The Sims™ 4 — patch notes and updates
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| Food, Drinks & Dining Feedback Thread | 2026-04-30 | Hey Simmers,I’m Cade from The Sims Community team.We’re working on Quality of Life improvements around food, drinking, and dining, and we want your input. What’s working, what’s not, and what needs the most attention?We’re specifically looking for feedback on:Sims eating (together or not)Sims drinking (we know about “Always Thirsty” and that fix is coming in mid-May)Dine Out, what would make it better?Biggest dining issue you’ve noticedDining overallPlease do try and keep feedback constructive, any specifics I can take back to the team will be helpful. We’ll be reading everything and using it to shape what we tackle next.Thanks! |
| Secret Witness, Scandal, Infants, more! Laundry List arrives in early May! | 2026-04-23 | Sul Sul! Infants, Toddlers, and general Sim autonomy are the focuses of our upcoming Base Game update in May. Watch for the Laundry List in very early May. We’re also currently in final testing for a fix for the Secret Witness sentiment issue and expect it to be included in our Base Game update in May. We’re also wrapping up work on resolving reports of the Scandal icon not dismissing properly, which is likewise targeted for the May update. Thanks for your patience while we worked through these! Secret Witness: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/rl-secret-witness-guilty-sentiment-without-reason/13189160 Scandal icon: https:/ |
| “Failed to Launch Game” Error March 23rd Update | 2026-03-23 | Sul Sul, Simmers!We have a fix for the CC and Mod users out there that were still encountering problems launching the game. All of your CC should now load and work as expected. Thank you for your quick reporting and assistance in resolving this one!The Sims 4 TeamBug FixesFixed an issue where the game could crash on launch for 2% of players using specific types of custom content, under certain circumstances.Resolved an issue that caused a main menu message to appear more frequently than intended. |
| Currently Investigating "Failed to Launch Game" Error | 2026-03-20 | We've been investigating the "Failed to launch game" error message & have been tracking via EA Forums at the link below. We're working on a fix & testing it over the weekend to resolve this ASAP, currently targeting a patch early next week. We'll update you as we can. https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/failed-to-launch-error-when-using-cc/13264167/ |
| March 2026 Quality of Life Base Game Update | 2026-03-20 | Sul Sul, Simmers!We’ve just released a new Quality of Life update that brings over 60 quality-of-life bug fixes and improvements, many of which address top-voted issues from the community. Here’s what’s included: • Eye and eyelid improvements • Prom event fixes • Smarter Sim autonomy • Pets and other animals will no longer disappear or get stuck in Sim inventories • And much more! Read the full patch notes here: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/update-3-17-2026Plus: • Marketplace is now available in-game as of March 17th, featuring Maker Packs for Create-a-Sim and Build/Buy content. • A small patch rolled out yesterday, March |
| Marketplace Is Live in The Sims™ 4! | 2026-03-18 | The Sims™ 4 is celebrating community Makers with a new in-game Marketplace. Check out Create a Sim and Build/Buy items made by Simmers, for Simmers. The Marketplace is the official home of content from The Sims team and new Maker Packs! Visit today and browse for your next big find. |
| Introducing The Sims 4 Marketplace | 2026-03-03 | From the beginning, The Sims has been shaped by our community. This includes custom content creators, whose work helps players make every Sim, and every build, feel more personal.We’re celebrating that creativity with the launch of The Sims Maker Program, alongside The Sims 4 Marketplace, a new in-game platform designed to support custom content creators, help more players discover their work alongside all The Sims 4 content.Here’s how it all comes together:The Sims Maker Program is a new initiative that allows creators who specialize in custom content to publish officially to The Sims 4 in-game Marketplace. This introduces new ways for them |
| The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle Ends Mar 15 | 2026-03-02 | Power is fleeting, and so is The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle – this offer ends Mar 15! Get the latest expansion plus the Royal Treasures bonus items and 2 free kits: Tea Time Solarium and Silver Screen Style. Start your reign, build your Dynasty, and do it all for the plot!*Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. See minimum system requirements for the pack. **Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/buy/addon/the-sims-4-royalty-and-legacy-grand-bundle for details. |
| The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event | Week 4 | 2026-02-24 | Foil the villain to earn rewards in week 4 of The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event! Solve the mystery to unlock the Master of Grudges Aspiration, Ladies' Front Lacing Corset, and Thebe Family Key. The Sims™ 4 on Steam |
