The latest update for The Sims 4, released on July 9, 2024, includes several key features and improvements that enhance gameplay and prepare for the upcoming Lovestruck expansion pack. Here are the main highlights of the update:
Key Features and Improvements
- Romantic Boundaries:
- A significant new feature is the introduction of romantic boundaries, allowing players to control how their Sims react to various romantic interactions. These settings enable players to customize whether their Sims get jealous over non-physical romance, physical romance, WooHoo, and whether these boundaries can change over time (gamesradar).
- Curved Pools:
- The update introduces curved pools, a long-requested feature. This allows players to create more dynamic and visually appealing pool designs in build mode, including circular swimming areas and mixed rounded and sharp edges (gamesradar).
- Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements:
- Numerous bugs have been addressed, including issues with interactions not aligning with gender preferences, Sims getting stuck in restaurant venues, and visual glitches with clothing items. Specific expansions such as Cottage Living, Dine Out, and Horse Ranch have also received targeted fixes to improve gameplay (Electronic Arts Inc.).
- New Venue Interactions:
- Additional interactions have been added, such as showing off a Sim’s progress at the gym. These new options provide more ways for Sims to interact with their environment and each other, enriching the overall gameplay experience (gamesradar).
Specific Fixes and Adjustments
- Gender Preference Alignment: Enchanting and flirty interactions now align correctly with gender preferences.
- Build Mode Enhancements: Large curved walls can now be placed on large curved platforms.
- Cottage Living: Foxes will no longer appear as creepy rag dolls in Manage Households.
- Horse Ranch: Improved horse locomotion at different speeds and fixed several visual glitches.
- High School Years: Teen Sims can now sneak out to college parties to complete aspiration goals (Electronic Arts Inc.) (Sims Community).
Preparation for the Lovestruck Expansion
- The update sets the stage for the upcoming Lovestruck expansion, which will add new personality traits, romantic interactions, and themed items. This expansion is set to release on July 25, 2024 (Sims Community).
This comprehensive update not only addresses various gameplay issues but also introduces new features that enhance the creativity and realism of The Sims 4 experience. For more detailed information, you can check out the official patch notes on the EA website or community discussions on Sims Community.
