team quickly issued a statement saying that they’re looking into it. What is the issue all about? Find out below:
The Sims 4: Face, Eyes and Mouth Bug
As reported first on the EA Answers HQ website, players have started noticing that their Sims now have a different face structure after The Sims 4 April 2023 Update. First noticed by Sean_Theriault on EA AHQ, Sims have slightly misplaced positioning for face, eyes and mouth compared to their original placement.
Sims 4 Bug Report
How can we find the bug ourselves?Download any sims from the gallery into CAS. All previously created sims in Save files are effected as well
What happens when the bug occurs?All previously created sims have a face bug. The eyes and mouth look weird. The eyes look mishappen and the pupils are really big. The mouth has a weird underbite to it. Even resetting the face with new eye presets doesn’t fix the problem. This only affect previously created sims. If you create a new sim the bug doesn’t occur.
Check out the visual comparison shared by @onlyabidoang:
BeforeAfter
There’s also a good .GIF comparison shared on EA AHQ by member moxhollow, showing that the Face Glitch extends to the Body shape as well. And that it can also make your Sims cross-eyed:
New Tooth Mishap
Unfortunately, teeth haven’t been spared from the glitch either. EA AHQ user GiardiniDiMarzo has shared screenshots of this Bug affecting both Teeth and Mouth shape and positioning.
In less than a day, this Visual Glitch in The Sims 4 was reported by 700 players on the EA Answers forum. Players also reported that this issue persists for both old and new save files. No matter if you’re a CC / Mod user or not!
Sims 4 Face Glitch: Official Statement
The Sims Direct shared the following statement after the user reports, confirming that their team is now investigating this issue.
Everything you need to know to build your dream greenhouse in The Sims 4!
Curious about The Sims 4 greenhouses? You’re not alone! A question that still pops up from time to time in our social groups is “Where are the greenhouses?!” Players who have recently purchased the Seasons expansion pack are confused when they look through the Build/Buy catalogue and don’t see any greenhouse pieces to build with. It’s not a silly question; after all, all previous installments in the series that had greenhouses came with specific greenhouse pieces to put together.
The truth is, The Sims 4 does have greenhouses; they’re just integrated into the regular Build/Buy tools. While this makes them more work to build, it also gives you a lot more freedom to design the greenhouse of your dreams.
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How to Build The Sims 4 Greenhouses
The Sims 4 greenhouses are just regular rooms! In fact, you don’t even need the Seasons expansion pack to build one. Any enclosed space protected from the elements in the game can function as a greenhouse for your plants but of course, you can make your greenhouses look more like greenhouses with windows and glass roofing. So let’s get into making a very basic greenhouse using just the base game!
First, build a simple rectangular room and pop some lights in just to be able to see what we’re doing. You can delete them and replace them with better lights later so don’t worry about what type of light. The plain saucer lights will do fine for now. Your The Sims 4 greenhouses are already comin together!
Next put the roof on. You can use any type of roof you want. Get as creative as you like but for this tutorial, I’ll just pop on a quick and easy gabled roof.
Now that you have the basic structure in place, you can start making things look like real The Sims 4 greenhouses. Start by picking out a nice glass texture for the roof. There are six different glass textures for roofs. My personal favourite is the ornate one but you can select any of the glass options that you like.
With your roof all glassy, it’s time to select some windows to let in light from the sides. Try to find a nice pair of windows to match the full length of your walls. If you plan to grow trees indoors, you’ll need at least medium wall height. Put the windows all around the building leaving space on one side for a door. To give the greenhouse a seamless look, it’s best to use a matching glass door that is as tall as the windows, like shown below.
After a paint job, your The Sims 4 greenhouses are almost finished. You just need to handle the inside. Get rid of the saucer lights we put in earlier as they’ll be floating in the air under the glass roof and it’ll look strange. We have enough light coming in through the windows now. You can either demolish the floor and use terrain paints to put dirt and paths in your greenhouse or you can use floor tiles, it’s up to you.
