The Sims 4 January 17 Update Makes Toddlers More Distinct Looking, Patch Notes Here

The Sims 4 latest patch is now live on both consoles and PC. While the patch doesn’t bring any new content, it features exclusive focus on squashing bugs and improving the game.

Toddlers’ faces will look different from each other, with their faces now somewhat similar to their parents'. Pausing the game will now work as intended and stop Sims from moving. Players will receive the Return from Daycare notification only once, and the crash issue that occurred when entering Live Mode has been fixed.

• Toddlers were all looking a little too similar to each other. Now, they’ll reflect their parents and account for genetics.
• Sims will no longer break the space-time continuum by moving when the game is paused.
• A Juice Party will now count towards Throw 3 parties in the Party Aspiration.
• The Check for Pen Pal Replies option will now display as intended.
• The Return from Daycare notification will now only appear once.
• Fixed a crash that could happen when entering Live Mode.
• The Promise to Help interaction will now trigger in the appropriate situations.
• Removed duplicate Clean up prompts when around two Activity Tables.
• When using the Off the Grid filter, objects will display the proper information about what skill they may impact.
• Fixed Public Bathrooms description information stating they’re for Hygiene instead of Bladder.
• Sims will be able to use public bathroom stalls. No more holding it until you get home!

• Adjusting the UI Scale from Game Options > Accessibility while in Create a Sim (CAS) should be more responsive so you can see your adjustments without waiting.
• The Show: All Households list in the Manage Households menu can be scrolled meaning you can now see all Households as well.

• Sniff Sniff Sims will perform the smelling animation the appropriate amount when their environment is dirty. No one likes a dirty litter box!

• When your Sim grows up; Alien nose, chin, and eye width will carry over.
• A respectful introduction will now fulfill the Greet Co-workers/Patients task as a part of the Doctor Career.

• Sims won't freeze to death in the Summer when interacting with sprinklers. Someone must’ve forgotten to turn the air conditioner off… we’ll be sure to hand out blankets next time!
• Sims are now able to properly schedule holidays when they have a teen in the house. Scheduling family trips is already hard enough!

• Work Withdrawals are now removed when working during their off hours.

• Your Sims will no longer talk about planning their wedding ceremony after they are married.

• Werewolves are now able to change their fur in CAS mode. Furtastic!

The complete patch notes of The Sims 4 January 17 Update is available on the official site.