The Sims™ FreePlay

The Sims FreePlay: Between the Lines – Seaside Swoon Now Live

The latest update for The Sims FreePlay, detected on July 15, 2026, introduces *Between the Lines: Seaside Swoon* — the first chapter of a new story arc featuring Bella and Mortimer. EA’s official news post from July 10 confirms this update launches with a two-week in-game event called *Summer Sweet Treat*, running from July 14 to July 29. The event includes daily gifts, summer fashion items, and a frozen yogurt shop for Sims to operate.

The *Between the Lines* season is described as a “romantasy-inspired” trilogy of updates. The first chapter places Bella and Mortimer in a seaside area of SimTown, where Mortimer’s imagination drives the narrative. EA’s announcement details beachside adventures, boardwalk dates, and a prom celebration titled *A Night To Remember*. A beach destination called *Hot Fries & High Tides* is also included, with associated activities.

Premium Perks Season 14 is scheduled for July 18, per EA’s post. This paid subscription track offers exclusive items and boosts for players who opt in.

The update includes multiple concurrent events. The *Summer Sweet Treat* event runs alongside the main *Seaside Swoon* chapter, requiring players to manage daily logins for frozen yogurt shop progress while advancing Bella and Mortimer’s story. Community schedules on Reddit indicate a relaxed month with opportunities to upgrade buildings alongside the narrative content.

EA is spacing the *Between the Lines* chapters across the season, so the full trilogy will not be available at once. Players returning after a break can engage with the summer event without a long-term commitment.