video game The Sims | Businesses & Hobbies expansion; inZOI early access

[Bloodflowers.]

Just finished a crazy storyline in my Snowy Escape gameplay, I married a hot guy from a rich family and used his money to build huge house in my basement where I put gym, robotics and Home Chef Hustle kitchen materials and I treat it as a hidden, secret place. I might build a swimming pool in my basement next, but now I kinda wish my house is located in the mountain part so I could climb and snowboard whenever I want without travelling through loading screen. I can't wait for next Saturday to continue where I left off today

[Mr. Peanutbutter]

Installed the "free version" of the game that has every DLC  What are your must have mods?

[Hyune]

got paid early so kinda wanna get the new sims pack but idk the game is so slow and laggy lately 

 

 

but im down to make one of the boys a tattoo artist (outside of being a kpop star) 

 

anyone who has the new pack? is it buggy? does it work okay? i don't wanna waste my money on a broken game. 

 

[Hyune]

wait it's $60 bucks right now, maybe i'll get it another day.  

[Harley Quinn]

On 4/17/2025 at 1:22 AM, Mr. Peanutbutter said:

Installed the "free version" of the game that has every DLC  What are your must have mods?

Lot51 and Mod The Sims have some cute gameplay mods.

 

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Or if you want more "adult" mods there's Wicked Whims and Basemental. 

 

 

[Deadlocked]

Will upgrade to a desktop this week 

 

Now I can actually consider to reintroduce Sims 3 into my life. 

[Deadlocked]

On 4/2/2025 at 11:23 AM, Deadlocked said:

- You can't buy items from owned retail stores

- Sims' bottom eyelids don't animate anymore so sims don't properly close their eyes anymore

- Vets don't show up to heal your cats and dogs

- Seasonal effects indoors. 

- Game does not properly detect interiors anymore. For example, "look at the sky" interaction from Lovestruck can work indoors. 

- Sims will get the Loyal trait's "I feel soooo bad " moodlet after they trash talk a sim even if they don't have that trait. This is a +1 tense moodlet that lasts for 3 sim days.

- You can't fish in Sulani unless you use a boat

 

2013:

"Eyes are the entry into the soul" blah blah blah in Sims 4's first official reveal screenshot. Literally a close up of their eyes.

 

2025:

Eyes are broken. Don't properly animate anymore. 

 

...I think it's time for me to head back to Sims 2. 

 

https://simscommunity.info/2025/04/24/the-sims-4-laundry-list-april-24/

 

The way NONE of these issues are expected to be fixed any time soon and they indirectly stated they don't know how to fix the indoor weather effects / Sulani bugs yet. It's been months.

 

Wow. 

[noonbob]

 

[schnetzka]

So I have a question for ya'll with laptops. I am looking to get a new one and I want it to be able to handle all of the Sims games with minimal lag. My current laptop I've had for almost a decade runs The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4 mostly fine although loading screens for the latter is outrageous (like five minutes in between lots) so I am hoping for improvement in that area. I don't have room for a PC so it will have to be a laptop and ideally I don't want it costing too much but we'll see. What are some recommendations?

Edited April 24 by schnetzka

[Deadlocked]

1 hour ago, schnetzka said:

So I have a question for ya'll with laptops. I am looking to get a new one and I want it to be able to handle all of the Sims games with minimal lag. My current laptop I've had for almost a decade runs The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4 mostly fine although loading screens for the latter is outrageous (like five minutes in between lots) so I am hoping for improvement in that area. I don't have room for a PC so it will have to be a laptop and ideally I don't want it costing too much but we'll see. What are some recommendations?

I've used an Acer Helios Neo 16 for the last 3 years 

Sims 2 maxed out graphics works perfect on it. Battery life of ~4 hours. Zero noise.

Sims 4 on high graphics also works good but battery life of ~2 hours with noise. 

