Electronic Arts has officially acknowledged that their development team is actively addressing multiple bugs in The Sims 4, particularly those affecting pregnancy mechanics, which emerged after the game's most recent major update. This announcement comes as the community eagerly anticipates the July 10 launch of the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack for The Sims 4, which promises to deliver both new content and crucial fixes to the beloved life simulation game.

Earlier this month, players received a significant base game update that revamped the inventory system, introduced a redesigned Notebook interface, and implemented various housing-related enhancements. While these improvements were generally well-received, numerous players began reporting persistent issues with pregnancy mechanics shortly after the patch went live. These problems range from missing pregnancy test options to invisible baby bumps and the disappearance of the "Try for Baby" interaction.

On the game's official Discord, developers confirmed they're investigating these pregnancy-related bugs and working on solutions. While it's uncertain whether these fixes will coincide with the Enchanted by Nature expansion release, EA has verified that two longstanding issues concerning the hobby board and cleaning mechanics will be resolved in the July 10 update.

Looking beyond the immediate fixes, The Sims 4 is scheduled to receive another free base game update on August 19, though details about this patch remain undisclosed. This comes amid growing player concerns about time-limited content, with many community members urging EA to reconsider how exclusive items are distributed in the game.

While The Sims franchise continues to dominate the life simulation genre, it faces new competition from Krafton's InZOI, which sold over one million copies in its debut week. Though player numbers have declined since its March release, InZOI's hyper-realistic graphics and deep customization options present an intriguing alternative for simulation enthusiasts.