News & Updates

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Laundry List - July 9th, 2024

Laundry List

WooHoo! Fall in Love with The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack

Plan exciting dates that will leave your Sims swooning!

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Update 06/06/2024

Sneaky Login Event bugs and some DirectX 11 Preview fixes

Events are Coming to The Sims 4

Come for the vending machine, leave with a trait

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Update 5/28/2024

Performance Improvements, Upgrades, and a whole lot of Fixes!

Take In Serene Views with an Antique Ambiance

The Sims 4 Riviera Retreat and Cozy Bistro Kits are Coming to The Sims 4

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Laundry List - May 23rd, 2024

Laundry List

The Sims™ 4 Season of Love

Make your move in a new season! We live for the drama of romance, so check back soon for more updates.

Dare to Try The Sims 4 Silly Gummy Bear Pancakes

Simspiration: Add some twisted color to your cakes

Collaborating with Ebonix for the Urban Homage Kit

You Make The Sims Featuring Ebonix

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Update 4/16/2024

Party Essentials, Iconic Looks, and more bug fixes!

On Point Looks and New Party Vibes

The Sims 4 Urban Homage and Party Essentials Kits Are Coming to The Sims 4

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Laundry List - April 9, 2024

Laundry List

Space Tacos Bring Sim-tergalactic Flavors to Life

Simspiration: Cup of Liv keeps Simmer’s heads in the clouds with this experimental recipe

How The Sims and its partners are expanding diversity and representation in gaming

Maxis teams up with Dark & Lovely and Danielle “Ebonix” Udogaranya to help more players see themselves in games

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Update 3/6/2024

Critical Updates for Top Community Issues

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Update 2/28/2024

E-Patch

The Sims IRL Jewelry Collection Features Plumbobs

Shop the Plumbob Jewelry Collection from The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack

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Update 2/27/2024

A most sparkling update

ArethaBee Creates Eye-Catching Jewelry for The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack

You Make The Sims Featuring ArethaBee

Craft Your Crystal Jewelry with The Sims 4 Crystal Creations Stuff Pack

Design dazzling jewelry that puts you at the center of crafting and creation

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Laundry List - February 14th, 2024

Laundry List

Vitiligo Skin Feature in The Sims 4

Developer talks about the new update and Winnie Harlow collaboration

The Sims 24 While 24 Checklist Challenge

Celebrate The Sims' Birthday by Completing 24 Tasks in Game!

Discord Stream Recap: Our Developers Dive into the Goth Galore and Castle Estate Kits

Couldn’t make the stream? Catch up on everything you need to know here!

Touring an English Castle Located on Two Islands

Simspiration: UK photographer finds inspiration in a castle home to six medieval queens

Lovely Berry Waffles Inspired by The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack

Simspiration: Laura Hannoun of Parisian Cafe Immersion celebrates the heart-shaped waffle

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Update 1/16/2024

Did someone call for some fixes?

The Sims 4 - Sensationally You

2 Highly Anticipated Kits, 1 Beautiful SDX Drop, 1 Sparkling Stuff Pack, 1 Celebratory Kit, and 1 Co-created Style Kit

Have an Outrageous Rental Story?

Australian-Filipino creators Angelo and Alexandra Marasigan share some of your wildest experiences

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Update 12/14/2023

Fast-Track Fixes for four For Rent faults!

Behind The Sims 4 ‘For Rent’ Expansion Pack

The designers at Maxis reveal how the all-new Residential Rentals bring Sims-style storytelling to multi-unit living.

Colorful Halo-Halo Inspired by The Sims 4 For Rent

Simspiration: Popular icy dessert from the Philippines with shaved ice, condensed milk, fruit, sweet beans and jellies

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Update 12/05/2023

Part-Time Handyperson checking in for duty!

For Rent FAQ with Devs

We sat down with some of our For Rent Developers to answer some of the more common questions we had been seeing from our Community. These questions are sorted into sections by Key Features:

The Sims Shop is now available

First drop is live with The Sims clothing, accessories and a Plushie Freezer Bunny!

Become a Successful Property Owner with The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion Pack

Oversee multiple residential rentals as you bring neighbors together - literally!

