SimsDirect Tweet re validating fixes for game update week of May 18, 2026:
Login Event Issues
Issues with Login Event: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/lbmb-login-event-issues/13408032
Bug Reports
Note these are new since the May 12 game update unless another gate given in brackets.
Screenshot from Sims Discord:
Current Console Issues:
PlayStation Can’t Download Custom Tattoos: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/ps-gallery-cant-download-custom-tattoos/13400541
Console can’t select/scroll in CAS (Validating Fix): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/xbps-not-being-able-to-scrollselect-in-cas/13401305 Fixed in May 21, 2026 Game Update.
Console can’t interact with gallery w/o force closing game (Apr 28/26; verified): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/gallery-content-not-installed-warning-with-all-content-owned/12640662
Console new highlights in BB/CAS (Apr 28/26; verified): https://forums.ea.com/discussions/the-sims-4-mods-and-custom-content-en/broken-and-updated-sims-4-mods-and-cc-patch-1-124-may-12-2026/13399374
Everyone:
[GALLERY] Friends/Followers Missing: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/gallery-friendsfollowers-missing/13400995
CAS catalogue no longer jumps to assets currently worn (Validating Fix): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/cas-catalogue-no-longer-jumps-to-assets-currently-worn/13401077 Fixed in May 21, 2026 Game Update.
[RL] Sims changes Dynasties/Constant message after loading: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/rl-sims-changes-dynastiesconstant-message-after-loading/13401358
[CD] Sims don’t do ‘Feel the love’, Hug or Kiss animation with cats/small dogs: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/cd-sims-dont-do-feel-the-love-hug-or-kiss-animation-with-catssmall-dogs/13401185
[CD] Can’t bathe dog: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/cd-cant-bathe-dog/13402954
[CD] Can’t adopt pets: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/cd-cant-adopt-pets/13401773
[GTW] Doctor: Can’t treat patients (workaround suggested): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/gtw-doctor-cant-treat-patients/13402198
[GF] Actor: Hair not getting done: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/gf-actor-hair-not-getting-done/13401868
Not Included in Crinrict’s Screenshot:
Infants not falling asleep in crib (try go night night) (workaround suggested): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/infants-not-falling-asleep-in-crib-try-go-night-night/13401870
Build Catalog doesn’t jump to selected item when using Eye dropper tool (validating fix): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/build-catalog-doesnt-jump-to-selected-item-when-using-eye-droper-tool/13402142 Fixed in May 21, 2026 Game Update.
FYI Common Bug from Before the May 12, 2026 Update:
[GALLERY] ‘Content not installed’ warning with all content owned (Sept 23, 2025): https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/gallery-content-not-installed-warning-with-all-content-owned/12640662
Note the bug report is originally dated September 2025, but it became more common in 2026, I believe after the March 17, 2026 Marketplace update.
Other Links:
Patch Notes: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/update-5-12-2026
Luth’s Mod List: https://forums.ea.com/discussions/the-sims-4-mods-and-custom-content-en/broken-and-updated-sims-4-mods-and-cc-patch-1-124-may-12-2026/13399374
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