The Sims 4 January 2025 update introduces a refreshed Main Menu, optimized performance, and renovated Willow Creek and Oasis Springs homes.
This update refreshes the Main Menu, upgrades townie homes, and delivers performance boosts and bug fixes ahead of the 25th anniversary event.

Update 1/‌14/‌2025
PC: 1.112.481.1030 / Mac: 1.112.481.1230
Console: 2.05

The Sims 4 kicks off the new year with a January 14, 2025 update, bringing a fresh look, performance improvements, and a long list of bug fixes just in time for the franchise’s upcoming 25th birthday. While the celebration officially begins in February with a special in-game event, this patch lays the groundwork with meaningful improvements across the base game and multiple packs.

Main Menu Visual Refresh
The first thing players will notice after updating is a brand-new Main Menu design. Navigation has been reorganized to reduce clutter and highlight key information:
  • New Game / Resume Game has moved from right to left.
  • Home, Events, and Store now sit at the top, with Options on the far right.
  • The center display now features the Sims from your last played household.
  • Important news and updates are displayed on the right-hand side.

Alongside the redesign, players will also receive a teaser about the upcoming Blast from the Past Birthday Event, beginning February 4, 2025. Rewards include nostalgic items inspired by the early 2000s, such as a milk carton, rotary phone, inflatable chair, and triple-tiered birthday cake.

Performance and Memory Improvements

The update also focuses on making the game smoother across platforms:
  • Gameplay: Mouse movement and responsiveness are improved on PC, Mac, and Console.
  • Graphics: Optimizations for Mac and PS4 improve rendering efficiency.
  • Memory usage: Enhanced handling reduces crashes and improves stability across all systems.

Townie Home Refresh
  • Classic homes in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs have received stylish updates.
  • Willow Creek: Cypress Terrace, Ophelia Villa, Pique Hearth, Garden Essence
  • Oasis Springs: Sultry Springside, Affluista Mansion, Cacti Casa, Slipshod Mesquite
  • For new saves, updated versions appear automatically. Existing saves can access them manually via the My Library tab, where both the legacy and refreshed lots are available.

Bug Fixes
This patch also delivers a wide range of fixes across the base game and multiple expansions:

Base Game Highlights
  • Fixed festival object overlap and clutter issues in San Myshuno.
  • Bills now calculate correctly without including household inventories.
  • “Try for Baby” in showers now boosts Hygiene.
  • Outgoing and Socially Awkward traits can no longer be selected together.
  • Water puddle animations no longer appear on lower floors when Sims swim upstairs.
  • “Revive” is once again available for Cowplants.
  • Comfort and Discomfort values properly display for toilets and bathtubs.

Multi-Pack Fixes
  • Sims’ weight and muscle levels now adjust correctly when biking, horseback riding, jogging, or rock climbing.
  • Guidry and Temperance thumbnails now appear correctly in profiles and relationship panels.
  • Retail stores can now set waffle makers, pizza ovens, and stand mixers for sale.

Expansion & Game Pack Fixes

Cats & Dogs: Pets with the fire obsession perk are less fixated on fireplaces.

Discover University: Sims are less likely to get electrocuted at the Robotics Workstation.

Eco Lifestyle: Roaches no longer persist after clearing dumpsters.

Snowy Escape: Hygiene now increases when using hot springs.

High School Years: Thriftea outfits no longer override regular outfits after bathing.

Horse Ranch: The “Drink an Aged Nectar” want now fulfills properly.

For Rent: A single serving of vegetable chili no longer multiplies into eight.

Spa Day: Pedicures no longer vanish when a manicure is requested.

Crystal Creations: Ordering crystals is available on the computer, and placing rings on the Mystical Moonlight Crystal Grid no longer causes Last Exception errors.

And much more, covering Growing Together, Cottage Living, Dine Out, My First Pet Stuff, Nifty Knitting, and others.

Final Thoughts
The January 14 update sets the stage for a big year, refreshing the game’s look, cleaning up classic townie homes, and resolving long-standing bugs. With performance smoother and the 25th anniversary event on the horizon, Simmers have plenty to look forward to.