Depending on your choice of platform, downloading new updates for The Sims 4 is different.

However, for all platforms, you can check your game library to see if there's a pending update that you need to install for The Sims 4. Otherwise, you can head to the Settings menu and enable automatic game updates on your device.

To do this on Xbox, users will need to select "Profile & System > Settings > System > Updates" to find the option. On the Updates menu, select "Keep my games & apps up to date," which triggers The Sims 4 and other games to install patches without manual input.

PlayStation users must also head to the Settings menu and find "Saved Data > Game/App Settings." From here, click on "Automatic Updates" from the list and select "Auto-Download." With this option enabled, the PlayStation will install game updates while in Rest Mode.

And lastly, PC players will have to open the EA app / Origin to update The Sims 4. By enabling "Automatic Updates" located within the Settings menu, The Sims 4 and other games will begin updating as soon as new patches are available.