The Marketplace, a brand-new in-game feature for The Sims 4, arrived on PC and Mac versions of the game last month, providing a new home for Kits and the new Maker Packs. As of April 16, the Marketplace now has a home on console ports of The Sims 4, including PlayStation and Xbox, thanks to a new update that’s just landed. That’s not all, as The Sims 4 across all platforms has also received a number of requested bug fixes.
The Sims 4 Marketplace on PlayStation and Xbox Consoles
Thanks to this update, The Sims 4 Marketplace is now available for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, granting access to the new Maker Packs, as well as providing a new home for Kits, as per the PC and Mac versions. There are a few things to be aware of with the Marketplace on console:
- Kits are part of the game files, with storage reserved for Maker Packs.
- Storage on Xbox and PlayStation are shared across simmer accounts on the same console.
- PlayStation consoles offer 16GB of storage.
- Xbox platforms allow up to 50GB of storage.
- If playing with Xbox Cloud Gaming, you may need to re-download any owned Maker Packs upon starting a new session, available through the Marketplace Download Manager before loading a save.
The Sims 4 Marketplace is now available for Xbox and PS consoles.
The Sims 4 Base Game Update
For The Sims 4 base game, some fixes have been applied:
- Pack content should now be enabled by default after installing instead of deactivated.
- The Gallery now includes a filter for Maker Packs.
- The golden star, which highlights newly-installed content in Create-A-Sim and Build Mode, now applies to Marketplace purchases.
- Deactivated packs won’t display as Not Owned upon loading a game.
- The Moola Wallet should now update correctly after making a purchase.
- Downloaded packs should no longer display an incorrect “Failed” message after being successful.
- “Connection error” should no longer occur after purchasing multiple packs in a row.
- Maker names should appear correctly for all Maker Packs.
- The Browse page filters should now reset when loading the Marketplace from the Gallery.
- Marketplace images should load correctly when accessing Marketplace from the Gallery.
- UI scaling improvements made for Marketplace and Main Menu.
Fixes have been made to the Marketplace.
The Sims 4 Console Update
Aside from the arrival of the Marketplace, console players should now receive previous updates from the PC version of The Sims 4, including improved filters for the Gallery.
Top 5 Most Community Voted Fixes
- Further tweaks to ensuring Sims properly close their eyes when blinking.
- Prom from High School Years should now appear on Calendars again, for old and new saves. Prom goals should also be able to be completed.
- Pet and Horse data (Cats & Dogs, Horse Ranch) from pre-made households should now be retained. Only applies to new saves.
- Sims should now be automatically more inclined to talk to familiar Sims rather than strangers.
- Animals should now be able to be assigned to an Animal Shed (Cottage Living) after moving to a new lot, no longer stuck in the Inventory. Applies to new and old saves with the existing issue active.
On an added note, this update should also address some issues concerning obsessive Sim behavior, preventing them from interacting with strangers, flirting, and using certain objects. This particular issue is continuing to be monitored, so if you still have concerns, make sure to raise it.
Prom is back!
Other Bug Fixes
Plenty of bug fixes have been applied in this update for The Sims 4. We previously covered all of these in our most recent coverage of the laundry list, so make sure to read that to learn about everything that’s been fixed.
Other The Sims News (Expansion Pack Giveaway & Free Kit Offer)
Apart from the Marketplace dropping in on consoles and the latest update, there aren’t any other major news or announcements for The Sims 4 or other titles at this stage. There is, however, a giveaway going on social media, where up to 30 people can win a free Expansion Pack for The Sims 4!
To enter, you must have an account on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and Threads, then follow @TheSims. You must then do the following: comment on your favorite flower, including the hashtag #TS4Springgiveaway.
If you don’t have a social media account or do not wish to use social media to enter the contest, you can alternatively send an email with your name, birthdate, and country of residence to si************@**.com.
You can only submit one entry per person.
The deadline for The Sims 4 Spring Giveaway ends April 24, 2026 at 11.59pm PT.
For full details on the giveaway, you can read their rules at the official website for The Sims.
Plus, The Sims 4 Country Kitchen Kit is still available totally for free if you haven’t claimed it yet. You can get it from the Marketplace.
Don’t forget to claim The Sims 4 Country Kitchen Kit while you still can – it’s free!
