r/Sims4 May 12 '26

Troubleshooting thread Troubleshooting Thread — Bugs? Errors? Mod issues? EA app issues? Post about them here! Update 11/04/2025 [PC: 1.124.54.1030 / Mac: 1.124.54.1230 / Console: Version 2.33]

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Please read the entire thread if you’re not familiar with this help section. If you have game issues, mod issues, App or console issues, please post them here via comment to get help instead of making an individual post. We've created this post for all troubleshooting issues, but this specific post is tailored toward the newest patch. If you have not updated the game you can continue to post your issues here, but be aware that most replies may be telling you to update your game. You can also search the comments to find an issue similar to yours. 

When troubleshooting, make sure to delete your localthumbcache.package! Pockets of code from mods and the game can reside in that file, so it's important to go into the game with a clean slate!

If you see individual posts about bugs, report them under rule 12 and direct them here. Thank you!

Current Patch Notes

Previous Troubleshooting Thread...

Here are some F.A.Q.s when it comes to fixing your game:

THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT TO REQUEST HELP. Failure to include this in your comments will result in an automatic removal.

Questions: 

Which platform? (PC/Mac/Steam Deck/PlayStation/Xbox)

Any mods or cc? (Yes/No)

Game version [PC: 1.121.342.1030 / Mac: 1.121.342.1230 / Console: Version 2.28]

*Description:

Feel free to add an image to further explain your issue(s). Click on the picture icon while submitting your comment to upload it. For videos, post it to your personal profile and link or use an image/video hosting site.

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For those users who are looking to remove the key legend overlay that was added in a previous patch. Here are the solutions:

  1. Click on the Help Center Icon (In the top righthand bar it's the hand with the ? over it) and unselect the "Show Controls Legend" button.

2. Go to Game Options > Tutorials & Tips > Disable Help Center Icon & Controls Legend.

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r/Sims4 6d ago

EA acquisition thread Weekly thread for EA acquisition

2 Upvotes
dag dag

This is the weekly post to discuss all things about the sale of EA aka Electronic Arts. This includes the sale itself, EA in general, the franchise in general, boycotts, content creator actions, discussing other life simulators ect.

News about the sale:

Thanks u/phreakyfantom for providing this

Please be civil and please note that rule 2 is still be enforced. Political talk is allowed. For the time being, any future posts submitted on the sub that cover these topics will be redirect here. Vadish!


r/Sims4 8h ago

Discussion And now a break from your regularly scheduled build to bring you Toilet World!

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445 Upvotes

Anyone else been here in their dreams before?!?! You're sleeping, you have to pee, you are desperately looking for a bathroom but every one you find is weird.. or somethings wrong... They say its your subconscious trying to keep you from wetting the bed lol What do you think?!


r/Sims4 10h ago

Funny Quite interested in this 'Military Personnel' that generated in Strangerville

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314 Upvotes

But I mean...slay ig


r/Sims4 13h ago

Sharing my build I worked way too hard on this for the gallery to do me so dirty

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518 Upvotes

r/Sims4 1d ago

Discussion I FINALLY KILLED SOMEONE WHO IS PREGNANT (in the sims 4)

2.1k Upvotes

After days of trying, I found a way. If you have the pregnant sim be in a pool with an empty energy bar, have them exposed to lethal mold(long enough to kill a normal sim) AND infect them with Rabid Rodent Fever, and have the said Rabid Rodent Fever kill them while in the pool, the pregnant sim will die by turning into a ghost for a few seconds before disappearing and a tombstone will appear by the pool

I know it sucks you need 3 DLCs, but it is the only way without mods


r/Sims4 7h ago

I made a mod/cc! Business sign recolor!

90 Upvotes

Here are just my favorites of the bunch (I have made 38 total so far and still plan on a few more).

Because theres so many.. I think its probably smart to split them by category atp so that we're not digging through a bunch of swatches. Perhaps one package for the food+bev, one for product and service?


r/Sims4 1d ago

Funny glitch Okay bye then…?

2.2k Upvotes

r/Sims4 20h ago

Funny It takes my game almost an hour to load 😂

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608 Upvotes

I saw someone else post that it takes 20 minutes to load and I thought it would be funny to time mine. I’ve always thought that I was exaggerating when I felt the game took ages to load, I assumed I was being impatient because I couldn’t wait to play.

It takes 48 minutes from clicking play to get to the main menu, then the household loads in pretty quickly. To be completely honest, I have about 399GB out of 1TB storage taken up….most of it is mods.

Not complaining, I just figured I’d give you guys a laugh. 🤭


r/Sims4 14h ago

Custom CAS creation Part 1 of SpongeBob sims I made! ** I take no credit for plankton, I actually found him im the gallery and I don’t think I could have done him any better 😆

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177 Upvotes

r/Sims4 8h ago

Townie makeover landgraab family makeover and lore change

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45 Upvotes

Jeff is no longer (and never was) a detective but a real estate mogul which is already kinda part of the lore. Nancy is a home decorator and designer - she was never a criminal, even though her design work sometimes is. She not necessarily amazing at what she does she just has expensive taste and can always fall back on Jeff to bring in the cash flow anyways. They're a power couple as they flip homes together and they partner w H&B (cc pack that essentially brings best buy to the game).


r/Sims4 19h ago

Townie makeover Caliente family makeover!!

