Game Updates

Burglar NPC and Tattoo UI Overhaul

Simmers, it’s time for another game update! Today’s patch not only brings a long-awaited feature back to The Sims 4 -the burglar NPC is making their grand return – but also lays the groundwork for the upcoming The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion. Whether you’ve missed the thrill of a nightly break-in or you’re ready to explore new ambitious opportunities in the next pack, this update sets the stage for exciting gameplay ahead.

Alongside this major addition, the patch also addresses several community-reported issues from the latest Laundry List from a week ago. Sadly, the critical fix for the severe save file corruption caused by The Sims 4 For Rent has not been added to this patch. I honestly thought this game-breaking would be priority number 1, but alas…

Game Version: PC: 1.113.277.1030 / Mac: 1.113.277.1230 / Console: 2.08

Let’s Get Down to Business – Patch Notes

Sul Sul Simmers, and Bok, Ciao, Cześć, Dia Dhaoibh, Guten Tag, Hallo, Hola, Hej Hej, Helô, Moikka, Привіт, Salut, Salutare, Salve, Sveiki, Merhaba, Tungjatjeta, здравей, 你好, こんにちは, and Hello from around the world! Are you ready to elevate your game experience with a wave of new features and gameplay additions? Then let’s take a look at what this latest The Sims 4 free base game update has in store for you!

– The Sims 4 Team

The Burglar is Back in The Sims 4!

Get ready to lock your doors. – or maybe you want to leave them unlocked? How daring of you! – Definitely keep an eye out for this sneaky character: the Burglar is back and ready to cause some mayhem! Watch them rob residential lots and Small Businesses, – in the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack – engage in dramatic fights, or make a daring escape. And yes, there’s even some updated toe-tapping music to go along with their heists!

Burglar Alarm & Police Officer

Install the handy Burglar Alarms on Residential or Small Business Venue lots to keep your Sims’ belongings safe. Upgrade them to break less often, summon a Police Officer, or give those Burglars a shocking surprise! The Sim officers arrive dressed in their uniforms, and they’re ready to tackle those pesky Burglars.

New Burglar Lot Challenge: Heist Havoc

Feeling adventurous? This Challenge cranks up the Burglar activity for those who love a bit of excitement.

Heist Havoc
Lock the doors and hide all valuables! Burglars visit more often on this lot and the trusty alarms have a mind of their own.

Read the Official Blog about Burglars

If you’ve ever missed those suspenseful moments when your Sim’s peaceful night was interrupted by tense music and a sneaky presence, we’ve got great news: the Burglar is back! And the best part?… Read the Blog

Tattoo Transformation Time!

Get ready to unleash your inner artist with new Tattoo customization options! Now, you can tweak the Hue, Saturation, Opacity, and Brightness of your tattoo designs using sliders just like the ones for makeup. Your Sims’ ink has never been this vibrant! You will also find that the tattoo catalog now has new filters for different tattoo locations to make tattoos easier to browse.

Tattoos now have categories & sliders to adjust colors. However, as of current, this backpiece is the only Base Game tatoo which has sliders enabled.

A New Gallery Category: Tattoos!

The Gallery now has a new Category: Tattoos! Players with the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack will be able to create, share, and use tattoos with multiple layers and custom art.

As always, if you are ever browsing in-game or on the Gallery webpage and encounter any inappropriate content or comments, report it by selecting the flag icon available. For more information on content guidelines and how to flag gallery content, head over to EA Help.

New Tops for Sims & Kitchen Counters

We’re also adding The Sims 25th Birthday apparel! Each top fits feminine and masculine frames, so your Sims outfits can match the real life versions available on Shop the Sims while stocks last.

The Sims 25th Embroided Crewneck & Pixel Plumbob Hoodie. Both tops also come in beige and navy.

Spice up your Sims’ culinary spaces with four fabulous new color variations for the BlandCo Contemporary Base Game kitchen set! Transform those kitchen counters and cabinets with a fresh burst of style. Get ready to cook in vibrant new hues!

Build Mode Usability Improvements

We’ve added a couple of small improvements to Build Mode for better navigation:

  • When opening Build Mode for the first time, it now shows Objects by Room instead of Styled Rooms. For existing Simmers, Build Mode still remembers the catalog last viewed.
  • New icons have been created for Study and Dining Room in Objects by Room.

Expanding on Existing Features for Live Mode

There have been some improvements for better cross-pack gameplay.

Club activities from more packs

For players who own The Sims 4 Get Together, exciting new club activities await! We’ve added a bunch of new activities from other packs allowing your Sims to enjoy viewing Collectibles, sipping tea, using the Activity Table, playing table games, giving massages from the The Sims 4 Spa Day Game Pack, playing with pets from The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs, making and drinking Nectar from The Sims 4 Horse Ranch, arranging flowers from The Sims 4 Seasons, doing laundry from The Sims 4 Laundry Day Stuff, and many more. Your clubs have never been this engaging!

More Mentorship Opportunities

Mentorship has experienced an overhaul, with more Skills that can be mentored and the ability to offer Mentoring directly from Skill objects such as Mischief Skill at a Computer or a Tablet, or Flower Arranging at the Flower Arranging bench from The Sims 4 Seasons. Your Sims will be mastering new Skills in no time. Let the learning begin!

Your Sim is Here

Where is your Sim?! When choosing a travel destination, the game now shows your Sim’s current location in the Neighborhoods view and Worlds view.

More Creator Kits Coming Soon

We’ve been so excited to share four Creator Kits with the Sims community since their launch in November 2024. These are the kits that custom content creators pitch, design, and develop alongside The Sims team to bring their unique style to The Sims 4. We recently released Pierisim’s Refined Living Room and Madlen’s Business Chic, and have more Creator Kits on the way!

Keep an eye out for Syboulette‘s Sleek Bathroom and aharris00britney‘s Sweet Allure Creator Kits – coming to The Sims 4 in April!

Bug Fixes

View the complete list of all the bug fixes included in this patch.

Base Game & Multipack Issues

Expansion Packs

Game Pack

Stuff Packs

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