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A Sims Bug Turns Toddlers Into the Tasmanian Devil

Every so often, The Sims delivers a bug that’s less frustrating and more entertaining. Players are quick to share those bugs when they happen. The latest discovery involves a toddler who looks more like the Tasmanian Devil.

A Sims 4 toddler surrounded by a constant dust cloud animation, making them look like a spinning Tasmanian Devil.

Watch as a Sims 4 toddler glitch transforms a cute moment into chaos, leaving the child spinning in a whirlwind of dust like the Tasmanian Devil.

When a Toddler Becomes a Whirlwind

At first, the moment looks ordinary enough. The toddler is on the floor, appearing to dig through toys or explore something nearby. But as soon as the child begins to move, the expected dust animation doesn’t fade away as usual. Instead, it sticks to the toddler’s model and follows them wherever they go. The result is a tiny whirlwind that spins around the house,. This reminds players of the chaotic cartoon devil.

What makes this glitch so funny is how natural it looks once it starts. The toddler toddles along as usual, but the dust cloud never disappears. From crawling through the living room to getting picked up by a parent, the effect remains.

A Sims 4 toddler sits on the floor with a swirling dust cloud stuck to their body, creating the look of a Tasmanian Devil spin.

A dust cloud glitch turns this Sims 4 toddler into a tiny whirlwind, sparking laughs across the community.

Checking the community responses, it’s clear this isn’t an isolated event. Players have reported similar issues with infants and toddlers since their introduction. These bugs are not considered game breaking. These little oddities have become a staple of the Sims experience. Some glitches frustrate, others amuse, but almost all spark conversation.

In this case, most players agree that it’s more fun than harmful. The glitch doesn’t seem to interrupt gameplay or cause save corruption.

Source: Reddit

 

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