The Sims 4 update 2.01 is available on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official Sims 4 2.01 patch notes, the latest update brings exciting updates with the Life & Death Expansion Pack, featuring new death reactions, ghost creation options, and improved interactions with the Grim Reaper. Apart from this, Sims 4 patch 2.01 also includes better interactions and fixes graphics issues.
Sims 4 2.01 Patch Notes – October 22, 2024
New Features
- Death Reactions: Sims now have unique reactions to death based on traits and relationships, including crying for loved ones and retching for strangers.
- Ghost Creation: Ghosts can be created for Sims (Child to Elder) in Create a Sim. New ghost needs include Goo Waste and Spooky Diversions.
- Playable/Freeroaming Ghosts: Sims can choose to become a playable or free-roaming ghost upon death.
- Widow Status: When a partner dies, Sims are no longer married but can “Ask to Stay Married” to restore their status.
- WooHoo with Grim Reaper: Sims can WooHoo with the Grim Reaper again.
- Ghost Behavior: Reduced frequency of autonomous ghost pranks (e.g., breaking items, creating puddles).
Build Mode Updates
- New Picture Category: “Life Event Activity” added to help find content for Funerals and Weddings.
- Fieldstone Bonfire Pit: New bonfire object added to the Base Game.
- Gravestone/Urn Swap: Players can manually swap between gravestones and urns, regardless of the Sim’s location.
- Black Shoe Variants: 10 shoes now have “true black” color options, including various ankle boots, oxfords, and pumps.
Cross-Pack Compatibility
- Occult Urns/Tombstones: New tombstones for Aliens, Vampires, Werewolves, Spellcasters, and Merfolks.
- Occult Swapping: Players can swap occults in Create a Sim without losing progress.
- Ghost Pets: Elder Dog, Cat, and Horse ghosts can be created with Cats & Dogs or Horse Ranch expansions.
Graphics and Performance
- DirectX 11: Improved GPU detection on hybrid systems to ensure DirectX 11 is used on devices with NVIDIA and AMD cards.
Bug Fixes
Console Specific
- Cottage Living: Fixed grayscale images for crafted cross-stitch objects on PlayStation.
- Growing Together: Puzzle images are no longer black and white on PlayStation.
Base Game Fixes
- Sims no longer eat spoiled food autonomously.
- Well-watered plants won’t die unexpectedly.
- Sims won’t get stuck interacting with sleeping babies.
- NPC Sims must now knock before entering the lot.
- The “most recently interacted with” Sim appears first in the relationship panel.
- Fixed texture issues on gable roofs and curved fences.
- Mourning moodlet only triggers if Sims knew the deceased.
- Invisible nannies now remain visible.
- Non-binary Sims are correctly referred to as the “Birthday Sim.”
- Guerdon Goods Nano Can 2.0 now works off-the-grid.
Multi-Pack Fixes
- Objects placed with “moveobjects on” no longer float in the sky.
Expansion Specific Fixes
- City Living: Apartments with pools no longer trigger loading errors.
- Seasons: Flower arrangements from the Gallery or Library now display properly.
- Island Living: Merfolk tombstone and urn added.
- Eco Lifestyle: Vertical gardens now count towards the Freelance Botanist aspiration.
- High School Years: Teens eat packed lunches from inventory during lunch hours.
- Horse Ranch: “Bad Ranch Product” moodlet no longer appears for high-quality plants.
Paranormal Fixes
- Haunted houses’ lights no longer reset to auto mode.
Bust the Dust
- Inspired moodlets from Cleaning House now have a proper timer to prevent interference with other interactions.
Previously, a major SIMS 4 update 1.95 added new Neighborhood Stories for managing friendships and romances, adds curved pools and fountains, new game options for invites and breakups, and a Safe for Streaming music option. Today’s Sims 4 version 2.01 will address a few of these issues.
Download links for Sims 4 update 2.01 on PS4, PS5, and Xbox One will be available soon.
