It’s Official: The Sims 4’s November Update Is One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

The Sims 4’s latest update should have been an easy win. The free release introduced a meaningful and long-requested expansion of West African representation across Build/Buy, Create-A-Sim, and in-game cuisine. Between new cultural decor, vibrant fashion, and the arrival of some nice Build mode items, the update reflects the kind of thoughtful, researched cultural inclusion players have been asking for. Unfortunately, the celebration has been overshadowed by one of the most disruptive patches in recent memory.