Now you can do whatever you want! All The Sims 4 greenhouses need are some planter boxes in them. Otherwise, you’re free to get as elaborate and creative as you want. Make a tiny simple greenhouse with a few décor pieces like I’ve done here or create an elaborate sprawling estate with platforms and fountains and different sections for different species of plants. The great thing about The Sims 4 greenhouses is that they really don’t have any limits. You could turn your entire home into a giant greenhouse if you wanted to.
The Benefits of Greenhouses with Seasons
Of course, greenhouses are mostly just for looks if you don’t have the Seasons expansion pack. With no weather, plants don’t need protection from anything but if you do have Seasons, greenhouses are incredibly useful.
With Seasons installed, your plants will only grow during certain seasons. The rest of the year when they are not in season, they go dormant and stop producing flowers or food. This can be frustrating for Simmers with outdoor gardens, especially if their Sims family relies on their garden to put food on the table or to make a living off of. But there is a solution! Grow your plants indoors in a greenhouse!
Plants inside The Sims 4 greenhouses are protected from the changing seasons and won’t go dormant when the seasons change. They’ll stay in season all year long! So your Sims can keep harvesting their flowers and food in all four seasons no matter what the weather is like outside. The only downside to this is that your Sims will need to hire a gardener or water their plants themselves; since the plants are indoors, they can’t get watered naturally when it rains.
The only thing plants need to be sheltered is a roof over them. No walls required!
Of course, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a greenhouse. Since the game considers any room a “greenhouse,” you can also just keep your plants in your living room, your bedroom, anywhere you want indoors, really. As long as they have a roof over them, they are considered sheltered and won’t go dormant when out of season. You don’t even need walls! A roof piece outdoors with some pillars to hold it up like a gazebo will work just fine as well. Realistic? Perhaps not, but definitely handy for the gardener on a budget.
And that’s all there is to it! You know the basics of building The Sims 4 greenhouses now but like we mentioned before, there’s no limit to how elaborate and creative you can get with your greenhouses. Show us your favourite greenhouse you’ve ever built on any of our social media channels! We’d love to see them!
See all objects coming with Sims 4 Basement Treasures and Greenhouse Haven Kits!
It only took a couple of hours after The Sims 4’s latest update for players to discover a full items list for upcoming Kits. Yes, that’s right – two more Kits are joining the DLC collection for The Sims 4. Both Greenhouse Haven and Basement Treasures add accent items for such room types.
The $4.99USD Kits (each) will be available for release on 4/20, 2023 across PC, Mac and Consoles. Let’s see what the Kits are about!
New Sims 4 Kit Items: Full List
The new patch has prepared the game for Thursday’s Kit releases within the game files. It didn’t take much for @Simmattically to discover a full list of objects that are coming with Greenhouse and Basement Kits. Take a closer look at the screens they’ve provided below:
Check out all the new content that just dropped for The Sims 4 base game today!
The Sims 4 April update 2023 brings plenty of bug fixes as well as some new CAS parts and much needed quality of life tweaks. These new additions to the game are free and available for all The Sims 4 players to download right now! Just open the EA App or Origin and update your game to get access to all the latest base game content.
We’re going to cover what’s new in the April 2023 content update for The Sims 4 so you don’t miss anything!
Sims 4 April Update 2023 Content Overview
Today’s Sims 4 April update 2023 brings players some new masculine and feminine underwear in CAS, a new song on the Pop radio station, and the ability to place small and medium clutter objects in places we couldn’t before, such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and some décor surfaces.
CAS Underwear
Feminine and masculine Sims each get one new set of underwear available in CAS. Like most other clothing in the game, players can change the tags to make both sets wearable for all Sims regardless of their gender settings. The feminine underwear comes in 9 solid swatches. The masculine underwear comes in 5 solid swatches.
