The Sims 4

**Update 8/‌25/‌2026 PC: 1.127.41.1030 / Mac: 1.127.41.1230 Console: 2.38 **

Sul sul,

With this update we are bringing improvements to your Marketplace browsing experience. Previously, Marketplace images were downloaded every time you browsed. Now, they’re cached after the first download, so we’ll only download images that are new or have changed.

Along with performance improvements, Create a Sim (CAS) is getting some stylish additions, including new clothing especially designed to celebrate Sims of every size, plus an out-of-this-world hairstyle.

And of course, we are bringing some important bug fixes with this update.

-The Sims Team

**What’s New?

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Image Cache

The new Image Cache looks to improve loading times and reduce downloading of images across the Marketplace on subsequent visits, reducing the time needed to do a little window shopping or picking up that new Maker Pack you see everyone talking about.

If you run into any issues with Marketplace images, you can manually clear the image cache by opening the cheat console and running the cheat command:

• clearonlinethumbnailcache true

While our PlayStation and XBOX Simmers can’t peek under the hood at the cache directly, on PC/Mac you can view this cache by navigating to:

• Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\onlinethumbnailcache

The cache will also be automatically maintained 14 days after the last Marketplace visit and remove unused images and free up space on your storage device, and while the cache has an upper limit of 250MB the space the cache uses will generally be lower.

New Size-Inclusive Styles

This base game drop enhances body diversity representation in Create a Sim by adding a new set of CAS assets designed to flatter Sims of all shapes and sizes.

This drop contains 6 new CAS assets—from a versatile dress, tops, jeans, cardigans, shirts, and slacks—along with 5 new Styled Looks that use these items to help jump-start your outfit inspiration.

We’re also adding 5 new Starter Sims, each created to showcase these new outfits and clothing options. In addition to finding these Sims in CAS, they will also be available on the Gallery so you can easily bring them into your worlds and give them a story!

New Afro-Textured Hair

Hair is, and continues to be, a powerful part of self-expression, and we know how much it means to you all to see more styles and textures represented in the game.

Our newest hair addition is an afro-textured hairstyle inspired by the art of natural hair sculpting... and it’s giving whimsical, cosmic beauty with plenty of main-character energy! We had so much fun developing this look that we couldn’t stop dreaming up different Sims to wear it. Now it’s your turn! We can’t wait to see how you style it.

Two New Kits

Bring iconic fashion to your Sims with two new kits: The Sims 4 Mean Girls Capsule Kit and The Sims 4 Clueless Capsule Kit.

Channel teen royalty in glam Y2K looks inspired by Mean Girls, then serve totally iconic 90s style with chic plaid fits and trendsetting outfits from Clueless.

The Sims 4 Mean Girls Capsule Kit and The Sims 4 Clueless Capsule Kit will be available on August 27, 2026.

Bug Fixes & Updates

• The layout of the pages in the Marketplace will now display correctly when entering from Create a Sim after installing a new pack obtained with Quick Buy.

Console

• Addressed one of our top PlayStation crashes which would appear during game launch. Thank you to all the PlayStation Simmers that took the time to provide additional information during the crash through the PlayStation reporting system.

• When scrolling with the Right Stick, the controls will no longer get stuck when browsing the Marketplace from Create a Sim.

• When scrolling with the Right Stick, the controls will no longer get stuck when reviewing the Pack Details pages in the Marketplace.

Sul Sul, Simmers!

We’ve got an update for you today that covers Autosave and Marketplace, alongside a few other fixes from community reports.

As always, thanks for playing, building, and creating in The Sims 4!

• The Sims 4 Dev Team

Memory Boost

• [EA Forums] Thank you to everyone who shared save files. While this patch doesn't include additional changes for this issue, testing on player-submitted saves confirmed that Memory Boost resolves a memory-related crash that could occur when traveling after loading a save, though longer load times may still occur and similar but separate issues continue to be investigated in their own threads.

Autosave & Save Reminder Updates & Fixes

• The Save Reminder Frequency Default is now set to be “Every 2 Hours” instead of “Off.”

• There is now more consistent visual feedback that an Autosave is occurring when exiting Build Mode or Traveling.

• We’ve addressed some issues where Autosave and Save Reminder timers would reset when traveling, causing them to not match the selected timing option.

• [EA Forums] We addressed an issue where manual saves could inadvertently override each other. This was happening when loading an Autosave Slot of a previously played manual save and then manually saving in the new save, because it would always save against the last manually saved manual save slot - even if it was a different save slot than the one currently loaded.

