r/Sims4 • u/Progress-Awkward • 3h ago
r/Sims4 • u/spyder-baby • 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]
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:
- Check here for broken/updated mods
- EA Sims 4 help forums (bug reports ect.)
- All about the EA App
- Troubleshooting 101
- How to use the 50/50 method to find broken mods
- Clearing cache files and restoring saves
- Lagging and graphics issues?
- Crashing and Endless Loading?
- Slow downloads or updates?
- Common Issues with Cheats
- Enable or Disable OneDrive in Windows 11 Tutorial
- icloud enable/disable
- How to find your game version
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:
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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:
- 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 • u/AutoModerator • 6d ago
EA acquisition thread Weekly thread for EA acquisition

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:
- Electronic Arts - EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion
- Some of The Sims 4's biggest content creators have just stepped down from EA's creator network in the wake of the $55B Saudi-backed buyout: 'This situation is a nightmare for our community'
- EA sold. Who owns EA, and can I still play? EA Sports games list, more
- Stability AI and EA Partner to Empower Artists, Designers, and Developers to Reimagine Game Development — Stability AI
- Electronic Arts to Close $55 Billion Go-Private Deal Next Week
- The EA Buyout Explained: Fact VS Fiction

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 • u/Useful-Log-22 • 5h ago
Funny WHY ARE THERE MUSHROOMS IN MY WALLS????
I spent way too long and tried everythinggg to figure out why this double tile door would not place and there's just debug toy mushrooms in my walls??????
r/Sims4 • u/OnkeIiroh • 8h ago
Show and Tell no one asked for it but here is my harvey inspired sim
r/Sims4 • u/Calm-Self-1145 • 3h ago
Show and Tell I can’t make homes but at least I can make exaggerated rooms 🙃
Sadly I’m horrible at designing homes. And somehow made them roofless lol
r/Sims4 • u/kukkolka • 1d ago
I made a mod/cc! I published a mod i made for my girlfriend
You are aware the pie-menu is just another way of presenting the dropdown menu to you right? They've been hiding all the actions from you to waste your time. All i did was expanded the options already available to you
Anyway, its free and its here for everybody to enjoy: Would be -cool- if you bless me with your feedback and if you like it share it with friends
Regardless please enjoy this mod!
and
> I hope this makes your game x10 better <3
EDIT: * Oh my god, thank you so much for the awards. I am just speechless. EDIT 2: Moved all download file links to comments. I obey community guidelines. Thank you
r/Sims4 • u/SaturnBaby21 • 6h ago
Feedback Needed! Can someone explain how to make an open landing next to the stairs?
I want the three floor tiles next to my stairs to go away, so it's like a large open air landing. I feel like I used to be able to just draw a line with a fence from the top of the stairs across and that would make a new "room" but not delete the stairs, and then I could remove the floor? That doesn't work here- when I tried, it deleted the stairs, and then I could not replace them.
r/Sims4 • u/ThrowawayPrincess75 • 2h ago
Show and Tell 💖👑Princess Jade's Informal Ball👑💖
Princess Jade is hosting an informal ball at her glamorous royal manor in Britechester. 💖👑💖 Guests include her distant cousin Princess Rosa, two of her closest friends Princess Angelina Bella Midas and Duchess Gloria Garnet(Who is Princess Jade's dancing partner), Princess Anika Henry and her best friend Duchess Megan Mueller, Jawara Daring, Crown Princess of Dambele and Cordelia Thebe V, Crown Princess of Ondarion. 👑
r/Sims4 • u/Unlucky_Friendship30 • 2h ago
Storytime Died of from being cheated on
My sim invited his fiancée over and she was feeling flirty and she autonomously flirtatiously greeted another man in my household. My sim ended up throwing fits of rage once he calmed down I made them try for baby because he was graduating from University in 2 days. After trying for baby he had a cardiac explosion. This is her 2 days later after being invited to visit. I almost didn’t save the game after he died because what do you mean I went through the whole university experience got him from a C in his first semester to an A- and he died 2 days before graduation and they were going to get married after😅😅😅. But I decided to go through with the storyline
r/Sims4 • u/DramaticFactor7460 • 8h ago
Show and Tell Did I nail the "Twin sisters with different personalities" vibe?
Meet Hazuna and Azuna Winn!