You can check out the new underwear below! You’ll find them in the Sleep category in CAS but as always, players are free to change the tags to make them available in any outfit category.
Feminine and Masculine Underwear – All Swatches
Bathroom Clutter Slots
Players have been using build cheats and mods to place clutter objects on bathtub rims, on the side of sinks, and on toilet tanks for years but we won’t have to do that anymore after this Sims 4 April update 2023! Toilets, bathtubs, and sinks now have small (and in some cases, medium) clutter slots on them for players to place all their bathroom clutter! There are also some slots on the top of certain bathroom décor items, like the stand-up shelves and the wall mounted towel shelf and bathroom medicine cabinet.
Sinks and toilets can have two small clutter items placed on top of them. In some cases, toilets can have up to three small clutter objects placed on them. It depends on the size of the water tank. Toilets without a water tank do not have slots available on them, as there is no surface to put them on.
Most bathtubs with a wide enough rim have 4 small clutter slots; 1 at each corner of the tub. Some bathtubs with narrow, rounded rims have no object slots, such as some of the Victorian-style claw foot tubs. Other tubs may only have 2 slots depending on the available space on the rim.
In addition to new clutter slots added to the top of them, the medicine cabinet and wall-mounted towel shelves also have a couple new swatches.
Sims Sessions with Becca
This Sims 4 April update 2023 adds a new song to the game. The song Blessed by Australian singer Becca Hatch is now available to listen to in the game in Simlish. Players can find this song on the Pop radio station.
If you don’t want to flick through each song on the Pop station, hoping to stumble across the new song, you can always go to the Music Tab in the Game Options and play it directly from the menu there.
Bug Fixes
On top of all the new content and quality of life tweaks, this Sims 4 April update 2023 also comes with a bunch of bug fixes. Most of the bug fixes focus on preventing infants from stretching. Many players will also be relieved that the game now remembers which foods their infant has tried.
For a full breakdown of all the bug fixes that came with the Sims 4 April update 2023, check out the patch notes here!
What’s your favourite part of today’s update? Tell us in the comments!
There’s a new Update for The Sims 4 on PC and Mac. Check out the Patch Notes!
The New Content Update
Maxis has just released a brand new version of The Sims 4 across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation Consoles. Check out everything new in the Patch Notes down below!
How to install the New Sims 4 Update
You can download the latest version of The Sims 4 by checking for updates through the EA App / Origin. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program.
If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series and PS4 / PS5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game tag.
In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them for you after first launching The Sims 4 after the update. To re-enable all your Mods and Custom Content, select the Settings option in the Menu and select Settings. Under the ”Other” section you’ll find the ”Enable Custom Content and Mods” option. Check it and restart your game in order for it to take effect!
For more information on how to ensure a healthy Sims 4 Game, click here!
We had a case of stretchy Sims running around—especially in the younger ages. In this update, we’ve been working to get them back to their correct proportions—among other things.
What’s New in this Sims 4 Update?
In this update we have new decoration options to help you add that personal touch to your builds, new underwear options, and The Sims 4 gets Mac native support for those Simmers using M1/M2 processors. First on the What’s New? List though is a Sims Sessions collab with Becca Hatch, so let’s jump in.
Sims Sessions x Becca
Australian singer Becca Hatch and producer Tentendo have teamed up with The Sims 4 to bring Blessed, or should that be Boofed, to your Sims when they tune into the Pop radio station.
Be sure to watch this Sims Sessions episode where Becca describes her inspirations and shows off what goes into singing a song in Simlish in the Sims Sessions Episode below.
That’s not all, Becca’s Simself will be available to download directly from the Gallery and can join your Sims in their worlds.
Native support for the latest Mac CPU’s
This release brings native support for Apple silicon chipsets on top of the ongoing support for those with an Intel-based Mac
New underwear options
New underwear options for your Teen and older Sims are available in CAS (Create a Sim).
New Sims 4 Underwear – Part 1New Underwear – Part 2
New ways to decorate!
