GamerZines writes:
Emotional torment is something The Sims has been built on since the very beginning; be it trapping a new sim in a ladder-less swimming pool to get a quick injection of Simoleons, or naming and modelling a sim after your real life boss so you can deny him toilet breaks in-game just as he denies you them in the real world.
Like with all great sandboxes, it’s the player’s imagination and creativity which determines their enjoyment, just as much as the tools the developer offers. At gamescom Maxis were keen to point out that with The Sims 4, they’re eliminating as many interface barriers as possible in both the main game and the creation suite, in order to ensure that the player’s creativity is the star of the show, not their mastery of the menus.
A free Sims 4 update adds The Coach Collection, introducing new Create a Sim outfits, accessories, and décor items.
Maxis writes: "As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to take a moment to share updates on what the team is working on for The Sims this year."
***The Values of The Sims Are Unchanged.***
Tell us enough times and we might start believing you.
***That’s why we’re building a family of new Sims experiences across PC, console, and mobile. Each experience carries the heart, humor, creativity, and lore you love, while introducing its own world, focus, and way to play. Every experience will stand strong on its own. And together, they open up a larger world of possibilities. ***
This is marketing speak that could mean anything and nothing.
EA writes: "Today’s update features an extensive list of over 150 bug fixes based on feedback from the EA Forums and social media. You told us what was blocking the fun, and we prioritized those fixes to get you right back to it!
Along with those fixes, we have a free content drop showcasing West African-themed items for Create a Sim and Build Mode, a new loc hairstyle, and a community-made item that celebrates a major milestone. Stay tuned for more including two new Creator Kits, dropping on November 13!"
