The Sims Freeplay Memphis Memories Update [March – April 2023]

Presented by the EA Creator Network.

Get that 80s style with the latest update for The Sims Freeplay! Be sure to update your games when this update goes live at 9.30PM UTC Tuesday 7th March 2023.

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Here’s all the info from the official blog:

“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 ‘Eyelash’ 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]. https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-freeplay/news/sim-chase-faq

‘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! https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-freeplay/news/influence-island-faq“

Events List

Bold entries are new! All events start at 7AM UTC.

Title	Duration	Start Date	End Date
SimChase Season 55: Office Opposition	9 days	8 March	19 March
Love is Blinds Hair Hobby	7 days	17 March	25 March
Memphis Mansion Live Event	10 days	19 March	30 March
Maternity Pack 34	9 days	26 March	3 April
SimChase Season 56: Multi-Colored Memphis	7 days	29 March	6 April
Influence Island Season 35 – Retro Revival	10 days	5 April	16 April
School’s Out Live Event	10 days	5 April	16 April
Chocolate Egg Chase – Player Favorite	7 days	7 April	16 April

Packs

Pack Name	Contents	Price (USD)	Start Date	End Date
Women’s History Month Special Inspiring decor for WHM!	Two exclusive artworks and wallpaper inspired by real artwork and famous women around the world, each in 4 variants.	FREE	1 MARCH	31 MARCH
Trendy Toddler Wear Fashionable and adorable outfits for Toddler Sims!	Male toddler outfit – jacket with jeans and shoes available in four colour variants Female toddler outfits – Top, skirt with bow and shoes available in four colour variants	$9.99	7 March	20 March
Windswept Toddler Hair Messy windswept hairstyles for Toddler Sims!	Unisex toddler pixie hairstyle available in 14 color variants	$9.99	20 March	2 April
Outdoor bunny decor Bunny rabbit decor for the outdoors!	Water fountain Bunny Topiary Garden Bench Picket Fence – Corner piece – 1×1 – 2×1 – 4×1 (all items in two color variants)	$12.99	4th April	17th April