What is in the Sims 4 Update Patch Notes 1.68 ?
The Sims 4 received its first update in 2023 bringing a bunch of new bug fixes. This update fixes several areas including the overall base game, consoles, seasonal fixes, and more.
Sul Sul 👋
Today's update is now live with a number of bug fixes, including:
🛠️ "Same Face" Toddlers
🛠️ Sims still moving when the game is paused
🛠️ Disabling Wants & Fears
✨ & much more!Read all about it in the patch notes: https://t.co/n5BUM0KdFA pic.twitter.com/SQU6XZsLWR
— The Sims Direct Communications (@TheSimsDirect) January 17, 2023
The Sims 4 Patch Notes 1.68 details :
Bug Fixes
Base Game
- Sims will no longer break the space-time continuum by moving when the game is paused.
- Toddlers were all looking a little too similar to each other. Now, they’ll reflect their parents and account for genetics.
- The Mint Green Belted Cardigan (yfTop_CardiganBelted_SolidGreenMintBlack) no longer makes your Sim look like human spaghetti.
- The Open Blazer (yfTop_BlazerOpenCollarTucked) now covers your Sim’s midriff properly.
- The Check for Pen Pal Replies option will now display as intended.
- The Return from Daycare notification will now only appear once.
- A Juice Party will now count towards Throw 3 parties in the Party Aspiration.
- Objects mounted on walls will no longer be removed when a different wall texture is applied in Build mode.
- Fixed a crash that could happen when entering Live Mode.
- The Promise to Help interaction will now trigger in the appropriate situations.
- It’s now possible to enable the free build cheat (bb.enablefreebuild) while in the Making Money Scenario. This cheat doesn’t even disable Achievements/Trophies on consoles either.
- Fixed missing Comfort stats from many Comfort objects and items.
- Fixed Public Bathrooms description information stating they’re for Hygiene instead of Bladder.
- Removed duplicate Clean up prompts when around two Activity Tables.
- When using the Off the Grid filter, objects will display the proper information about what skill they may impact.
- Disabling Wants & Fears will now function as intended.
- Sims will be able to use public bathroom stalls. No more holding it until you get home!
Consoles
- Adjusting the UI Scale from Game Options > Accessibility while in Create a Sim (CAS) should be more responsive so you can see your adjustments without waiting.
- The Show: All Households list in the Manage Households menu can be scrolled meaning you can now see all Households as well.
Bust The Dust
- Sniff Sniff Sims will perform the smelling animation the appropriate amount when their environment is dirty. No one likes a dirty litter box!
Get To Work
- When your Sim grows up; Alien nose, chin, and eye width will carry over.
- A respectful introduction will now fulfill the Greet Co-workers/Patients task as a part of the Doctor Career.
Seasons
- Sims won’t freeze to death in the Summer when interacting with sprinklers. Someone must’ve forgotten to turn the air conditioner off… we’ll be sure to hand out blankets next time!
- Sims are now able to properly schedule holidays when they have a teen in the house. Scheduling family trips is already hard enough!
Snowy Escape
- Work Withdrawals are now removed when working during their off hours.
My Wedding Stories
- Your Sims will no longer talk about planning their wedding ceremony after they are married.
Werewolves
- Werewolves are now able to change their fur in CAS mode. Furtastic!
The Sims 4 wiki :
| Developer(s) | Maxis |
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| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
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| Writer(s) | Danielle von Mayrhauser |
| Composer(s) | Ilan Eshkeri |
| Series | The Sims |
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| Release | Microsoft Windows
macOS
PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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| Genre(s) | Social simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