Marketplace

• Fixed an issue that could cause Discover menu tabs to misalign and show empty sections.

• A “Something Went Wrong” error should no longer appear when transitioning from the Gallery to a Marketplace page of a Kit or Pack that is no longer available.

• Fixed a Japanese text issue for PlayStation Simmers.

Basegame

• [EA Forums] The countdown timer for Careers, School, and After School Activities is fixed and no longer stuck showing 0 minutes.

• This update contains a fix for crashes relating to caching.

• [EA Forums] We rebuilt thumbnails, which should address an issue for unentered premade houses on the map screen that were still showing roof edges from the previously fixed roof issue. This can still be addressed for all other lots by loading into the lot and leaving - we unfortunately aren’t able to force a thumbnail update for these lots since the data is saved locally.

For Rent

• [EA Forums] Lot Taxes are no longer missing for Residential Rentals on Bills.

Update 7/‌21/‌2026

PC: 1.126.58.1030 / Mac: 1.126.58.1230

Console: 2.36

Sul sul, treasured Simmers with precious digital lives.

Save Gnome here. Yes. **(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCElx0cC5zg)**[ Save Gnome](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCElx0cC5zg). The one entrusted with the sacred duty to protect your progress. AT ALL COSTS.

The Sims 4 now has Autosave across all platforms!

It works quietly and vigilantly. You may notice a gentle little “Autosaving” message while you play.

That’s me.

Dutifully guarding.

Preventing tragedy.

But wait! I have more!

There are also… SAVE REMINDERS. Completely configurable, just like the new Autosave options. Turn them on, and I shall appear at intervals of your choosing to lovingly insist that you save your game. All it takes is one click. Sweet, beautiful security.

While I was polishing your save files, we also made some memory improvements for smoother gameplay and addressed a few community-requested fixes.

Now for another bit of good news! We've added free, culturally inspired accessories influenced by Caribbean, Indigenous, Latin American, and South Asian cultures. You'll find eight new Starter Sims in Create a Sim and the Gallery wearing them. They are ready for you to shape their stories.

Coach is back! We know you loved the first drop, so we partnered with Coach again to bring 4 brand new items in the Coach Repurposed Capsule, bringing even more timeless style to your Sims. Head to the Marketplace to download it for free!

Then, for the musically-inclined Sims who enjoy listening to their favorite songs, or getting in “tune” with their creative spirit (pun intended) - it’s time to turn on the stereo, strike some keys, and strum a guitar to your favorite melody with The Sims 4 Music Den Kit. This retro-futurist inspired space is sure to be the ultimate sonic sanctuary.

Now then. Open your game. Build boldly. Style freely. Live dramatically.

And always remember:

Save often.

-The Save Gnome

What’s New?

Autosave and Save Reminders

From big life moments to everyday chaos, every Sim story deserves to be saved. Today, we're introducing Autosave and Save Reminders to help protect your progress while you play.

Whether you're spending hours in Build Mode or guiding your Sims through their next adventure, these new features make it easier to keep your stories safe so you can focus on what comes next.

Autosave works quietly in the background, automatically creating save points at key moments while you play. You can customize when Autosave happens in Save Settings, with options like saving after traveling between lots, after a period of playtime, or at important gameplay milestones. If you'd rather stay in control, Save Reminders like the friendly (or slightly grumpy) gnome notification below can prompt you to create a manual save at the frequency you choose. Together, these features help reduce the risk of lost progress while giving you the flexibility to save the way you want.

Memory Boost is Coming to all Platforms

Whether you're playing with a bustling household, building your dream home, or returning to a save that's been with you for years, smoother gameplay means more time enjoying your stories. That's why we're introducing Memory Boost in today’s update across all platforms.

Memory Boost improves how The Sims 4 manages memory while you play, helping deliver a smoother experience with reduced lag, improved frame rates and responsiveness, shorter loading times, and a lower risk of memory-related crashes.

Players may notice the biggest improvements during longer play sessions, in large households, on highly decorated lots, and in older save files. While Memory Boost isn't a dedicated save repair feature, it can also improve save stability and help reduce some memory-related save issues.

Want to learn more? Read our deep dive on Memory Boost.

8 New CAS Starter Sims & Accompanying Accessories

In our continued efforts to increase diversity and representation within The Sims, we’ve expanded the pool of Sims that appear when you first enter Create a Sim, because every story starts with a Sim.

