Fixed several bugs that would result in incorrect relationship states between Sims.Fixed an issue with some gallery downloads that were causing the game to hang.Open the Origin client, right click on The Sims 4 game box art, select “View Game Properties”, click “Game Properties”, enter -nohovereffects into the text box, and then click Apply.In addition, you can add -nohovereffects to the Command Line Arguments. Sim and object highlights can now be toggled on/off by entering hovereffects on/off in the cheat console (this will eliminate the white border on a Sim or an object when you hover over it to interact).
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New decorative object! The High-Rider Gnome has journeyed long from his hidden grotto in the tropics to join you in The Sims 4.❗ Remove all MODS and Custom Content before updating your game ❗ If you have updated but it is not showing the correct game version, starts the game, shut it down, and then it will be corrected.
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To ensure your game is up to date, check the game version found in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > GameVersion.txt.
UNABLE TO PLAY SIMS 4 WITHOUT ORIGIN UPDATE
If you have auto updates disabled, you will need to manually update by clicking on the game in your library. If you have automatic updates enabled in Origin’s “Application Settings”, the game will auto update once you open Origin. There’s a new Sims 4 update available now in Origin.