Sims 4 May 30 Update Patch Notes: What's New in the Update?
by Maivizhi A
Updated Jun 03, 2023
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Sims 4 Update
The Sims 4 May 30 update brings significant changes and improvements to the console versions of the game. Based on player feedback, the update focuses on restoring functionality in Build Mode, ensuring consistency between game modes and controller buttons. This includes aligning the controls for switching between Sims in Create a Sim and Live Mode, as well as improving object rotation. The update also introduces new shortcuts and layouts for quicker navigation. Bug fixes address various issues reported by players, covering areas such as CAS Stories, UI settings, buffs, categorization of items, and more. Overall, the update aims to enhance the gaming experience for console players and encourages continued feedback for further improvements.
The update for The Sims 4 on May 30 brings major changes to the console versions, responding to player feedback. Build Mode functionality is restored with consistency between game modes and controller buttons. Shortcuts are introduced to improve navigation, while bug fixes address various reported issues. The update aims to enhance the gaming experience for console players and encourages ongoing feedback for future improvements.
Sims 4 May 30 Update Patch Notes
PC: 1.98.127.1030 / Mac: 1.98.127.1230
Console: Version: 1.76
Hello Simmers
Kicking off with the ongoing maintenance, we know you are probably missing the Gallery right now – we promise it will be back up and running as soon as possible. The extended maintenance is part of an initiative we have to move the Gallery to new backend systems and services which will bring with it additional flexibility and future feature updates.
Don’t worry, all of your creations, comments, likes, and downloads will be coming over to the new Gallery and will be there waiting for you when the maintenance is complete.
For updates on Gallery availability be sure to monitor @TheSimsDirect on Twitter.
While this update is available to download and play, the Gallery will be unavailable while the team works behind the scenes on bringing the new services online. When the Gallery returns, you will not need to do anything additional as long as you have installed this update.
One returning feature is that The Sims 4 will automatically connect to the Gallery when the game launches rather than connect on demand which we added when we invited more Simmers into the game by offering The Sims 4 for free. Console Simmers will need to link their accounts to an EA account either during game launch or by opening Options > Game Options > Other and selecting Link EA Account.
Simmers will need to update to this version of The Sims 4 to access the Gallery; the older clients will not be able to connect.
Wow, all that and we haven’t even started on the What’s New? and Bug Fixes – let’s go ahead and jump into those.
The Sims Team
What's in the newest Sims 4 update?
What’s New?
We return to consoles with some big changes. We have been busy reviewing all the feedback you have been providing regarding the controls on the PlayStation and Xbox versions of The Sims 4, especially around the recent changes, and have made some important changes in this update.
First, based on your feedback, we have restored some previous functionality in Build Mode and made some additional improvements to bring consistency between game modes and what controller buttons do.
For example, in Create a Sim (CAS) the bumper buttons would switch between Sims, but in Live Mode you would have used the triggers as the bumpers would adjust the game speed. With this update, in Live Mode, switching between Sims will be handled by the bumper buttons to align with CAS, and the triggers will adjust the game speed.
Previously, tiles, doors, windows were rotated by pressing Triangle on PlayStation and Y button on Xbox. We have aligned these objects with other objects and they can now be rotated with the bumper buttons left AND right. Windows and Doors will use the Triangle or Y button to now place multiple, while Tiles will use the button to switch between single tile or full room modes.
There are some subtle differences, but we feel they reduce the overall complexity of playing The Sims 4 on a controller. We recommend that you enable Show Controls Legend (Game Options > Other) to get an idea of the new shortcuts and layouts. The Controls Overlay is always available by pressing L3 on PlayStation or L on Xbox if you prefer to play without the on screen prompts.
Next, while you are in Build Mode, when you select an object from the Lot, the Build Catalog panel will minimize returning screen space for you to navigate. You can also switch cursor modes, by tapping the Touch Pad on PlayStation or the View button on Xbox, while you are in the Build Catalog to select items from the Lot, and when you return to the catalog you will be presented with the last objects you were viewing, allowing you to pick up where you left off.
We have added a number of shortcuts throughout the game. One such shortcut can be found in Create a Sim whereby if you are editing your Sims’ appearance you can press UP on the D-pad to jump to the Identity panel. If you press DOWN on D-pad you will be able to quickly add or remove Sims from your household without needing to toggle cursor modes or navigate with the cursor in that part of the screen.
These updates look to give you the options you have told us you want, along with quicker navigation through the game – to do more with fewer button presses.
We will be continuing to review Answers HQ and look to continue to build on things with your feedback.
Bug Fixes
Base Game
Console
Seasons
Cottage Living
Purchasing Seeds on consoles now includes additional information on how to complete the purchase without needing to view the Controls Overlay screen to find the corresponding button
High School Years
Household
Laundry Day Stuff
Basement Treasures
We found the keys to the sculptFloorInventory1x1_SP41GENchest, and it can now be opened and used for storing all your treasures.
Sims Gameplay
The Sims FreePlay is a strategic life simulation game developed by EA Mobile and later with Firemonkeys Studios. It serves as a freemium adaptation of the popular game franchise, The Sims, designed specifically for mobile devices. Initially launched on December 15, 2011, for iOS devices, it was subsequently made available for Android on February 15, 2012. The game was also released for BlackBerry 10 on July 31, 2013, and for Windows Phone 8 on September 12, 2013.
In The Sims FreePlay, players engage in a variety of activities, including constructing and customizing houses, as well as creating and personalizing virtual characters known as Sims. Players have the ability to control their Sims, ensuring their desires and needs are fulfilled, and guiding them to undertake various actions to earn in-game currencies such as Simoleons, Lifestyle Points, and Social Points. It's important to note that the game operates in real-time, meaning actions performed by the Sims take place over real-time durations.
Unlike the Windows version of the game, where Sims possess a certain level of autonomy, all actions in The Sims FreePlay must be explicitly directed by players. As players progress through the game, they can unlock additional content, such as furniture items for their Sims' homes, by advancing through the 55 available levels. These items can be purchased using the aforementioned virtual currencies.
Within the game, families of Sims can expand by having children, as long as there is at least one adult Sim present. However, the number of couples and Sims in a player's town is limited. Nevertheless, players have the option to become a VIP by purchasing items from the online store, thereby increasing the maximum number of Sims they can have in their town.
The Sims FreePlay features both mandatory quests that players must complete and optional quests, referred to as "discovery quests," which players can choose to pursue. One notable task that Sims must undertake as part of the game's progression is baking a cake to age until a specific quota of discovery quests is fulfilled.
Sims 4 May 30 Update Patch Notes - FAQs
The update brings significant changes and improvements to the console versions of the game, focusing on restoring functionality in Build Mode, ensuring consistency between game modes and controller buttons.
The update restores some previous functionality in Build Mode and improves consistency between game modes and controller buttons.
Yes, the update introduces new shortcuts and layouts for quicker navigation. For example, in Create a Sim, pressing UP on the D-pad allows you to jump to the Identity panel.
The bug fixes address various issues reported by players, covering areas such as CAS Stories, UI settings, buffs, categorization of items, and more.
No, the Gallery will be temporarily unavailable while the team works on bringing new services online.