Many players of The Sims 4 have started noticing a strange glitch after the latest update. Some of the kids in the game now appear to have pregnant bellies. Over the past day, several players have taken to Reddit to share their experiences and showcase images of young Sims who seem to be expecting.
One player expressed their surprise by stating, “Umm guys… My kid is pregnant…” Another player added that since the recent patch, all the male children in their game seem to have rounded bellies, making the situation even more puzzling.
At this point, it’s not clear what exactly is causing this unusual visual effect or how widespread it is among players. However, one comforting detail is that these young Sims aren’t becoming actual mothers—they’re just showing a pregnant look without any implications of giving birth. So far, it appears to be merely a cosmetic bug rather than a game-breaking issue, although it is undeniably bizarre.
Some users have theorized that the game might be incorrectly mixing up the body types for adults and children. One player pointed out that they saw a child character suddenly looking very muscular, while another had a very peculiar body shape with a large belly and narrow shoulders typical of some adult characters. There’s a hope among the players that the developers will address this bug soon.
In response to this situation, Eurogamer has reached out to EA, the publisher of The Sims series, to seek more details on the glitch and what might have gone wrong during the update.
Interestingly, this latest patch was primarily aimed at reintroducing the iconic burglar character to the game after a long absence of 11 years. While there’s some uncertainty regarding the future direction of The Sims franchise, players are currently celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary. This celebration includes various events, alongside the notably uneven remasters of the original The Sims and The Sims 2, which have sparked mixed reactions among fans.
As this glitch intrigues players, many are left wondering about the future of the game and what other surprises or updates may come as the developers continue to work on The Sims 4. For now, though, it seems that players will have to bear with some unexpected “pregnant” children as they navigate through their in-game lives.