[WillieMonroe]

6 hours ago, schnetzka said:

So I have a question for ya'll with laptops. I am looking to get a new one and I want it to be able to handle all of the Sims games with minimal lag. My current laptop I've had for almost a decade runs The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4 mostly fine although loading screens for the latter is outrageous (like five minutes in between lots) so I am hoping for improvement in that area. I don't have room for a PC so it will have to be a laptop and ideally I don't want it costing too much but we'll see. What are some recommendations?

hp victus (budget gamming) or the hp omen (heavy gamming) i use the omen 

[Deadlocked]

https://www.ea.com/news/introducing-ea-javelin-anticheat

 

When this completely breaks all CC and mods / perma bans everyone that uses mods. 

[RideOrDie]

11 hours ago, schnetzka said:

So I have a question for ya'll with laptops. I am looking to get a new one and I want it to be able to handle all of the Sims games with minimal lag. My current laptop I've had for almost a decade runs The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4 mostly fine although loading screens for the latter is outrageous (like five minutes in between lots) so I am hoping for improvement in that area. I don't have room for a PC so it will have to be a laptop and ideally I don't want it costing too much but we'll see. What are some recommendations?

asus rog series (g14, g15 or g16) 

[Flocon]

Paralives is sharing infos on the Town they're building !

 

- Open world town (with shops, restaurants, work places, parks...)

- around 30-60 minutes in game to walk between places we need (they'll add car later)

- historic town center European style inspired

- various lot sizes and premade builds

- the town will have historical center, industrial area, rural and forest too. Looks like it will be alongside a river or the sea

- around 50 to 70 lots (public and residential)

 

They are really going into the details of the City, and they worked with the terrain high too.

 

I'm REALLY hyped !

 

 

[Hair]

3 New Kits Announced and out on 1st May... screenshots and descriptions in the spoilers.

 

"On May 15th our developers will be joining SpringSims live on our Twitch channel to give us an inside look at these three Kits. They will also be answering some of your questions live! Join our Discord server to submit your questions today."

 

Restoration Workshop Kit

 

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You know the drill! Complete repairs in your handy workshop

With The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit, Sims can take well-loved, broken-down appliances, including reviving🔨 a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and stove with the Handiness Skill. Restore the appliance to its former glory, and make it fully functional again. 

 

Danny Kovacs, Game Designer on the Kit, recalls the clutter of the home garage workshops he's grown up in. "I find the combination of clutter and utility objects gives the perfect creative atmosphere for your Sim when pondering a next project. Will they tell the story of a Fixer Upper' and repair all of the Astroluxe appliances. Or tell the story of an artisan making fine crafted goods at their workstation."

 

 

Want to create a space for your Sim to get down to business? We've got you covered! Build out your  workshop for your handy Sim with modular shelves loaded with tools, woodworking benches that are coated in a thick layer of dust, even water heaters, fuse box and functional floor fan. 

Golden Years Kit

 

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Celebrate a storied life of accomplishment with styles for Elders

 

 

It's time for elder Sims to finally(!) enjoy the fruits of their labor. Over the years, these Sims have cultivated their unique styles and personalities. With The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit, Elder Sims will be able to express their individuality. 

 

 

Elder Sims can celebrate their long and interesting lives by dressing in styles that are made for their life stage. From leisurely walks in the garden to a light workout session at the gym, there are comfortable clothing options for every type of activity. Even more, Elder Sims can accessorize by having glasses 👓 with eyewear retainers (don't want to misplace those), along with toupees, gardening gloves and more. 

 

Kitchen Clutter Kit

 

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Cooking up a cluttered kitchen!

Forgot your dishes 🍽️ on the drying rack? Left an open cereal box on the counter? The kitchen is the hub of family life. Make yours look lived-in with The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit with lunchboxes, a kitchen timer, recipe tablet and much more! 