Hi everyone, SimGuruBeth here! I’m very excited about today’s update, especially the new decor placement options you’ll find across various bathroom fixtures. It was so fun to work with the team and add new small decorative slots to toilets, standalone sinks, bathtubs and more! And in some cases there was room to support a medium decorative slot. These build mode quality of life updates are one of my favorite things to work on as an object modeler; they add so many more options for designing any build.
New Build Improvements
And in addition to the above updates, a few new color variants have been added to round out some of our basics for the Towel Storage Rack (full and empty version) and the Countryside Caress Medicine Cabinet.
Bug Fixes
Base Game
Infant food preferences no longer reset when going to CASfrom Manage Worlds and returning to the game.
Caregivers have a lot to tend to with a Newborn in the home… Between the crying, sleeping, eating, and diaper changing, their kid is always on their mind. They definitely shouldn’t forget who their Newborn is when they age up to an infant. Parents will no longer need to introduce themselves to their little one after they’ve aged up to an infant.
Toddlers can once again gain Movement Skill while using slides.
Weddings can be pretty boring when you’re young; you just want some cake and to play. But that’s no excuse for an infant to stretch while the couple are exchanging vows. Infants should be on their best behavior now… well, the best they can be at that age.
Toddlers can be mean, especially to their younger siblings. Infants will no longer stretch in response to being yelled at by a Toddler.
Top Surgery Scars are available when you re-enter CAS and not just when you create a new Sim.
Fashion is what you make of it, so if you pair the yfTop_GP04JacketCropped with yfBottom_SDX024FullBriefs you shouldn’t be judged by having the underwear clip through the top.
Infants like to chew things, it’s all part of teething. Our little ones decided that they wanted to autonomously Chomp their caregiver to the point the interaction queue was filled with the interaction. We’ve told them not to Chomp so much, so they seem to have stopped but what you tell them to do is up to you.
Sims with a customized physical frame now have access to a wide range of fingernail options.
Some say it’s adorable, others say it’s terrifying. Either way, checking out your infant’s teeth in CAS will not be accompanied by vampiric hissing. We aren’t sure if they retained a thirst for blood though so, don’t blink.
Console
We still can’t find a keyboard with the Any Key, but if you were to press Any Key on your keyboard while on the start screen, the game would load as it should.
While console Simmers can use both the Sims 4 Camera and Sims 3 Camera options when using a mouse and keyboard it wasn’t the intent that only one of the two camera modes would let you interact with objects in Build Mode. Console simmers using a mouse and keyboard and using either camera mode, objects can, again, be interacted with and adjusted as expected.
PlayStation Simmers visiting the Gallery will no longer see uploads and comments from profiles that have been blocked directly on PlayStation. This is in combination with the in-game provided block list which can still be used to block players from all platforms at the EA Account level.
Growing Together
Child Sims wearing Top_EP13SweatShirt will no longer distort while zooming the camera out in Live Mode.
Some of our Sims were a bit overeager to ask to move into your home after becoming friends. We’ve both reduced the frequency of how often you’ll be asked, and we’ve made some adjustments to who can ask. Teens are now excluded, as well as a number of special NPCs. As amusing as it is to have Grim slouching on the sofa all day, he’s got work to do.
yfTop_EP13TwoToneBaggyButtonup and ymTop_EP13TwoToneBaggyButtonup will now appear properly when filtering for Masculine and Feminine fashion.
yfTop_EP13Camisole no longer shows distortion when worn by your Sims.
No matter how well you prepare, you’ll always forget something when going on vacation. In those situations, you hope you can buy what you need when you need it. Sleeping bags will now be able to be purchased while on vacation using your phone.
Vegetarian and Child of the Ocean Sims will get negative moodlets if they decide to eat meat or fish from the food stalls when visiting Anchorpoint Wharf.
An issue that was occasionally causing a Sim’s pregnancy to not progress has been resolved.
