Memphis Memories Update

Sul Sul,

It’s time to bring radical designs that created the aesthetic of the 1980s to SimTown! The creation of Memphis Design was born out of Italy in the 1960s and became a cultural movement in the 80s that blended kitsch, art deco with pop art – a new style filled with experimentation that used abstract patterns, squiggles and shapes on top of other shapes. Give your home a quirky side and embrace the trend of bold colors, fabrics and patterns in your Sim’s homes. Mix and match the unique living room, bedroom and kitchen rewards from our latest Live Event, Influence Island and SimChase events. All details are below!

We can’t wait to see your creations on Twitter and Instagram, tag us and use #TheSimsFreePlay!

Base Game Improvements

Customizable Eyelashes – Create A Sim

Eyelashes can really change your whole look! As part of the development that we’re continuing to invest in improving the appearance of our Sims, we’ve now made eyelashes customizable! 

Your preteen, teenager, adult and senior Sims are now able to select from two styles that range from natural to darker (or even remove them completely) to suit any style. Enjoy choosing out of the four color options and come in short and medium lengths.

Select the new ‘Eyelashes’ category in the Create A Sim screen and the camera will zoom right up close to your Sims face to help with your decision making.

New User Interface

For the first time since The Sims FreePlay released in 2011, we’ve refreshed our HUD user interface with a new layout that helps separate quests from limited time live events, so you can spend more time doing the things you love with your Sims. 

• New Active Tasks Icon
  • Separating out base game content like professions, hobbies, quests plus Sim Springs, MidTown Café, and Downtown Developer makes it easier to level up your town!
• New Live Events Icon
  • Our calendar of limited-time live events and related live event tasks are now sorted together in this menu, so you’ll always know how to progress and what’s coming up next! This includes pregnancy, SimChase and Influence Island events.
• Sim Tracker 
  • The folder has now moved to a more suitable spot next to your Sim Needs bar.
• Player Level Icon
  • Each time you level up, you'll see new helpful details of the quests and features that are now available to you! 

What do you think of the new changes? Visit any of our social media channels to let us know.

Women’s History Month

Happy International Women’s Day, Simmers! The world of The Sims has always encouraged people to play with life equally —regardless of gender, race, religion, sexuality, or culture. This IWD, we want to thank our community of female identifying players from the past and present; for sharing your stories, pushing for fairness in your own lives; and making the Sims FreePlay community the greatest in and out of the game.

Pregnancy Animations Refresh

In the spirit of equality and highlighting the incredible journey of pregnancy, we’ve looked at our existing animations for adult Sims and added a selection of interactions [that don’t have texture clipping issues] to expand the options that pregnant Sims in the second and third trimester. While we still have work to do in making pregnant Sims completely equal, they can now enjoy:

• Waiting for a friend, casual chat, or absorbing chat when sitting on a sofa 
• Making Parp Tarts, fancy toast or plain toast when using a toaster
• Petting and hugging any breed of cat
• Shaking hands, praise and play with large dogs
• Teach to beg, pet and give scratches to small dogs

‘Women’s History Month’ Free Pack – available until 31 March, 2023

Redeem the exclusive artworks and wallpaper from the ‘Specials’ tab in the Online Store to refresh your home with decor illustrated by our development team! The designs are inspired by a group of diverse, influential women who have helped shape history with their work advocating for change and making room for others as authors, suffragette activists, scientists, astronauts, musicians and much more.

Memphis Events

SimChase Season 55: Office Opposition

From glamorous tech, furniture and accessories, SimChase Season 55 has everything you need to level up your workplace. As you race against a rival to complete the event, you’ll unlock stylish and functional décor to transform a dull corporate office into a luxury open floorplan that is sure to motivate you to do your best hustling! Rewards include:

• Corporate suit outfits for adult female Sims
• Filing cabinets with animations
• Watercooler dispenser with animations
• Photocopier with animations
• Memphis inspired kitchenette, cabinets and mini fridge
• Boardroom tables & chairs
• Luxury wall partitions
• Modular desks that connect seamlessly
• Office elevator and much more!

SimChase Season 56: Multi-colored Memphis

A teen room is no ordinary bedroom for sleeping; they should be designed for studying, playing games, hanging out with friends, all while showcasing their bright personality! In the second SimChase of the update, earn eclectic décor to create a radical retreat for your preteen and teenager Sims such as:

• Bunkbeds with patterned sheets
• Casual tween outfits for female Sims
• Memphis style paintings
• Patterned wallpaper
• Colorful cube tables
• Geometric bird lamp 
• Wireframe chairs
• Modular wardrobe storage and more!

If you need any tips and tricks to completing a SimChase event, check out our frequently asked questions [here]. 

‘Memphis Mansion’ Live Event

Challenge the status-quo with an entire mansion styled after the design movement of Memphis! Craft resources throughout the 10-day event to unlock milestone prizes that combine a unique and contemporary design with everyday items in each room. 

The large grand prize lot features varied color schemes throughout, with striking patterned wallpapers and flooring, bold furniture and luxury finishings to make the house feel like a home! Downstairs your Sims will love the open floor plan kitchen and living areas, with breakout lounge room and guest bathroom. Take the elevator upstairs to relax in the bedrooms, do a load of laundry and look out at the view of the giant backyard with outdoor dining area and L-shaped pool!

Influence Island Season 35

• Large geometric bookshelf inspired by Ettore Sottsass’ Carlton 
• Pop art outfits and bob hairstyle for adult female Sims
• Plush 2, 3 and 4-seat sofas
• Floating TV entertainment unit
• Breakfast bar with passthrough window & stools and more!

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

Events Calendar 

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

• NEW Free Women’s History Month Artwork Pack: available from March 1 – 31
• NEW SimChase Season 55 Office Opposition: 9-day event starting March 8
• ‘Love is Blinds’ Hobby Event: 7-day event starting March 17
• NEW ‘Memphis Mansion’ Live Event: 10-day event starting March 19
• NEW Maternity Pack 34: 9-day event starting March 26
• NEW SimChase Season 56: Multicolored Memphis: 7-day event starting March 29
• NEW Influence Island Season 35 Retro Revival: 10-day event starting April 5
• ‘School’s Out’ Live Event: 10-day event starting April 5
• ‘Chocolate Egg Chase’ Player Favorite Quest: 7-day event starting April 7

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