Sims 4 Pregnancy Bug Squashed: No More Flat-Bellied Surprises!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The Sims 4's pregnancy bug, which caused flat bellies and missing 'Try for Baby' options, has (supposedly) been fixed, but some players are still experiencing issues, proving that even virtual life isn't immune to a bit of chaos.
Right, Simmers, gather 'round! Remember when your Sims were popping out babies without, you know, *looking* pregnant? Or worse, when the 'Try for Baby' option vanished like a politician's promise? Yeah, that was a bit of a mess, wasn't it? Well, the clever clogs over at Maxis have (apparently) sorted it out. (Credit to Game Rant for spotting this first!)
So, what happened? Seems the base game update back in early July, whilst intending to *optimise performance* (read: make things run smoother), accidentally borked the pregnancy mechanics. Sims were getting tagged as pregnant when they weren't, pregnant bellies were flatter than a pancake, and the crucial 'Try for Baby' option went AWOL. Fair dinkum, it was chaos!
The good news (maybe) is that the July 16th update was supposed to reverse those performance optimizations, bringing back the blessed bump and the baby-making… er, option. According to EA's blog post (again, hat tip to Game Rant for the intel!), this should also fix any pregnancy-related mods that were acting up. Modders, you can breathe a sigh of relief, mate!
But here's the kicker: not everyone's convinced. Some players are still reporting issues with pregnancy tests and mod functionality. One player, crinrict, suggested trying a new pregnancy or even starting a new save game. Desperate times, eh? Sound familiar to anyone who’s ever dealt with Bethesda games?
Look, The Sims 4 is no stranger to bugs. Remember the Sims who suddenly became irrational jerks, starting fights left, right, and centre? Good times… or not. The devs *do* seem keen to fix these issues quickly, especially the ones that stop you from, you know, actually playing the game.
As for the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack that dropped around the same time as the original bug, opinion seems… divided. Some love the fairy-themed additions, others find it a bit bland. That's the Sims community for you – always a lively bunch. Only time will tell if it becomes a fan favourite, or ends up gathering dust like that exercise equipment you bought in January.
So, is the pregnancy bug truly dead? Maybe. Proceed with caution, Simmers, and remember to save often! And if your Sim still looks like they swallowed a football instead of carrying a future genius, well... you know who to blame (and where to report it!). Let's hope this fix sticks, because nobody wants a world of perpetually flat-bellied Sims. It just wouldn't be, well... *Sims*.
Tags: The Sims 4, Pregnancy Bug, Game Update, Simulation Games, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant