The Sims 4’s Latest Update Brings A Nightmare-Inducing Bug – And Players Are Not Amused

The Sims 4 isn’t new to peculiar glitches. Over time, players have witnessed their Sims violate reality, morph into alarming forms, and act in ways that go against common sense. However, with the recent update on February 25th, the game has brought forth a truly disquieting bug that’s garnered much attention.

Initially, the update was meant to be a reason for jubilation, bringing back burglars – a feature many had long desired but was absent for years. Yet, the festivity didn’t last as players swiftly detected that something was severely amiss with their virtual children Sims.

Children With Pregnant Bellies?

Following the launch of the update, a wave of concerned and shocked gamers posted messages: “The child Sims now appeared with grown-up baby bumps,” they said, accompanied by screenshots. Many voiced their unease and astonishment on social platforms.

Since today’s patch all the male children in my game have pregnant bellies.
by u/ninjaconor86 in thesims

As a gamer, I couldn’t help but notice an unusual bug that appeared to impact primarily young male characters, causing some strange distortions in their bodies – from oversized muscles to twisted torsos. This glitch threw a wrench into my gaming experience, creating a wave of panic and frustration among players who weren’t quite prepared for this level of unexpected chaos in our virtual worlds.

Umm guys… My kid is pregnant…
by u/FutureApricot8074 in thesims

It seems the disconcerting image of children appearing pregnant might just be a visual glitch within the game, possibly due to an incorrect blend of child and adult models. Some players have even reported their child Sims having overly muscular bodies or beer bellies, further suggesting that there’s an issue with the character customization system.

Some players have discovered a temporary solution by navigating to the Character Creation tool (CC) and fine-tuning their characters’ physiques personally. Yet, it’s essential to note that this is not a lasting resolution, and several users are now apprehensive about launching their game until Electronic Arts (EA) unveils an official update.

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2025-02-27 13:39