Maxis has released the first-ever patch for The Sims 4 this 2024! The Sims 4 update 1.86 is now available on all platforms, and this rolls in various fixes to the base game. Read on for what’s new in the official The Sims 4 January 16 patch notes.
The Sims 4 Update 1.86 Patch Notes | The Sims 4 January 16 Patch Notes:
Update 1/16/2024
PC: 1.104.58.1030 / Mac: 1.104.58.1230
Console: 1.86
Sul Sul Simmers!
The time has finally come to unveil our long-awaited Community Voted Kits! We can’t wait to see the many stories you’ll tell with them! In fact, we were so excited that we added some additional Legacy Bug Fixes for good measure
The Sims Team
Bug Fixes
Base Game
- The Base Game’s loading screen tip about making cupcakes has been updated to reflect our recently Freed Cupcakes!
- We all know how eager the Landgraabs are for a bit of dough, but after a productive conference with The Landgraab Power Company, we are pleased to share that power will no longer be shut off early if a bill is not paid within the first 48 hours.
- Artists and Authors fear not! Masterpiece Paintings and Best-Selling Books will no longer change to “Excellent Quality” after saving and reloading. Phew!
- To prevent confusion, we’ve updated some error text to mention EA app instead of Origin if you are playing The Sims 4 through the EA app.
Seasons
- We’ve fixed an issue where Sims could not gift honey to wild animals. Now, you may gift out honey to your heart’s content!
- Your Sims will no longer get Canning-related sentiments when Father Winter gives them a gift unrelated to canning. Don’t worry; you’ll always be jamtastic!
Island Living
- Body scars will now appear on your Sims’ Mermaid Forms.
Discover University
- Juice Pong and Keg activities now count as Pub Games during Club Activities.
- The ‘Start Fizzing’ interaction will now be correctly displayed at the Fizzing Station.
Eco Lifestyle
- Sims will no longer have difficulty putting Dye Objects discovered from the dumpster into their inventory.
For Rent
- The Main Menu screenshots for this pack have been updated to the proper resolution.
Poolside Splash
- Our stunning Poolside Nails no longer leave a texture artifact on the open button-up shirt that comes with this Kit.
That’s about it. Once a new one is released, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. If you want to keep track of it, bookmark our The Sims 4 game hub!
Source: EA