The Sims 4 July 18 update patch notes: Painted ceilings, CAS items & more
A new free base game update has launched on July 18 in preparation for the upcoming Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion pack, and we've got the patch notes including plenty of new features.
This is one of the biggest patches in recent times for The Sims 4, as players are receiving new recipes, CAS details, and plenty more. Furthermore, the ability to paint ceiling tiles is finally being added to the game for free, which is huge news.
We've got a full rundown of The Sims 4 July 18 update patch notes, so make sure to continue reading below to see all of the new content that has been added.
- Be sure to check out everything we know so far about The Sims 4 Horse Ranch pack, with a list of all new gameplay features and more.
The Sims 4 July 18 update patch notes
Click to enlargeWe've broken down the most important patch notes with this free Sims 4 base game update, so see below for all additions including new hair, ceiling tiles, and more.
Ceiling customisation
No longer will Sims players have to suffer a blank white slate in all their builds. We finally have ceiling tile customisation in the game and with this, a tonne of new tile swatches.
Floor tiles can now be placed on ceilings via build mode, which you'll be able to view up close and personal with the Free Camera mode.
There are new colour swatches for three wall tiles, 14 wood floor patterns and 12 stone/brick floor tiles, allowing Sims players to decorate their ceilings to their heart's content.
New colour swatches have also been given to the Ladder-Style Horizontal Fencing and the Simple Single-Panel Door.
CAS items
To reflect the theme of the upcoming Sims 4 Horse Ranch pack and add more inclusivity for the Indigenous People of America, Maxis has released three new hairstyles. These are named the following:
- Double Braid
- Single Braid
- Lengthened Hair
There are also additional eye and eyebrow presets in tapered, straight, and wavy shapes.
Finally, the free base game update will also include three new under-eye bag options.
New recipes
Whilst there are a few traditional Indigenous dishes coming to the Sims 4 Horse Ranch pack, Maxis has decided to include one in the base game for free.
Your Sims will now be able to cook the Three Sisters Chili, a recipe known to include corn, beans, and squash in the same dish.
- If you're still debating if you should get the pack, check out our guide of all CAS and build mode items included in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch here and see what's included.
That rounds up our list of the most important additions to the game. Along with these exciting free features, the July 18 update comes with a host of bug fixes, as listed on EA's official blog post here.
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