EA’s Laundry List for Upcoming Game Update

Let’s Talk About the Upcoming Patch

The Sims team has officially kicked off 2025 with a brand-new Laundry List, giving us a sneak peek into the first patch of the year. While EA hasn’t confirmed an exact release date, speculation is swirling that this patch could drop as early as January 14th, so it’s time to prepare your games—and your mods.

What Is the Laundry List?

For those unfamiliar, the Laundry List is EA’s way of keeping the community in the loop about which bugs and issues are being addressed in upcoming updates. These aren’t comprehensive patch notes but rather a preview of fixes that have been prioritised based on player feedback. Think of it as a heads-up for the most reported concerns in the Sims community.

The list includes everything from quirky bugs—like Sims feeding fertilizer to toddlers—to long-standing issues affecting gameplay and pack-specific features. While not every concern is addressed in a single patch, this ongoing communication shows EA’s commitment to improving the game’s quality of life.

Highlights from the January Laundry List

Here are some of the standout fixes you can expect from this patch:

Base Game Fixes

• Ridiculous Bills: Fixed cases where Lot Taxes included property value and items in inventories, leading to sky-high bills.
• Shower Shenanigans: “Try for Baby” in the shower will finally satisfy the Hygiene motive.
• Barefoot Styles: Styled Looks with barefoot options will now properly remove shoes.
• Rainproof Neon Signs: Neon signs will no longer break due to rain.
• Inventory Mishaps: Sims can no longer feed toddlers fertilizer from their inventory (thankfully).

Cross-Pack Fixes

• Knitting Scouts: Knitting will now properly count toward the Arts & Crafts Scout badge.
• Fitness Updates: Activities like bike riding, rock climbing, and horseback riding will properly affect Sims’ weight and muscle levels.
• Retail Improvements: Items like the waffle maker, pizza oven, and stand mixer can now be sold in retail stores.

Pack-Specific Fixes

• Cats & Dogs: Pets with the fire obsession perk will no longer be too obsessed with fireplaces.
• High School Years: Sims won’t revert to ThrifTea-created outfits after showering or bathing.
• Horse Ranch: The “Drink an Aged Nectar” Want will now fulfill correctly.
• Eco Lifestyle: Roaches will actually disappear after being cleared from dumpsters.
• Discover University: Gym Rat Sims won’t lose Hygiene while juggling soccer balls, and electrocution risks at the Robotics Workstation have been reduced.

What This Means for Mods

If you’re a mod user, this patch is likely to temporarily disable or break some of your favourite custom content. EA automatically disables mods after updates, so here’s how to stay ahead:

1. Disable Automatic Updates: Go offline in the EA app before the patch drops.
   • Open the app, click the three lines in the top-left corner, and select “Go Offline.”
2. Backup Your Saves: Always save a copy of your game files before updating.
3. Wait for Mod Updates: Don’t re-enable mods until creators confirm they’re compatible with the patch.

This is a critical step because playing with outdated mods can corrupt your save files or introduce new issues.

Is January 14th the Patch Day?

While many in the community speculate that January 14th is the likely release date for this patch, EA hasn’t officially confirmed it. The timing aligns with the Behind The Sims livestream scheduled for the same day, which might offer additional insight into the patch or other exciting announcements.

What’s Next?

Stay tuned for a full breakdown of the patch notes when the update officially drops. In the meantime, let us know which fixes you’re most excited about—or if there are still bugs you hope to see resolved soon.

Happy Simming! 🏡