Update 10/31/2023: Improved Gallery Moderation and New Discovery Quests

The Sims 4 team has begun rolling out Discovery Quests, a new feature designed to guide players through different aspects of gameplay while offering in-game rewards. These quests highlight key systems, activities, and mechanics to help both new and returning players get more out of their Sims’ lives.

By completing Discovery Quests, players can earn a variety of rewards—from Simoleons and potions to satisfaction points—adding value while learning the ropes. Some of the quests include:

• Scoring Simoleons – Discover the many ways Sims can earn money and collect some extra Simoleons as a reward.
• Navigating Needs – Learn how to manage Sims’ needs and keep them happy.
• Skillful Sims – Explore how to build new skills and level them up.
• You and Your Phone – Uncover the many features available on a Sim’s phone.
• Lifelong Aspirations – Understand how aspirations work and guide Sims toward completing them.
• Always on the Move – Encourage Sims to explore beyond their homes and experience different worlds.

Discovery Quests can be toggled in Game Options > Tutorials & Tips.

In addition, the update introduces a new context-aware profanity filter for Gallery uploads, comments, and player bios. This system supports all languages available in The Sims 4 and is already proven in use outside of the Gallery.

BUG FIXES

Base Game

• Sims will now properly put books away on shelves, even when backpacks are present.
• In the Aliens Stole My Parents scenario (Korean), the “take a vacation” option is disabled with the correct tooltip.
• Custom pronouns now display correctly in the Odd Job Freelance career (English).
• Loading into a home lot now greets players with their household instead of an error code.
• The Stuck in Their Shadow scenario correctly progresses after completing “Au Revoir, Lewis!”
• Mysterious phone calls in Stuck in Their Shadow will now appear without requiring a trip to Create-a-Sim.
• Toddlers can now grab snacks from the Always Has A Snack-Bag lunchbox without triggering a sudden growth spurt.
• The Finding Love After a Breakup scenario no longer drops players to the map with an error code.
• Sims who gain an extra trait can now be edited in Create-a-Sim.
• Sims sitting to write will now focus on writing instead of picking up and reading another book.
• Food prepared by caterers can now be moved by the player, making it easier to place candles on cakes.
• Sims will no longer place dirty dishes in far-flung or illogical spots around the home.
• Removing skin details in Create-a-Sim now works as expected without causing UI exceptions.
• Stereo and radio objects upgraded to Unbreakable no longer break.

Console

• Launching the game and accepting the User Agreement with a mouse and keyboard no longer causes an unrecoverable state.
• Gallery callouts are now easier to read when using the Controls Legend.
• The Gallery no longer incorrectly displays block/unblock callouts when navigating Connections.
• Disabled Controls Legend settings are now respected by the Gallery.
• The Controls Legend will not display Sim switch prompts in CAS if there is only one Sim.
• The cheat panel on the Main Menu now closes properly after use.
• Shoulder buttons correctly filter recipes while cooking.

Gallery Server

• Stop words (such as “and” or “with”) in Gallery searches now return results as expected.
• Uploads now display all available comments instead of limiting to a single page.

Expansion Packs

City Living:
Sims no longer interrupt important tasks to play basketball autonomously.

Discover University:
Russian typo fixed on the “Accept as New Roommate” interaction.

Seasons:
Negative sentiments no longer appear after Neighborhood Brawl Holiday.

Island Living:

• Mermaids can now take mud baths without routing issues.
• Thalassophobia moodlet now only appears while swimming.

Eco Lifestyle:
The Juice Fizzer now functions correctly.

Snowy Escape:
Yamachan will no longer autonomously enter homes; Sims can ask them to leave.

Cottage Living:
Rabbits no longer gift debug or console-tagged items.

High School Years:
Sims can now enjoy attractions at Copperdale Pier together or solo, with the Tunnel of Love reserved for romantic pairs.

With Discovery Quests, an improved Gallery system, and a wide range of fixes, this update aims to make The Sims 4 smoother, more approachable, and more rewarding for every kind of player.

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