One Long-Running Sims 4 Broken Feature Is Something EA Needs To Patch ASAP

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has a ton of different things to do, but those who prefer building are well aware of a long-running problem that might not seem like a big deal but is incredibly frustrating. With the recent release of the DLC for the , there's even more to do in the game than ever, with new relationship dynamics, mechanics, and a new career in the form of Matchmaker.

Although the developers are adding new content via DLCs and enhancements made to the base game, this one persistent issue has been plaguing builders since its release and doesn't show any signs of actually going away. With the introduction of a new city in Ciudad Enamorada and three new neighborhoods, the long-running broken feature is still present and a point of consternation for many who prefer to spend their time building in the game.

The Sims 4 has been subject to plenty of criticism over the years, but the new expansion could help address some lacking core features.

In the ,housing lots do not typically extend all the way to the sidewalk. For builders who enjoy having a walkway to their front door, this leaves a gap of grass between the sidewalk and the player's home. Additionally, it also makes it so any fencing that one wants to build won't go up right at the perimeter of the property, instead leaving an undesired gap between the housing lot and the sidewalk. Although it may seem like a tiny detail that's not that big of a deal, the consistency in which Maxis makes lots just slightly undersized is pretty infuriating.

This gap also encourages Sims to walk on the lawn or grass rather than follow a paved path.

This annoying feature was extended in the latest DLC lots, signaling that it's not a point of priority for Maxis to fix. After all, with the complexities required to build new relationship mechanics and turn-ons and turn-offs, it's understandable this «small» QoL feature is being ignored or overlooked. Using a building trick to construct a retaining wall to help remedy this works to some degree, but it