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;EA overhauling The Sims 4 Gallery
;Release time for ''Cats & Dogs'' console version announced
As part of [[The Sims 4/Patch 71|the most recent game update]], EA has implemented some changes to [[The Sims 4 Gallery]]. This overhaul is "the first step to keep enhancing the Gallery to make it an incredible platform for this community to share its creations." (Jul 31, 2018)
EA has confirmed an official launch time of 10:00am Pacific Time on July 31 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]''. [https://t.co/3rE5mM5kJ2 Follow this link] to see when the pack will release in your time zone. (Jul 30, 2018)
;''Cats & Dogs'' launches for consoles
''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]'' expansion pack is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of ''[[The Sims 4]]''! (Jul 31, 2018)
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;''Seasons'' for TS4 is coming to consoles
;''The Sims 4'' is available on EA Access
''[[The Sims 4 (console)|The Sims 4]]'' has been added to the list of games available on EA Access. EA Access is a paid subscription service on Xbox One that allows players to play certain EA games without buying them individually; EA Access also provides early-access exclusives and a discount on digital purchases for the Xbox One. (Jul 8, 2018)
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;''The Sims 4: Seasons'' is out now!
Let your Sims enjoy sun, rain, snow, and everything in between in ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'', available now! (Jun 22, 2018)
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;''The Sims 4: Seasons'' set for a "rolling release" at midnight
SimGuruNick has confirmed that ''The Sims 4: Seasons'' will have a "rolling midnight release," in the late evening of June 21 or early morning of June 22. The world's time zones have been grouped into five groups, each of which will have a release at or around midnight. The game will release at midnight local time in Eastern Australia, Central Europe, the Eastern United States / Canada, and in two other groups. (Jun 18, 2019)
;''The Sims 4: Cats and Dogs'' under development
The next expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', titled ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]'', was announced by EA at Gamescom 2017. The pack has a planned worldwide release date of November 10, 2017. (Aug 21, 2017)
;''The Sims 4'' is coming to Xbox One and Playstation 4!
''[[The Sims 4 (console)|The Sims 4]]'' is officially confirmed to be in development for both Xbox One and Playstation 4, almost three years after the release of ''[[The Sims 4]]'' on PC. Versions for both consoles will go live on November 17, 2017! Check out [https://www.thesims.com/news/the-sims-4-console-announce the official announcement blog] for more news. (Jul 26, 2017)
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;''The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff'' out now!
''[[The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff]]'' was released worldwide on June 20, 2017! (Jun 20, 2017)
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;''The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff'' trailer now available, pack release date announced
Maxis has released the official trailer for ''[[The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff]]'' - [[:File:The Sims 4 Fitness Stuff Official Trailer|click here to watch the trailer]]. ''Fitness Stuff'' includes a rock climbing treadmill, workout videos for Sims, and earbuds so Sims can listen to music while exercising (or anywhere else). You can read more about the pack on the official [https://www.thesims.com/news/fitness-stuff-announce community blog post]. (Jun 8, 2017)
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;It's "Triple Boost Week" in ''The Sims 4''
From June 6 to June 13, 2017, ''The Sims 4'' is hosting a [[Challenge event|special event]] called "Triple Boost Week." To read more about how to participate in Triple Boost Week, check out [https://simsvip.com/2017/06/06/sims-4-satisfaction-needs-triple-boost-week-repeat-now-live/ this post on SimsVIP.com]. Note that only versions of ''The Sims 4'' with the [[The Sims 4/Patch 51|most recent patch]] ("Patch 51" - game version 1.30.105.1010 (PC) / 1.30.105.1210 (Mac) - updated June 1, 2017) can participate in the event. (Jun 6 2017)
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;''The Sims 4: Parenthood'' Game Pack out now!
