Maxis has just released a new patch forThe Sims 4fixing bugs found on its latest expansion pack, Horse Ranch.

If you have auto updates enabled in Origin’s “Application Settings”, the game will auto-update once you open Origin. If you have auto-updates disabled, you will need to manually update by clicking the game in your library.

To ensure your game is up to date, check the game version found inDocuments >EA > The Sims 4 > GameVersion.txt. Your game should now read:PC: 1.99.305.1020 / Mac: 1.99.305.1220/ Console: Version 1.79.21

Howdy, Simmers!

We hope you’re having yourself a rootin’ tootin’ good summer (or winter for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere)! The crew has been super excited forThe Sims 4 Horse Ranch资料片终于在世界上we have loved seeing y’all’s fantastic Horses and homesteads!

One teammate was telling us about a young stallion she had growing up named Starbuck. He was feisty and seemed a bit wild to some folks. However defiant Starbuck seemed to be, though, our teammate shared a special bond with him that was unmatched (despite him being more than happy to take an apple from anybody!). We hope you create your own special bonds with your Horses in the game!

We have a few ranch maintenance notes to share, so kick up your boots and settle in.

– SimGuruJoAnna

Bug Fixes

Base Game

• The female outfit with a foldover sweater (yfBody_EF18LongPant_RedandWhite) now keeps its hands to itself when the camera is far away.
• Circular Roofsonce again haveshingles that lay properly.
• L-shaped stairsthat are two or more tiles wide no longer have a misplaced triangular section on the side.
• Floor and Ceiling Patternnames have been updated since they now apply to both. Try them out forPainted Ceilingsif you have not already!
• Lessonsabout camera controls now have images that include the updated “Free Camera.” If you haven’t tried it out yet, use it to check outCeilingsthat you now can customize!

Growing Together

• The“Screen Smarts” Moodletthat children get for watching theBrainchild Learningtelevision channel now has text in all languages.

Horse Ranch

Live Mode

• Dazed newbornFoalsthat are fed anAge-Up Treatnow become adults who maintain their “Horseness” when going on rides so they don’t walk upright like Sims.
• Sims occasionally were stuck staring into space while starting activities such as eating or cooking. It turns out this was a possible side effect of going home from another location via “Ride Home”. Well, no longer! Sims now can enjoy their post-ride meal.
• Sims on Horseback who select a “Community Job”from theRanch Community Boardnow remain mounted in most cases when heading to the Job.
• For new games inChestnut Ridge,Emilynow only recommends affordable starter lots.
• The Welcome Wagonno longer sometimes overstays its welcome because nothing says ‘Welcome to the Neighborhood’ like a bladder mishap on the porch.
• “Ask About The Community” on aChestnut Ridge resident now consistently shows the neighborhoodRanch Community Boardwhen selecting “View Board.”
• Horsesthat are uncomfortable now shake their head less frequently while trotting or cantering. To learn more about how aHorseis feeling, just hover the cursor over theHorseor ask an unhappyHorse“What’s Wrong?”
• Horsesmove more naturally while walking, trotting, and cantering.
• Horsesrunningaround for Fun now run in more direct paths and avoid running throughGates.
• Horsesnow are less likely to loop throughGates.
• When engagingcamera auto-followon the active Sim who is riding on a lot with walls set to “Medium” or “Tall,” the rider now remains firmly mounted instead of skyrocketing above the world. Sims are better off exploring worlds from the relative safety of the saddle!
• Sims keep their hands on the reins when theirHorsemoves on his or her own.
• Sims makingNectarno longer freeze up when another Sim uses certain greetings with them or when making jokes aboutBody Hair. It’s just a neighborly hello with jokes on hold until after theNectaris made!
• TheMysterious Ranchernow pays the full amount of Simoleons when a Sim sells multiple bottles ofNectarat once.
• Selecting “Hire a Ranch Hand” on aRanch Community Board然后切换到一个孩子现在显示了initial Sim’s phone interface after selecting “Call to Hire Ranch Hand.”
• Horse Trainingoptions that the Sim cannot afford now have a tooltip that correctly states the Sim’s name.
• Sims who are not Father Winter no longer travel to locations such as theEquestrian Centervia fireplaces. Chimney transportation is reserved!
• Sims now can enter only oneHorse Competitionat a time. This preventsHorsesfrom sometimes getting confused and staying in theEquestrian Center.
• Sims who lose anElder Horsefriend or acquaintance to death or who witness one passing now have a“Mourning Horse”Moodlet. Rest in peace, noble steed.
• OnHorse Jumps,“Practice Advanced Jumps”now kicks up dust from the ground properly when theHorseknocks off the top rail.
• When selling manyMini Goats or Mini Sheepin rapid succession, the chance of one being left behind and i n v i s i b l e is lower now. If you encounter this, “Save” and “Reload” to resolve the issue.
• Lotsyou can visit no longer have the“Place Animal…”interaction.
• “Sniff”and“Nuzzle”interactions withFoalsandAdult Horsesno longer occasionally contort the Sim’s arms.
• Manure/便便比较性能的游戏引擎勒vel. You heard that right – we “polished” this fertilizer powerhouse.
• Horsesin locked, enclosed spaces or who otherwise cannot get to the edge of the lot now can be sold successfully.

Build Mode

• Rust’n Chic Table Lampnow can live a life independent of walls. It now slots onto the typical horizontal surfaces rather than snapping to walls.
• Paddock FencingandSturdy Ranch Fencingnow can be built withrounded corners.
• Rancher’s Dream Window’sblack design now is fully black.
• Cormac Pine End Table’swhite design now has a white swatch.

Create a Sim

• Selecting a premade shape for aHorse’shead now preserves theManeandTail Colorand anyFeathers. Did you know in real life that the Arabian’s concave head profile is described as “dish”-shaped and muzzles (noses) with a convex profile are called a “Roman nose”?
• Horsesnow are fully visible after undoing accessories while the “Coat Color & Pattern” section is still highlighted. No i n v i s i b l eHorseshere!
• Premade face shapes for Sims were missing for games that hadHorse Ranchand notWerewolves. They’re back now!
• “Plan Outfits” forFoalsnow includesManeandForelockselection.
• Foalsnow have better framing in theGallery. Who can resist that cute face??
• TheEnglish riding outfit(ymBody_EP14RidingDressage_LogoBlueLt) now shows up with the “Feminine” filter.
• Thefringejacket(yfTop_EP14JacketFringed_SolidBrown) now tucks into bottoms properly.
• The “Jumpsuits” category for the “Masculine” filter no longer includes a few errant tops.
• The“Boomtown Maverick” Styled Lookno longer has two errant color swatches.