The Sims 4 May Update: Performance Boost and Exciting New Content Revealed!

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Summary

  • EA has released a new patch for Sims 4, largely improving performance and addressing bugs.
  • The update also prepares the title for the upcoming Nature’s Calling event quest, set to debut on June 24.
  • A recent leak claimed that the game’s next expansion pack, Enchanted by Nature, will be released on July 9.

The entertainment company Electronic Arts (EA) has rolled out an updated version for “The Sims 4“, addressing performance problems, squashing numerous bugs, and enriching players’ experience with new content. Since it first came out in 2014, “The Sims 4” has benefited from a multitude of free updates, as well as more than a dozen expansion packs, ensuring the game remains engaging and fun even after over ten years since its debut launch.

2025 saw EA unveiling their roadmap for my beloved “The Sims 4,” extending the allure of this classic simulation game well into May. In an unexpected move, a Pride-themed update for “The Sims 4” graced us in April, offering free decorations, clothing, and tattoos, which I couldn’t wait to add to my Sims’ lives! Although no fifth mainline installment is underway at the moment, a multiplayer-centric “Sims” game is being developed. As we eagerly await more details about the franchise, additional updates for “The Sims 4” are on the horizon. The latest patch has rectified some bothersome issues and paves the way for the next live quest event.

An update for “The Sims 4” is now available on PC, but console players (PlayStation and Xbox) have to wait a bit more for the update. The new version brings better performance with lot loading times reduced by 10% and increased frame rates. Both console and PC gamers will experience improved gameplay, as the Game Goals user interface has been upgraded, and optimized processing leads to faster load times overall. This update also sets the stage for the upcoming Nature’s Calling event on June 24 in “The Sims 4”. Moreover, players of the Island Living expansion pack will notice that an issue causing routing errors when interacting with fishing spots in Sulani has been resolved.

For quite some time now, “The Sims” has been reigning supreme in life simulation games. However, when “InZOI” made its Early Access debut in March, it left fans of the genre awestruck due to its incredibly realistic graphics and extensive customization possibilities. The game’s launch was so impactful that Electronic Arts (EA) even reached out to players of “The Sims 4”, soliciting their opinions about the new Krafton title. Remarkably, “InZOI” climbed to the top spot on Steam’s Global Top Sellers List within the very first hour of its release.

A recent leak suggests that a new expansion for EA’s popular social simulation game, “The Sims 4,” might introduce fairies once again. If the rumors are true, this expansion pack, tentatively titled “Enchanted by Nature,” could hit shelves as early as July 9th, though EA has yet to make an official announcement.

The Sims 4 Patch Notes (May 27, 2025)

What’s New in The Sims 4

  • Created a toggleable on-screen guide for new players to access through the Emily Guidance to quickly reference game controls.
  • Improved Goals UI elements to streamline player experience through various situations, events, holidays, and discovery quests.

Bug Fixes & Updates

Performance Updates

  • In this patch, we’ve made several optimizations to enhance your gameplay experience.
    • Improved lot loading times by up to 10%.
    • Increased frame rates, with up to 22 FPS gain in Laptop Mode.
    • Enhanced performance on consoles and PC with smoother graphics.
    • Streamlined game elements, saving over 18 MB in memory usage for improved performance.
    • Optimized game processing for faster load times.
    • Threaded rendering improvements for better gameplay.
    • Fixed graphical bugs for a more stable visual experience.

Base Game

  • Fixed an issue that allowed Sims with the Kleptomaniac Trait to steal high-value items when their Mischief Skill was lower than required.

Island Living

  • Addressed an issue causing routing errors when using fishing spots in Sulani.

Businesses & Hobbies

  • The Orphée Noah song “Stuff That I Like” inadvertently used an older version of the song. This has been updated to use the correct, final version of the song.

Sleek Bathroom

  • The Throne of Stone toilet’s back plate is now properly hidden when placed against a wall.
  • The Olive You Forever plant now shows correct visibility when rotated.
  • The Wave Goodbye Privacy Screen now shows swatches on all glasses.
  • Rock Solid Faux Walls can now be placed side by side.

Sweet Allure

  • The color of the tights (yfAcc_TightsSP64CK006Bow) will remain consistent regardless of the skin tone of the Sim wearing them.
  • Fixed visual glitch on the backs of Sims’ legs when wearing the skirt (yfBottom_SP64CK006Skirt).
  • Fingernails no longer clip into a Sims finger when wearing the Layered Sweater (ymTop_SP64CK006LayeredSweater).
  • Fixed armpit indent/clipping issue seen on masculine frames in the blazer (ymTop_SP64CK006Blazer)

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2025-05-27 22:05