# The Sims 4 Free Update Now Live

- Product: The Sims 4 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4)
- Vendor: Maxis
- Date: 2026-02-03
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1222670/view/500596849929881422
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-sims-4/releases/2026-02-03-free-update-now-live

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- **added** — Add Flared Stairs for building
- **added** — Add new Africana tag for hair and clothing
- **changed** — Expand Family Trees to include in-laws, stepfamily, and more

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!
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[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/