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The Sims 4’s High School Years update has added some deeply unfortunate bugsNightmarishly rapid ageing and a desire to commit incest being the worst ones
Nightmarishly rapid ageing and a desire to commit incest being the worst ones
The Sims 4 High School Years: Official Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube
The Sims 4 High School Years: Official Reveal Trailer
Unfortunately, as is often the case, some bugs reared their ugly heads not long after the patch was released; and on this occasion, the problems they cause are hard to ignore. For one thing, it seems The Sims 4’s infamous “incest glitch” is back once again, almost as quickly as it was last patched out, with the new wants mechanic causing teenagers to develop a desire to date their favourite siblings. It’s not a good look, although mercifully so far it seems like toddlers and children are at least being left out of the unpleasantness on this occasion.
One thing younger Sims aren’t immune to, however, is the rapid ageing bug which seems to have affected all save files using “short” or “long” lifespans, which are available as part of The Sims 4’s gameplay modification options. Instead of their age counter ticking up once per in-game day, Sims in these saves are ageing much faster, and the unnerving result is a cradle-to-grave cycle that can last just a few real-world minutes.
Hey Simmers! We are currently investigating instances involving Sims auto-aging up in saves using the Short or Long lifespan. We recommend temporarily playing in or creating new saves with the default/“normal” lifespan, as we work towards a solution.— The Sims (@TheSims)July 27, 2022
Hey Simmers! We are currently investigating instances involving Sims auto-aging up in saves using the Short or Long lifespan. We recommend temporarily playing in or creating new saves with the default/“normal” lifespan, as we work towards a solution.
The Sims 4 High School Years will release later today (July 28th) for £35/$40/€40. It brings with it a franchise-first in the form of on-screen high school activities; along with other new and returning features including amusement parks, fashion preferences and thrifting, and an overhaul of in-game social media to better reflect the tastes of Generation Z. If you buy the pack before September 8th you’ll also get access to the exclusive three-item Vibing Streamer Gear digital add-on… although, given what’s going on, you might want to hold off playing altogether until the next patch comes through.
