Customizing everything about your Sims is one of the major draws of The Sims 4. From their hair color, eye color, skin color, clothing, accessories, and more, every minute detail ?about your Sims is up for you to decide.

There is one outfit, however, that doesn’t appear in Create-a-Sim for you to alter, and that’s your Sim’s work clothes. This can be an? issue if your Sim shows up to their high-profile lawyer career in swi?m trunks. Luckily, we’re here to show you how to modify your sim’s career outfit. 

How to change a Sim’s work outfit in The Sims 4

In order to change your Sim’s work clothes, you’ll need to use the cheat ‘Sims.Modify_Career_Outfit_in_CAS�in the cheat console. By entering this cheat, you’ll be taken into Create-a-Sim mode, and be free to choose their clothing when they g?o to work.

To bring up the cheat console, hit Shift + Ctrl + C on PC, Command + Shift + C on Mac, or all four shoulder buttons on consoles. You can copy and pa??ste the cheat?? directly into the top-left, hit enter, and be whisked into CAS. 

There are no limits on what clothing pieces you can wear since the career outfit has no specific tags in CAS. If you want your Sim to show up in a clown costume for work, it can be done. Once you’re finished picking out their outfit, make sure to exit Create-a-S??im using the checkmark in the bottom right corner.

Now, whenever it’s time for your Sim to go to work, they’ll change into the outfit you’ve picked out for them. Whether they're a simple teacher or help out the Grim Reaper, they'll look good.

How to modify career outfits in The Sims 4

Luckily, if you’re unhappy with the look you’ve created for your Sim, you’re free to change your work outfit at any time. Simply enter the cheat again to chang??e it up some more. There are limits to how many times you alter a work outfit.

Be aware that each time your Sim gets promoted, you’ll have to update their work outfit again. Many careers come with specific clothes your Sim will wear o??n the job and these update with each promotion they receive. The cheat will be the same each time, so remember to use it after they get a promotion. 

?Career outfits are the only outfits you aren’t able to alter in the standard Create-a-Sim mode. While this makes sense when first creating a Sim, si??nce they don’t have jobs yet, you aren’t able to do it when reopening the normal CAS after getting a job.

Sadly, th??ere is no way to change the outfit a Sim wears to work without cheats. You’ll need to bring up the cheat console and type it in if you want to cust??omize what your Sims wear when they go to work. 

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The Grim Reaper is one of the most feared entities in history, as well as in The Sims 4. He comes whenever de??ath calls, to ferry souls to the afterlife and beyond. So, of c?ourse, there are simmers who are interested in having a baby with him.

Sadly, it’s not exactly straightforward how to actually get Grim to impregnate your Sim like it is with Father Winter or other NPCs. That’s why ?we’re here, so your Sim can have as many Grim Reaper babies as their heart desires.

How to get pregnant by the Grim Reaper in The Sims 4

First things first, you need to get the Grim Reaper to show up?? by having a Sim die. Once he does, open up the cheat console using CTRL + Shift + C on PC, Command + Shift + C on Mac, or hitting all four shoulder buttons on console. Turn on testing cheats by typing ‘testingcheats on�and hitting enter.

Shift-click on the Grim Reaper when he’s on your active lot and choose to add him to your active Sim’s family. He’ll now no longer disappear as soon as he’s done reapi??ng the departed soul. 

In order to unlock all the normal Sim interactions with him, you’ll need to cheat again. Open the cheat console and enter ‘traits.remove_trait IsGrimReaper� This will essentially take away his Grim Reaper status so he can be interacted with like any other Sim and do things other Sims can like go fishing.

From there, simply get pregnant the good old-fashioned Sims way �build up your Sim’s relationship with Grim, and once?? their relationship level is high enough, choose to try to have a baby with him. 

Sadly, there is no way to have a baby wi?th t??he Grim Reaper without cheats. You'll need to use them if you want Grim for your baby daddy.

How to have a child with the Grim Reaper in The Sims 4

Now that your Sim is pregnant by the Grim?? Reaper, you can continue playing normally. There’s nothing special about the pregnancy, as it will last the same amount of time and deliver the same way as? any other Sim baby. 

You are free to keep the Grim Reaper in your family and be a good husband and father to the little o?ne. However, you can also choose to send him on his way by reversing the cheats??. Enter ‘traits.equip_trait IsGrimReaper�and shift-click on him to remove him from the active household. This will let the Grim Reaper return to his active duties. 

Unfortunatel?y, unlike some NPCs, your newborn won’t get any special traits or abilities from being fathered by Grim. They will be a pretty normal Sim. Howe??ver, he does have specific genetics he can pass on, like skin and eye color. 

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The late?st Sims expansion gives a much-needed makeover to one of the previously overlooked occults, ghosts. Each Sim upon their death is able to become a wandering spirit, causing mischief or good fortu?ne to those they come across. 

Sims who are still alive might be scared or unnerved by these specters, however some will be in tune with them. Life and Death lets you unlock the Ghost Whis??perer trait if you want your Sim to be close to the spirits, and here’s how you get it.

How to unlock the Ghost Whisperer trait in Sims 4 Life and Death

The only way to get the Ghost Whisperer trait without using Life and Death cheats is to complete the Ghost Historian aspiration. This aspiration focuses on leveling up the Thanatology skill and Writing s?kill, along with befriending ghosts and exploring Ravenwood.

Here is ?a full breakdown of each level of the Ghost Historian aspiration, and what you need to accomplish at each level:

Most of these tasks are fairly straightforward, such as leveling up skills, b?efriending ghosts, and writing a book. In order to find a rare item, head to Ravenwood and choose to explor??e any of the underground crypts around. These are rabbit holes that will let you choose which path to take. Keep exploring new ones until you get rare items.

Making contact with Edith is a bit more difficult since you’ll need to make contact with a few other Sims first. Find Alice in Ravenwood and choose to ask about Alice’s sorrow. This will kick off a short quest to contact various family members until you reach Edit??h. You only need to contact her once to satisfy the requirements. You can typically find Alice at the W??ell of Longing and Regret at Crow’s Crossing, where you can begin the quest.

Ghost Whisperer trait bonuses in Sims 4 Life and Death

The Ghost Whisperer trait comes with a few perks, most notably that you’ll have a much easier time making friends with ghosts. You’ll unlock new interactions to discuss all their spooky findings with others, a?nd your Si??m will also enjoy encountering all types of spirits, from crows to Grim. 

Ghost Whisperers are the best Sims if you want to make friends with all the spirits in Ravenwood and beyond. It’s a great trait ?for those?? who live in town.

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In the latest expansion for The Sims 4, death is far more fleshed out than ever before. Life and Death lets your Sims hold funerals, ??make bucket list??s, and plenty more as you enjoy the macabre side of life. 

