The Sims 4 update 2.12 is available on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official Sims 4 2.12 patch notes, the latest update bring restoration gameplay, elder lifestyle content, and immersive kitchen clutter. Apart from this, Sims 4 patch 2.12 also introduces trait upgrades for teens, resolves stability and UI issues across gameplay, and improves business and CAS interactions. Sims now behave more logically in businesses and events, and visual bugs and simulation errors have been polished for smoother gameplay.
Sims 4 2.12 Patch Notes – April 29, 2025
Sims 4 2.12 Patch Highlights
- Teen Sims now receive a third trait when aging into young adults.
- Game freeze issues with multiple ghosts and during travel on Mac are resolved.
- High School Years event tasks and chess fair now function correctly.
- Reward Trait rebirth works without errors; gold rays show only once.
- Small Business uniform and employee logic updated for consistency.
The Sims 4: Restoration Workshop Kit
Gameplay Features
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Sims can repair and restore appliances like:
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Microwaves
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Coffee Makers
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Refrigerators
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Stoves
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Restoration is tied to the Handiness Skill.
Build/Buy Additions
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Modular workshop shelves with tools
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Dusty woodworking benches
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Functional items: floor fans, fuse boxes, water heaters
The Sims 4: Golden Years Kit
Create-A-Sim Content
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Elder Sim clothing for various activities:
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Gardening
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Workouts
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Casual strolls
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New accessories:
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Glasses with retainers
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Toupees
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Gardening gloves
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Lifestyle Enhancement
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Reflects stories of long, accomplished lives
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Emphasizes individuality and expression for older Sims
The Sims 4: Kitchen Clutter Kit
Decor & Functionality
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Realistic clutter items for a lived-in kitchen:
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Cookie jars, cereal boxes, grocery bags
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Lunchboxes, spice racks, recipe tablets
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Functional objects:
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Grab snacks from jars and cereal boxes
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Pack meals using the lunchbox
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Purchase ingredients via grocery bags
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Storytelling Focus
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Captures the chaos and warmth of family kitchens
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Adds immersion with decor like magnets, drawings, and cleaning supplies
Release Information
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Launch Date: May 1, 2025
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Platforms: EA app™, Epic Games Store, Steam®, PlayStation®4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
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Requires The Sims 4 base game (free to download)
Base Game Updates
Sim Aging & Traits
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Teen Sims aging up to young adults now receive a third trait option.
Stability & Responsiveness
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Resolved a freeze when multiple ghosts are in the household and game is saved.
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Fixed a Mac-specific issue where the game became unresponsive when travelling to the Willow Creek Library or Nightclub.
Gardening
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Plants in Garden Planter Box, Hand Fashioned Planter Box, and both In-Ground Garden Patches can now be watered successfully.
Create-A-Sim (CAS)
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Fixed a visible seam on yfBody_SDX037DressAline when paired with certain shoes.
High School Years
School Events & Activities
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High school event tasks now appear correctly for multiple teens.
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Arm hair updates correctly after shaving to the preferred length.
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Sims can now successfully complete the Chess Fair puzzle.
Life and Death
Rebirth and Occult UI
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Sims with Reward Traits can now undergo rebirth without simulation errors.
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Gold rays in the CAS Occult picker now only appear the first time it is opened.
Businesses and Hobbies
Employee & Business Management
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Practicing Tattooing customers no longer switch partners unnecessarily.
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Small Business Employees no longer target themselves for tattoo practice.
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Sims working at multiple Small Businesses now change into the correct uniform.
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Business-owning Sims also wear the correct uniform when working at family businesses.
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“Hire an Employee” goal now completes whether hiring through UI or social interaction.
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Fixed a missing icon issue when selling a business.
Miscellaneous Fixes
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Burglar sack animation no longer appears twisted.
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Sims will now throw away cotton candy and swirl lollies instead of trying to wash them.
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Updated missing color swatches for Creator’s Counter and Trashley Certified Art Collection paintings.
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The “Ask to Mentor” interaction now lists the correct skill.
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Unfinished pottery no longer spoils.
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Cooked and baked food now shows the ‘for sale’ visual effect when placed on displays.
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Sims can now freely use inventory items if they haven’t checked into a Small Business.
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Group check-in now calculates entry fees correctly.
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Fixed issue with the “Confirm” button staying greyed out when adding items to displays.
Family Recipes
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Creating/preparing family recipes now supports the Simple Living Lot Challenge.
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Cost for family recipes now correctly reflects ingredient availability in inventory.
Neighborhood Clean-Up
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Trashley Reelpearson has been corrected and will no longer leave cotton candy on the ground in Iverstad.
Vampires
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Child Vampires now retain vampire eyes instead of reverting to normal ones.
Secret Sanctuary
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Resolved pixelation issue on the green version of yfBody_SP59Dress.
Previously, a major SIMS 4 update 2.05 added introduces a new Main Menu design, smoother performance, refreshed townie homes, and extensive bug fixes. Today’s Sims 4 version 2.12 will address a few of these issues.
Download links for Sims 4 update 2.12 on PS4, PS5, and Xbox One will be available soon.