Inspired by Caribbean, Indigenous, Latin American, and South Asian cultures, we’ve added eight Sims and eight culturally inspired accessories to bring more variety to the stories you create from the very beginning. The eight new accessories (one for each new Sim) feature details such as turquoise jewelry, bangles, cowrie shell bracelets, and woven bracelets.

These additions bring heartfelt touches to these new Sims, while adding more exciting accessory options for you to express your Sims’ unique style and personality.

For those eager to welcome these new faces into their world, you can also download them directly from the Maxis Gallery page.

Introducing The Sims 4 Music Den Kit

For music lovers, this kit lets you set up the perfect space to listen and chill or lock in and hone your skills.

Design a retro-futuristic sonic sanctuary with soundproofing panels, bold furniture, wall records, and display instruments. Then, check out the sleek new keyboard, violins, and guitar to help your Sims refine their craft.

Whether kicking back by the stereo or starting on the path to becoming a Musician, this kit strikes the perfect balance between substance and style.

Get 200 Moola included with the Music Den kit if you buy before October 22.

More Notification Improvements

Last Patch, we added a new Festival Notifications Toggle in the Options Menu. In this update, we’re adding “Nordhaven Hobby Meetups” as an additional option that is available to toggle off.

We've also removed the "Sugary Cravings" and other Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack related notification pop-ups to help further reduce TNS spam.

Marketplace Quick Buy Now Available on PlayStation!

The Quick Buy feature detailed in our June 30th update is now available for Simmers on PlayStation consoles.

New Swatches for the Stove, YumCooker (Used)!

For players who own the City Living Expansion pack, we’ve added a few new swatches per your feedback. In the past, we added new swatches to the Basegame YumCooker stove, but we didn’t update the grungy City Living Expansion version. We’ve now added the same swatches (but grungy) to the City Living YumCooker (Used) stove. Enjoy!

Fixes for Most Voted Issues:

• [EA Forums] We've done extensive testing around ‘Corrupted Lots appearing in saves with a lot of Residential Rentals.’ This has been the top “Save Corruption” issue reported that we’ve been tracking. Using Memory Boost (which is now available for all players with this patch) we are no longer able to reproduce this issue on any of the saves we've collected. As we’ve addressed all other reports in this EA Forums thread, we’ll be closing the thread, but are watching for more feedback since reports like this are very hardware dependent and might vary depending on user setup.

There are some remaining visual issues we’ve noticed with the UI when a player had mods installed in a previous save but then removed them.

• [EA Forums] We’ve resolved an issue where parts of a roof, or entire roof sections, could disappear when viewing upper floors in Build Mode. Roof pieces should now remain visible and render correctly regardless of the selected floor level.

• [EA Forums] We addressed a crash that could occur after playing for a few Sim hours relating to caching.

• We fixed a game crash that could occur after interacting with a Sim that was a member of the active Household.

Sul Sul, Simmers!

We have a fix for the CC and Mod users out there that were still encountering problems launching the game. All of your CC should now load and work as expected. Thank you for your quick reporting and assistance in resolving this one!

• The Sims 4 Team

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the game could crash on launch for 2% of players using specific types of custom content, under certain circumstances.

• Resolved an issue that caused a main menu message to appear more frequently than intended.

Sul Sul, Simmers!

We’ve just released a new Quality of Life update that brings over 60 quality-of-life bug fixes and improvements, many of which address top-voted issues from the community. Here’s what’s included:

• Eye and eyelid improvements

• Prom event fixes

• Smarter Sim autonomy

• Pets and other animals will no longer disappear or get stuck in Sim inventories

• And much more!

Read the full patch notes here:

https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/update-3-17-2026

Plus: • Marketplace is now available in-game as of March 17th, featuring Maker Packs for Create-a-Sim and Build/Buy content.

• A small patch rolled out yesterday, March 18th, which resolves issues affecting Custom Content (CC) and Mods. Thanks for your reports and patience while we worked on these fixes. Find the full notes here:

https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-game-info-hub-en/custom-content-is-back-on-the-menu/13263964

You can make sure your mods are up to date here:

https://forums.ea.com/discussions/the-sims-4-mods-and-custom-content-en/broken-and-updated-sims-4-mods-and-cc-patch-1-122-march-17-2026/13252814

Thanks for being part of our community.

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