The Sims FreePlay/Updates and Added Features

This section shows features added in each update in The Sims FreePlay.

If a line has an * on it, it means that feature is only available in that update.

Valentine's Day

 * New Valentine's Day items (such as Love Tub and Love Bed)
 * New Scientist career at Science Lab (see Science)

Marriage and Babies

 * Marriage and Babies
 * New Musician career
 * Can now remove a Sim and their house from the game
 * Can now cancel an action

Easter

 * New pet (rabbit)
 * New wallpaper*
 * New items and clothing*
 * New Makeup
 * New Furniture

Toddler

 * Toddlers
 * New Children's store added to the town map
 * New items for dogs (frisbees, water and food bowls, toys, dog houses)
 * Dress Up chest and Wedding Wear added to the online store

Social

 * New social objects
 * New toddler items (toddler beds, dollhouses, tea sets, slot cars, and more)
 * New Nightclub and Party Boat added to the town map
 * New pets (cats) and objects for cats
 * Neighbors
 * New Leaderboard (in Party Boat)
 * Take a photo in-game and post it to Twitter and Facebook
 * Fish tanks added to the online store

Salon

 * The Salon added to the town map (pre-built)
 * New house templates (Japanese Retreat, Designer House, Pro Skater's Dream)
 * Katy-Perry themed style pack added to the online store
 * Premium Home Pack added to the home store

Pre-Teen

 * Grow your Toddlers into Pre-teens
 * The Sports Center added to the town map
 * Sim Town Elementary added to the town map
 * Hobbies - Pre-teens can have hobbies (Karate, Ballet)
 * New Teacher career
 * New preteen items
 * Game Center support for iOS

Supernatural

 * New Ghost Hunter hobby (limited time reward - Haunted House)
 * Haunted items added
 * Costume Shop added to the town map
 * Competition Center added to the town map
 * Sim-Eating Plants and Cooking Fires (now some recipes and plants will catch fire or become sim-eating plants)
 * New cat (Anchovy from Bejeweled Blitz)
 * More achievements added to the Game Center

Holiday

 * New hobbies (Fishing and Fashion Designing)
 * New objects and clothes
 * 12 Days Of Christmas quest (daily reward items disappear after December) *
 * iPhone 5 support

Pool

 * Swimming Center added to the town map
 * Reach level 13 to build your own pool
 * Swimsuit and Dolphin bundles available for purchase from the Online Store
 * New outdoor furniture and plants
 * New name for Costume Shop (The Fashion and Fancy Dress Shop)
 * New diving hobby
 * Sims maximum increased from 21 to 23 Sims
 * Herbicide table, pesticides, and fire extinguishers removed from the game and the "Negotiate" option reduced to 3 minutes.

Livin' Large

 * Beachside lots that are twice as big as standard ones
 * Seven more Sims (34 total)
 * Movie Studio and Real Estate Agency added to the town map
 * New houses templates (Neo Tokyo theme, Beachside Escape and Dream Home Contest Winner)
 * New Designer Countertops for kitchen
 * New careers: Actor and Real Estate Agent
 * Automatic vomit and pee cleaner
 * Level up faster from level 30 upwards all the way up to level 52

Moving Up

 * The Sports Center renamed to The Community Center
 * Add second and third floor to houses and buildings
 * Fire poles, elevators and escalators
 * New woodworking hobby
 * New Home Store items: lounges, dining tables, bathroom sinks, windows and doors
 * Limited time Construction-O Coins (CC)*
 * Adidas male and female pack in the Online Store
 * Limited edition ( teleporter ) multi story

Climate Control

 * Weather Machine
 * Snow Park added to the town map
 * New Figure Skating hobby
 * New Home Store items: weather machine, lights, fans, heaters
 * New warm clothes for Sims: beanies, winter coats, ear muffs
 * Ice Hockey Set (Limited edition)
 * SimTracker displayed when you start the game.

