Patch Notes: January 17th, 2023

The first patch of the year is here! Check out the list of fixes that have been implemented in this update:

Base Game

• Toddlers were all looking a little too similar to each other. Now, they’ll reflect their parents and account for genetics.
• Sims will no longer break the space-time continuum by moving when the game is paused.
• The Mint Green Belted Cardigan (yfTop_CardiganBelted_SolidGreenMintBlack) no longer makes your Sim look like human spaghetti.
• The Open Blazer (yfTop_BlazerOpenCollarTucked) now covers your Sim’s midriff properly.
• A Juice Party will now count towards Throw 3 parties in the Party Aspiration.
• Objects mounted on walls will no longer be removed when a different wall texture is applied in Build mode.
• The Check for Pen Pal Replies option will now display as intended.
• The Return from Daycare notification will now only appear once.
• Fixed a crash that could happen when entering Live Mode.
• The Promise to Help interaction will now trigger in the appropriate situations.
• It’s now possible to enable the free build cheat (bb.enablefreebuild) while in the Making Money Scenario. This cheat doesn’t even disable Achievements/Trophies on consoles either.
• Removed duplicate Clean up prompts when around two Activity Tables.
• When using the Off the Grid filter, objects will display the proper information about what skill they may impact.
• Disabling Wants & Fears will now function as intended.
• Fixed missing Comfort stats from many Comfort objects and items.
• Fixed Public Bathrooms description information stating they’re for Hygiene instead of Bladder.
• Sims will be able to use public bathroom stalls. No more holding it until you get home!

Consoles

• Adjusting the UI Scale from Game Options > Accessibility while in Create a Sim (CAS) should be more responsive so you can see your adjustments without waiting.
• The Show: All Households list in the Manage Households menu can be scrolled meaning you can now see all Households as well.

Bust The Dust

• Sniff Sniff Sims will perform the smelling animation the appropriate amount when their environment is dirty. No one likes a dirty litter box!

Get To Work

• When your Sim grows up; Alien nose, chin, and eye width will carry over.
• A respectful introduction will now fulfill the Greet Co-workers/Patients task as a part of the Doctor Career.

Seasons

• Sims won’t freeze to death in the Summer when interacting with sprinklers. Someone must’ve forgotten to turn the air conditioner off… we’ll be sure to hand out blankets next time!
• Sims are now able to properly schedule holidays when they have a teen in the house. Scheduling family trips is already hard enough!

Snowy Escape

• Work Withdrawals are now removed when working during their off hours.

My Wedding Stories

• Your Sims will no longer talk about planning their wedding ceremony after they are married.

Werewolves

• Werewolves are now able to change their fur in CAS mode. Furtastic!