If you thought the enchanted by nature patch was the final fix for those constant ailments—think again. The Sims team has officially acknowledged that the recent update didn’t go far enough, and now they’re working on something even bigger: a toggle option to turn off ailment contagion entirely. But that’s just the start.

While some players are relieved by the upcoming change, others are still knee-deep in a mountain of unresolved bugs, glitches, and frustrating gameplay issues. And the Sims Direct Communications team? They’ve finally responded—kind of.

Let’s dig into what’s really going on.

Contagion Toggle Is Coming—Eventually

The Sims Direct team posted on Twitter that they’re developing a toggle to enable or disable contagious ailments from the Enchanted by Nature pack. This would let players keep ailments in the game but turn off the spread between Sims—something that’s been a huge pain point for players who felt like their households were constantly sick.

There’s no confirmed release date yet, so don’t expect this feature to drop in the next patch. Still, it’s a solid move toward giving players more control over how chaotic their gameplay gets.

The Bug List Just Keeps Getting Longer

The tweet that announced the toggle also opened the floodgates. In the replies, The Sims team started acknowledging several long-standing issues players have been dealing with—including a few that have been around for over a year.

Here are some of the biggest problems that were mentioned:

  • For Rent Save Corruption: Yep, it’s still here. The team is requesting save files from players who don’t use mods, but no fixes have been delivered yet—and players are losing patience fast.
  • Stayover Calls Not Working: A widely reported issue that’s currently under investigation.
  • Console-Specific Bugs: That annoying cheat bar glitch and constant crashes on consoles? They’re finally being looked into, and some fixes are “planned” for an upcoming update.
  • Bed Cuddle Animation Bug: The Love Struck bed cuddle isn’t behaving properly, and the team says it’s on their radar.
  • Entrepreneurial Trait Glitch: Sims with this trait can’t get promoted, which pretty much breaks that entire progression path.
  • Werewolf Nose Glitch: Supposedly fixed in the last patch… but many players with existing werewolf Sims are still seeing issues.
  • School/Work Auto-Leaving Glitch: Sims leaving their jobs or school for no reason mid-event, even after EA claimed it was fixed.
  • Fairy Wing Animations: Wings are still vanishing during animations where they shouldn’t. EA says it’s by design—but players aren’t buying it.
  • Alien Body Hair Problem: Yes, even aliens have issues now. Body hair isn’t displaying properly on alien Sims, and no fix has been given.

The overarching theme? Patches are fixing bugs for new saves but not existing ones. Long-time players with legacy saves are being left behind—and they’re making their frustration known.

Is Another Patch Coming Soon?

The Sims team hasn’t confirmed when the next patch will drop. Usually, they hint if something’s coming “next week,” but there’s been radio silence so far. Given the number of issues stacking up, fans are hoping a bigger, more meaningful update is coming soon—not just another hotfix that barely scratches the surface.

Until then, gameplay remains shaky, and many in the community are feeling stuck between loving their Sims households and dreading the next glitch that breaks them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new ailment toggle in Sims 4?

A future patch will include a toggle that lets players turn off the contagious spread of ailments introduced with the Enchanted by Nature pack. The feature is currently in development.

When will the ailment toggle be released?

There’s no confirmed release date yet. The Sims team is working on it, but it may not arrive in the next patch.

What major bugs are still affecting Sims 4?

Current major issues include save file corruption from the For Rent pack, missing stayover calls, console crashes, broken animations, and trait glitches—many of which still haven’t been resolved.

Will console issues be fixed soon?

The team has acknowledged console-specific bugs like cheat bar glitches and crashes. Fixes are planned, but there’s no official timeline yet.

Are old save files still affected after patches?

Yes. Most fixes only work for new saves. Legacy players continue to experience long-term bugs, and many are asking for better support for older save files.