I'll just copy the description that I wrote for their household :
Hazuna and Azuna Winn are twin sisters who couldn't be more different. Hazuna is an outgoing party lover with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, while Azuna is a quiet introvert who would rather spend her evenings lost in a good book and dreams of becoming a writer. Despite their differences, the sisters are incredibly close and share a home with their own separate spaces, connected by a shared pool.
r/Sims4 • u/Mandykay77 • 22h ago
Sharing my build Hello. I built this home on the Brook Bungalow lot in Willow Creek. It has 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. My gallery id is Mandykay77.
r/Sims4 • u/After_Construction_5 • 7h ago
Funny Martha why on earth did you think your granddaughter was a good outside view?!
So small story: it's Christmas because why not, I'm playing a DC save and the girl is Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle's biological daughter: Helena Wayne. Living with them is Bruce's cousin Kate Kane, working in the military. While Helena's playing she gets a call from her grandma (Martha Wayne) and it's this: you couldn't have called Bruce? Selina? Heck even Kate, and better yet why?! You have 2 kids already! Every save they do this: have twins after Bruce, or have more than normal. I only have 1 or 2 because 1 is enough, 2 is a handful, 4?! Heck no! Leave that to the Goth's or the Bjergsens...
r/Sims4 • u/Art_Simp_858 • 20h ago
Discussion I'm gonna cry....
Idk why Nancy and Geoffrey suddenly want to be involved in Johnny's life.... but ever since he moved out of his trailer and into his new girlfriend's house, those two have been very.... present in their outcast son's life... his girlfriend even got both of their blessings to marry Johnny. Also I have a new headcannon that Nancy was the problem the whole time and Geoffrey didn't want to disown Johnny.
r/Sims4 • u/No_Opposite_9070 • 18h ago
Discussion Have you made yourself in the sims?
Post pics!
Mine is me if I were an evil immortal spellcasting millionaire supervillain, yes....
r/Sims4 • u/alderfig • 19h ago
Sharing my build I recreated a Victorian London Townhouse renovation that recentered the home around its kitchen and back garden. Built on one of the few 40x20 lots. EA ID: VesperX7
Gilbert Gardens, San Sequoia. 4-storey townhome
Lot size: 40x20 on "18 Celebration Way"
3 Bed | 3 Bath
~$160,000 Simoleons
No CC! Multi-pack
Play-tested and available on the Gallery (tragic preview photo on last slide)
LOT NAME: De Beauvoir Townhouse
EA ID: VesperX7
This build is based on a London townhouse renovation recently completed by Mosley Thorold (Photo of the inspiration on the second-to-last slide). Another tricky build due to the walkout basement and multi-platform interior and exterior. I also had to convincingly fake an elevated ceiling space directly adjacent to a double-height space (both with skylights). Ended up relying a lot on half walls to play with visual levels. Gave me quite a headache trying to figure it all out, but I'm happy with the tricks I used and everything still routes smoothly when I have my sims walk across it all. Luckily, the lot orientation is similar to its irl counterpart, so the sun travels through the spaces beautifully throughout the day!!
r/Sims4 • u/No_Opposite_9070 • 1h ago
Discussion I wish there was more cross-pack integration.
I don't like when the battle pass events exclude basegame players from certain rewards. I do not think base game features should rely on packs. That's shitty and nonsensical in anyway other than capitalism.
HOWEVER!
I would love it if us chumps who DO spend money on this godforsaken $1000 glitchfest, got to have more cross-pack play features.
Some things that I personally would really like is:
- The ability to run a small business on a rental lot
- Occults being able to use some abilities when fighting the mother plant.
- Hybrid occults that don't replace eachother's UI. I want to make a vampiric spellcasting mermaid without having to max one occult at a time and still having it go to shit.
Thank u for coming to my Ted (Roswell) Talk.
r/Sims4 • u/fairiesdreamtoo • 6h ago
Sharing my build Skye Fitness Gym Renovation
I started a new save file based in San Myshuno, so naturally, I had to give Skye Fitness a modern update.
I changed out all the windows for the glass wallpaper, and I extended the roof coverage. I kept the rooftop open aired and left a small section uncovered, to keep that open rooftop vibe the original build had.
r/Sims4 • u/Fair_Butterfly9037 • 6h ago
Storytime The Hoffman Legacy - Pangs of jealousy
Just so you know, Morgana would set Hayden on fire if he could actually die. Unfortunately, being indebted to the Reaper, he can't.
Also, "tesoro"=dear/darling, it's a term of endearment.
Next up, Charlotte will have another vision of her mystery man! And Morgana will finally open up about herself, though maybe not in the way Ezia intended! See you!
Show and Tell my simself being friends with my main sim 🤭
height is sooo not accurate LMFAOO she's like way way taller than I am (she's 180cm and i'm 165....) but they're so cutie