Neighbors

 * The start-up screen now also shows Firemonkeys logo (used to be only EA logo)*
 * Redesigned Party Boat
 * Visit neighbors' town, houses and buildings
 * Complete Social goals to earn Social Points
 * New Scandinavian House (worth 450 SP)
 * All-new furniture and items, new colors released each week for 4 weeks
 * NBR section of the Home Store no longer available
 * Social items no longer require neighbors, can be paid with SP
 * ‘Another Simtown’ on Party Boat for players without neighbors
 * Status bar displays Social Points instead of NBR
 * New globe button at the bottom of the screen redirects you to the Party Boat
 * Cloud saves now also support Game Center (iOS only) if you do not have a Facebook account
 * Your save data will now be uploaded to the Cloud automatically every time you access the Party Boat
 * Transfer your Cloud save data between Android, iOS and Amazon devices
 * Two goals are always displayed on the screen (regular and social)
 * Sim's needs and goals are smaller size
 * Changed Account Manager helps keep all of your accounts logged in

Mystery Island

 * Mystery Island and Bridge added to the town map
 * 4 new Premium House Lots on Mystery Island
 * 4 Houseboat Lots on Mystery Island
 * Simoleons Sprout and Lifestyle Points Lotus
 * Firemonkeys logo is no longer shown at the start of the game
 * Town button on the bottom now has two options: Sim Town and Mystery Island
 * New Home Store items
 * When taking a screenshot, the lines above Sims' heads are gone
 * Limited-time Treasure Chest
 * Collect resources to upgrade island monuments (maximum to Level 70)
 * Ancient Monuments


 * The Riches Of Terra - Gives your Sims a chance to gain bonus Simoleons after doing Simoleons generating actions, such as gardening, baking, and working!
 * The Tempest Of Bliss - Decreases a rate at which your Sims' motives drain
 * The Flames Of Wisdom - Gives your Sims a change to gain bonus XP after doing XP generating actions, such as using objects, gardening, baking, and working!
 * The Springs Of Fortune - Increases chance of getting XP and Simoleons bonuses from 'The Riches Of Terra' and 'Flames Of Wisdom'
 * Island Volcano - Upgrade all four Monuments to Level 25 to watch the Volcano burst into life, exposing untold riches!

Teenagers

 * New quest system introduced - new players will have a series of quests to unlock items and abilities that used to be available to all players. Previous limited time items return as limited time rewards for these quests.
 * Age your Preteens into Teens by completing the Coming of Age quest at Level 18 and higher.
 * Higher Education quest at Level 24 and higher unlocks Sim Town High in the Town Map
 * Teens can become a Teen Idol by completing Road to Fame quest
 * Build a Sim Town Sign to unlock Teen Idol Mansion
 * Use a telephone to adopt Toddlers, Preteens or Teens (costs real money)
 * New Home Store items for Teens
 * Earn Keys and win prizes at Mystery Box Shop with weekly quests (instead of regular tasks)
 * School for Preteens is redesigned
 * Relationships between siblings
 * Personalities removed from the Create-A-Sim menu
 * Great Ghost Escape event*

Holiday 2013

 * Thanksgiving Day quest (unlocks Pilgrim Hats, Turkey Hats, and Turkey Beanbag chair)*
 * Christmas presents delivered by the mailbox featuring limited time items (rewards from 12 Days of Christmas quest)*
 * The Missing Xmas Elves quest (daily rewards with Pet Reindeer as the main reward)*
 * Limited time location: Santa's Workshop
 * New Year's Eve 10...9...8... Quest (unlocks Fireworks Pack)*