| The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event | Week 3 | 2026-02-17 | Show your cunning in a chess match and earn rewards in week 3 of The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event! Continue your whirlwind adventure to unlock the Regal Residence Lot Trait, Ceremonial Dedication Fenestra for Cordelia Thebe I (a stained glass window!), and Embossed Filigree Eyepatch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ |
| The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle* | It's Here! | 2026-02-12 | The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle is here! Build a powerful Dynasty, become a Noble, and do it all for the plot. Experience storybook moments as you climb the royal ranks of Nobility. Or start a Dynasty and reap the perks of Prestige. Remember, though: any rise to power risks a fall from grace. Beware of Scandals! Order by March 15 to get the new expansion bundled with 2 free kits and exclusive bonus items. Sip tea in sunlight while surrounded by elegant décor and close friends with The Sims™ 4 Tea Time Solarium Kit*, and dress for drama with The Sims™ 4 Silver Screen Style Kit*. Plus, get the Royal Treasures** bonus items: A Crown of |
| The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event | Week 2 | 2026-02-10 | Uncover romantic drama and earn rewards in week 2 of The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event! Get swept up in the adventure and earn an Antique Jeweled Ring, plus a library bookcase and key belonging to the infamous Capp family – sworn rivals of the Monty family. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ |
| The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event | Week 1 | 2026-02-04 | Unravel family secrets and earn rewards – The Sims™ 4 Lost Legacies Event is here! In week 1, start your whirlwind adventure to get the Antique Curio Display Table, Luxurious Morning Robes, and Heirloom Easel of the Darong Family. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ |
| Free Update Now Live | 2026-02-03 | The latest free update is live now in The Sims™ 4! Add an elegant touch to your builds with Flared Stairs and find the perfect styles faster with the new Africana tag for hair & clothing. Plus, keep up with generations of drama with expanded Family Trees that include in-laws, stepfamily, and more. These updates and more are waiting for you! Learn More https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ |
| The Sims™ 4 Lunar New Year Sale | 2026-01-31 | Live a quiet life in the countryside, or a bold life in the spotlight! Get 75% off Cottage Living and Get Famous at The Sims™ 4 Lunar New Year Sale. Plus, get up to 50% off other select packs! SHOP THE SALE |
| The Sims™ 4 Creative Sparks Bundle* Is Available Now | 2026-01-30 | Pick up the Creative Sparks Bundle and save on two artistic kits! Simmer Ebonix collaborated on the Urban Homage Kit, a collection of expressive clothes and accessories inspired by an iconic era. They might be the perfect match for the artful clutter of the lived-in studio you'll make with the Artist Studio Kit. *Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/63844/The_Sims_4_Creative_Sparks_Bundle/ |
| MySims: Cozy Bundle is now on EA Play | 2026-01-29 | The Play List just got a whole lot cuter. Enjoy 2 games in 1 with the MySims: Cozy Bundle. Use your imagination to rebuild a town in MySims, and help a magical land thrive in MySims Kingdom. Solve puzzles, discover locations, and have fun decorating today! Plus, members get 10% off EA digital purchases, including pre-orders of the newly announced The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack. Climb the ranks of nobility (or risk a terrible fall from grace) as your Sims carve a path of royal glory. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details. |
| The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy | Dynasty Gameplay Trailer | 2026-01-29 | The latest trailer for The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack* is all about Dynasties: how to start them, how to earn Prestige & Perks, and the different roles at play. With Dynasty Heads, Heirs, and Outcasts all in the mix, things can get dramatic! Royalty & Legacy arrives Feb 12. Pre-order today! *Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. See minimum system requirements for the pack. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3548690/The_Sims_4_Royalty__Legacy_Grand_Bundle/ |
| The Sims™ 4 Lunar New Year Sale | 2026-01-28 | Start new stories with more to do, build, and become! Save on fantastical fairy transformations with 25% off Enchanted by Nature, and with 35% off Businesses & Hobbies it's never been easier to grow your own thriving business. Plus, get 50% off a huge selection of other packs! SHOP THE SALE |
| The Sims™ 4 Elevated Everyday Bundle* Is Available Now | 2026-01-22 | Pick up the Elevated Everyday Bundle and save on two kits that are all about comfort. Surround yourself with elegant, sophisticated décor with the Modern Luxe Kit. Plus, stackable bookshelves and cushy furniture for your favorite reading spot with the Book Nook Kit. *Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/64847/The_Sims_4_Elevated_Everyday_Bundle/ |