The highly anticipated “Infant Update” forThe Sims 4was released on March 14th, 2023, bringing with it the long-awaited infant life stage and a host of other new features. The free patch also serves as a precursor for the upcoming release ofThe Sims 4Growing Togetherexpansion pack, which offers new family gameplay with more advanced social dynamics and a strong focus on the challenges of raising children.

As such, the pack aims to build and expand on what theParenthoodexpansion has intendedto be, focusing on meaningful interactions between parents and children.

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Set to officially release on March 16th, 2023,The Sims 4 Growing Togetheris already available for pre-order. Players who purchase the expansion pack before April 27th will also receive the Outdoor Playtime digital content for free, which includes a range of new items for Sims of all ages, from infants to adults, such as carriers, slides, and swings.

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The Sims 4 Growing Together Release Time

Growing Togetheris set to be released simultaneously for all regions and consoles, just like the rest of the latest packs introduced to the game. According to an early preview of the game in the news post"Meet the Michaelsons" by EA, the release is confirmed to be onThursday, March 16th at 10 AM PT for all consoles and PC. Although the post only mentions the US-focused timezone, players worldwide can expect the release at the same time, which is:

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In order to playThe Sims 4 Growing Together, players who have purchased the pack must update their game to the latest version. It is important to note that players who use mods may encounter issues with the new patch, and it is recommended todisable mods before playing.

Script mods, in particular, may be affected and may not work properly. Additionally, players are advised to back up their save files before updating, as some bugs may occur during the process. By taking these precautions, players can ensure a smoother transition into the new content and avoid potential issues.

The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S