All Grown Up

 * Adulthood, Seniors, In Stitches, Bird Feeding quests
 * Sims can grow from Babies to Seniors
 * New hobbies for seniors (Quilting and Bird Feeding)
 * New Home Store items
 * Bingo Hall added to the town map (Mystery Island)
 * Premium Residence is renamed to Ocean View Residence
 * New house templates (Renovator's Dream, Two Story/Three Story Unfurnished House)
 * New houseboats (The Tiny Tightpocket and The Pint-prized Prince)
 * Economy houseboat is renamed to The Cavernous Cruiser, Premium is now The Royal Wavecutter
 * All items show how much stars they are worth
 * SimTracker shows each Sim's life stage
 * In the park pier, there's now a stereo
 * New Task Available now shows at the left bottom of the screen instead of current goals
 * Add one more Sim (32 total)

Life Dreams

 * Life Dreams & Legacies quest
 * Sims age naturally as you play with them (after completing the Life Dreams & Legacies quest at level 26)
 * Fulfill Sims' Life Dreams and earn Life Orbs
 * Personalities return (Sporty and Geek)
 * Age Controller
 * At the final stage, Seniors face death
 * Sim Tracker displays a circle around Sims showing how much of the phase in their life is completed
 * Beach and Ice Ape Arcade added to the town map (Mystery Island)
 * New hobbies: Snorkeling, Seashell Collecting, Arcade Gamer, Skill Tester, Pinball Wizard
 * Redesigned residence previews

Saddle Up

 * Need For Steed, and Hidden Unicorn quest
 * Stables added to the town map (Mystery Island)
 * New animals (Horses)
 * New hobbies: Show Jumping, Show Tricks, Vaulting and Surfing
 * New Swimming Area at the beach
 * Maximum level increased to Level 55
 * New life dream stages - Sims can only complete a certain percent of their life dream during each age group
 * Now only Seniors can complete a life dream and complete an orb

Carnival

 * Carnival added to the town map (Mystery Island)
 * New In Da Clubhouse quest
 * New hobbies: Juggling. High Striker, Toddler Playhouse
 * New personality: Entertainer
 * Redesigned Hobbies section by age

Let's Eat!

 * Bread Winner and Sous Judgmental quests
 * Restaurant added to the town map
 * New hobby: Cooking
 * By tapping on an oven, you can choose between Cooking and Baking
 * Ultimate Makeover (by tapping on a Sim) completely revamps an existing Sim
 * A gift icon is now shown next to the weekly tasks
 * A task won't disappear from the screen until you Tap to Continue

Pet Paradise (Sept 2014)

 * New Barkshire Pet Park added to the town map (Mystery Island)
 * New hobbies: Dog Obedience, Dog Agility, Cat Show
 * Names under items in the Home Store.
 * Pet Salon added to the town map - has collars for cats and dogs
 * The Pirate and His Goddess quest added (Oct. 1st)
 * New Pirate Ship for trading resources, SPs, and simoleons for gems needed to upgrade the new Ancient Goddess monument.

Witches & Wizards (October 2014)

 * A new store (Sorcerous Supplies) added to the town map next to the Snow Park.
 * New quest The Book of Spells
 * Two new hobbies - Spell Casting (unlocked after completing The Book of Spells) and Broomstick Flying (unlocked on Oct. 31st and after completing Spell Casting collection once.)
 * New pets - Imperial Barn Owl(limited time reward for Spell Casting hobby) and Dragons (limited reward for The Book of Spells quest).
 * New wizard themed items and outfit
 * Thanksgiving quest for Android users (unlocks pet turkey)*

AppsforRED

 * iOS exclusive update
 * (POINTS)RED replace Social Points for two weeks*
 * Buying (POINTS)RED from the online store donates money to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria*
 * New The (RED) Flowers of Sim Town quest (unlocks the All-Hands Monument)*
 * The (PRODUCT)RED™ Community Challenge - when everyone uses (POINTS)RED the whole iOS community gets closer to unlocking limited edition (PRODUCT)RED™ décor, clothing, and items for the whole community!*
 * Grow (RED)Flowers*
 * Thanksgiving quest for iOS users*

Holiday 2014

 * Daily Christmas presents*
 * The Great Xmas Mishap Quest - starts December 14 (unlocks Living Teddy)*
 * Return to Santa's workshop in the North Pole*
 * Christmas outfits for sims, antlers and Santa hats for pets
 * Resolution Solution Quest - starts December 28 (unlocks the Party Pack)*
 * New quest A Dance to Remember
 * New hobbies - Salsa Dancing (unlocked after completing A Dance to Remember) and Break Dancing (unlocked after completing Salsa Dancing collection once.)

