Falling for Fall Update

Sul Sul! 

Fall is a time of fresh starts, a chance to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Get your home ready for Autumn and boost your curb appeal with gorgeous harvest décor in two SimChase events.

We absolutely love hearing your feedback and suggestions on what you want to see more of in The Sims FreePlay. Your suggestions continue to inspire us and help shape the decisions we make! Earlier in the year, a survey appeared in our game and you voted that glamour and luxury theme were your most desired aesthetic for a future update! Now, your Sims can live the VIP lifestyle they’ve always dreamed of with the breathtaking rewards available in our latest live event and Influence Island!

Base Game Improvements

New Inbox Notifications

In an effort to streamline pop ups and notifications, plus refresh yourself on what your Sims got up to during your last play session, we’ve designed a new inbox system for Sim and SimTown news! The envelope icon is located in the bottom right-hand navigation next to the town map (which now nests the Globe icon/Social button too). You will now be notified when your Sims finish actions, finish a work shift, get a promotion, when construction finishes and more! Your Inbox will also let you know what's happened in your SimTown while you've been away, and also give you the ability to go straight to the location of your Sim or completed construction via the new green map icon!

Active Tasks - Menu Refresh

Have you ever want to know what live events are coming up next or what you can look forward to, without checking out our blog notes? Well, we've refreshed the Active Tasks menu so it's more like a calendar and easier to navigate! You’ll notice that tasks are now split into two tanbs: Active and Upcoming! 

The ‘Active’ tab shows what is available to start now and what you’re still able to complete within the remaining time available. Check out the Upcoming tab to find a list of all the current update's Live Events! Events are ordered by the start date, and once they begin it will disappear from 'upcoming' and move into 'active'. When there is less than 24 hours to go until it starts, it turns into a countdown!

Hot Tip: Click the new magnifying glass next to the task to explore the event requirements in more detail. It will open an exploded view so you can have a closer look of the prizes you’re able to earn!

Removal of Autoplay Ads from Short Actions on iOS

We hear you loud and clear, Simmers! Our autoplay ads interrupt gameplay while you’re gardening, cooking and baking and you’ve told us in player surveys and social media that its frustrating and disruptive. We’ve made the change to remove ads from short actions on iOS, and replaced them with opt-in ads instead that will autocomplete the current action for you! Tag our SimGuru’s on Twitter to let us know if you notice the change.

SimChase Seasons 47 & 48

If you love decorating with an autumnal palette to make your home feel more inviting inside and out, then don’t miss SimChase Season 47: Fall Feud & Season 48: Autumn Aversion! 

As you race against your rival in Season 47, you’ll unlock milestone rewards perfect to create a beautiful outdoor harvest display that includes textured rugs, tray of pumpkins, tall cornstalks with flowers, wreath with lanterns, rustic weathervanes, rocking chairs, mudbrick fencing, matching double gate, casual preteen outfits for male and female Sims and much more! 

One of the best things about fall décor is that it can suit your home all year round! Add notes of color detail with rewards from Season 48 that include giant wall wreaths, collection of tins and kitchen clutter, farmhouse kitchen sink and matching benchtops and cabinets, autumn leaf garlands, retro fridges plus casual outfits for Female and Male teen Sims!

Read our frequently asked questions about SimChase events here.

‘Glamorous Getaway’ Live Event

Live the celebrity lifestyle and become the talk of SimTown when you unlock the exclusive ‘Glamorous Getaway’ mansion lot! Sims can now live out their wildest dreams with gold-plated furniture and luxury decorations full of glitz and glamour. Don’t forget to invite your neighbors inside for an up close and personal tour of your new crib. As you craft resources and progress through the event, you’ll earn milestone prizes that include:

• Marble wallpaper & flooring
• Floor lamp with plant decoration
• Giant marble kitchen table, matching dining chairs 
• Premium kitchen cabinets & benchtops
• Gold smart fridge with ice dispenser interaction!
• Art deco arched glass doors & window frames
• Giant portrait paintings and much more!

Read the How To Guide, written by EA Creator TheGirlWhoGames, for all the details about completing a Live Event.

Influence Island – Seasons 29 & 30

Convince Sims to join your clan in Influence Island Season 29! Get closer to winning an exclusive grand prize to create breathtaking interiors and exquisite spaces with sophisticated and elegant lounge room furniture and homewares. Rewards include:

• Wall sized entertainment unit with hidden TV screen
• Lavish giant modular & corner couches
• Golden room partitions 
• Geometric bookshelf displays
• Designer outfits for Female Sims and much more!

Inspired by Season 12, the new Season 30 delivers rewards for you to convert your Sims’ basement into a beautiful wine cellar in all new color variants! Pick out the perfect room or unused corner to transform it into way more than just a room, but an authentic cellar – complete with bottles in racks on shelves. Showcase your style and taste with high end provincial decorative lighting, tall bookshelf and L-shaped wine bottle wall storage, stonework wallpaper and flooring, kitchen bench tops and cabinetry, staircase with hidden wine bottle storage, rounded bar display, bar fridge, tall bar table and chairs with a fancy cheeseboard and more!

Head over to our Influence Island FAQ for all the tips and tricks here! 

Halloween Chocolatier Hobby Event

Trick or treat! Halloween is just around the corner, so get your costumes ready as you prep to invite Sims over for a ghostly party. Complete the rerun of our iconic event within 7 days to earn a range of costumes and gingerbread furniture packs that are sure to spook, scare and delight – there’s something for the whole family!

Note: If you’ve already completed this event, you won’t see it in your game. If you’ve unlocked any of the packs in previous attempts, you’ll only have to create chocolate for the remaining packs.

Here are the playable event dates for this update (all dates in PST):

• NEW 'Glamorous Getaway’ Live Event: 10-day event starting from 5 September 
• NEW Influence Island Season 29 Luxury Lounge: 10-day event starting from 5 September
• Hispanic Heritage Month Free Pack available from 5 September
• Pride Paintings Free Pack available from 5 September
• NEW SimChase Season 47 Fall Feud: 9-day event starting from 16 September
• ‘Snow Problem’ Player Favorite Seasonal Quest: 13-day event starting from 18 September
• NEW Influence Island Season 30 Wine Cellar: 10-day event starting from 25 September
• NEW Maternity Pack 30: Start a 9-day pregnancy event between 28 September - 6 October and successfully complete all goals to win maternity rewards!
• NEW SimChase Season 48 Autumn Aversion: 7-day event starting from 29 September
• 'Captivating Coast' Live Event: 10-day event starting from 5 October
• SimChase Season 29 garden Grapple: 7-day event starting from 9 October
• Halloween Chocolatier Hobby Event: 7-day event starting from 9 October

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