The Sims 4 has officially released a new update for its base game. This patch prepares players ahead of the Adventure Awaits expansion pack. In particular, it adds fresh content, gameplay improvements, and lots of bug fixes. All of these changes set the stage for the upcoming expansion pack.
At the same time, Electronic Arts (EA) dropped the patch early to give mod and custom content creators enough time to adjust. It ensures that all players are ready before Adventure Awaits arrives.
“It also gives us time to address any issues quickly,” The Sims 4 Team said in an announcement.
In this sense, it is a win-win situation. Fans enjoy new features while the developers monitor unexpected issues that may arise.
New Playground Venue
According to EA, one key highlight in the latest update is the Playground Venue. Particularly, it is a dedicated lot type designed for child Simmers. Compared to traditional parks, this one is a safe space for kids. Young Simmers can do everything they want here. They can play, socialize, and make new friends after school. The developers also added parents and guardians watching over the children. This subtle detail makes the game look and feel more realistic.
Play Pretend Interaction
The Sims 4 Team also included a Play Pretend feature in the base game. Now, child Simmers have a new way to put their imagination to work. It is available as both a social interaction and a self-interaction feature. Likewise, the role-playing options include the following:
- Play Fairy Tale Castle
- Play House
- Play Island Castaway
- Play Pirate Adventure
- Play Space Runner
Each choice comes with themed visual effects to make the moments more magical. The Play Pretend feature enhances the childhood gameplay in the game. At the same time, it ties in with the themes of the expansion pack.
Quality-of-Life Upgrades
Among many things, the update adds a Venue Type filter. Players can check boxes to find specific venue types. More importantly, it quickly narrows down a long list of options. This makes event planning much easier for Simmers.
In Create a Sim, EA is introducing another ecru color variant for the Slouch Beanie. It adds variety to outfits across Simmers of all ages.
Essential Bug Fixes
To make the games nearly flawless, the developers added many fixes. Some of these make Sims continue writing a book after socializing. Others allow entrepreneurial Sims to no longer jump out of nowhere. And Sims can also drink standing up now. There are dozens more bug fixes. For full patch notes, visit the official EA news website.
The Sims 4 base game update is out now.
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