Toddlers will now be able to successfully complete the Studied Numbers milestone.
High School Years
Sims that confront their fear of the dark will not continue to be affected by the Afraid of the Dark Scared Moodlet buff.
Snowy Escape
Adventurous Sims will once again be able to push on up to the peak of Mt. Komorebi during their climbing excursion. Onwards and upwards we always say!
Climbing gear can be expensive so you want it to last and if it breaks you want to be able to fix it. Now you can do just that and instead of just saying it’s fixed, when you go to equip it, it will actually be fixed and will be equippable.
Seasons
A mysterious **DEBUG** gift box (or “Unknown” gift box if you play on consoles) was mistakenly added to the Build Catalog. If you happened to place one on your lot, congratulations—not only do you get to keep it, it’ll even have a real name now. It still doesn’t do anything, but it sure does look like a gift box. Very festive! However, if you’re feeling like you missed out, fear not – you can find your own non-interactive Gift Box object hidden behind the bb.showhiddenobjects cheat.
Cats & Dogs
A dog being friendly to your infant will no longer cause your infant to stretch.
Trying to Go for Jog while your little pooch is hungry won’t cause your Sim to stand in place. Now where is that dog food?
Dine Out
When you open a restaurant, you want the best chefs. One thing to look for in an applicant is whether they can successfully manage to enter your establishment. It will be easier to find a suitable candidate now as all chefs should be able to get to the kitchen.
StrangerVille
Infants no longer stretch in reaction to government agents taking away your refrigerator. Also, what’s in that refrigerator?
Werewolves
When you are part of a pack, you expect order and values. Now you’ll be able to check what those values are by opening the Social Group panel and not seeing it be blank.
Moonwood Mill trees and vegetation will reflect the changing of the seasons from luscious greens to golden browns and back again.
My Wedding Stories
PlaqueWallGenCollections_01_Set30 PLACEHOLDER NAME wasn’t the name of the plaque that was intended. Apparently it was, and now is, Purveyor of Lost Messages. If you haven’t achieved this award yet, maybe pay a visit to the beach and have a look around.
Tiny Living
Infants no longer stretch when reacting to living inside a tiny home.
Named Greenhouse Haven and Basement Treasures, the new $4.99 DLC additions for The Sims 4 contain themed items for Build Mode. Including for Greenhouse Decor and for Basement Decor.
Let’s dive deeper into the contents and first screen looks:
The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit
Uncover forgotten favorites & hand-me-down gems with The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit. With wear and tear from lots of use & love, create new memories from the old that add a little history to your décor.
Official Info
The Sims 4 Basement Treasures Kit encourages Sims to create the classic hand-me-down basement room, challenging Sims to deviate from the pristine and embrace the imperfect with grungy and aged decor. From Grandma’s old, worn furniture to thrifting finds, every piece has a story and potential for new life.
Sims can return home and relax in their favorite spot on worn, torn and well loved chairs or couches from the past. Life is for living – and Sims can walk down memory lane with a milk crate of vinyl records, old trophies and family photos, worn trunks and more.
From stains to soils and everyday wear and tear, there is comfort in the flawed, passed down and lived in. Items like an older model TV (still functional but not in its prime) and dusty trinkets add to the grungy space, with these lived-in items creating a comfortable basement.
New Sims 4 Kit: Greenhouse Haven
Build a tranquil retreat & spend some quality plant time with The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit! Organize your perfect planting workspace, take in serene greenery & live out your gardening fantasies.
Official Info
The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit provides a Sim with a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. Sims can create a peaceful and serene greenhouse in their home with lively and versatile gardening decor.
From weaving their way through a cluttered greenhouse, to relaxing alone amongst the foliage, The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven Kit has something for every Sim with or without a green thumb in this new, dedicated gardening space.
Sims can design the greenhouse of their dreams with beautiful glass pane windows and doors that fit together seamlessly. In the gardening house, Sims can decorate their space with a plethora of gardening objects, including starter seedlings, stacks of pots, a planting table, hanging flower baskets and more.