One of the biggest new abilities is being able to reincarnate your Sims, or Rebirth them. If you’re incredibly attached to your favorite Sim and want to follow ?them into the next life, we’re here to show you how to do it. 

How to reincarnate your Sims through Rebirth in Sims 4 Life and Death

There are two ways your Sim can experience rebirth in Life and Death, but both require your Sim to have reached t??he Dreams Fulfilled level of their Soul’s Journey. Once you’ve done so, once your Sim is dead, you can choose rebirth, or if your Sim is a ghost they can swim in the Baleful Bog in Ravenwood.

Either one of these will let your Sim be reincar?nated as a new Sim, in a new family. You can choose which family they’ll be born into by choosing the lot, or an unoccupied lot if you want to build a new family.

Reborn Sims will start out as an infant but with the Reborn ?trait. They are fully customizable, although you can make them resemble the?ir past life if you want.

When a Sim is reborn, they’ll still maintain some connections to their old life, ?such as family, friendly, and romantic relationships remaining somewhat familiar, though it won’t be the same as before. Your Sim can be reborn as many times as you want, and you can check the counter in CAS to see how many times they’ve rei?ncarnated.

How to reach Dreams Fulfilled in Sims 4 Life and Death

Reaching the Dreams Fulfilled level of the Soul’s Journey can be accomplished by completing goals ??off their Bucket ??List, or if your Sim is a ghost, completing their Unfinished Business.

You can find these goals by clicking on your Sim’s aspiration, and their Soul’s Journey will pop up. There are quite a few levels before you get to Dreams Fulfilled, so this is some?thing you’ll need to put time into.

These goals are different from wants since they tend to be large?r than just grab a?? drink or chat with a friend. They can range from having adventures to having a close family. Your Sim can also level up by completing goals in their aspiration. 

If you reach The Big Pict??ure level of your Soul’s Journey, which is a step above Dreams Fulfilled for Ghost Sims, you’ll get additional benefits such as the Burning Soul trait and two ad?ded interactions: Recall Past Life and Peer Into Soul. 

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No Sim lives forever, and that’s just what the newest expansion pack, Life and Death, is all about. Your Sims can become well acquainted?? with death in this pack, by becomi?ng a Grim Reaper, reincarnating, and more. 

But, what about the Sims the dearly departed left behind? They hold a funeral, of course. We’re here to show you everything you need to know about holding a funeral in The Sims 4.

How to plan a funeral in The Sims 4 Life and Death

First things first, a Sim must die. Aft?er that, you can click on their urn to begin planning the event. Luckily, the deceased Sim doesn’t have to be a part of the household, or even friends with your Sim, so long as thei??r urn is nearby.

You can also set up a funeral from the calendar, by choosing a date and selecting? to add a funeral event. 

You’ll get the popup to plan the event, which is similar to other events in The Sims 4 like weddings and b???irthday parties. You’ll choose who to invite, and the dress code, and you can even hire mourners to attend.

There are two other tabs, one t??o choose the activities you need to complete at the funeral such as eulogies, toasts, and more. You need at least three activities. The other tab lets you choose the location for the funeral, typically at a cemetery, ??but you can also hold them in certain public locations like parks.

How to host a funeral in The Sims 4 Life and Death

During the actual funeral, the attendees with show up at the location you’ve picked and begin typical funeral activities. Depending on what you planned, you’ll need to complete a?ll the activities you’ve chosen in order to have a successful funeral.

You can earn higher badges for funerals though, by completing extra activities listed in the top left underneath how much time is left for the event. This, again, is very similar to how previously existing events work in the game, although Life and Death throws a few new activities in.

You can mourn at the Sim’s casket, give a eulogy at the podium, light candles for the dece??ased, and interact with their friends and family to share your grief. 

After the funeral is over, you’re still able to mourn for the deceased Sim at their gravesite, or their urn if you choose to keep them in the?re. If the deceased Sim still lingers around in a ghostly form, you can choose to free their so?ul from the Netherworld and allow them to move on. However, you’ll no longer be able to interact with them as a ghost. Regardless if they’re a ghost or not, though, you can still mourn them.

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If you’ve ever wanted to have the Grim Reaper’s job, then the new expansion pack for The Sims 4 is for you. In Life and Death, you? ca??n take on this new career, throw a funeral for the recently deceased, and enjoy new traits. 

The best rewards come from putting in the work, of course. But, if you don’t feel like doing all that, this is The Sims. There are plenty of cheats. We’ve got all the cheats for Life and Death so you can enjoy al??l the best parts of the expansion without the grueling work.

Every cheat in The Sims 4: Life and Death expansion

Here is every new cheat you can use in the Life and Death expansion, and what it does:

Life and Death Skill Cheats

Life and Death Career Cheats

Life and Death Trait Cheats

Most of these cheats are pretty self-explanatory if you’ve played The Sims 4 before. However, the different grief traits, or Grief Types, function a?? bi??t differently. 

When a Sim loses someone, their Grief Type will determine how they handle the loss of their loved one. They can be angry, deny the loss, or become depressed, depending on their grief trait. Typically, this type is determined by their existing traits and their relationship with the dec?eased.

But, with cheats, your Sim can grieve however you’d like them to. These cheats also allow you to be promoted and reach the top of the two new careers, Mortician and Reaper, and max out your Thanatology skill in an instant to get the most out of Life and Death.

How to use cheats in The Sims 4

To enter these cheats, hit Shift + CTRL + C on a PC, Command + Shift + C on a Mac, or all f?our shoulder butt??ons on a console. This will bring up the cheat console.

From there, just type in the cheat you’d like to use and hit enter. Your cheat will then be a??ctive.

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There are endless collectibles your Sims can enjoy in The Sims 4, ranging from common items like flowers and berries to? more outlandish things l??ike aliens inside jars. All of them have value, though, and are worth getting a hold of.

The Pomegranate, for example, may seem like a common fruit to have in your inventory, but it’s actually incredibly useful. It’s also not as easy to get as you'd think. So here's how to get a Pomegranate in The Sims 4.

How to graft a Pomegranate in The Sims 4

The easiest way to get a Pomegranate is simply to buy one from your Sim's phone under gifts, and choose gardening for the catego?ry. However, you can also graft one using an Apple and a Cherry. You’ll need to be at least level five in the Gardening skill to graft, so have your Sim reach this level first. You can achieve this by growing the Apple trees and Cherry trees to take the cutting from.

Once you’re at the proper level, and you have both Cherry ?and Apple trees, select to take a cutting from one. Then, click on the other tree to choos?e graft, and you’ll get a spliced plant. 

This plant will grow Cherries, Apples, a?nd Pomegranates, which you can then harvest for the fruit y?ou need.

