: Introduced a swimwear category for toddlers and a "re-traiting" potion available via the Aspiration Rewards Store.

: Introduces spring, summer, fall, and winter with unique effects like thunderstorms, blizzards, and heatwaves that impact Sim moods and safety.

: Completely redesigned the gardening skill with a more intuitive UI, immediate interactions, and a streamlined 5-level evolution system.

This update was one of the most significant "pre-expansion" patches, introducing fundamental mechanics to the base game that were previously absent: