The Sims 4 November 4 2025 patch features new West African-inspired content and over 150 community-voted fixes.
The Sims 4’s November 2025 update celebrates culture and community with major fixes and free items.


The Sims 4 has rolled out a major patch on November 4, 2025, featuring over 150 community-chosen fixes and a beautiful new drop of free West African-inspired content for all players. This update is now live on PC, Mac, and console.

What’s New
  • Over 150 fixes and improvements chosen through community feedback. These address long-standing gameplay bugs across the base game and numerous expansion packs.
  • Free West African-themed items have been added to Build/Buy and Create-a-Sim, including furniture, décor pieces, patterns, and a new loc hairstyle.
  • A special community-designed dress, the Beaverbrook Ballet Dress, celebrates The Sims Discord milestone.

The Sims 4 Nov 4 2025 patch adds 150+ fixes and free West African-inspired items across all platforms.
The Sims 4 Nov 4 2025 patch addsfree West African-inspired items across all platforms.

The update also previews two upcoming Creator Kits — Modern Retreat and Garden to Table — both releasing later in November.

Highlights from the Fixes
  • Children now resemble their parents more closely with improved genetics and facial feature inheritance.
  • Sims will no longer wear hats when nude.
  • Photos that previously turned black now display correctly in new saves.
  • Sims can no longer use their phones while swimming or jogging.
  • Indoor trash will now properly move outdoors for pickup.
  • Dozens of pack-specific fixes improve stability in Cats & Dogs, Seasons, Eco Lifestyle, High School Years, For Rent, and more.

Why It Matters

This update is one of the biggest quality-of-life improvements in recent memory. It reflects The Sims 4 team’s renewed commitment to stability, bug resolution, and cultural celebration. The free items inspired by West African aesthetics highlight EA’s growing focus on representation and diversity, while the community-voted fixes show that player feedback truly shapes the game’s future.

Tips Before Updating
  • Back up your saves and mods before applying the update to avoid conflicts.
  • Check your mods and custom content for compatibility after patching.
  • Explore Build/Buy Mode and CAS to discover the new free items.
  • Report any issues through the usual support channels if something new arises.
This November 2025 update proves that The Sims 4 continues to evolve through its players’ voices. With meaningful cultural additions and a huge list of fixes, it’s a great time to revisit your households, rebuild your favorite lots, and enjoy smoother gameplay across the board.

Dag dag, and happy simming!