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The Sims 4 patch update set the save reminder to every 2 hours by default
GameThe Sims 4
VersionNot named
PostedAug 6 · 17:21 UTC
SourceSteam announcement
A post titled “July Patch Update” appeared in the Steam announcements of The Sims 4 on Aug 6, 2026. Its autosave changes set the default save reminder to every 2 hours instead of off. The notes also listed a fix for an issue that could misalign Marketplace Discover menu tabs and a fix for crashes relating to caching. The full notes are in that Steam post, dated Aug 6, 2026.1,2,3,4,5,6
How each figure was checked
- the game whose Steam announcements carried the postThe Sims 4
- the post's titleJuly Patch Update
- the day the post appearedAug 6, 2026
- the save reminder default the notes set“Every 2 Hours” instead of “Off”Steam announcements of The Sims 4 ↗
- a Marketplace fix the notes listDiscover menu tabs misaligning and showing empty sectionsSteam announcements of The Sims 4 ↗
- a base game fix the notes lista fix for crashes relating to cachingSteam announcements of The Sims 4 ↗
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- Source
- Steam announcements of the game
- Post ID
- 1840310314342680
- Title
- July Patch Update
- Posted
- Aug 6 · 17:21 UTC
- Author
- EA_Cade
- Filed by rule
- title:patch
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