https://simgoodie.com/ Latest SimGoodie coverage. https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-patch-0-1-8-finally-adds-middle-click-camera-rotation-and-right-click-scrollinghttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-patch-0-1-8-finally-adds-middle-click-camera-rotation-and-right-click-scrollingPatch 0.1.8 addresses one of the most persistent community requests since Paralives hit Early Access, adding alternative camera controls alongside column customization, new anim...Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:11:08 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-dev-breaks-down-seven-years-of-choices-from-a-four-day-prototype-to-300-000-feedhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-dev-breaks-down-seven-years-of-choices-from-a-four-day-prototype-to-300-000-feedIn a new developer talk, Paralives programmer Jérémie Tessier traces the indie life sim's path from a 2019 prototype to Early Access success, covering Patreon-funded development...Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:21:39 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-update-2-38-patch-notes-image-cache-free-cas-content-and-a-playstation-crash-fihttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-update-2-38-patch-notes-image-cache-free-cas-content-and-a-playstation-crash-fiThe Sims 4 Update 2.38 adds a Marketplace image cache for faster browsing, free size-inclusive clothing and afro-textured hair, fixes a major PlayStation launch crash, and sets...Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:59 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-26-patch-free-content-mean-girls-kit-prep-and-mod-warningshttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-26-patch-free-content-mean-girls-kit-prep-and-mod-warningsThe Sims 4's August 26 patch adds free base game content, prepares for the Clueless Mean Girls Capsule Kit on Thursday, and ships general fixes across all platforms.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:22:30 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-confirms-its-first-free-expansion-pack-for-late-2026https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-confirms-its-first-free-expansion-pack-for-late-2026Three months into Early Access, the Paralives team has confirmed a free expansion is in development and targeting a late 2026 release.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:56 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/three-sims-4-maker-packs-return-to-the-marketplace-after-brief-removal-garden-shop-gets-a-https://simgoodie.com/news/three-sims-4-maker-packs-return-to-the-marketplace-after-brief-removal-garden-shop-gets-a-The Cottagerie, Little Plant & Garden Shop, and Salon Glow Hair Set Maker Packs are back in The Sims 4 Marketplace after disappearing for several days.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:59:37 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-v0-1-8-patch-notes-classic-camera-expanded-menus-and-the-shift-toward-bigger-updhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-v0-1-8-patch-notes-classic-camera-expanded-menus-and-the-shift-toward-bigger-updThe final "small" Paralives patch adds an alternative classic camera mode, wider Build Mode menus, and a stack of bug fixes before the team pivots to end-of-year expansion devel...Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:29:28 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-update-tomorrow-adds-free-clothing-and-hair-preps-for-clueless-and-mean-girls-khttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-update-tomorrow-adds-free-clothing-and-hair-preps-for-clueless-and-mean-girls-kThe Sims 4's August 25 update adds the first wave of free plus-size clothing and star hair, prepares the game for two Capsule Kits, and will break some mods.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:50:04 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-says-missing-sims-4-lgbtq-blog-posts-were-caused-site-migration-not-deliberate-removalhttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-says-missing-sims-4-lgbtq-blog-posts-were-caused-site-migration-not-deliberate-removalEA says missing LGBTQ+ blog posts from The Sims 4's history are the result of a backend website migration, not targeted removal.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:20:06 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-september-update-adds-dna-mixing-in-create-a-zoi-rebuilt-restaurants-and-a-full-auhttps://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-september-update-adds-dna-mixing-in-create-a-zoi-rebuilt-restaurants-and-a-full-auInZOI's September update brings a DNA system to Create-A-Zoi, a rebuilt restaurant system, experimental combat, a ground-up autonomy overhaul, and a fatal shark attack death type.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:45 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-september-update-prioritizes-an-autonomy-overhaul-adds-dna-mixing-to-create-a-zoihttps://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-september-update-prioritizes-an-autonomy-overhaul-adds-dna-mixing-to-create-a-zoiDirector Kjun outlines InZOI's September 2026 update: a ground-up autonomy system rebuild, a new DNA and family tree system in Create-A-Zoi, experimental Active Mode fighting, a...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:59:40 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/five-maker-packs-land-on-the-sims-4-marketplace-in-a-single-dayhttps://simgoodie.com/news/five-maker-packs-land-on-the-sims-4-marketplace-in-a-single-dayEA quietly dropped five Maker Packs on The Sims 4 Marketplace in a single day, totalling 1,900 Moola in new content from creators Kerriganhouse, HYDRA, Pierisim, SixamCC, and MA...Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:49:31 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-s-mean-girls-and-clueless-kits-cost-3-99-each-but-not-everyone-is-buyinghttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-s-mean-girls-and-clueless-kits-cost-3-99-each-but-not-everyone-is-buyingThe Sims 4's Mean Girls and Clueless Capsule Kits arrive August 27 at $3.99 each, but a divided community is debating whether any EA purchase is worth it right now.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:39:24 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-adding-resizable-catalogues-to-paramaker-and-build-mode-in-next-patchhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-adding-resizable-catalogues-to-paramaker-and-build-mode-in-next-patchParalives' next patch adds resizable item catalogues to both Paramaker and Build Mode, letting players drag the panel wider for columns or narrower to keep their build visible.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:08:59 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-patch-0-1-7-food-storage-friend-hugs-baby-overhaul-and-everything-else-in-the-auhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-patch-0-1-7-food-storage-friend-hugs-baby-overhaul-and-everything-else-in-the-auParalives Patch 0.1.7 delivers a functional coffee machine, full food storage with spoilage tracking, bed slot assignment, friend move-ins, overhauled baby visuals, realistic li...Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:59:46 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-gets-mean-girls-and-clueless-fashion-kits-on-august-27https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-gets-mean-girls-and-clueless-fashion-kits-on-august-27The Sims 4 gets two new paid fashion kits on August 27: a Mean Girls Capsule with Plastics-inspired outfits and a Clueless Capsule featuring Cher's yellow plaid and Tai's overalls.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:08:36 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/starsand-island-launches-today-with-four-player-co-op-across-pc-switch-2-ps5-and-xboxhttps://simgoodie.com/news/starsand-island-launches-today-with-four-player-co-op-across-pc-switch-2-ps5-and-xboxSeed Sparkle Lab's anime-inspired island life sim exits Early Access with online multiplayer, seasonal storylines, and a 20% launch discount on Steam.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:39:33 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/sophie-set-brings-cottagecore-bedroom-furniture-to-the-sims-4-marketplacehttps://simgoodie.com/news/sophie-set-brings-cottagecore-bedroom-furniture-to-the-sims-4-marketplaceThe Sophie Set Marketplace maker SolunaRae adds 13 cottagecore bedroom items to The Sims 4 for 300 Moola, featuring handcrafted furniture, a reading nook setup, and two color pa...Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:48:21 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/free-furniture-clothes-and-hairstyles-coming-to-the-sims-4-for-its-12th-anniversaryhttps://simgoodie.com/news/free-furniture-clothes-and-hairstyles-coming-to-the-sims-4-for-its-12th-anniversaryMaxis teased a wave of free content arriving in mini-patches to celebrate The Sims 4 turning 12 on September 2. Expect new decorative objects, clothing, and hairstyles at no cost.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:37:54 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-september-update-rebuilt-outfit-system-smarter-autonomy-restaurants-and-vacationshttps://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-september-update-rebuilt-outfit-system-smarter-autonomy-restaurants-and-vacationsInZOI's August update has been delayed to early September, but Krafton is using the extra time to deliver a rebuilt context-based clothing system, significantly improved NPC aut...Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:09:31 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/aether-wizard-life-announced-for-fall-2028-with-a-walking-castle-20-romanceable-npcs-and-ghttps://simgoodie.com/news/aether-wizard-life-announced-for-fall-2028-with-a-walking-castle-20-romanceable-npcs-and-gVonder Games and Kinetic Publishing have revealed Aether Wizard Life, a cozy wizard life-sim coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC in fall 2028.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:57:46 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/newsea-s-musical-note-hairstyle-pack-lands-on-the-sims-4-marketplace-outside-the-usual-thuhttps://simgoodie.com/news/newsea-s-musical-note-hairstyle-pack-lands-on-the-sims-4-marketplace-outside-the-usual-thuThe Sims 4 Marketplace has a new $3 Maker Pack from Newsea featuring a vintage-curled hairstyle in two variants, a dress hat, and a neck ribbon, all styled with musical note acc...Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:37:14 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-august-10-patch-baby-overhaul-food-storage-street-addresses-and-39-days-of-fixeshttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-august-10-patch-baby-overhaul-food-storage-street-addresses-and-39-days-of-fixesThe latest Paralives Early Access update redesigns babies, makes refrigerators functional, adds street addresses to Melino, rebalances lifespans from 98 to 112 days, and squashe...Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:27:01 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-s-save-system-gets-smarter-defaults-and-the-for-rent-lot-tax-is-backhttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-s-save-system-gets-smarter-defaults-and-the-for-rent-lot-tax-is-backA new round of August fixes gives The Sims 4 a default save reminder interval, patches a manual save overwrite bug, restores lot tax for rental properties, and squashes store cr...Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:17:15 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-next-update-rebuilds-the-baby-system-adds-hotels-and-reworks-travel-from-the-grounhttps://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-next-update-rebuilds-the-baby-system-adds-hotels-and-reworks-travel-from-the-grounProducer Kjun Kim previews a packed August update for InZOI, featuring a unified baby system, hotel accommodations players can eventually run themselves, separated travel and re...Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:37:55 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-6-patch-notes-every-fix-and-change-in-version-1-126-78https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-6-patch-notes-every-fix-and-change-in-version-1-126-78Today's Sims 4 hotfix resolves travel crashes, a save slot overwrite bug, stuck career countdowns, missing lot taxes for rentals, and several UI issues. Here is the full breakdown.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:37:58 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-6-hotfix-is-live-travel-crashes-broken-saves-and-stuck-careers-fixedhttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-6-hotfix-is-live-travel-crashes-broken-saves-and-stuck-careers-fixedThe Sims 4's latest hotfix resolves a travel memory crash, a save slot overwrite bug, and stuck school/career countdowns.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:06:10 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/maxis-confirms-longer-sims-4-startup-loading-is-a-deliberate-memory-boost-trade-offhttps://simgoodie.com/news/maxis-confirms-longer-sims-4-startup-loading-is-a-deliberate-memory-boost-trade-offThe Sims 4's initial loading screen now takes 1 to 2 minutes .Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:46:20 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-hotfix-on-august-6-fixes-travel-crashes-save-slot-overwrites-and-stuck-career-chttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-hotfix-on-august-6-fixes-travel-crashes-save-slot-overwrites-and-stuck-career-cA small Sims 4 hotfix arrives tomorrow across PC and consoles, resolving a memory crash when traveling, a manual save overwrite bug, and stuck school/career countdowns.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:55:49 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-patch-0-1-7-preview-better-indoor-lighting-and-bed-claiming-arrive-august-10thhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-patch-0-1-7-preview-better-indoor-lighting-and-bed-claiming-arrive-august-10thThe fifth Paralives Early Access update overhauls the indoor lighting system for softer, realistic room illumination and adds a bed-claiming menu so you can finally assign Paraf...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:51 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-signals-700-million-in-cost-cuts-and-potential-mass-layoffs-to-debt-investors-on-day-onhttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-signals-700-million-in-cost-cuts-and-potential-mass-layoffs-to-debt-investors-on-day-onEA has told debt investors it plans to cut $700 million in annual costs after going private, including $170 million in "organizational efficiencies" that Bloomberg's Jason Schre...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:46:34 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-buyout-is-officially-complete-pif-silver-lake-and-affinity-partners-now-own-the-companyhttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-buyout-is-officially-complete-pif-silver-lake-and-affinity-partners-now-own-the-companyElectronic Arts is now a private company after the consortium led Arabia's PIF closed its acquisition today.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:05:58 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-official-light-up-plumbob-collectible-is-up-for-pre-order-at-13-95https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-official-light-up-plumbob-collectible-is-up-for-pre-order-at-13-95An officially licensed 3-inch Light-Up Plumbob collectible with music and a 40-page illustrated mini-book is available for pre-order at $13.95, releasing November 3rd, 2026.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:16:08 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-v0-9-6-patch-fixes-toddler-interactions-previews-90-10-behavior-priority-systemhttps://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-v0-9-6-patch-fixes-toddler-interactions-previews-90-10-behavior-priority-systemInZOI's v0.9.6 patch repairs broken toddler interactions and pathfinding, while game director Kjun outlines a coming behavior overhaul that will make Zoies spend 90% of their ti...Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:55:21 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-august-2026-update-brings-voice-customization-smarter-zoi-behavior-and-in-session-https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-s-august-2026-update-brings-voice-customization-smarter-zoi-behavior-and-in-session-The next InZOI update overhauls Create-A-Zoi with voice presets and family creation, makes the mod manager accessible mid-game, adds a surfing mini-game and free-control scuba d...Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:06:01 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-says-it-has-amazing-plans-to-evolve-the-sims-4-marketplace-as-the-web-store-goes-livehttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-says-it-has-amazing-plans-to-evolve-the-sims-4-marketplace-as-the-web-store-goes-liveEAX VP Joseph Traverso says the team will evolve The Sims 4 Marketplace "alongside the game," following this week's web portal launch that brings Maker content to browsers for t...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:05:11 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-goes-private-on-august-4-what-the-55-billion-buyout-means-for-the-simshttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-goes-private-on-august-4-what-the-55-billion-buyout-means-for-the-simsElectronic Arts will go private on August 4 after all regulatory approvals were confirmed.