EA has released an update for Sims 4 that brings swimming pools back into the fold. If you’ll recall, the majority of Sims fans weren’t too pleased when EA in its infinite wisdom (uh huh) decided to shit can toddlers and pools for The Sims 4. There is nothing so bad in EA world as a Simmer scorned.
The cost is free, and along with it are things that will make your pool experience a happy one with new bathing suits and the ability to put your pools anywhere you damn well please. Except in the basement. Because there are no basements and no way to make them. And there are still no toddlers to swim…oh well, never mind. Toddlers never could swim in The Sims.
Plus the usual abundance of fixes that will fix some things and probably break others. So here you go.
From EA:
One of the aspects of pools in The Sims 4 that I’m personally very excited about is the new way to build. For months now, we’ve been talking with you about Build mode and just how easy it is to create homes. All that great technology has now been applied to pools, making pool building faster and easier than ever before.First off, we have diagonal pool building! Many of you have asked for this so we’re happy it will now be included in The Sims 4 after you update your game.
I’ve always longed to recreate those visually dramatic pools that are often seen at exotic resorts. Now, players can place windows on the walls of pools to create an infinity-pool aquatic escape for your Sims. And we’ve also added the ability to adjust the depth of your pools by adjusting wall heights.Rooftop pools! Yes, in The Sims 4 you can now build pools on the ground level, on the second floor and even on the roof!
But what about your Sims? They need awesome poolside outfits. Check out the new line of swimwear in Create A Sim! You can mix and match swimwear pieces or try out the “Swimwear” Styled Looks for today’s hottest trends. Now your Sims can really dress the part before taking a dip.Your Sims don’t have to swim, they can sit along the pool ledge and chat with other Sims who are in the pool or snuggle close to a loved one. Spectators beware – they could be subject to some splashing from the other Sims in the pool. Watch out for that angry Sim who is cooling his temper by swimming around.
Of course pools would not be pools without a new death type. Yup, our old favorite, Death by Drowning is back! And you will see that the resulting ghost may be a little more wary of water than before.
You can read more about this particular update and patch fixes by using the link. Have fun!
Updated: Can’t have pools without a pool video can you?
