The Sims 4 Laundry List: 150 Fixes and Base Layers Coming In Next Patch (May 5th, 2026)

Key Points:

• EA and Maxis are releasing a major Sims 4 Base Game update on May 12, 2026, featuring over 150 fixes and new features focused on community-reported issues, especially improvements to Infants, Toddlers, Sleep, and Sim autonomy.
• Key fixes include resolving the "black photo" texture bugs, better infant care mechanics with a new playmat and autonomy toggle, faster milestone progression, and multiple bug fixes for infant and toddler interactions.
• The update introduces a new Base Layer feature in Create A Sim, offering 380+ new layering options to enhance fashion customization and gender expression with binders and covered options for different age groups.
• Autonomy and sleeping behaviors have been improved, reducing disruptive actions like excessive dancing and unwanted water drinking, alongside fixes for romantic Sims sleeping and child neglect mechanics.
• Additional fixes address issues in the Royalty & Legacy pack, general gameplay bugs, UI improvements, and ongoing investigations into performance issues, save corruption, and relationship bugs, with further details to be shared in upcoming livestreams and patch notes.