If you want an unlimited supply of Pomegranates, take the fruit and plant it. This will eventually grow into a Pomegranate tree, and you can continue gathering this fruit daily during the winter when it grows. If you plan on making lots of Ambrosia, this is a great tree to have around.

How to get Apples and Cherries for Pomegranate

Luckily, the two fruit trees you need aren’t as difficult to get a hold of. You can find Apple trees already growing in Will?ow Creek at Magnolia Blossom Park, that you can harvest and plant in the ground for your own tree.

For a Cherry, you can head to the Skyward Palms neighborhood of Oasis Springs. Cherry trees will grow in this area, and you can again harvest one and pla??nt it on your lot for your own Cherry tree.

You will? need a tree in order to t??ake cuttings from it, not just the fruits on their own.

How to level up the Gardening skill fast

One of the more difficult parts of getting a Pomegranate is getting high enough in the Gardening skill to be able to graft. Luckily, you will earn skill just by tending to your Cherry and Apple tree?s, especially if your Sim is in a Focused mood. 

You’ll need to tend to your plants daily, which ?will build up the skill over time. You can also read Gardening skill books purchased from any bookshelf, to help speed the process up. This way, even when your Sim isn’t gardening, they can keep building the skill.

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There’s mischief and spooks in the air as we arrive at Halloween, and The Sims 4 is taking it up a notch by releasing the Life and Death expansion pack. Play as a Grim Reaper to reap soul??s, and guide Sims to the afterlife. 

Of course, even if you don’t plan on getting the new pack, you can still enjoy some terrifying fun in The Sims 4 with some amazing mods. A??nd they’re free! Here are some of?? the best spooky mods you can add to your game for Halloween.

Best scary mods for Sims 4 for Halloween

Haunted Mirror

What fits better in a haunted house than a creepy haunted mirror? If your Sims are looking for something horrific, this mod is perfect. The Haunted Mirror mod by Sacrif??icial Mods lets y??our Sims unleash a ghostly bride named Hannah by chanting her name into the mirror.

Beware, though, since Hannah will then make it her mission to kill your Sims. She’ll use methods like her demon powers and even a chainsaw to get the job done. Make sure to protect yourself. S?acrificial makes some amazing mods, a lot of them horror-themed, so it’s no surprise we’ll see them again on this list. 

Island Living Sirens

Unlike the other occults in the game, unfortunately, mermaids are pretty basic when it comes to skills and powers. But, with the Siren mod fr?om Zero, you can turn your regular mermaid into a man-eating horror from?? the deep ocean.

By having your mermaid eat the Siren Kelp, they’ll transform into a horrific creature capable of drinking the blood of any helpless Sim in the water.?? They can lure them in using a siren’s song, and drink blood just like vampires. Even more, sirens can even drink enough blood to kill the Sim. 

Zombie Apocalypse

If you’ve ever wanted your Sims to face the challenge of the walking dead, then the Zombie Apocalypse mod from Sacrificial Mods is what you need. You can cause your entire world to be infected with a zombie pla??gue that requires grit, cunning, and plenty of supplies to survive.

If you want to take the villain route, you can spread the virus yourself to end the world. It’s up to you how your Sims survive, or don’t sur??vive, the zombie apocalypse. It even includes an in-depth survivor system so your Sims can become saviors in a world taken over by the hungry undead.

Monster Factory

Frankenstein is one of the most ubiquitous creatures when it comes to Halloween, and now you can have him in your Sims 4 game. With the Monster Factory mod?? from Necrodog, your Sims can become the ultimate mad scientist and craft a terrifying monster to lurch about. 

Your Sim will need to purchase body parts to craft their monster, and using the various scientific objects will create a brand new life, with?? bandages and all. 

Extreme Violence

This one is definitely not for kids. Extreme Violence, another great mod by Sacrificial, brings all sorts of violence and gore to your game. Not only does it include endless ways to kill other Sims, ranging from ?stabbing to beating, but it also includes a reputation system and the ability to join gangs.

It’s the best mod around if you’re looking to make a creepy serial killer terrorizing the town,?? or even just spice up your vanilla gameplay. Each death comes with its own animation, and there’s plenty of blood included in each one. While this mod is great year-round, Halloween is a particularly great time to bring some violence to your Sims.

Cannibalism

You can give your Sims a taste for human flesh using the Cannibalism mod from Necrodog. When standing at the cannibalism altar, your Sim can choose to eat the heart of a dead c?annibal to begin their culinary journey into eating other Sims.

Once you’re a cannibal, your Sim can choose to kill and eat any Sim they want or perform autopsies on already deceased Sims to harve?st their flesh for consumption. If you have the Monster Factory mod from above, you can even use those same harvested parts to create your monster. What a crossover!

Possessed Child

A young boy named Jonathon Colby had a short, horrible life, but now he’s back for revenge. With the Possessed Child mod from Sacrificial, if your Sim chants Jonathanâ€?™s name at his grave, his spirit will be unle?ashed to wreak havoc and horror on any Sim that gets too close. He can stab, bite, and even steal your soul.

Not onl??y does this mod let your Sims take on this horrifying ghost, but they can even choose to become the possessed child themselves to go on a most horrible murder spree. There’s nothing spookier than demon children during Halloween, and that’s why this mod is perfect?? for this time of year.

Nights of Terror

Another mod from Sacrificial Mods, Nights of Terror allows for a great scary challenge for your Sims. For three hours, a terrifying entity known as The Blood Huntress will cause untold chaos and horror during a Night of Terror. She’ll kill anyone who gets in ?her way, in some truly horrifying ways.

Your Sim is able to fight back and protect themselves from The Blood Huntress, but it won’t be easy. A?nd, if your Sim is killed by her, they don’t even get a visit from the Grim Reaper. They just become a pile of bones as their soul is lost. Ho?w horrifying!

Vampires Can Kill

Vampires are definitely an in-depth occult in Sims 4, but unfortunately, they aren’t particularly dangerous because they can’t kill any Sims. The Vampires Can Kill mod fr??om Zero changes that and allows your vampires the ability to drink so much blood that they kill their victims. 

Not only does this mod include a custom death animation for those who have fallen prey, but they’ll get a custom ghost as well. If you w???ant your vampires to be more dangerous for the spooky season, this mod is the one you’ll want.

Life Tragedies 

From the name of this mod, you would think it would be more sad than terrifying. And you’re partially right, but the Life Tragedies mod from Sacrificial Mods has an edge �you can release famous serial killers onto your Sims world like Jason Vorhees, as well as some origin??al serial killers.

