New The Sims 4 Update! (March 6th, 2025 Patch Notes) (2025)

There’s a new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac and Console platforms Xbox and Playstation. The latest patch addresses several bugs and issues, including the ones introduced with the previous game patch. Such as the body distortions glitch, which should be fixed in this update according to the recent Sims Direct statement.

Find out what’s been improved and changed in the official patch notes below:

The Hotfix Update

Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update

You can get the latest The Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:

• PC: EA App, Origin, Steam, Epic Games
• Mac: Origin, Steam
• Playstation: PS4 and PS5
• Xbox: Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S

You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App, Steam or Epic Games launcher for Desktop. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you’ve cleared your app cache!

If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and Playstation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you’ve enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.

Unlike previous Sims 4 Feature Updates, this one is not expected to automatically disable Mods / CC considering it’s a hotfix without any new features.

Official Sims 4 Patch Notes

Sul Sul, Simmers! We’re rolling out an update that covers a series of quick fixes for issues reported in the previous update. Thanks for all your reports via the EA Forums! We’ll continue to investigate other reported issues and provide updates when possible.

– The Sims 4 Team

Bug Fixes: Sims 4 Base Game / Multipack

• Child Sims who were experiencing body deformation have returned to normal proportions.
• Console players can scroll though Tattoos and open Filter Panels with controllers.
• Unit Outlines no longer appear in Build Mode for players who do not own The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. Players who own the For Rent Expansion Pack will still be able to use its appropriate functionality on Residential Rental lots.

Cats & Dogs

• [EA Forums] Small Dog Breeds no longer appear distorted in Create a Sim.

If you continue to encounter issues, please report them at the link: https://forums.ea.com/category/the-sims-4-en/ideas/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en

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