Summary
- EA has released a new patch for Sims 4, largely improving performance and addressing bugs.
- The update also prepares the title for the upcoming Nature's Calling event quest, set to debut on June 24.
- A recent leak claimed that the game's next expansion pack, Enchanted by Nature, will be released on July 9.
EA has released a new patch for The Sims 4, with the update addressing certain performance issues, fixing a slew of bugs, and adding some useful content for players. Since its release in 2014, The Sims 4 has received seemingly countless free updates, along with over a dozen expansion packs to keep the game feeling fresh and exciting over a decade after its initial launch.
In early 2025, EA revealed its roadmap for The Sims 4 through May, promising players even more reasons to jump into the long-running simulation title. In April, a surprise The Sims 4 update added free decorations, clothing, and tattoos with a Pride theme, and while no fifth mainline entry is currently in the works, a multiplayer-focused Sims title is in the pipeline. As the future of the franchise remains shrouded in mystery, more updates are on the way for The Sims 4, with the game's latest patch addressing some frustrating issues and preparing the title for its next live quest event.
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A new free update for The Sims 4 has rolled out on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox players needing to wait just a little longer for the patch to hit. In terms of performance updates, players will now find that lot loading times have been improved by 10%, while frame rates have also been increased. Both console and PC players can enjoy enhanced performance, and the game's Goals UI has been improved, while optimized game processing will mean faster load times across the board. The update also prepares the title for the upcoming Nature's Calling event quest, set to debut in The Sims 4 on June 24. Additionally, fans of the Island Living expansion pack will find that an issue causing routing errors when interacting with fishing spots in Sulani has been addressed.
While The Sims has long been the king when it comes to life simulation titles, the Early Access release of InZOI in March stunned fans of the genre with its ultra-realistic graphics and customization options. Its release created such a stir that EA sent out a survey to The Sims 4 players asking for their opinions about the new Krafton title. InZOI reached the top spot on Steam's Global Top Sellers List within its first hour of release.
Earlier this month, a leak hinted at the next expansion coming to EA's beloved social simulation title, with The Sims 4 potentially adding fairies back into the mix sometime in the near future. The upcoming expansion pack is reportedly named Enchanted by Nature, and while EA hasn't officially announced it, leakers have stated that it will be released on July 9.
The Sims 4 Patch Notes (May 27, 2025)
What’s New in The Sims 4
- Created a toggleable on-screen guide for new players to access through the Emily Guidance to quickly reference game controls.
- Improved Goals UI elements to streamline player experience through various situations, events, holidays, and discovery quests.
Bug Fixes & Updates
Performance Updates
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In this patch, we’ve made several optimizations to enhance your gameplay experience.
- Improved lot loading times by up to 10%.
- Increased frame rates, with up to 22 FPS gain in Laptop Mode.
- Enhanced performance on consoles and PC with smoother graphics.
- Streamlined game elements, saving over 18 MB in memory usage for improved performance.
- Optimized game processing for faster load times.
- Threaded rendering improvements for better gameplay.
- Fixed graphical bugs for a more stable visual experience.
Base Game
- Fixed an issue that allowed Sims with the Kleptomaniac Trait to steal high-value items when their Mischief Skill was lower than required.
Island Living
- Addressed an issue causing routing errors when using fishing spots in Sulani.
Businesses & Hobbies
- The Orphée Noah song “Stuff That I Like” inadvertently used an older version of the song. This has been updated to use the correct, final version of the song.
Sleek Bathroom
- The Throne of Stone toilet’s back plate is now properly hidden when placed against a wall.
- The Olive You Forever plant now shows correct visibility when rotated.
- The Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen now shows swatches on all glasses.
- Rock Solid Faux Walls can now be placed side by side.
Sweet Allure
- The color of the tights (yfAcc_TightsSP64CK006Bow) will remain consistent regardless of the skin tone of the Sim wearing them.
- Fixed visual glitch on the backs of Sims’ legs when wearing the skirt (yfBottom_SP64CK006Skirt).
- Fingernails no longer clip into a Sims finger when wearing the Layered Sweater (ymTop_SP64CK006LayeredSweater).
- Fixed armpit indent/clipping issue seen on masculine frames in the blazer (ymTop_SP64CK006Blazer)
The Sims 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 70 /100 Critics Rec: 26%
- Released
- September 2, 2014
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Cross-Platform Play
- Xbox, PlayStation, and computer versions of Sims 4 are all separate games incompatible with each other
- Cross Save
- no
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