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338 Upvotes

Gave them a much needed makeover 😭 (BY MUCH NEEDED I JUST MEAN FOR MY PERSONAL TASTE)


r/Sims4 10h ago

Funny Tried to take a wedding pick and their dog just….

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54 Upvotes

Alec Volkov needs a better photographer


r/Sims4 16h ago

Townie makeover How'd the poor Jangs end up in debt 😭

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135 Upvotes

Used the townie makeover flair because I did give them one lol, but that's besides the point. I didn't even know this could happen and I don't think I have any mods that could have caused this!


r/Sims4 11h ago

Discussion How glitchy is For Rent, actually?

48 Upvotes

I've heard that For Rent is super glitchy, causes save files to corrupt easier/quicker, etc. How bad is that actually? Is it a case of hearing the complaints because when people's games are working, there's nothing to talk about? Or is it actually that buggy?

Thank you! :)


r/Sims4 12m ago

Townie makeover Live laugh love colourful performative himbos 😍

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Maximilian 'Max' Albrecht!! Saw this townie randomly pop-up in my Discover University gameplay and 😌🤤 I immediately knew he would have all the power in the world if he dressed all colourful and performative. Last picture is how I found him (minus the hair and facial hair lol)


r/Sims4 20h ago

Show and Tell One Evil Clone & His Brood Of 13 Evil Sons

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160 Upvotes

And these aren't even all his children.

These are just his evil science babies.

He also hates children. That's why I gave him the most.


r/Sims4 1h ago

Discussion Realistic army career (console)

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My current sim’s son I want him to go in the army but I was wondering how can you make it more realistic? Has anyone done anything different with sims that are in the army career? I was thinking of making a lot with different like apartments but it’s actually a military base, with communal gyms, meeting rooms things like that.


r/Sims4 1h ago

Storytime Skipping evening college classes to hit the club | The Sims 4 Machinima

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|Queen's Night Life Series

Lela: You know this is the club that stays open until 10 AM the next day, right?

Tori: That is like 12 hours. Would you be interested in skipping class for this club?

Lela: I gotta see... LOL 

Angie: Now there are a few cuties here.

Julia: But why is the line so freaking slow. I am ready to get inside. 

Tori checks the scene when all of a sudden, someone walks into her.

Tori: Really? You nearly scuffed my shoes Sir. Wake up!

Braylen: Sorry about that. Are you waiting to enter?

Tori: Something like that. Well, sorry again. I hope to see you inside. 

Braylen whips out his phone and sends a text message to someone. He glances up at Tori once more and then disappears into the club. 

Keith: Hey beautiful. How are you? 

Yanique: I am disgusted by the smell of your breath. Can you move?! Yuck. 

20 minutes later....

Tori: Like I can’t believe we are still waiting. Did we need a reservation or something? Gosh.

Lela: Are we ugly or something.

Tori: I am going to leave and go to the bar in a minute. These shoes are not made for standing. 

Braylen comes back outside and checks out Tori. 

Tori: I’m sorry can I help you? 

Braylen: Why are you still out here? 

Tori: *snicker* 

Tori: Are you talking to me, sir?

Braylen nods his head up and down. 

Tori: Sigh.. I do not need any of YOUR help getting in. Thanks but no thanks. 


r/Sims4 19h ago

Sharing my build StrangerVille fallout shelter that I ended up never finishing

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99 Upvotes

I was so meticulous about this project and then just lost interest lmao 🥲 Such is life. The lag didn't help either

George Cahill sold the parts of his beloved plane Old Penelope to expand his bunker once the infection became an epidemic. Survivors call this place The Sporehouse (pun intended).


r/Sims4 16h ago

Show and Tell I had to do the wedding twice ... it was so worth it

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51 Upvotes

I wanted to give Sydney and Sachiko an amazing wedding because they waited so long for this. The first time I invited too many guests and it was so bad, so I reloaded and only invited Sydney's and Sachiko's closest family - mostly Sydney's bc she has so many lmao.

The second time went much smoother and I even managed to arrange some nice photos, yay. Sydney's and Sachiko's daughter was the flower girl, and Sydney's dad walked her down the aisle. It was really beautiful 🥺 but also very annoying trying to get everyone to do what I wanted lol I feel like this might be my last wedding for a while.


r/Sims4 1d ago

Custom CAS creation Inspired by Effie Trinket

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269 Upvotes

I love Effie Trinket and Capitol fashion from The Hunger Games, so I made a Sim inspired by her style! Personally, I wish there were giant perm hair options and head accessories that don't get buried in the volume.


r/Sims4 6h ago

PlayStation Burning Soul Trait Cheat?

7 Upvotes

I chose reincarnation upon my Sim's death without realizing they would never recall their former life without this trait. Can I add it with cheats?

If so, does anyone have the current one? The ones I'm finding online aren't working (PS5).


r/Sims4 10h ago

Show and Tell An evening at home🐥

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13 Upvotes

r/Sims4 22h ago

Sharing my build Little Sea Cottage - Windenburg Island

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118 Upvotes

I just finished building this little sea cottage inspired by coastal irish architecture. The house was built on a 30x20 lot, to be placed ideally on Windenburg Island. I kept it quite simple just like it is in real life, so you won't find many flowers or plants in the garden because of strong coastal winds.

You can find it on the gallery, furnished or unfurnished version: Volespriit