Why did my Sims get old?

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Your Sims may have gotten old due to the aging bug that was introduced in a recent update, which caused Sims to age up every time the game transitioned scenes, or it could be due to the natural aging process in the game, where Sims will automatically age up at the end of their birthday if you don’t intervene. To stop your Sims from aging, you can visit the game menu, go to game options, select the ‘Gameplay’ tab, and then select Auto Age (Played Sims) and choose ‘No’.

Understanding Sims Aging

The Sims 4 has a complex aging system that can be influenced by various factors, including game settings and Sims’ traits.

FAQs

General Questions

1. What is the aging bug in Sims 4?: The aging bug is a glitch that causes Sims to age up prematurely, and it was fixed in a recent patch.
2. How do I stop my Sims from aging?: You can stop your Sims from aging by visiting the game menu, going to game options, selecting the ‘Gameplay’ tab, and then selecting Auto Age (Played Sims) and choosing ‘No’.
3. Do Sims age up naturally?: Yes, Sims will age up naturally at the end of their birthday if you don’t intervene.

Sims Behavior and Traits

4. Why are my Sims suddenly so mean?: Sims with the mean trait will act mean autonomously, and playful Sims may also act out in ways that can be perceived as mean.
5. Why are my Sims sad and angry all the time?: Your Sim’s emotions are influenced by their moodlets, and you need to balance their emotional moodlets to override other moodlets.

Aging and Lifespan

6. How many times can my elder Sim woohoo before she dies?: There is no specific limit to the number of times an elder Sim can woohoo before they die, but their aging and health can be affected by their actions.
7. Why are my Sims not dying of old age?: Sims won’t die on time if they’ve fulfilled their lifetime wish, and they will live for an undetermined amount of time before passing away due to old age.

Game Settings and Features

8. What does auto age mean in Sims 4?: Auto age refers to the game setting that allows unplayed Sims to age up automatically, while played Sims will not be affected.
9. How do you check Sims lifespan?: You can check a Sim’s lifespan by clicking on the Simology Panel and looking at the green bar that represents their age.

Pregnancy and Aging

10. Why can’t pregnant Sims age up?: Pregnant Sims cannot age up, die, or experience other life-changing events until they give birth.

Sims Death and Revival

11. Why is my Sims dying?: Sims can die due to various reasons, including old age, starvation, drowning, or fires.
12. Can you revive a dying sim?: If you have the Realm of Magic expansion pack, you can use the Dedeathify spell to bring a Sim back to life.

Game Ratings and Safety

13. What is the age limit on Sims?: The Sims 4 has a PEGI rating of 12, which means it’s suitable for players aged 12 and above.
14. Can you get a virus from Sims 4?: The risk of getting a virus from Sims 4 depends on where you download the game from, and it’s essential to scan all files for viruses before installing.

NPCs and Aging

15. Do NPC Sims age up?: NPC Sims or townies do not age up unless you move them in with your played Sims, at which point they will age like any other played Sim.