Mall

 * New building added to the town map (Sunset Mall)
 * New quest Sunset Mall quest
 * Two new hobbies - Modeling and Bowling
 * Over 500 new clothes for all ages
 * Lunar New Year quest - starts February 14*
 * Rainbow Rider event - starts February 21*
 * Long Hair Event (Ringlets of Fire) event*

Royalty

 * New building added to the town map (Northern Glade Castle)
 * New quest Royal Lineage
 * New pets, fairies (limited time reward for the Royal Lineage quest)
 * New hobbies - Archery and Jester
 * Added second floor (castle throne room)
 * New clothes - crowns, flowing gowns, and commanding royal attire
 * Phillips sonicare toothbrush & vanity - starts march 16*
 * Sleepwear event - starts April 10*

Dream Homes

 * Three new quests DIY Homes: Peaceful Patio, DIY Homes: Lovey-Dovey Balcony, and DIY Homes: Basement of Kings
 * All new items in the home store
 * Can now build hallways, create smaller rooms, place doors and windows next to each other and walls, and build 5 floors
 * Figure skating event - starts June 5*

Great Outdoors

 * Deer Spring Falls Campground added to the town map
 * New Vacationer's Guide to the Outdoors quest
 * New hobbies - Storyteller and Survivalist
 * Boutique hair event - starts July 20*

Baby Steps

 * New quests Super Toddler Secret Mission, Nanny Knows Best
 * New hobbies - Musical Expression and Toddler Finger Painting
 * More interactions with babies
 * Babies are redesigned and now have smaller heads.
 * Home store sale items 3 balloons ( only available 5 days )

Glitz and Glam

 * New quest Pretty Little Planters
 * New hobbies - Makeup Artist and Fashion Hunter
 * Over 600 new clothes and makeup
 * Second floor added to the Sunset Mall
 * Designer rugs event - starts September 15*
 * Outdoors event - starts October 10*

Monsters and Magic

 * New quests Night of the Candy Monsters, Saved by the Spell
 * New Halloween costumes
 * Wizard's Cottage - practice spell casting and make potions
 * Wizard Costumes
 * More items in the Sorcerous Supplies Store
 * Sleepwear event - starts November 20*

Holiday 2015

 * New quests Christmas Chill, Secret Winter Wonderland, Styles of Time, puppy odyssey
 * New Winter Clothing
 * Ice Palace and Ice Queen
 * New build objects - frosty funitures
 * New logo based on The Sims 4
 * Online store sale items living teddy bear ( only available 12 days )
 * new hobbies - puppy and kitten
 * Puppy & Kitten hobbies ( unlock 50 designer rugs 5×2 )
 * Animal onesie event - starts January 19*
 * Boutique hair event - starts January 26*

Tropical Island

 * New Community Event - Tropical Romance Island Event.
 * Sea Voyage Boat added to the town map
 * Collect fruits and constructor coins to unlock everything in the Island
 * Added a progress bar showing everything you've unlocked in the community event*
 * Returning event - Sleepwear Event*

Chocolate Egg Chase

 * New quest Chocolate Egg Chase 
 * New Easter decorations, wallpapers and floors*
 * New outfits - pajamas and bunny onesies
 * Chocolatier Special Event - starts March 27*
 * New hobby - Chocolatier
 * Returning quest - Styles of Time*

Sim Town Health Spa (May 3, 2016)

