Official announcement for The Sims from Electronic Arts, published on Steam on September 22, 2026.
Update 9/22/2026PC: 1.128.90.1030 / Mac: 1.128.90.1230Console: Version 2.39
Sul Sul, Simmers!
This month, we’re delivering a hefty Quality of Life (QoL) update, influenced directly by your feedback in our Discord Dev Q&As, Reddit, and via top-voted issues on EA Forums.
Our biggest focus for this patch is all about Sim Autonomy. We’ve made dozens of tweaks to help your Sims act more logically and feel more realistic. Whether it's making eye contact during conversations, or washing their hands in the actual bathroom sink instead of trekking all the way to the kitchen, your Sims are about to make better choices. We’ve also tuned and balanced relationship autonomy for the Lovestruck and Growing Together expansion packs, so that Family Dynamics and Romantic Satisfaction feel more in line with player expectations.
Alongside improved autonomy, we’ve addressed top causes of crashes to improve game stability, so read on for more information on those updates.
Lastly, we’re absolutely thrilled to include a special delivery for the younger members of your households! This update introduces a brand-new collection of Children Items into the Base Game. As part of our ongoing effort to celebrate age diversity and representation, we've gathered a fun variety of fresh, adorable additions that give your child Sims even more ways to express their unique personalities.
Let's dive into what's new. Happy Simming!
The Sims 4 Team
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