''[[The Sims 4: Parenthood]]'', previously referred to as the "Family Game Pack," was released worldwide on May 30, 2017! (May 30 2017)
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;Quarterly teaser video
EA released the second "quarterly teaser" video of 2017. The video teases at a new family-related game pack set to release in spring 2017, and a new exercise-related stuff pack for summer 2017. [https://simsvip.com/2017/04/04/sims-4-second-quarterly-teaser-2017-released/ You can watch the teaser video here]! (Apr 4 2017)
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;Toddlers added to ''The Sims 4'' in new update
A surprise [[The Sims 4/Patch 46|game update]] to ''The Sims 4'' added [[toddler]]s to the game. Along with toddlers, new toddler [[Trait (The Sims 4)|traits]], [[toddler skills]], and toddler-specific objects were also added. Toddlers can be created in [[Create a Sim]] or can be "aged up" from a [[baby]]. (Jan 12 2017)
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;''The Sims 4: Vampires'' announced
''[[The Sims 4: Vampires]]''—the fourth [[game pack]] for ''The Sims 4''—was announced. Along with the eponymous vampires, ''Vampires'' will also come with [[Forgotten Hollow]], a spooky new world consisting of a single neighborhood of five lots. (Jan 10 2017)
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;Update<nowiki>:</nowiki> Patch 45 fixes Club system bug
[[The Sims 4/Patch 45|Patch 45]] to ''The Sims 4'' was released on December 6, 2016, in order to fix a bug in the club system accidentally introduced in the previous game patch (see below). (Dec 6 2016)
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;''The Sims 4'' Update 44 breaks club system
[https://simsvip.com/2016/12/01/warning-sims-4-patch-1-25-135-breaks-club-system/ SimsVIP is reporting] that [[The Sims 4/Patch 44|patch 44]], released on December 1, breaks the [[Club (The Sims 4: Get Together)|club system]] introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]''. The issue is being investigated, but players are advised to avoid loading any saved games with clubs until the problems are resolved. (Dec 2 2016)
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;''The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff'' announced
The ninth stuff pack for ''The Sims 4''—''[[The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff|Vintage Glamour Stuff]]''—has been announced, with a release date of December 6, 2016. You can read the official announcement and watch the announcement trailer for ''VGS'' [https://www.thesims.com/news/sims-4-vintage-glamour-stuff-announce here]! (Nov 29 2016)
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;''The Sims 4: City Living'' now available
''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'', the third expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', was released on November 1, 2016. It includes the new city of [[San Myshuno]], the return of [[apartment]]s and [[penthouse]]s, new careers, and several other new features. (Nov 1 2016)
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;New ''City Living'' careers announced
Three new careers in ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'' have been revealed; [[Critic]], [[Politics#The Sims 4|Politician]], and [[Social Media]]. Each career will have two career branches, and will include [[career assignment]]s that allow Sims to travel around the world to perform work tasks. TheSims.com has an [https://www.thesims.com/news/sims-4-city-living-careers official Careers blog] with more information. (Oct 13 2016)
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;New information about ''City Living'' apartments
A new apartments trailer for ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'', as well as an extensive Twitter Q&A session, have given us lots of information about apartments, penthouses, and many other new features in ''City Living''; [[User blog:LostInRiverview/Apartments in The Sims 4: City Living|read more about it here]]! (Sep 21 2016)
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;''The Sims 4: City Living'' expansion pack in development
''The Sims 4: City Living'' was announced as the third [[Content pack|expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', with a scheduled November 1, 2016 release date. (Sep 12 2016)
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;Rachel Franklin leaves Maxis
Rachel Franklin, General Manager of [[Maxis]], announced through [https://twitter.com/SimGuruRachel/status/774336858750803968 her "SimGuruRachel" Twitter page] that she is leaving [[Electronic Arts|the company]]. Franklin has served as Maxis' general manager since September 2015. (Sep 9 2016)
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;''The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff'' now available
''[[The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff]]''—the eighth stuff pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]''—was released worldwide on July 19, 2016. ''Backyard Stuff'' includes new clothes and hairstyles, a [[bird feeder]], and a [[lawn water slide]]. (Jul 12 2016)
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;''The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff'' now available
''[[The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff]]''—the seventh stuff pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]''—was released worldwide on June 28, 2016 and focuses on [[child|children's]] clothes and activities. (Jun 28 2016)
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;''The Sims 4: Dine Out'' now available!
''[[The Sims 4: Dine Out]]'', the third [[Content pack#Game pack|game pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', was released worldwide on June 7, 2016. The pack allows Sims to own and manage [[restaurant]]s. (Jun 7 2016)
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