 

 

Danny fondly remembers the family kitchen that he grew up in and used those memories of cooking together, learning new skills, and spending time together to inform the items in this Kit. "I smiled pretty big the first time I saw the clutter in-game and thought, 'This looks just like home.' From the stack of dishes waiting to be put away, to the slightly chaotic spice rack, to food containers and grocery bags scattered across the counter. A kitchen that feels lived in gives a cozy vibe. And it's not just for show! Grab a snack straight from the cookie jar or cereal box, pack a meal with the functional lunchbox, or do that grocery run by purchasing ingredients directly from the grocery bag."

 

A whole lot of living occurs in the kitchen, from a refrigerator with colorful magnets and creative drawings  to the overflowing groceries, bottles of cleaning supplies and strewn dishtowels, all can showcase stories of a busy family.  

 

 

[Deadlocked]

...they will do a live stream for these cosmetic DLCs two whole weeks after they are released? Ijbol.

 

 

[Deadlocked]

New update causes High School Years to use the same UI as Seasons holidays now instead of the Get to Work careers UI.

 

This means you are now unable to see how much time is left for each class / lunch break.

 

I'm pretty sure this also means if you go to school on a holiday, it will cancel the holiday since this is what happened to me when I tried to schedule a party on Christmas. 

[Hair]

Looks like an EP is next in line for release

 

 

[Deadlocked]

Pleeeeeeeeease they can't be serious 

Not 2 more expansions when we have so many bugged out expansions + base game issues 

 

Base Game:

- Sims without the Loyal trait get a 3 days (yes, 3 days) tense moodlet if they trash talk sims. Moodlet even says "from Loyal trait"

- Eyelids do not properly animate. Sims sleep with open eyes

- Save corruption due to too many items, sims, overall stuff is easier than ever due to how much useless BS you get with all DLC installed

- Random decorative items are gone from the catalog

Get to Work:

- Owned retail stores always closed when visited by other sims. Can't shop. Mannequins still work tho

Cats & Dogs:

- Same as GtW. Vets always closed

Seasons:

- Weather effects appear indoors

Island Living:

- Can't fish unless on a boat

Snowy Escape:

- Same as Seasons

High School Years:

- School now uses holidays UI which causes lack of timers, detention doesn't end, and the UI overlaps with existing holidays so sometimes sims will only get the holiday UI instead of school UI

Growing Together:

- The masculine sweater with an ombre has a broken mesh (chest area)

 

 

And where are the game packs and stuff packs 

[Deadlocked]

Pleeeeeeeeease they can't be serious 

Not 2 more expansions when we have so many bugged out expansions + base game issues 

 

Base Game:

- Sims without the Loyal trait get a 3 days (yes, 3 days) tense moodlet if they trash talk sims. Moodlet even says "from Loyal trait"

- Eyelids do not properly animate. Sims sleep with open eyes

- Save corruption due to too many items, sims, overall stuff is easier than ever due to how much useless BS you get with all DLC installed

- Random decorative items are gone from the catalog

Get to Work:

- Owned retail stores always closed when visited by other sims. Can't shop. Mannequins still work tho

Cats & Dogs:

- Same as GtW. Vets always closed

Seasons:

- Weather effects appear indoors

Island Living:

- Can't fish unless on a boat

Snowy Escape:

- Same as Seasons

High School Years:

- School now uses holidays UI which causes lack of timers, detention doesn't end, and the UI overlaps with existing holidays so sometimes sims will only get the holiday UI instead of school UI

Growing Together:

- The masculine sweater with an ombre has a broken mesh (chest area)

 

[Harley Quinn]

 

She's leaving too, can't blame her though.

[Deadlocked]

https://simscommunity.info/2025/05/06/sims-franchise-andrew-fy25-q4/

 

Andrew Wilson also spoke very excitingly about the use of AI for game development including game art, animation and coding. 

 

 

I'll be honest with you ChatGPT has helped me extremely when it comes to code / bug fixes but I still have to keep my brain activated (as in, ChatGPT is just another tool I use, not a replacement of me) so this may actually be incredible for the game code. The game art and animations though...