Summary
EA has released a new patch forThe 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 4has 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 forThe Sims 4through May, promising players even more reasons to jump into the long-running simulation title. In April,a surpriseThe Sims 4updateadded free decorations, clothing, and tattoos with a Pride theme, and while no fifth mainline entry is currently in the works, a multiplayer-focusedSimstitle is in the pipeline. As the future of the franchise remains shrouded in mystery, more updates are on the way forThe Sims 4, with the game’s latest patch addressing some frustrating issues and preparing the title for its next live quest event.
A new freeupdateforThe Sims 4has 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 inThe Sims 4on June 24. Additionally, fans ofthe Island Living expansion packwill find that an issue causing routing errors when interacting with fishing spots in Sulani has been addressed.
WhileThe Simshas long been the king when it comes to life simulation titles, the Early Access release ofInZOIin March stunned fans of the genre with its ultra-realistic graphics and customization options. Its release created such a stir thatEA sent out a survey toThe Sims 4playersasking for their opinions about the new Krafton title.InZOIreached 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, withThe Sims 4potentially adding fairiesback 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.
