The Sims 4: Everything Added in the Free Base Game Update

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The Sims 4: Everything Added in the Free Base Game Update

As a dedicated Sims enthusiast with over a decade of gaming under my belt, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the latest content update for The Sims 4! This game has been a constant companion through thick and thin, and it never ceases to surprise me with its continuous evolution.

Despite The Sims 4 being almost a decade old, it continues to get frequent updates. With whispers that The Sims 5 might have been abandoned, players of The Sims 4 can expect to receive regular content updates and possibly more expansion packs down the line.

In this piece, you’ll find details about ongoing enhancements and new features for The Sims 4 players, designed to keep gameplay engaging and exciting as time progresses. This article serves as a guide for players, demonstrating the recent additions to The Sims 4 in the latest content update. Furthermore, it delves into the improvements that were announced in the associated update patch notes.

Free Base Game Items in The Sims 4

The Sims 4: Everything Added in the Free Base Game Update

On September 18, 2024, a new update for The Sims 4 was introduced, offering more than 30 additional elements to the base game at no charge. Here is an overview of all the fresh items that players can now find in The Sims 4 Build Mode:

  1. Wilder Prairie-Style Entry Frame
  2. Prairie-Style Entry Frame
  3. Taller Prairie-Style Entry Frame
  4. Taller and Wider Prairie-Style Entry Frame
  5. Tallest Prarie-Style Entry Frame
  6. Tallest and Widest Prairie-Style Entry Frame
  7. Door #242 by Pointless Renovation
  8. Door #51323 by Pointless Renovation
  9. Door #118211 by Pointless Renovation
  10. Door #3125 by Pointless Renovation
  11. Door #82728 by Pointless Renovation
  12. Iconless Fiberglass Door
  13. Kickless Fiberglass Door
  14. Trabeated Entry Frame
  15. Trabeated Entry Frame – Medium Height
  16. Trabeated Wide Entry Frame – Medium Height
  17. Trabeated Entry Frame – Extended Height
  18. Trabeated Wide Entry Frame – Extended Height
  19. Trabeated Entry Frame – Elevated Height
  20. Trabeated Wide Entry Frame – Elevated Height
  21. Delight
  22. VAULT 2 Pro-Er-Level Bar
  23. The Sloop Jr.
  24. 21 Rock
  25. A Fine Geometry Ground Pavers
  26. Grassy Pavers
  27. Gravel Pavers
  28. Bright Moss
  29. Murky Moss
  30. Rich Moss
  31. Pebbles Please
  32. Rock Storm
  33. Weeds are Flowers Too

This latest update in The Sims 4 has added multiple types of doors, floor patterns, and arches, simplifying the process for players when selecting suitable ones for their construction projects. Additionally, bars have been offered in various sizes, allowing players who wish to improve their Mixology Skill in The Sims 4 to place them based on aesthetics and available space within their homes.

In The Sims 4, many Build Mode items now have a greater number of color options available – The Sims Team has introduced approximately 650 new variations for various types of items.

Moreover, numerous enhancements have been implemented to boost the efficiency of The Sims 4, including regular memory upgrades and streamlined render target allocation. Be sure to review the most recent update details for more information about these improvements.

The Sims 4 Update 09/18/2024 Patch Notes

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

Excitedly sharing some exciting news! I’m thrilled to let you know that we’ve made enhancements to our DirectX 11 executable, especially tailored for PC gamers like us. Although these advancements are primarily designed for Windows PCs, fellow Xbox enthusiasts will also reap benefits since the Xbox version runs on a console-adapted variant of DirectX 11. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • 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 PCs 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.

To find details on the bug fixes implemented for every Expansion, Game, and Stuff Pack in The Sims 4, take a look at the comprehensive update patch notes right here.

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2024-09-19 18:43