Restoring Balance and Soothing Ailments


Update 7/29/2025
Restoring Balance and Soothing Ailments
PC: 1.116.240.1020 / Mac: 1.116.240.1220
Console: 2.17

OVERVIEW
This update focuses on refining the gameplay experience introduced in the Enchanted by Nature expansion. Key changes were made to reduce the overwhelming frequency of Ailments and improve the Balance system. Several bugs across different packs were also addressed, including performance fixes on consoles and updates to UI elements and Sim behavior.

Enchanted by Nature Adjustments

Ailment Frequency Reduced
  • Sims now experience Ailments far less frequently—up to 75% less often.
  • On average, Sims will face an Ailment every three in-game days instead of daily.
  • Households with multiple Sims or active Naturopaths see Ailment frequency reduced by around 40–50%.

Balance System Tweaked
  • Emotional extremes (like Mortified or Hysterical) no longer instantly push Sims into a “Very Imbalanced” state.
  • This adjustment gives players more time to manage a Sim's emotional well-being before consequences set in.
  • Additional Fixes in the Pack
  • Sims in the Naturopath career now properly observe holidays if Seasons is installed.
  • Natural Living and Fairy Hub bath options now remove fire singe effects as expected.

BUG FIXES ACROSS PACKS

Base Game
  • Sims no longer leave work or school when household members change lots or careers during special events.
  • Issues causing Sims to appear black or invisible when wearing outfits from uninstalled DLC have been resolved.

Console
  • Resolved a Gallery access issue where players received “Online Connection Required” messages. Console players can now relink their EA account via the in-game options to restore access.

Werewolves
  • Players can now once again change nose colors in Create-a-Sim for Werewolf Sims.

Community Feedback Driven
This update directly addresses widespread community concerns regarding the overwhelming number of Ailments, unbalanced emotional states, and bugs affecting storytelling immersion. Developers continue to monitor player feedback and are actively working on further refinements to gameplay systems.

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