Promo Assets
Along with the new Screenshots are also new art posters from both Kits. Across Social Media The Sims released an animated video teaser with a new look at some of the objects coming. Check it out yourself:
Official Box Art
Want to know what the official cover art for The Sims 4 Greenhouse Haven and Basement Treasure Kits are? EA has released the official English covers. Check them out down below!
ARTICLE UPDATE: There’s a new Blog Post from TheSims.com talking about the two new Kits. Each Kit segment has been updated with new information!
When are the new Sims 4 Kits releasing?
Both Greenhouse Haven and Basement Treasures Kits are set to release on April 20th, 2023 across PC, Mac, Playstation and Xbox Consoles. You’ll be able to get the Kits on the official EA App, Steam and official Console Stores.
Enhance your game with these Growing Together and infant cheats!
Of course, using cheats is one of the building blocks of playing The Sims 4. So the newest pack, Growing Together, has plenty of unique cheats for players to enjoy! Additionally, we have some of the best Sims 4 Growing Together cheat codes and infant cheats for you!
How to Use Sims 4 Cheat Codes
In order to use The Sims 4 Cheats, you’ll first need to pull down the cheats console in the upper left corner. Then, type in your cheat code!
PC cheats: Press Ctrl and Shift and C at the same time
Mac cheats: Press Ctrl and Shift and C at the same time
PS4 cheats: Press down all four shoulder buttons at the same time
Xbox One cheats: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once
Testing Cheats
One of the most important cheats is Testing Cheats! For example, this cheat unlocks many more cheats from the cheats console to shift click options.
Cheat
Description
testingcheats [on/off or true/false]
Turn on Cheats
Sims 4 Growing Together Cheats: Infants
Sims 4 Growing Together Cheats: Infant Personalities
To get a Sim’s ID, you can use this cheat: get_sim_id_by_name (First Name) (Last Name)
Of course, you might not want to retype the Sim IDs. So TwistedMexi has a mod that will allow you to copy and paste the Sim ID. Also, you can get Better Cheat Console here.
Moreover, Using MC Command Center, there are a number of extra Sims 4 Growing Together cheats you can use by shift clicking a Sim. So to turn on Debug Cheats, click on a computer with MC Command Center. Click on MCCC Settings, then Notification/Console/Menu Settings, next, Console Command Settings, and finally, Debug Commands in Cheats.
Also, some cheats in debug cheats include: Milestones, Set Family Dynamic, Infant Quirks, and Traits.
The recent release of The Sims 4 Growing Together has brought a huge variety of content to our community. Not only in the form of creations, but also what players have been feeling about the expansion pack.
With this being the first large release of twenty-twenty three, the excitement and anticipation for Growing Together was huge. It was a much requested theme for many players. Also paired up with the massively anticipated Infants update, the two went hand in hand!
The Michaelson Family from The Sims 4 Growing Together
Growing Together opens up family gameplay in ways we’ve never seen before in The Sims 4. Along with the new gameplay features, we also received a variety of CAS assets and new objects. It takes us deeper into learning more about our Sims and what makes them tick.
However, we also get to see our younger Sims take their first steps in San Sequoia! Watch them grow and develop. Hitting each and every milestone along the way from baby all the way through to being an elder as well as everything in between!
We love to hear the thoughts of the community when new content is released! In true Sims Community style, we’ve created a community poll based around the new expansion pack.
Growing Together Community Poll
This is a community-run poll and is not endorsed by or affiliated with EA or Maxis in any way. It’s just for fun!
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Do you want to share more of your thoughts from the latest expansion pack? Join us in the comments below, where we will be keeping the conversation going!
Are you looking for more articles about Growing Together? We’ve got you covered with plenty of overviews and more right here!
As always, stay turned to Sims Community for everything you need to know about The Sims!