Killers might show up in your town as part of the tragedies of ??life, and there’s a chance your Sim could get murdered by one of them. It’s pretty realistic, seeing as how there are ways your Sims can escape the killers, and how they can be caught. It’s never been easier to turn your Sims g??ame into a slasher film.

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There’s nothing worse than when you’re enjoying your Sims 4 game only to stumble upon an error. It?? can ruin your whole flow, whether you’re making a new family, decorating, or building a house. 

One particular error, the Script Call Failed bug, can upset the entire house-building process. You'll want it solved before the new expansion, Life and Death, comes out. If you need help fixing this error in your Sims 4 game, we’re here to help.

How to solve Script Call Failed error in The Sims 4

The most likely culprit for this err??or is outdated mods or custom content. You’ll want to remove all your mods and custom content from the game, clear local cache ?files, and then reload your save to see if this solves the issue.

To do that, head into you?r Documents folder and find Electronic Arts, then The Sims 4 files. You’ll be able to find your Mods folder here, where all your mods are. Simply click and drag this file anywhere you want.

Next, you’ll want to delete the localth??umbnail.package file from ?that same The Sims 4 folder. This should clear the cache for you.

Rel??oad your game without the mods, and you should no longer get this? error when you’re placing furniture or Build Mode items. You'll be able to place them freely without issue.

If this doesn’t work, make sure to repair the game files, too. I??n the EA app, right-click on The Sims 4 and choose Repair.

How to find broken custom content and mods in The Sims 4

The most likely culprit for the Script Call Failed error is UI mods. Things like Basemental, MC Command Center, and mods like that cause the most bugs. Make sure they’re updated to the latest versions and that the latest v??ersion is up to date with the latest?? patch.

You can use TwistedMexi’s Better Exceptions mod, which will run in?-game to locate broken or outdated files for you. 

Fo?r a more in-depth search, open your mods folder and take half the mods out. You can place them in another folder to save for later. Run the? game, and if the error persists, it’s one of the mods still left. Continue taking out half of the mods and reloading the game until you’ve found the problem. This method, unfortunately, takes a while, but it is a surefire way of finding the issue.

Once you’ve found the problem mod, you can simpl?y remove it and put your mods folder back into your game. This will let you keep all your custom content and mods while still fixing the Script Call Failed bug. 

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As The Sims 4 goes on, it seems like more dishes fo??r your Sims to cook up are added all the time. Delicious desserts, yummy soups, and more are at your disposal? to keep your Sims fed and happy.

One dish, though, is special. Not only does it look delicious, but this meal can bring any deceased Sim back to life. If you need help making it, we’re here to show you all the ingredients to whip i??t up.

All ingredients needed for Ambrosia in Sims 4

You’ll need three different ingr??e?dients to make Ambrosia, as well as being level ten in both the cooking and gourmet cooking skills:

• Death Flower
• Potion of Youth 
• Angelfish

Once you have all three and have reached the maximum skill levels for both cooking and gourmet cooking,?? you can go to any fridge or stove and choose Ambrosia. Be aware that if you haven’t reached the max level for both sk??ills, it will not appear at all when you choose to cook.

Death Flower

A Death Flower can be made by grafting an Orchid and a Pomegranate together. You’ll need to be level five in the gardening skill to unlock gr??afting, so ensure you’ve reached this level first. 

Orchids can be made by grafting a Lily and a Snapdragon together, an?d a Pomegranate can be made by grafting an Apple with a Cherry. Once you have cuttings of Orchid and Pomegranate, graft them together, and you’ll get a Death Flower in your Sim’s inventory.

Potion of Youth

The Potion of Youth can be bought as a Satisfaction Reward in the store. It will cost you 1,500 Satisfaction ?Points. You can earn more points by completing whims your Sims have and by completing levels of your?? Sim’s aspiration. 

It won’t take too long to get to 1,500 points, as most whims are pretty simple. You’ll likely earn enough points just by keeping y??our Sim fed and happy and while collecting the other ingre??dients and getting to the correct skill levels.

Angelfish

Angelfish can be caught in any body of wate??r, so long as you’ve reached level three in the fishing? skill. Without this skill at the right level, you simply can’t catch them.

If you need more help, you can check out our guide on catching Angelfish in Sims 4.

How to level the Cooking and Gourmet Cooking skills fast

The largest hurdle for making Ambrosia?? is leveling up your skills enough to unlock the recipe. However, both skills can be leveled up fast by cooking meals and snacks in your kitchen?.

Your Sim??’s cooking skill will need to be at level five to unlock gourmet cooking, and then you can choose to cook gourmet dishes at any stove or fridge. Cook every meal your Sim ?eats to level it up faster.

In a Sim’s spare time, you can also purchase the skill books for b?oth cooking and gourmet cooking so they can gain experience even if they aren’t hungry. You ca?n find these books on any bookshelf by searching for skill books, and both will appear on the list. They have three volumes each. 

Once you’ve finally ??had your Sim reach level ten in both skills, Ambrosia will appear when you choose to cook a gourmet dish. And it’s free to make! So long as you have all the ingredients, you’re good to whip it up.

How to revive Sims with Ambrosia in Sims 4

Ambrosia can be eaten like all other food, but to get the most use out of ?it, you’ll want to us?e it to bring a Sim back to life. All you need to do is have a Sim’s ghost eat the dish, and by the power of food, they’ll be brought back to life exactly as they were. 

Ambrosia can also be used on your Sim’s beloved pets if you have the Cats & Dogs or Horse Ranch expansion if you want to bring their?? furry companions back to life. Place a dish of it on the floor, and any ghost cat or dog that eats it will also be bro??ught back to life. You can also make it into a horse or pet treat.

You can also store Ambrosia in the fridge, like any other dish. This is a great backup if you want your Sims to be immortal or? if they died before they were supposed to. 

While it takes a lot of work to get, Ambrosia is one of the most valuable resources in the game. However, if you’re not in the mood to do all that work, you ??can just cheat. In the gallery??, look up Ambrosia and there will be tons of premade rooms containing the dish. Place it and use it all you want.

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If you’re itching for more Build Mode or CaS content in The Sims 4, there’s go??od news right ?around the corner �two new Creator Packs, Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party, are headed our way on November 14. 

As with the previous Storybook Nursery Creator Kit, these two are also designed by prominent names within the Custom Content?? communit??y. Priced at $4.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency), each kit will come with a range of new items ready to be used in your Sim world. 

Both kits will be available on all platforms, allowing al??l players to enjoy the incredible work of both designers, rather than just those on PC. 

Cozy Kitsch Creator Kit by Myshunosun

The Cozy Kitsch Creator Kit is a Build Mode kit filled with furniture to make your dining room or kitchen completely unique and, as the name suggests, kitsch. By the looks of the official images shared for the reveal of these kits, the furniture included would look perfect in a rustic, chaotic (in the most orderly way) environment. The color swatches work toge??ther well, despite being mismatched. 

