Sometimes I find it hard to believe thatThe Sims 4was released in 2014. Every single time a new pack comes out, I’m reminded of that fact, but the series is still trucking along without a sequel well after a decade in operation. And based on its free and paid update cadence, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
That said,all the packs that have been released to datehave addeda ton of contentand mechanics,many of which are jammed inwithout rhyme or reason.Thankfully, base game updates often bring everything back in line again, including this recent one that aligned with theEnchanted By Natureexpansion.
Inventory Management & Navigation Has Gotten Worse In Sims 4
There’s Too Much Content To Sift Through
I oscillate between being a dedicated and lapsed player ofSims 4, but every time I log back in, I’m often overwhelmed. While the game is streamlined enough to make sense of everything eventually, there are a ton of quality of life tools that other simulation games utilize that aren’t provided inSims 4. The main issue?The avalanche of packs and expansions.
While it’s up to you to decide which content to piggyback on top of the already massiveSims 4base game, some expansions add new concepts and items that can clog up your inventory. Every so often, developerMaxis releases a base game update that addresses some of these issues, which naturally extends to the entire game.
July 1’s Free Base Game Update Has Made Inventory Management Much Smoother
Sorting Is King
Thankfully, the July 1 free update has madeThe Sims 4much easier to play for many reasons, especially when it comes to inventory management.The “new” sort option was a long time coming, and allows players to easily see new items (complete with a badge) instantly. You can also sort by price, filter, crafted quality, and rarity," so there are plenty of choices for every discerning player.
Spoiled foods will now be distinguished by a red background, allowing you to easily identify them at a glance. Plus, spoiled foods will be instantly transferred to a new “spoiled stack” instead of taking up room with all of your fresh, ready-to-eat food. As someone who has scrolled through droves of spoiled food in the past, this is probably my favorite change.
The Sims 4 Continues To Improve
There Are More Free Base Game Updates To Come
The Sims 4still appears to have a lot of life left in it. The creator community is still thriving, and more free base game updates, as well as packs and expansions, are in the pipeline. The fans are also still present and showing up, which has been crucial to the game’s growth and success.
Will we ever see the end ofThe Sims 4? Maybe one day. Until then, it’ll continue to be a platform of its own, pumping out more experiences and items to interact with. Hopefully, more free base game updates continue to roll out with all that content, to keep everything in check.
