The Sims 4 has been out for almost 12 years, but there’s always room for improvement. EA has shared a new update roadmap for The Sims 4 that doesn’t focus on big game-breaking fixes. Instead, most of these 2026 updates will revolve around some quality of life changes in The Sims 4.
Between March and August, EA will be looking to improve infant and caregiver autonomy while making sure that the babies get the correct milestones, buffs, and interactions. A separate fix will center on preventing crashes or data loss. But the most significant area of focus in this timeframe is being given to Sim autonomy. This will allow Sims to have more disruptive behaviors, including “choosing inappropriate locations for certain actions” and interrupting other Sims’ conversations.
From September to December, EA is expecting to work on Sims’ behavior during meals while also improving “the overall dining experience.” It’s also placing an emphasis on family trees and relationships, “to protect the important stories built across generations.”
Beyond those areas, EA is inviting fans to share feedback about which areas of the game need attention or fixing.
Earlier this year, a report suggested that 400,000 Sims 4 players use the adult-oriented Wicked Whims mod everyday. Although EA could probably make a great deal of money on an official version of that mod, it’s more focused on Project Rene, a mobile Sims muliplayer game that’s in development at Maxis. That project doesn’t currently have a release date.
