The Sims 4 July 2026 Patch Overview: Autosave & Other New Features
Key Points:
- The Sims 4 July 2026 Patch, released on July 21st, introduces new features including an improved autosave system and a Save Reminder Gnome character that prompts players to save their game.
- Eight new CAS Starter Sims have been added, each featuring new accessories like earrings, necklaces, and watches, which showcase the eight new base game accessories introduced in this update.
- A new Save Settings tab allows players to customize autosave intervals and reminders, including options to autosave under specific conditions such as leaving build mode.
- Players can now toggle Nordhaven Hobby Meet Up notifications on or off, similar to previous updates that allowed disabling repetitive festival notifications.
- The patch also addresses several bugs, notably fixing the roof bug from the June 2026 patch, with other minor fixes based on community feedback from EA Forums.