The Sims 4 team has just shared a Quality of Life Roadmap for the next couple of months, and it’s packed with updates, fixes, and even some free content. If you’ve been keeping an eye on performance issues, gameplay bugs, or custom content compatibility, this roadmap is all about making your experience smoother and more enjoyable.
📅 September 2025
- September 16: Laundry List update with details on upcoming fixes.
- September 18 (PC/Mac): Base Game Update released early for bug identification.
- TDESC files shared on The Sims Discord for mod creators.
- September 23 (Console): Base Game Update after verification.
- Console players must use platform filters in Gallery until update.
- Community Prioritized Fixes begin:
- Issues prioritized by EA Forum votes.
- Focus on top-voted problems, including save file investigations.
📅 October 2025
- October 2: Release of Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack.
- Compliance testing and community playtesting completed before launch.
- Ongoing monitoring on EA Forums for post-launch issues.
📅 November 2025
- November 4: Major update:
- Community-voted fixes rolled out.
- Free content added for all players.
- Special edition Laundry List will highlight top-voted issues being resolved.
📌 Ongoing Work
- Continuous monitoring and fixes based on EA Forum votes.
- Players encouraged to:
- Report issues on EA Forums.
- Upvote existing bug reports.
- Share save files for bugs marked “Needs Info”.
- Reminder: Issues caused by mods may not be fixed.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with bugs, performance hiccups, or broken features in The Sims 4, the upcoming months should feel hopeful. The combination of community-prioritized fixes, early updates, and extra testing for expansions makes this roadmap one of the most player-focused updates we’ve seen in a while.
The most important takeaway? Your votes matter. If there’s an issue driving you nuts, don’t just wait for it to be fixed, report it, vote on it, and share your save files. The Sims team has made it clear that these updates will be shaped by the community.
Dag dag, Simmers!
