The Sims 4/Patch 173

The 173rd update for The Sims 4 was released on December 3rd, 2024. It updated the game to version 1.111.102.1030 for PC, version 1.111.102.1230 for macOS, and version 2.04 for console.
==Patch notes==
Holiday Greetings Simmers,
It’s that time of year once again when we prepare to celebrate the holiday season, and we are coming with an update to spread some holiday spirit in The Sims 4. Along with the festive Sims Delivery Express drop which comes in today's update with no additional download required, we will be kicking off a brand-new, very festive themed Event shortly after the update is available.
Happy Holidays to all Simmers around the world!
-The Sims Team
=== What’s New? ===
This season, the Sims Delivery Express brings you two new items along with culturally inspired Create a Sim assets and recipes. Your Sims can enjoy the charming Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray, offering six delightful hot drinks, and the Comfy Blankets Quilt Stand, which adds a cozy touch to any room. Dress your Sims in Romanian-inspired clothing for the whole family, plus a new hair scarf and a full-body outerwear coat.
Enjoy creating two new dishes with your Sims! Mămăligă is a beloved traditional dish enjoyed in many Eastern European countries, while Mucenici is a festive treat that brings families together to honor the past and welcome spring.
Starting today, not only will you have access to some new festive Sims Delivery Express content but we are starting the Cozy Celebrations Event with three weeks of all new rewards and some global tradition based quests to take part in. One of the quests will even have you make use of the Cozy Hot Cocoa Tray from the Sims Delivery Express to help complete your Event track so be sure to grab one of those from Build Mode. For more information and help for The Sims 4 Events, be sure to check out our help page.
=== Bug Fixes ===
==== Base Game ====
* Simmers running DirectX 11 should no longer see the sky causing the game to shut down unexpectedly.
* Addressed a crash that was identified when certain mods were active.
* Switching between Pack filters on the Store screen is more performant for Simmers on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
* Live Events are no longer referenced as Discovery Quests, although you might still discover new things while unlocking rewards in the Live Events.
* Stairs from Snowy Escape, Jungle Adventure, and Journey to Batuu will now have supporting walls beneath them.
* Small stud and hoop earrings from Base Game can now be found in more categories.
* A number of adult and child tops from Base Game have been added to the Cold Weather category.
==== Life & Death ====
* In new saves, Nyon Specter has the proper Grimborn trait.
* Mermaid hair will no longer get cut off in Create a Sim.
==== Dine Out ====
* When going out on a date, it is important for everything to go just right. Sims will now actually go through with requesting a table instead of backing down and canceling the interaction.
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