If you’ve ever browsed Tumblr for Custom Content, you’ve likely heard of Myshunosun. They produce beautiful Maxis Match CC furniture and clutter objects, filled with detail and they’re also very talented when it comes to CaS? CC.  

Sweet Slumber Party by Trillyke

The Sweet Slumber Party Creator Kit is a CaS kit, filled with new adorable pajama outfits and pieces that can be worn by any Sim ages Teen or older. The o?ffic?ial images shared for the announcement of the pack show a lot of new and interesting pieces, including some space-themed jammies, as well as some skincare basics. 

Again, you’ve probably come across Trillyke if you’ve ever browsed Tumblr for CC. They’ve got a lot of incredible Maxis Match CaS CC available for download, and some of them are in my own CC collection. I’m very ??excited to see some of their designs be included in a Creator Kit, opening up their talent to all players. 

Both Myshunosun and Trillyke have sat down with EA to discuss their process and what it takes to become a CC creator as talented as themselves. To get to know them a little better, or if you want more details about what it took to create these two kits, you can read the interview over on The Sims 4 blog.

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If you want to experience free games on Steam, there's, thankfully, a lot that the store has to offer. You can gallivant with your friends on hostile planets in PlanetSide 2 or message your love interest friend in a pseudo-AOL Messenger in Emily is Away.

The best free games on Steam offer a ton of content and have as few restrictions as possible. These 20 titles certainly do that in spades. The monthly active users are based on Steam Charts' stats from the past 30 days.

Apex Legends

• Steam release date: November 4, 2020
• Publisher: EA
• Monthly active players: 104,039

One of the best battle royales in the market right now is Apex Legends. It provides the high-precision gunplay from Titanfall 2 and brings it into the competitive battle royale space. Sliding down hills and using each hero's powers is satisfying to perform in the game. There will be many intense moments as you contend against opposing teams, and the game provides many opportunities to fail or succeed. The free-to-play model is a little on the expensive side if you want cosmetics and more characters, but playing from the base roster is also entertaining to start Apex Legends with.

Brawlhalla

• Steam release date: October 17, 2017
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Monthly active players: 10,369

If you're annoyed you can't play Super Smash Bros. on PC, check out Brawlhalla. It features a smooth platform fighter experience that plays great online. It also has a vibrant cast of characters to choose from. Many will be locked behind payme?nts or in-game progression, but there is a regularly updated free rotation of characters to choose from. One of the game's unique strategic elements is switching two weapons available to each player. Each weapon's move set is radically different, and you'll need to decide which option best suits the situation.

The Finals

• Steam release date: December 3, 2023
• Publisher: Embark Studios
• Monthly active players: 14,242

Destruc??tible environments, particip??ating in a game show, and great gunplay all combine into The Finals, one of the latest multiplayer hits on Steam. You’re taking a cash prize and trying to transport it to a capture area. On the way, you’ll have to fend? off two other teams of three. With an exciting vertical element to each map, The Finals manages to stand out among ??its FPS competition. Check this game out when you can! Oh, and it’s crossplay too! 

My Hero Ultra Rumble

• Steam release date: September 28, 2023
• Publisher: Bandai Namco
• Monthly active players: 1,494

Anime fans, rejoice! My Hero Ultra Rumble is a neat battle royale take on the beloved anime series. Each hero or villain has their own quirks that change the battle. Deku can pick up allies and run fast to get away from ?enemies. Meanwhile, Cementoss creates stone walls to protect his team and keep the enemy team distracted. If you don’t want to shoot down enemies in Call of Duty Warzone or Fortnite, My Hero Ultra Rumble offers a refreshing take on the genre. 

Emily is Away

• Steam release date: November 20, 2015
• Publisher: Kyle Seeley
• Monthly active players: 11

Emily is Away is a nostalgic journey back into the Windows XP era of communication. There was no Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram. Instead, you used to chat on AOL Instant Messenger. This unique storytelling device isn't just a gimmick, however. There's a beautifully told narrative about two friends who have grown apart from each other since hig??h school and are trying to reconnect. Despite there being no voice acting, all the emotional beats are there, as you await Emily's response. Try this one-hour game out when you can. It's one of the best free games on Steam.

Guild Wars 2

• Steam release date: August 23, 2022
• Publisher: NCSoft
• Monthly active players: 3,367

Can't afford Final Fantasy XIV Online or don't want to bother with the Battle.net client on PC for World of Warcraft? Guild Wars 2 is a good third option for an MMO. You can play the entirety of the engaging core campaign for free. However, there are restrictions you should keep in mind, like locked content until you reach a certain level. Despite that one fault, Guild Wars 2?? offers a stunning world enriched with entertaining MMORPG gamepl?ay.

Farlight 84

• Steam release date: September 21, 2023
• Publisher: Farlight Games
• Monthly active players: 1,817

Tired of Fortnite and want something new? Farlight 84 may be your antidote. It blends the art style of Epic Games�battle royale and mixes it with the ability-based system of Apex Legends. The result is a solid shooter that impresses new fans of the game and isn’t even out of Early Access yet. The weapons feel heavy and powerful, and the overall environments l??ook pleasing to the eye. Just turn off the voice acting; it’s ?pretty bad!

Disney Speedstorm

• Steam release date: April 18, 2023
• Publisher: Gameloft
• Monthly active players: 262

Want a fun Mario Kart-like game without having ??to resort to emulation? Disney Speedstorm is a great free-to-play substitute. The tracks are immaculately designed and ba??sed on the films we know and love like Lilo & Stitch, Aladdin, and Pirates of the Caribbean. You’ll be avoiding pillars of fire within the Cave of Wonders and giant ?tentacles from sea monsters in Port Royal. While the items are disappointingly generic for a Disney game like this, there is a neat al??ternate use for most of them by holding down the button. For example, with a boost (mushroom), you can hold it to get three smaller bursts of speed rather than just one. Read my review for more information.

Marvel Snap

• Steam release date: August 22, 2023
• Publisher: Nuverse
• Monthly active players: 4,723

Everyone knows and loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so a card game based on the property could be a cheap cash-in. Fortunately, Marvel Snap is a cherished title for fans of card games, and it's free to play. "At work and at home, I just can’t put it down," said CJ Andriessen in his review. "With its structure and speed, it doesn’t feel as tactical as some of the other card games I’ve played, but it finds a way to be satisfying in its brevity." Each match in Marvel Snap also only lasts for three or so minutes, as opposed to Hearthstone, making this quick and easy to play.

