Summary
- The Sims 4 update brought relationship changes and fixed bugs, but players are frustrated with glitches and performance issues.
- EA's bug report forum is flooded with complaints post-update, including issues like broken family panels and rude Sims behavior.
- The Lovestruck expansion launches soon, but the developers are also addressing current problems quickly for a smooth gameplay experience.
The Sims 4 recently released its latest free update for the base game, aiming to enhance it with fresh content. However, instead of excitement, many players of The Sims 4 have expressed widespread frustration due to a range of bugs and performance issues that have plagued the update.
The July 2024 update for The Sims 4 brought significant changes to relationships and various gameplay aspects. Sims in committed relationships no longer receive unsolicited flirtations unless they have the Noncommittal Trait, and married Sims will not receive Wants to flirt with others. The update also fixed issues like Sims teleporting when changing their walking routes, makeup sliders not maintaining settings when exiting Create-a-Sim, and frame rate stuttering shortly after launching the game. Additional improvements included toddlers receiving Top Notch and Happy Reward Traits upon reaching required skill levels, ensuring stair railings remained visible when placing tiles next to one-tile rooms, correcting the fit of various nose rings, and more.
While the new update for The Sims 4 appears to offer a range of notable content, the release has been marred by numerous bugs. Players have voiced their frustrations, with one Reddit user noting that the Parenthood panel for child and teen Sims became glitchy even when the update was applied without any mods. This user expressed significant frustration, highlighting that such problems often accompany EA updates, disrupting gameplay that was previously stable and well-functioning. Other players have encountered additional problems, such as Sims acting rudely and losing relationship points without any interactions and married couples starting arguments unexpectedly. EA’s bug report forum has been inundated with similar complaints following the July 23 update.
The Sims 4's Lovestruck Expansion Launches Today
It is unclear how long it will take for the developers to address these issues. The urgency is heightened as July 25 marks the launch of the anticipated Lovestruck expansion of The Sims 4, which many players are eager to experience. The Lovestruck expansion is set to introduce a wealth of new content, such as a new world, dating apps, fresh romantic interactions, and a variety of heart-themed items and clothing.
Last month, The Sims 4 team announced that the game will receive additional technical fixes aimed at addressing ongoing issues. A dedicated team is actively working on enhancing the core experience of the game and increasing the frequency of updates. If these plans are followed through on as intended, players can expect to see meaningful improvements in the near future.
The Sims 4
- Released
- September 2, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives, and see what happens when you play out scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless
