The Sims 4 August 8 update patch notes
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The Sims 4 August 8 patch notes: Ghost romance, Cupid’s Corner changes, and bug fix details

Ghosts and vampires deserve love, too.

The Sims 4’s Lovestruck expansion launched on July 25 to celebrate love and passion in the game. With the pack covering all aspects of social interactions, there were bound to be a few mishaps with expansions and game packs clashing, which the last few updates looked to resolve.

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The latest set of The Sims 4 patch notes, released on August 8 by Maxis and Electronic Arts, continues this trend as it adds romance for ghosts and vampires, multiple changes to Cupid’s Corner, and various quality-of-life fixes.

The Sims 4 August 8 update patch notes and changes

The Sims 4’s August 8 update primarily focuses on base game and Lovestruck expansion fixes, particularly with what Sims appear in the Cupid’s Corner dating app and a few changes to various passionate interactions. Alongside these, the base game experienced multiple changes, both relating to and outside romance.

Let’s take a look at a quick highlight summary for this update:

  • Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner, allowing you to date custom characters again.
  • Ghosts and Vampires can now go to Cupid’s Counseling and perform seductive dances.
  • “Cuddle in Bed” no longer puts your Sims in a peculiar T-pose.
  • You can pay house and power bills for your Sims’ homes again.
  • Ciudad Enamorada changes, including better camera movement, Casita del Amor’s lot appearing correctly in the Gallery, and miscellaneous building changes.
  • Fixes to error codes 121 and 123.

Alongside these major changes, you’ll also encounter small bug fixes in packs like Seasons, High School Years, and Growing Together, alongside game packs like Realm of Magic, My Wedding Stories, and Dine Out. You’ll be able to find this update immediately starting today after downloading The Sims 4’s patch for it.


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Staff Writer - Madison has been a long-time fan of all things gaming since her adventures playing Heroes of Might and Magic over 20 years ago. She began her journalism career in 2021 and often enjoys casual life sims, MMORPGs, and action-adventure RPGs in her spare time.