Path of Exile

• Steam release date: October 23, 2013
• Publisher: Grinding Gear Games
• Monthly active players: 23,219

Path of Exile, despite it being a free Steam game, is an excellent alternative to the Diablo series if you crave more ARPG goodness. It features a tonne of passives to unlock through the huge skill tree system. It also includes plenty of classes, including the Duelist, Marauder, Ranger, Scion, Shadow, Templar, and Witch. Path of Exile will offer hours?? upon hours of content for the low, low price of $0, and it also has PvP modes like tournaments and Capture The Flag.

Team Fortress 2

• Steam release date: October 10, 2007
• Publisher: Valve
• Monthly active players: 52,155

A cherished multiplayer game for many Team Fortress 2 is an absolute classic. This team-based shooter has you playing different roles. One can be the Heavy, dealing a lot of damage with his mini-gun. Another player can send out Sentries and Teleporters throughout the map as the Engineer. There are many options available, so you can find? the right playstyle. Despite the game being over a de??cade old, it still holds up visually with a cartoony art style. Give it a go if you haven't already.

The Sims 4

• Steam release date: September 2, 2014
• Publisher: EA
• Monthly active players: 26,585

Living out your dreams as a Sim doesn't necessarily sound fun, but The Sims 4 somehow sucks you in for many hours at a time. You're building your own house, family, and wealth in the game which will feel rewarding. You also grow relationships with other sims by hanging out with them and performing a variety of activities in the community. All of this is now free to play on Steam, so go ahead and download The Sims 4, if you want a chill simulation game to play.

Warframe

• Steam release date: March 25, 2013
• Publisher: Digital Extremes
• Monthly active players: 45,873

It's been a decade, but Warframe still pulls in players today. This game is extremely fast? with powerful guns and delightful swordplay. It's been supported thoroughly by developer Digital Extremes. The game added an open world, and there is spaceship warfare to be had. The art style is also unabashedly strange as it embellishes its sci-fi genre with pride.

Omega Strikers

• Steam release date: September 16, 2022
• Publisher: Odyssey Interactive
• Monthly active players: 375

The precision of the MOBA gameplay of League mixed wi?th the sport of soccer doesn??’t sound like a great mix, but Omega Strikers certainly proved me wrong. Each character has their own skills to master while you’re trying to score a goal. You can even take out your foes with your ab?ilities by striking them out of the arena. The graphics are gorgeous, the concept really comes through, and the head-bump-worthy music will keep your heart racing. Check this game out!

Splitgate

• Steam release date: May 24, 2019
• Publisher: 1047 Games
• Monthly active players: 212

If you thought Halo Infinite’s multiplayer was disappointing, give Splitgate a go. This arena shooter offers cool weapons to control and a unique mechanic th??at lets you use portals to shoot through or teleport with. In my opinion, the maps are far more interesting than their Xbox-published count??erpart. There are many modes to choose from as well, and you can create Custom Lobbies with all manner of rules available, including Big-Head mode.

DC Universe Online

• Steam release date: November 2, 2011
• Publisher: Daybreak Game Company
• Monthly active players: 361

We've all wanted to step into the shoes of Batman and Superman, and you can get that power fantasy by creating your own hero or villain in DC Universe Online. Behind it is over a decade of content with plenty of DC stories and experiences to encounter in this free-to-play MMO. Some of the quests are written by DC comic legends Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman. Unlike others of its genre, the combat's fast and revolves around your choice of superpower. The game might be 13 years old, but it's still getting Very Positive reviews on Steam to this day.

PlanetSide 2

• Steam release date: November 20, 2012
• Publisher: Daybreak Game Company
• Monthly active players: 667

PlanetSide 2 is a massive FPS that spans across wide environments and many players against each other. It's not just about capturing points on a map like the Battlefield series. Instead, Daybreak Game Studios says "The core gameplay of PlanetSide 2 is about holding crucial territories and controlling resources." It also says you'll have to work "strategically as a team to secure tactical positions has long-lasting effects that can shift the tide of battle." There are six different classes to master as well as you go to war in PlanetSide 2.

Super Animal Royale

• Steam release date: August 26, 2021
• Publisher: Pixile
• Monthly active players: 578

Want a fresh spin on the battle royale genre? Well, you can play this cute take on it as you play as animals picking up weapons and trying to be the last remaining. Super Animal Royale features unique 2D bird's eye view angle on the action. The action gets wild with bombs of different types, grenades, and dart guns, in addition to the regular guns you'd expect like a shotgun or SMG. You have a fun, slightly less intense night with Super Animal Royale than the likes of Apex Legends, which needs pre?cision in a reflex-based first?? person-shooter.

Dark & Darker

• Steam release date: June 7, 2024
• Publisher: IRONMACE
• Monthly active players: 17,458

Those who like sickeningly hard games will find comfort in Dark & Darker. In a D&D-like dungeon, you’re exploring an ancient citadel thwart with many dangers. You’ll be taking on tough monsters and making your way through the depths of this citadel to get the treasure you’re seeing. You can play as a barbarian, a ranger, and a bard in a three-person squad as you turn off lights to get away from enemy detection and utilize magic to gain the upper hand. The game is currently in early access, but it has a Mostly Positive score on Steam right now.

MultiVersus

• Steam release date: July 19, 2022
• Publisher: WB Games
• Monthly active players: 1,735

After disappearing for almost a year, MultiVersus has returned stronger than ever with new characters like The Powerpuff Girls and Beetlejuice taking on the likes of Bugs Bunny and Superman. The Smash-like platform fighter is thrilling with spectacular special moves, funny voice lines, and an overall polished product. Some of the new stages like the Warner Bros Water Tower are also bright, beautiful, and fun to play on. All of the action is cross-play be??tween all of its available systems, so you can play with your pals on consoles.

Previous entries:

• Smite
• Halo Infinite multiplayer
• The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
• Goose Goose Duck
• DOTA 2
• Star Wars: The Old Republic

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The Sims 4 Life and Death expansion pack trailer gives Sims another shot at life with the latest haunting features. From funerals to the new Ravenwood neighborhood, there's plenty of spooktacular content to go around, perfect for its Halloween debut on Oct. 31, 2024.

Right from the start, the reveal offers a tantalizing glimpse of a new clairvoyant feature: tarot cards. Your Sim will be able to peer into their future, trusting in the heart of the cards. But the one I'm most excited to see is the upcoming funeral event. It's a sentence I never thought I'd write, but in the Sims universe, the unexpected is alway?s just around the corner.

This long-awaited mechanic finally allows you to set up a service after a death in the family. In its current v??ersion, these moments fall fairly flat, only making Sims cry for a few days until they just somehow get over it. Now, these moments will continue on Maxis Studios' push for realism, bringing new Grief stages such as Denial, Holding It Together, Anger, and Blues.

