The Sims 4 July 2024 patch delivers console bug fixes, adoption interaction improvements, and family gameplay adjustments.
This update resolves console flashing issues, family bugs, and adoption interaction errors.

Update 7/‌29/‌2024
Console: 1.96

The July 29, 2024 update for The Sims 4 focuses on important fixes for PlayStation and Xbox players, addressing long-standing gameplay issues and family-related glitches. While not a major content update, these changes smooth out the experience and help maintain healthier Sims relationships.

Bug Fixes

Base Game
  • Sims will no longer act mean toward others without reason.
  • Relatives won’t form inappropriate romantic relationships through Neighborhood Stories “Romance Changes.”
  • The Call Adoption Agency interaction now works correctly on both phone and computer.

Parenthood
  • The Simology panel no longer flashes when Child or Teen Sims reach the maximum of their Character Values.
  • Fixed an issue where the interface would become unresponsive after this visual bug.

Lovestruck
  • Sims will no longer receive inappropriate or uncomfortable phone calls from relatives.

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