The Sims 4'ün Kasım Yaması, Siyah Fotoğraflardan Kırık Çöp Kutularına Kadar Topluluk Tarafından Oylanan 150'den Fazla Düzeltmeyi Hedefliyor

EA is preparing to release one of The Sims 4’s largest quality-of-life updates yet, with more than 150 community-reported bugs set to be resolved in a single patch on November 4. The update follows a steady push from the developer to repair the sprawling game’s increasingly tangled web of glitches—many of which have persisted for years despite player frustration.

The upcoming fixes were chosen through the EA forums, where players can report and vote on issues that disrupt their games. Since EA began focusing on community-sourced bug tracking in September, forum engagement has surged by 148 percent in views and 903 percent in votes. That data, the company said, directly determined which issues would be prioritized for the November patch.

“This isn’t a one-time effort,” EA’s community post reads. “We’re committed to addressing community-raised issues consistently, and work is already underway on the next batch of fixes planned for December and beyond.”

The top five most-voted bugs highlight both the absurdity and the persistence of The Sims 4’s technical problems. Chief among them is a photo glitch that turned cherished in-game pictures into black rectangles—an issue reported for nearly two years. The “Sabotage” interaction will finally be restricted to Sims with the appropriate traits, and mixologists will stop ignoring drink orders in favor of chatting. Children will now inherit facial features more accurately from their parents, fixing a long-standing genetics issue that often produced mismatched offspring. Another high-ranking complaint, where romantic relationships decayed rapidly after a baby was born, will also be addressed.

Outside the headline fixes, the list delves into smaller but equally frustrating quirks. Sims will stop answering phones while swimming or jogging. Nannies and butlers will resume their duties more reliably, checking for chores every 30 minutes instead of every four hours. NPCs like ranch hands and patients will no longer show up wearing random hats, and nude Sims will finally shed their beanies. Even the humble trash can gets attention—outdoor bins will no longer break, ensuring that waste disposal finally functions as expected.

Players will also see improvements to object placement and inventory behavior: books, food, and drinks will return to their proper storage instead of ending up in random chests. “Sit Up” milestones for infants now unlock correctly, while toddlers will walk according to their actual movement skill level. For builders, the footprint size of various radios has been reduced, making it easier to fit smaller music players into tight spaces.

What follows is the full marked list of patch notes, as outlined by EA’s community manager, EA_Solaire, summarizing some of the 150+ issues being resolved across the base game and expansions.

Top 5 Most Voted Fixes:

• Photos taken with the in-game camera no longer turn black in inventory (applies to new saves).
• “Sabotage” interaction restricted to Sims who’ve completed the Deviance aspiration.
• Mixologists will now break off conversations to serve queued drink orders.
• Children more clearly inherit facial features from parents, with expected variation.
• Relationship decay after having a baby has been slowed.

Base Game Fixes:

• “Sit Up” milestone now unlocks properly after travel.
• Sims won’t use phones in water or while jogging.
• “Take Vacation Day” interaction only appears within 24 hours of next shift.
• Books, food, and drinks return to correct inventories (bookshelf, fridge, etc.).
• Random Sims won’t enter homes uninvited through sliding doors.
• Aspirations no longer reset when switching views.
• Infants remain in their crib when players travel.
• Excessive “Wants” from music have been toned down.
• Mischief interactions between mischievous Sims now work correctly.
• Earbuds now fulfill music-related “Wants.”
• Sims no longer autonomously grab tea unnecessarily.
• Infant reset issues when placing babies in cribs have been fixed.
• Infants can now acquire the Little Babbler trait.
• Energized interactions now available on all showers.
• Makeup color swatches in CAS apply consistently when swapping items.
• Toddlers’ walk animations reflect actual movement skill level.
• Sims no longer wear hats in nude outfits.
• Babies and toddlers properly go to daycare when adults leave for work.
• Nannies and butlers perform duties more regularly.
• Firefighters navigate blocked areas more effectively.
• Soulmate status correctly assigns when friendship and romance are maxed.
• Aspiration goals no longer reset after switching Sims or lots.
• Excessive townie generation during computer use has been reduced.
• Fear-based moodlets no longer trigger after the Fear of Dark trait is removed.
• NPCs stop wearing random weather outfits.
• Trash can functionality restored between indoor and outdoor bins.
• Neat maids no longer get stuck cleaning grills.
• CAS menus again display all subcategories correctly.
• Earbud listening now counts for music-related “Wants.”
• WooHoo interactions only function indoors and with working steam rooms.
• Trash spawns properly on community lots, and needs progress consistently during work or school.

Multiple Packs:

• Added glass wall patterns for Greenhouse Haven Kit and Life & Death glass roofs.
• Patients and ranch hands no longer wear random hats.
• Reduced footprint size of radios including The Grimophone, Kitty Tunes Radio, and others.
• Service Sims (nannies, gardeners, ranch hands) no longer instantly return after dismissal.
• Cafeteria workers appear and remain as expected.

Expansion Packs Highlights:

• Adventure Awaits fixes add curtain rods, correct missing geometry in structures, and stop teleporting from pools after WooHoo.
• Enchanted by Nature now limits fairy forms properly and expands fairy eye color options to infants and toddlers.
• Life & Death reintroduces classic death types for children in Create-a-Sim, corrects funeral attire, and ensures “WooHoo with Grim” completes properly.
• For Rent resolves tenant rent payments, lease freezes, and event triggers.
• Horse Ranch restores proper ranch hand hours and animal gate behavior.
• Growing Together fixes daycare milestones, marble game rewards, and confidence changes for children.
• High School Years eliminates immortal homeless teens and ensures graduation ceremonies function.
• Eco Lifestyle restores vendor appearances, fixes food NAP behavior, and corrects bill refunds.
• Cats & Dogs stabilizes vet clinic ratings, walk durations, and pet breed data.
• Get to Work and Get Famous fix retail purchasing, memory wipes, and career displays.
• Werewolves, My Wedding Stories, and Dream Home Decorator all receive interaction stability and object fixes.

Players can view the full update notes on the EA forums. For a game that has long wrestled with absurd and enduring bugs—from hat-wearing nudists to unbreakable trash cans—the November patch marks an unusually comprehensive attempt to restore order to the simulation’s chaos.