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:25:24 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-sale-brings-up-to-50-off-packs-and-the-first-royalty-legacy-discounthttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-august-sale-brings-up-to-50-off-packs-and-the-first-royalty-legacy-discountThe Sims 4 August Sale is live now through August 13th with up to 50% off expansion packs, 30% off game and stuff packs, and the first-ever discount on the Royalty & Legacy expa...Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:54:57 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-is-redesigning-its-weirdly-adult-looking-babies-after-player-feedbackhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-is-redesigning-its-weirdly-adult-looking-babies-after-player-feedbackParalives players flagged the game's oddly adult-looking babies, and the developers are shipping redesigned infant models with appropriate proportions in the August 10 patch.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:35 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-marketplace-now-has-a-browser-based-storefronthttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-marketplace-now-has-a-browser-based-storefrontEA launched a web version of The Sims 4 Marketplace today, letting players browse every DLC, buy packs for PC or console, and use Stack and Save discounts without opening the ga...Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:45:04 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/dressmaker-brings-realistic-tailoring-and-cozy-shop-management-to-steam-this-septemberhttps://simgoodie.com/news/dressmaker-brings-realistic-tailoring-and-cozy-shop-management-to-steam-this-septemberIndie job simulator Dressmaker launches September 21 on Steam, letting players cut patterns, sew garments, and run a dressmaking shop for a town full of clients.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:25:10 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-coach-capsule-collection-is-free-on-the-marketplace-nowhttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-coach-capsule-collection-is-free-on-the-marketplace-nowThe Sims 4's second Coach collaboration is live as a free Marketplace kit with four back-to-school clothing items, dozens of swatches in English and Simlish, and a deadline of O...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:24:33 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-is-overhauling-baby-visuals-after-community-feedback-arriving-august-10thhttps://simgoodie.com/news/paralives-is-overhauling-baby-visuals-after-community-feedback-arriving-august-10thParalives is reworking baby visuals after a post with 12,000+ upvotes highlighted issues with their proportions. The overhauled look arrives in the August 10th patch.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:04:20 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-developer-on-paralives-asymmetric-shoes-i-wish-i-could-do-thathttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-developer-on-paralives-asymmetric-shoes-i-wish-i-could-do-thatEA senior character artist Jess Hyland says Paralives has solved design problems that The Sims 4's 12-year-old architecture cannot easily replicate, including asymmetric accesso...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:34:44 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-august-update-rebuilds-autonomy-baby-care-and-create-a-zoi-from-scratchhttps://simgoodie.com/news/inzoi-august-update-rebuilds-autonomy-baby-care-and-create-a-zoi-from-scratchInZOI's August update rebuilds the autonomy system from the ground up, giving Zois smarter dining choices, context-aware mood shifts, improved baby care, and a redesigned Create...Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:48 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-music-den-kit-is-out-now-with-playable-instruments-and-a-moola-bonushttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-music-den-kit-is-out-now-with-playable-instruments-and-a-moola-bonusThe Sims 4 Music Den Kit adds a retro-futuristic music room's worth of furniture, playable instruments, and decor for $4.99, with 200 free Moola included until October.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:04:14 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/ea-releases-sims-4-hotfix-to-stop-false-trojan-warnings-on-windowshttps://simgoodie.com/news/ea-releases-sims-4-hotfix-to-stop-false-trojan-warnings-on-windowsA Windows-only hotfix for The Sims 4 resolves the digital signature issue that caused Windows Defender to flag the launcher as a Trojan after the July 21 patch.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:20 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-july-update-triggers-false-trojan-warnings-from-windows-defenderhttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-july-update-triggers-false-trojan-warnings-from-windows-defenderA missing digital signature on The Sims 4's launcher is causing Windows Defender to flag TS4 Launcher x64.exe as a Trojan after the July 21 patch.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:53:56 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-patch-1-126-58-is-live-autosave-memory-boost-on-all-platforms-and-free-cas-itemhttps://simgoodie.com/news/the-sims-4-patch-1-126-58-is-live-autosave-memory-boost-on-all-platforms-and-free-cas-itemThe Sims 4's July 21 update adds configurable autosave, rolls Memory Boost out to consoles, and includes eight new culturally inspired CAS accessories for free alongside targete...Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:13:17 GMT https://simgoodie.com/news/free-coach-capsule-and-music-den-kit-headline-two-new-sims-4-marketplace-drops-this-julyhttps://simgoodie.com/news/free-coach-capsule-and-music-den-kit-headline-two-new-sims-4-marketplace-drops-this-julyThe Sims 4 Marketplace picks up a free Coach RePurposed Capsule on July 28 with upcycled fashion pieces, plus the Music Den Kit arrives July 23 for $4.99 with retro-futuristic m...Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:33:06 GMT