‘The Sims 4’ adds vitiligo in free update [Video]

The Sims 4 is adding vitiligo in a free update, allowing players to create Sims with the skin condition. The new patch is available right now, in case you need an excuse to boot up the popular life simulator and thoroughly tank your productivity.

Announced today, The Sims 4‘s new update enables players to give their Sims vitiligo patches in its Create-a-Sim character creator. There are multiple options featuring varying levels of coverage across the face, upper torso, lower torso, arms, and legs.

“Altogether there are 61 pieces ranging from a light to heavier coverage,” The Sims 4 associate producer Ash Wait told Mashable. “Some of the heavier body patterns will have multiple swatch choices so players can make one side heavier if they wish. Simmers can also add these to any age of Sim, from infants to elders. This comes out to 305 patterns total!”

The update finally enables players with vitiligo to more accurately recreate themselves as Sims in-game — a …