Update: 4/28/2026
PC: 1.123.85.1020 / Mac: 1.123.85.1220
Console: 2.32
Sul Sul, Simmers! If you’ve been frustrated with Gallery sorting issues or annoying “new content” popups on console after the recent Marketplace launch, relief is here. On April 28, 2026, EA and Maxis released a targeted Base Game hotfix for The Sims 4 that addresses key player-reported problems on both PC/Mac and consoles.
This small but important patch focuses primarily on Gallery fixes and console stability, following the bigger April 16, 2026 update that brought the Marketplace to PlayStation and Xbox.
What Was Fixed in the April 28, 2026 Patch?
The update tackles two main pain points that emerged after recent changes:
- Gallery Sorting and Filtering Issues — Some players noticed that search results in the Gallery weren’t returning the expected content due to a filtering bug. Uploaded creations were never removed — they simply weren’t displaying correctly for everyone. This hotfix corrects the filtering logic so Gallery searches now behave as intended.
- Controller Soft Lock on Consoles — Console players (especially those using controllers on Xbox and PlayStation) reported a frustrating issue: opening a Gallery upload while the page was still loading could cause a soft lock, forcing a full game restart. This has now been resolved.
Additionally, the patch resolves persistent “new content” or pack popups on the main menu for console users, cleaning up the experience after the Marketplace rollout.
Patch Versions:
- PC: 1.123.80.1020 / Mac: 1.123.80.1220
- Console: 2.32 (larger download size as it brings consoles up to date with recent PC fixes)
Why This Update Matters
The April 16, 2026 update introduced the long-awaited Marketplace on consoles along with improved Gallery filters (including Maker Pack options). While those changes were mostly welcomed, they introduced a few hiccups — especially around Gallery performance and console UI polish.
This April 28 hotfix shows that the team is quickly addressing feedback. It’s a lean patch with no major new features, but it delivers meaningful quality-of-life improvements for the millions of players who rely on the Gallery daily to download and share Sims, lots, and households.
No uploads were lost in the filtering bug, so your previously shared creations remain safe and accessible.
How to Download the Update
- PC/Mac — The update should download automatically via the EA App or Origin/Steam when you launch the game.
- PlayStation & Xbox — Check for updates manually in your console’s library or game management menu. The console version is larger because it includes catch-up fixes from previous PC patches.
Tip: If you use mods or custom content, this small patch is unlikely to break them, but always back up your saves and mods folder before updating.
What’s Next for The Sims 4?
Players are already buzzing about the upcoming May 2026 Laundry List, which promises a much larger batch of fixes and improvements. The team has teased that the list grew so long it hit character limits — a good sign for Simmers hoping for more stability and quality-of-life enhancements.
In the meantime, this April 28 hotfix should make browsing, downloading, and uploading to the Gallery smoother than ever.
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