 * New community event - Sim Town Health Spa
 * Collect gems and constructor coins to unlock the spa furnitures and The Spa Template
 * Gem deposits ( Available for decorations after the community event )
 * Added a progress bar showing everything you've unlocked in the community event*
 * New spa clothing
 * Returning Events - Boutique Hair Event, Animal onesie and Urban Furniture*

Sim Town Police (June 14, 2016)

 * New building added to the town map (Police Station)
 * Changed all of the icons of the careers
 * Replaced the meter bar with a time in the Simtracker when you send a sim to work
 * New career - Police officer
 * You can now interact with your sims while their on work
 * Returning Events - Long Hair Event and Outdoor Event*

Movie Star (July 26, 2016)

 * Changed the actor career to movie star career
 * Split the movie star career into 2 profession career
 * Increased the level of movie star career
 * You can send your sim to work off-site
 * Make the Movie Studio, interactable
 * Returning Events - Urban Furniture, Sleepwear Event and Cholatier Event*

Doctor, Doctor (September 6, 2016)

 * New Area: Downtown
 * New Buildings added to the town map - SimTown Express and Hospital
 * New Profession career - Medical Staff
 * New Quest - SinTown Express Quest
 * Returning Events - Boutique Hair Event and Baby Onesie Event
 * Changed the price of the Social Point Flower from 5LP to 20LP
 * Changed the music in the salon and CAS menu

Halloween 2016 (October 18, 2016)

 * New Events:
 * Simtown Market Events:
 * Movie Studio Event
 * Infant Overalls Event
 * Police Station Event
 * Sleeping Bag Pack Event
 * Country Homestead Furniture Event
 * All icons now have a subhead icon for everyone to know what the lot does.
 * Finishing an objective tab is now changed.
 * Quests in Queue tab is now located on the top of the Quest selection.
 * Collecting revenues' sound is now changed.
 * New free clothes
 * Returning Quest - Night of the Candy Monsters*
 * Returning Community Event - Sim Town Health Spa*
 * Returning Event - Long Hair Event

Holiday 2016 (December 6, 2016)

 * New Community Event: The Prince and the Pocket Princess*
 * New Hobbies: Aerobics and Ice Sculpture
 * New Events:
 * The Charming Barber
 * Simtown Market Events:
 * Pop-Up Book Event
 * Ice Sculpture Special Event
 * New Quest: The Grooving Guru
 * New Building added to the town map - Health Hub
 * A gift can be found on any house lot to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Sims Freeplay.
 * A gift can be found on any house lot to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Sims Freeplay.

French Romance (January 31, 2017)

 * New Live Event: French Romance*
 * New French-style furniture
 * New home lot: French Chateau
 * New Events:
 * Simtown Market Events:
 * Movie Studio Special Event
 * Chef's Outfits Event
 * Picnic Basket Pack EVent
 * Chocolate Lover's Carnival
 * Returning Event: Country Homestead Event
 * Returning Community Event: Tropical Romance Island*

Day Care (April 4, 2017)

 * New Live Event: Day Care*
 * New house template: Toddler Playground
 * New Toddler and Infant items
 * New Event: Aerobics Hobby Event

Dance Party (April 28, 2017)

 * Complete the Party Time Live Event to unlock the ultimate Sim Town Party House
 * Set the scene with a smoke machine, DJ deck, photo booth, loveseats, and more
 * Light up the night with animated dancefloors, strobe lights, disco balls, and the smoothest dance moves, including partner dances
 * Teen Life (bunk beds, new furnitures for teens etc.) and Prom Hobby Events (prom outfits)

Penthouses (June 6, 2017)

 * Sims and the City discovery quest (unlocks penthouses, if you complete quest within 7 days, you´ll get celebrity outfits)
 * Added 3 penthouse lots in downtown (There are 3 premade penthouses, but you can build your own)
 * Custom Closets event (new closets, makeup tables, etc.)
 * Love is Blinds (curtains, you can now open and close them, blinds)