The Sims 4 Pregnancy Bug Fixed After Performance Optimization Issue
▼ Summary
– A bug in The Sims 4 mistakenly marked random Sims as pregnant, regardless of gender or prior interactions, and disrupted pregnancy-related features.
– The bug appeared in a base game patch alongside the Enchanted by Nature DLC, causing issues like flattened baby bumps and missing pregnancy tests.
– EA fixed the bug, attributing it to performance optimizations that were later reverted to resolve the unintended pregnancies.
– The update also restored functionality for pregnancy-related mods, though players are advised to check for updates from mod authors.
– Reception of the Enchanted by Nature DLC is mixed, with some praising it as one of EA’s best packs while others criticize its shallow fairy theme.
The Sims 4 pregnancy bug that caused random Sims to show false pregnancies has finally been resolved by EA following a recent update. This unusual glitch emerged after a base game patch released alongside the Enchanted by Nature DLC, creating chaos in players’ virtual households.
The issue didn’t just mark Sims as pregnant, regardless of gender or romantic interactions, but also disrupted pregnancy-related mechanics. Baby bumps disappeared, pregnancy tests became unavailable, and despite the false status, no actual babies were born. Worse yet, affected Sims became stuck in time, unable to age or engage in romantic activities again.
EA confirmed the fix in an official statement, attributing the problem to performance optimizations that unintentionally triggered the pregnancy glitch. The update reverts these changes, restoring normal gameplay. Players relying on pregnancy-related mods are advised to verify compatibility with mod creators, though EA expects most to function as before.
While the patch resolves the technical hiccup, reactions to the Enchanted by Nature DLC remain mixed. Some players praise its whimsical fairy theme, calling it one of the best expansions yet. Others criticize its lack of depth, a common complaint with Sims 4 content. Regardless, Sims can now resume their virtual lives, and pregnancies, without unexpected surprises.
For those who enjoy pushing boundaries, the game still allows unconventional pairings, like starting a family with the Grim Reaper. At least now, those pregnancies will be intentional.
(Source: PCGAMER)
