The Sims 4 — news, patch notes and updates

Everything about The Sims 4: news, patch notes, updates, events and gameplay changes.

Latest updates

  • 70+ bug fixes and improvements now live Content Drop 1 July 2026

    A major patch cuts repetitive interruptions, fixes 12 top player-voted issues, and resolves 70+ bugs—including infinite load on Mac and occultist crashes. Download the update for a smoother experience.

  • Base Game update with bug fixes – June 30 Content Drop 25 June 2026

    A Base Game update arrives June 30 with quality-of-life fixes: improvements to Live Mode notifications and phone calls, and save integrity fixes for Mac players. Check the full list to see if your saves are affected.

  • Creator Gifts on the Marketplace Content Drop 15 June 2026

    Creator gifts will be available on The Sims 4 marketplace for six weeks, from June 11 to July 16. Players will be able to discover new free content, including original items for Build/Buy and Create-a-Sim modes. Simply log in to the game to access these gifts.

  • Grimathon Content Drop 8 June 2026

    A challenge to achieve all types of deaths in The Sims 4. Players must have their Sims die in every possible way.

  • Infant Update Meta Shift 8 May 2026

    Infants in The Sims 4 have been tuned up to be fed and changed faster, and it's easier to clean up their messes.

  • Lady Bridgerton's Masquerade Ball Comes to The Sims 4 Content Drop 7 May 2026

    A free in-game event with rewards is scheduled for May 12, 2026, followed by a continued celebration on May 14.