Excitement is brewing as EA dishes out some thrilling updates! Grab a seat as we explore the free patch update filled with eagerly anticipated fixes and learn how you can win one of the 40 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Packs up for grabs!

Refreshing and Free Patch Update!
The Sims Direct Communications has shared a thorough yet succinct list of main concerns raised by our lively community, set to be addressed in the impending update, which is poised to roll out alongside the delectable Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack! Such updates usually coincide with new pack releases to ensure a seamless and error-free gaming escapade.
Here’s a glimpse of the awaited fixes poised to enhance your gaming experience:
- Plants Turning into Dirt Piles: Say goodbye to the frustration of your lovely plants unexpectedly turning into dirt piles! A long-overdue fix is underway.
- Unwanted BFF Invitations:Those annoying uninvited Sims popping in to ask to be BFFs will be a thing of the past!
- The Black Photograph Issue: Finally, photographs will stop turning black, although this won’t restore already affected pictures.
- Ranch Hand Rehiring: The necessity to constantly rehire ranch hands will be sorted out.
- Vegetarian Sims Getting Meat Items: Vegetarian Sims will no longer receive meat items mistakenly.
- Calm Down Bee Box Issue: The in the Box won’t remain overly agitated anymore.
- Restoration of Missing VFX Animations: Missing animations related to CAS trait previews will be restored.

How to Win the Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack!
In light of the new pack, EA is hosting an extraordinary giveaway, presenting 40 free codes for the Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack! Here’s your guide to becoming one of the fortunate winners:
- Stay Connected with @TheSims: Follow them on your preferred social platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
- Share Your Ideal Food Stand Name: Post your creative food stand names with #thesimsgiveaway by September 27th, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
- Stay Tuned for Winners Announcement: With 10 winners per platform, 40 lucky Simmers will celebrate their win!
Celebrate the launch of The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle with a giveaway! 🥳
— The Sims (@TheSims) September 22, 2023
Follow @TheSims & tell us the name of your future food stand 🤩 with the hashtag #TheSimsGiveaway by Sept 27th at 11:59 PM PT for a chance to win The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack!*💚 pic.twitter.com/aK835JhBmm
With a wave of awaited fixes and a golden opportunity to win the Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack, the Sims horizon is looking brighter than ever! So, immerse yourself in the world of Sims, participate in the giveaway, and may the best food stands win!