The Sims 4 Update 1.116.202.1030 - Pre Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack - July 1st, 2025 (Laundry List)

On July 1^st, 2025, The Sims 4 Update 1.116 is coming in preparation for The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack. Check below what to expect from it, from its Laundry List...

The Sims 4 Update 1.116 - Laundry List

Hey Simmers!
Welcome to the Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve in the upcoming patch. There are other issues we’re actively working on that are not listed here, as some topics require extended investigation. You can read more about that process here.
Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating, including the rain indoors issue:
The Sims Team

The Sims 4 (Base Game)

[EA Forums][EA Forums] The Eyedropper tool doesn’t function on certain objects, and certain clutter items are missing from the catalogue.
[EA Forums] Romantic and Friendship Changes in Neighborhood Stories have no effect.
[EA Forums] Sim’s Fear of the Dark is not cured.
[EA Forums] Children become distorted when interacting with the violin.
[EA Forums] TVs float when placed upon specific tables.
[EA Forums][DX11] Mature plant leaves become transparent when in Laptop Mode.
[EA Forums] Aloe Vera Plant is missing from some categories.
[EA Forums] Original Ceiling Paint has a placeholder name when eye-dropped.
[EA Forums] Monkey Bars cannot be found in Kids Activities.
[EA Forums][EA Forums][EA Forums] The Reaper’s Rewards Buckled Boots and a handful of other items do not appear for the “Feminine” Fashion Choice.

The Sims 4 (Multiple Packs)

[EA Forums] Townie names have limited diversity.
[EA Forums] Sims cannot plant in Planters in Henford-on-Bagley, Moonwood Mill, and Chestnut Ridge.
[EA Forums] Lifeguard swimsuits are missing some variants.
[EA Forums] “On a Silver Platter Drinks Tray” and “Arcane Aroma Tea Tray” are missing from some categories.

The Sims 4 Business & Hobbies

[EA Forums] Retail workers do not show up for certain businesses.

The Sims 4 Life & Death

[EA Forums] Console controllers cannot genetic options after Rebirth.

The Sims 4 Lovestruck

[EA Forums] Romantic Satisfaction does not appear in a Sim’s Profile, which is blocking a variety of romantic interactions from happening.
[EA Forums] The Fear of Being Alone sometimes tanks romantic relationships (too real…).
[EA Forums] Outfit changes to Sims from Cupid’s Corner sometimes don’t stick when made through the Simology Panel.
[EA Forums] Degrees from going to University have no impact on the Romance Consultant Career.
[EA Forums] Cuddling is disrupting sleep.

The Sims 4 For Rent

[EA Forums] Tenants unable to Pay Rent after Bills are delivered.
[EA Forums] Sims cannot transfer Business funds.
[EA Forums] A Child’s hairstyle is missing a color.

The Sims 4 Growing Together

[EA Forums] Infant Milestones marked as New when switching back from another Sim.

The Sims 4 High School Years

[EA Forums] Graduation events do not appear in Graduate Sim’s Calendar after switching to Build Mode in Manage Worlds.
[EA Forums][EA Forums][EA Forums] Prom sometimes does not show in the Calendar for Teens.
[EA Forums] School Spirit Day has multiple identical notifications.
[EA Forums] Sims on Social Bunny don’t gain Followers.
[EA Forums] “Take Photo with…” on the Photobooth in Plumbite Pier does nothing.
[EA Forums] Sims can’t ride together on Pier Attractions while on a Date.
[EA Forums] High School Years hats are not sorted into their proper categories.

The Sims 4 Cottage Living

[EA Forums] Chickens, Cows, and Llamas age up and die even when Aging Up is toggled off.
[EA Forums] Agatha and Agnes Crumplebottom are duplicating unexpectedly.
[EA Forums] Garden Party Wainscoting Wallpaper has a duplicate swatch.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape

[EA Forums] The Komorebi Shrubbery is only available in the Wedding Venue tab.

The Sims 4 Discover University

[EA Forums] Sims sometimes are unable to move out of the Dorm.

The Sims 4 Seasons

[EA Forums] It rains and snows indoors.

The Sims 4 Get to Work

[EA Forums] The Nanoo Nanoo Bassinet is not available in Build Mode.

The Sims 4 Werewolves

[EA Forums] Toddler Wolfie Onesie is listed as a “Hot Weather” asset.
[EA Forums] Variety of CAS assets (Piercings, Necklaces, and Socks) appear for Werewolves that do not work for them.
[EA Forums] The Patched Punk Styled Look does not apply the proper outfit pieces when selected.

The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator

[EA Forums] The ymBottom_GP10ShortsLong shorts are not appearing in the Hot Weather category in CAS.

The Sims 4 Vampires

[EA Forums] Vampires lose their fangs in Live Mode if their Dark Form is selected in Create a Sim.

The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary

[EA Forums] yfBody_SP59Dress does not work on plus-sized Sims.

The Sims 4 Sweet Slumber Party

[EA Forums] Sweet Slumber Party Kit shoes do not have the Masculine Fashion Choice filter.

The Sims 4 Update 1.116 - Release Date

The Sims 4 Update 1.116 is scheduled for July 1^st, 2025.