If you have a knack for mortality, there are two new career choices to try out: Undertaker and the Reaper Profession. I've always wanted to know more about the infamous Sims Grim Repear, and fortunately, the expansion pack may dive further into its lore. Even more so, you'll gain death's powers, reaping souls for Simoleons. The Undertaker career deals with this morbid topic in its own way, setti??ng up End of Life services for grieving Sims.

Even though the Life and Death EP centers around the loss of life, there's still a light at the end of the tunnel with the upcoming Bucket List feature. Explore Ravenwood to its fullest by completing significant milestones, whether it be traveling to unimaginable places or kissing a ghost (I told you, Sims can be weird).

So, if you want to get ready for Halloween, preorder The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack ??from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12. You'll get the Mournful Melod??ies Music Box and Plumed Elegance Mask in return, giving you some fashionable cosmetics for its Oct. 31st debut.

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The latest update from EA about the mysterious Project Rene is here, and with it has come a huge amount of controversy. It’s been revealed that The Sims 4 is going to remain the focus of the series and that Project Rene, widely believed to be the codename for The Sims 5, will instead be a multiplayer game.  

If that news does??n’t fill you with confidence about the future of the life simulation series, you’re not alone. Fans across the globe have not been taking the news well, with thousands of players making their opinions heard on all corners of the internet.

Sims fans are not happy that Sims 5 isn’t in any future plans

It’s led to plenty of players proclaiming the ??current iteration of the series is the worst so far, like this Twitter post:

With over 11,000 likes, it seems the opinion is a popular one, with the sentiment echoed by posts like this saying that Sims 5 could be the make or break of the franchise, but without it, the series ha??s nowhere left to go:

R/thesim?s,? one of the most popular subreddits for the game, has also been blowing up with similar posts, like this one saying they don't think they can take the many more years of content planned for the fourth installment:

With the number of upvotes and replies, ?many players seemingly feel the same.? 

We’ve talked about how expensive The Sims 4 is before, and with the announcement that EA plans to further develop the game for years to come, that price will only increase. Many players have come out to say they feel the fourth game has lived far beyond its expiration date, ??and they can’t take more of it.

Some players even believe this is the? nail in the coffin of the franchise as a whole:

We’ve talked about how expensive The Sims 4 is before, and with the announcement that EA plans to further develop the game for years to come, that price will only increase. These popular posts agree that EA is simply wringing the game for as muc??h cash as possible and cares far more about the money than the series itself. 

Although it seems the most popular reactions have been negative, it’s not all doom and gloom. Some Simmers like say that as long as development for Sims 4 continues, they’re not heartbroken about not having a se?quel:

The Sims has remained at the top of the life simulation game genre since its debut in 2000, and only time will tell if this decision to not go forward with The Sims 5 and instead focus on th?e current installment and spinoffs will keep it there. 

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The Reaper’s Reward event, a free and limited-time event in The Sims 4, will begin on September 24. There are a lot of fun rewards up for grabs through completing quests alongside the Grim Reaper, but how does the event? work?

T?he Reaper’s Reward event will be live for eight weeks, giving players two quests a week for six weeks, with a bonus two at the end for those who started late. This means that, in the space of those eight weeks, you’ll need to complete 12 quests to earn ‘Event Points� These points can then unlock 13 main rewards and a few other items, which we’ll get onto in just a little bit. 

The majority of the quests have not been revealed thus far, but we do know that the first one will involve researching a dish called Ambrosia. It is said to be capable of lifting the spirits of an??y Sim, and as the event goes on, you’ll learn more about it and eventually learn the recipe. 

How to take part in the Reaper’s Reward event

Taking part is simple, but you’ll need? to make sure you’re online and logged in to your EA account before you can start earning rewards. Once that’s done, enter Live Mode with any existing or new household and simply wait for the Grim Reaper to show up. Once he does, you’ll receive a pop-up informing you that the first two quests have begun. 

As you complete the quests, you’ll earn event points and unlock new rewards. To see how many event points each quest is worth or claim rewards, you’ll need to open the event screen by selecting the event icon, which can be found on the screen during Liv??e Mode. 

Once claimed, rewards will be accessible through Build Mode, Create a Sim, or throu?gh your Sim’s inventory, depending on the type of reward you’ve claimed. You’ll have eight weeks to work your way through all of the quests and earn all of the rewards. 

All Reaper’s Reward event rewards

The main rewards are pictured in ?the image above, and you’ll be able to earn them week by week:

Week one

• The Grimophone (Build Mode)
• Earrings of Imminent Demise (Create a Sim)
• Scare Seeker Lot Challenge

  • This lot trait causes Sim’s to be become excited rather than scared while they’re on the lot

Week two

• Trad Goth Jeans (Create a Sim)
• The Green Lady’s Lost Tome (Build Mode)

  • Allows you to increase Gardening, Cooking, and Fishing skills at the same time

Week three

• Trad Goth Buckled Boots (Create a Sim)
• Grim’s Cruiser Bicycle (Build Mode)

Week four

• Life & Death Tattoo (Create a Sim)
• Portrait of Lady Mimsy Alcron Shallot in the Garden (Build Mode)

Week five

• Trad Goth Button-Up (Create a Sim)
• Spectral Spritzer drink (Inventory)

  • Turns a Sim into a ghost temporarily when consumed

Week six

• Prowling Peepers (Create a Sim)
• Casket of Quiet Repose (Build Mode)

Along with these ??main rewards, you can also claim smaller ones such as potions or limited-time Boney Collectables.

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The Sims 4's has been experiencing a lot of change lately, from the introduction of the Lovestruck expansion to the Life and Death pack arriving on Halloween. Dur?ing September, the team is treating us to over 650 new color variants for items, a Reaper Rewards event, and other fun changes.

The Sims 4 September 18 update patch notes and changes

As The Sims 4 September 18 update'??s official announcement details, the highlight of thi?s patch includes:

• Over 650 new color variants for items and furniture.
• Information about the upcoming Reaper Rewards event.
• Overall performance improvements for the game.

The first new feature mentioned in the patch notes is more color variants for several items in the game, ranging from archways and doors?? to various furniture items. There are even new items to give you some extra creativity with building.

Another update, although not explicitly mentioned in the patch notes, is the upcoming limited-time Reaper's Rewards. If you're familiar with the previous Happy at Home login event, you'll recognize this eight-week event type that The Sims has been incorporating into the game lately. Now, it's continuing once more for the Halloween season. Th?is time, rather than logging in, you'll have to complete specific tasks to gain points toward your rewards.

The Reaper's Rewards event will s?tart on September 24 and last until October 12, giving you plenty of time to prepare.

