# The Sims 4 changelog > Play with life and discover the possibilities. - Vendor: Maxis - Category: Games - Official site: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4 - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4) - Harvested from: Steam (app 1222670) - Entries below: 6 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Save Options, Memory Boost, Free Content, and More - Date: 2026-07-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/699896349573777132 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/steam-699896349573777132 - **added** — Autosave feature that automatically creates save points at key moments during gameplay, with customizable options for saving after traveling between lots, after a period of playtime, or at important gameplay milestones - **added** — Save Reminders that prompt players to create manual saves at configurable intervals - **added** — Memory Boost across all platforms to improve memory management, reduce lag, improve frame rates and responsiveness, shorten loading times, and lower risk of memory-related crashes - **added** — Eight new Create a Sim Starter Sims inspired by Caribbean, Indigenous, Latin American, and South Asian cultures - **added** — Eight culturally inspired accessories including turquoise jewelry, bangles, cowrie shell bracelets, and woven bracelets - **added** — The Sims 4 Music Den Kit with retro-futuristic design, soundproofing panels, wall records, display instruments, keyboard, violins, and guitar - **added** — Coach Repurposed Capsule with four brand new items available for free on the Marketplace - **added** — Toggle option for Nordhaven Hobby Meetups notifications in the Options Menu - **added** — Marketplace Quick Buy feature on PlayStation - **removed** — Sugary Cravings and other Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack related notification pop-ups - **fixed** — Community-requested fixes and memory-related save issues **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](https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-game-info-hub-en/memory-boost-is-now-available-on-al _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/699896349573777132]_ ### “Failed to Launch Game” Error March 23rd Update - Date: 2026-03-23 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/533252382395467179 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/steam-533252382395467179 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. ### March 2026 Quality of Life Base Game Update - Date: 2026-03-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/533252382395466502 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/steam-533252382395466502 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](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](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](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. ### Free Update Now Live - Date: 2026-02-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/500596849929881422 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/steam-500596849929881422 The latest free update is live now in The Sims™ 4! Add an elegant touch to your builds with Flared Stairs and find the perfect styles faster with the new Africana tag for hair & clothing. Plus, keep up with generations of drama with expanded Family Trees that include in-laws, stepfamily, and more. These updates and more are waiting for you! ** [Learn More](https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/update-2-3-2026)** https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ ### Coach Style Comes to The Sims 4 - Date: 2026-01-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/501720847287848687 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/steam-501720847287848687 Get ready for your next iconic moment with an update featuring styles that come straight from Coach. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/ ### 150+ Community Voted Fixes, Plus Free Content - Date: 2025-11-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/702124777298462043 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/steam-702124777298462043 Find 150+ community voted fixes live now in The Sims 4, plus a free content drops. Add warmth to your living room and new patterns and silhouettes to your wardrobe with styles inspired by West Africa. Learn more (https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/update-11-4-2025). https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/