Key Takeaways:
- A new Sims 4 bug is causing all Sims—regardless of age or gender—to appear pregnant.
- EA is aware of the issue but hasn’t yet delivered a fix.
- Workarounds exist for PC players, but console users are likely stuck for now.
One of the strangest bugs in Sims history has arrived—and it’s turning your virtual neighborhood into an accidental maternity ward. Since the latest Sims 4 update, players have reported an alarming issue: Sims of all ages and genders are suddenly pregnant, seemingly without any WooHoo required.
Sims 4 Glitch Turns Pregnancy Into a Pandemic
The bug exploded in visibility after a post on Reddit by user Pigzonthemoon, who shared an image of a young girl Sim unable to blow out her birthday candles—because the game had registered her as pregnant. As surreal as that sounds, the issue has become widespread, with players flooding forums and social media with similar complaints.
One user, Dayzie1138, revealed that even their male Sim had contracted the “pregnancy virus,” while others mentioned that they could no longer initiate pregnancy-related gameplay, such as trying for a baby or taking a pregnancy test. For some, the bug also broke progression in current events, locking them out of key in-game experiences.
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EA Acknowledges Issue, But No Fix Yet
In response to growing concern, EA confirmed through the Sims Direct Communications Twitter account that the issue has been “identified.” However, the fix has not yet been implemented—even after a recent patch. This hints at a more complex problem than players initially suspected, one that may not be resolved as swiftly as past bugs.
For now, PC players have a few unofficial workarounds at their disposal. Some users have reported that removing all pregnancy-related mods seems to resolve the glitch, while others say that exiting and repairing the game via the EA App or Origin helped. Console players, unfortunately, appear to have no such escape.
A History of Bizarre Sims 4 Bugs
Sims 4 is no stranger to strange glitches. From long-legged babies to incestuous family dynamics and rapid aging mishaps, the life sim franchise has seen it all. But this new bug might take the cake—especially since it now affects basic game functions and disrupts normal gameplay.
Conclusion: A Virtual Baby Boom No One Asked For
As Sims 4 fans await an official patch from EA, the community continues to grapple with a baby boom that no one initiated. While some players can fix the issue themselves, others remain stuck with expectant Sims of all shapes and sizes.
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