The last major changes are the various DirectX 11 updates for PC and Xbox players to i??mprove overall performance. While this doesn't mean much to some, anyone who previously struggled with performance or graphical errors will have an easier time with faster graphics processing and more efficient memory usage, even if you have a mid to high-end GPU.

The Sims 4 September 18 update patch notes listed

While the details above are some of the most notable features in The Sims 4 September 18 update, there are many others to check out. Numerous expansion and game packs got bug fixes alongside the base game, and there's an entire list of build/buy items that got some co?lor tweaks.

Here is the complete list of The Sims 4's September 18 patch notes.

What’s New in The Sims 4

There’s a colorful update to Build/Buy items! 650 color variants?? have been added and there are new it??ems such as archways, doors, and even ground covers to spruce up your terrain.

Performance

• Reducing Memory Usage:

  • Frequent Memory Updates - Increased the frequency of memory usage data updates to prevent out-of-memory crashes.

• Improving Simulation Performance:

  • Streamlining Data Storage - We restructured how we store game data to reduce the overhead of using Python objects, making the game run faster and use less memory.
  • Efficient Buff Generation - Reworked how temporary data is generated and stored to fix previous issues and optimize memory usage.

• Reducing Load Times:

  • Optimizing Render Target Allocation - Stopped unnecessary allocation of large color targets during certain rendering processes, now saving valuable memory especially in high-resolution settings.

DirectX 11 (DX11) Updates

We’re pleased to announce improvements to the DirectX 11 executable for PC users. While these updates are focused on Windows PC’s, Xbox Simmers will also see benefits from these changes as the Xbox runs a consol??e-based variant of DirectX 11. Here’s what to expect??:

• NVIDIA and AMD

  • NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Cards

    • Players using NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will now automatically default to the DX11 executable. Players on other GPUs like Intel, will continue to enjoy The Sims 4 on DX9 until a later update.

  • DirectX 11 Enhancements

    • Faster Graphics Processing - Implemented changes to how graphics data is updated, reducing delays between the CPU and GPU for smoother gameplay.

  • Performance Boost with Constant Buffers (cbuffers)

    • This enhances performance by reducing overhead and managing memory more efficiently. Users with mid to high-end GPUs should notice improved performance!

  • New DirectX 9 Option in Graphics Setting

    • By default, Simmers on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will launch The Sims 4 using DX11. If you prefer, you can switch to DX9 via Game Options > Graphics and enable the DirectX 9 toggle before re-launching The Sims 4 to play using DirectX 9.

• Intel

  • Ongoing Intel Development

    • We are continuing development on bringing DirectX 11 to Intel GPU based PC’s but it needs a little longer before we can bring it to Simmers as the default option. For now Intel based Simmers will continue to use DirectX 9 when running The Sims 4.

  • DirectX 11 Opt-In

    • DirectX 11 is available for those Simmers who want to try it, including those using an Intel GPU, you may experience visual issues with mods. We recommend disabling all mods while using the -dx11 command line argument.

For detailed information about DirectX 11 and instructions on how to enter launch arguments for both the EA App and Steam, please visit here. If you encounter any issues with DirectX, you can find assistance here.

The Gallery

• Pack filters now properly work for Home Chef Hustle in The Gallery and library. No more hiding.

Base Game

• [AHQ] Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings. Let there be (proper) light.
• [AHQ and AHQ] When attempting to save, “Error Code: 0â€?no longer occurs related to Gigs or Neighborhood Stories.
• [AHQ] Addressed an additional issue where the game would fail to load and display Error Code 123 when traveling between lots.
• [AHQ] Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events. Pick up your trash and leave nothing behind.
• [AHQ] Frogs, mice and fishes in tanks are now visible when placed in laptop mode. Welcome back, friends!
• [AHQ] Sims will put their tablets and homework back into their inventory instead of placing them in the world as long as they are standing or sitting. Again, stop littering, Sims!
• [AHQ] The call is not coming from inside the house–you'll stop getting invitational phone calls from your own Household Members.
• [AHQ] â€œComplete a Daily Work Taskâ€?/em> Want now completes properly after finishing a daily work task. Work work work.
• [AHQ] Children now have the option to quit their â€œAfter School Activityâ€? Although quitters never prosper.
• [AHQ] Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors. Keep your thoughts to yourself.
• [AHQ] Family fortune - â€?em>Heal Negative Sentimentsâ€?/em> task will now properly complete.
• [AHQ] Sims will return from work or school and switch into the same Everyday Outfit they had on instead of defaulting to the first Everyday Outfit in the Create a Sim list. You will wear what I tell you to wear, Sim!
• [AHQ] Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink. No excuses for not cleaning up after yourself.
• [AHQ] Outdoor shadows now move smoothly without jumping on the screen on ultra graphics settings and at different Live Mode speeds.
• [AHQ] Camera jittering is no longer observed in Build Buy mode after using Terrain Tools.
• [AHQ] When recent neighborhood stories mention a Sim that died in another neighborhood, switching to the respective Sim household will now have an urn present. RIP.
• [AHQ] Upgrading washer/dryer now completes Nerd Brain Aspiration.
• [AHQ] Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating. It’s delicious however you eat it, though.
• [AHQ] Autonomous check infant no longer causes new random cold weather outfit to be generated for infant. They’re not cold.
• Infant no longer stretches when crawling in deep snow. Although we question why you’re letting your infant crawl in the snow.
• [AHQ] Teen Sim is able to take vacation days while working in the lifeguard career. It’s only fair.
• [AHQ] Event goals remain visible  even after editing from the Calendar.
• Siblings can no longer be set as engaged in Create a Sim.
• [AHQ] The Teen Goal Oriented Aspiration now gets completed properly after getting promoted at work.
• Investigating missing Doodlepip splines. Reticulation progressing.
• [AHQ] â€œBecome friends withâ€?/em> Want no longer appears for Sims with relationship equal or above friends. We’re already friends.
• [AHQ] World icons on the world selection screen no longer move when middle-clicked.
• [AHQ] Locked seed packets are unlocked in BB when using the gardening skill cheat “stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10â€? Gimme my seeds!
• [AHQ] Female Sims' stomachs will no longer become invisible when paired with Masculine cargo pants in certain color swatches.
• “Likes/Dislikesâ€?/em> Sim preferences are now available for Sims created via Create a Sim Stories.
• Sim animation will no longer pop when sitting on a stool and asking another Sim an inappropriate question.
• [AHQ] Sim thumbnails are no longer low resolution on the Resume button.
• [AHQ] Re-fixed issue where Skill List gets out of order, specifically when switching between Sims.
• [AHQ] â€?em>ymTop_TshirtRolled_Yellow' top no longer clips with bottoms in Create a Sim.
• [AHQ] Event Goals created through the Calendar properly show up during the Event, even if you edit the Event.