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Laundry List - October 26, 2023

Laundry List

Simspiration: Jeweled-Toned Window Trim in One of Brazil’s Most Beautiful Towns

Photographer Joana França finds inspiration on Paraty’s cobblestone streets

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Update 09/26/2023

Bon Appetit!

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Laundry List - September 22nd, 2023

Laundry List

Upgrade Your Kitchen With the Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack

Live your cooking dreams and become a masterful home chef!

New Styled Rooms for The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Pack

You Make The Sims featuring Laireen

Xureila’s Lavish Designs for The Sims 4 Modern Luxe Kit

You Make The Sims featuring Xureila

The Sims™ 4 - Hustle and Bustle

Embrace the Hustle & Bustle of Sims 4 with one tasty Stuff Pack, and a neighborly Expansion Pack

Behind The Sims Community Stream Episode 3

The latest updates in The Sims universe

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Update 08/03/2023

Filling Feeders and Mucking Stalls

Simspiration: Celebrating Nordic Style with Wood Tones and Natural Colors

Photographer Andrea Papini finds inspiration within minimal spaces

Building Chestnut Ridge: Creator Builds Featured in The Sims™ 4 Horse Ranch

You Make The Sims with Chrissie YT, Simproved, Ninnster, and Doctor Ashley

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Update 07/18/2023

Straight from the Horse's Mouth

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Laundry List - July 14th, 2023

Laundry List

Behind The Sims Community Stream Episode 2

Updates across The Sims universe

Take the Reins

Take the reins this season with a rootin’ tootin’ expansion, two bold kits, a new Behind the Sims, and more.

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Update 06/13/2023

Quick but important fixes

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Laundry List - May 25th, 2023

Laundry List

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Update 01/17/2023

New year, New Fixes!

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Update 11/22/2022

Gallery Profanity Filter Update

Play the episode of Sims Sessions featuring Anitta and the Simlish version of her song Practice.

Reimagining Sims Sessions

Demystifying the creative process of recording music in Simlish… with Anitta

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Spark Something

A Love Note To Creative Potential and Our Ongoing Commitment to Creators

New Bantu Knots and Two Strand Twist Hairstyles for The Sims 4

You Make The Sims featuring DeeSims

A bedroom decorated in pastel colors, floral prints, and furniture featuring waves and curves.

Plumbella Partners on the Pastel Pop Kit for The Sims 4

You Make The Sims featuring Plumbella

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Update 11/01/2022

A prep for Pastel and Clutter

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Behind The Sims Summit F.A.Q.

Behind The Sims Summit F.A.Q.

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Everything Announced during the Behind The Sims Summit

A look at the past, present and bright future of The Sims

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The Sims 4 Collaborates with Overwolf to Make User-Generated Content Accessible to Players

Platform empowers creators and players to build, share and play

Sims Delivery Express

July-September 2022

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Embrace the Full Moon

Unleash Your Beastly Side in The Sims™ 4 Werewolves Game Pack

Customizable Pronouns Now Available in The Sims 4

Launching in English First, Here’s How to Customize Pronouns for Sims in Create a Sim

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Update 08/02/2022

Growing Pains

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Laundry List - July 19th, 2022

Laundry List

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Update 5/24/2022

Customizable Pronouns are Now Available in English

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Update 05/27/2022

Update to resolve crash issue

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Update 4/26/2022

Looking forward to a fresh new look

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Update 09/13/2022

Groundhog Day

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Update 10/11/2022

Looking forward to a fresh new look

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Sims Delivery Express

April-June 2022

Thrifty and Thriving in The Sims 4 High School Years Expansion Pack

You Make The Sims™ with Depop Sellers

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Neighborhood Stories System

From the Neighborhood to the World

Introducing Neighborhood Stories

Bringing New Life to the Neighborhood

The Sims 4: Realm of Magic Has Arrived

And we’ve got the perfect beginner’s guide.

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Little-Known Tips for The Sims 4 on Console

Change the way you play with these not-so-secret secrets.

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Protect Your Crown

You Make The Sims™ featuring Complex Sims

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It's Getting Spooky in Here: Ghosts Are Now Haunting The Sims 4

We’re super excited to announce the release of ghosts in The Sims 4.