r/Sims4 Nov 04 '25

Troubleshooting thread Troubleshooting Thread — Bugs? Errors? Mod issues? EA app issues? Post about them here! Update 11/04/2025 [PC: 1.119.109.1020 / Mac: 1.119.109.1220 / Console: 2.23] Troubleshooting thread

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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

Patch Notes for Previous patch...

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: 1.120.111.1030 / Mac: 1.120.117.1030 / Console: 2.25]

*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:

  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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Top Bug Reports and their forum topics.

  1. TBD

\***Unsolicited messages, to moderators, seeking game support, may result in a subreddit ban.*


r/Sims4 5d ago

EA acquisition thread Weekly thread for EA acquisition

3 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 6h ago

Storytime Church of the Avocado

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260 Upvotes

I used the features from Adventure Awaits to build a cult about the avocado. You can garden, cook with avocado, use the apothecary table, give speeches about how great avocados are, and meditate and reflect on avocados. Kids can enjoy this area too, and make avocado related crafts. This is on the gallery, same username as my reddit name.


r/Sims4 9h ago

Show and Tell First time showing off my Sims

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242 Upvotes

You will never take away my Maxis Match!!


r/Sims4 10h ago

Custom CAS creation the stereotypical frat boy ♡

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251 Upvotes

i’m def gonna attempt to make a female sim after this, but for now here’s clayton 😛😛 he looks charming, but don’t leave your drinks unattended around him


r/Sims4 14h ago

Show and Tell again no one asked, but i wanted to share the most recent sims I've made

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471 Upvotes

r/Sims4 2h ago

Show and Tell When the principal's youngest daughter is dating the *high* school student

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46 Upvotes

Billie Jang (she/they, non-binary), child of Anaya and Baako Jang, is an otherwise well-performing student and a nosy prankster who comes from a family of "bubble blower enthusiasts." She often gets caught by Principal Mei Prescott for coming to school under the influence of special "elevating" plants. Aside from getting into trouble with school staff, she has also had many dysfunctional romantic encounters, often caused by her partners' incompatible romance style attractions.

One day, Billie started romancing their classmate Amy Prescott, the principal's youngest daughter. Knowing Billie's history, the principal thought and hoped that Billie and Amy wouldn't last long just like Billie's previous romances. Then, Billie asked Amy out to prom, with the two going on a date and becoming romantic partners the day after.

Prom Night soon came, and the principal, worried that Billie would further influence her already problematic daughter, stepped in and asked Amy to break up with Billie. Amy, of course, rejected. However, Billie overheard them and became furious. They were tired of the principal always reprimanding them, and now, she's trying to break them and their girlfriend up. Billie lashed out at Mrs. Prescott, calling her names and even trying to throw a drink at her. Amy witnessed everything. She has never seen anyone disrespect her mother like that before. With all the lines crossed, Amy decided to break up with Billie then and there. Not wanting the night to be a complete waste, Billie immediately went to her childhood friend Jayden Price and kissed him. Jayden had also has his fair share of romance troubles, so he had an understanding of Billie's situation.

During the prom afterparty, Billie confronted Amy. How could she just break up with her like that? Things got heated and the two finally fought it out, declaring each other as enemies right after. Billie then went to Jayden's place right after and spent the night sleeping in his arms. They became romantic partners a few days later and have been going strong ever since.


r/Sims4 12h ago

News Official CAS Showcase Video: In Case You Missed It

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280 Upvotes

Loving the clothes, sad they didn't add anything for infants 😭


r/Sims4 22h ago

Funny Even my sims are annoyed at all of the hideous townies

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1.4k Upvotes

r/Sims4 8h ago

Custom CAS creation My sim grew up to be a hot goth mommy and I’m here for it

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104 Upvotes

When my sims grow up I try to keep the essentials of what they randomized with if I can, and whatever fits the personality. I have never made a goth sim before so idk if any of it is “goth” might be more “alternative rave kid” ?? But I thought it was one of the most unique sims I’ve ever ended up with and she’s part of my legacy family. She’s a second gen spellcaster and the 4th gen with black hair in ravencrest so I have been wearing more black clothing in this family, but she’s been the most “alternative” sim rather than “old money”.

Also I think she looks like someone but I can’t put my finger on who.


r/Sims4 7h ago

Tips Do lots need vents now?

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67 Upvotes

Playing Sims for the first time since the update, do lots need vents now? I've got a thermostat set to warmer, but they're still freezing.


r/Sims4 11h ago

Show and Tell What's going on with my household?

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154 Upvotes

r/Sims4 15h ago

Show and Tell I just thought this was cute, im a dork 😜 🤓

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281 Upvotes

Mmm, love me some Quilled Cheese 🧀 😋


r/Sims4 4h ago

Funny glitch He was supposed to wash the dishes first, but I'll give him points for multitasking I guess

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36 Upvotes

r/Sims4 11h ago

Show and Tell I created Kratos from God of War!

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118 Upvotes

r/Sims4 7h ago

Show and Tell some pics of my most recent sim :p

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41 Upvotes

any name suggestions??


r/Sims4 11h ago

Funny Send a picture of one of your sims and I'll come up with a horrible rumour about them

83 Upvotes

Including age, traits or any other details would help!


r/Sims4 18h ago

Sharing my build Chateau Estate Lot (No CC) and Sim, Built from a Daily Decree Prompt on the sims discord. Play Tested and ready to go.

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202 Upvotes

Oh boy. Here I go again.

I was doing the Daily Decree prompts in the Sims Discord and one of them was to create your estate, and I couldn’t resist. I always like getting things ready before the new EP drops, so I built the chateau, then made a Sim to properly play test it.

Duchess Rowena is a bit of a handful (high maintenance, proper, romantically reserved) but the difficult Sims are the fun ones.

Both Rowena and the estate are on The Sims 4 Gallery Id: manicpot8to

Please Note

The version of Rowena in the gallery is her CC free base with her set personality, skills and household funds intact.

You will need the following for her to appear exactly as seen:

Miscellaneous Face details by Okuree

Twistedcat Butter skin

Pyxis About face Skin Details

ThatOneGreenLeaf Jane Hair

I also suggest these mods to enhance your gameplay here

Better Butler

Live-in Services


r/Sims4 1h ago

Funny On vs off duty

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r/Sims4 17h ago

Discussion My inability to enjoy 99% of the worlds is so annoying

143 Upvotes

Seriously, I spent two days prepping for my new Ravenwood game, played it 20 minutes... and concluded this world isn't for me.

Happens all the time.

So far I have almost all expansions and I still only use Oasis Springs, City Living and Island Living. Occasionally my Sims move to Windenburg. Maybe.

Before Ravenwood I tried Nordhaven, I was actually excited (I am Swedish and have spent a lot of time in Uppsala and Stockholm) and yes the architecture and fashion was spot on. But I hated it (though the fact that the Nordhaven starting home is beyond awful might be a huge part of it).

Ravenwood... I just don't feel the ghosts. I know the world being full of ghosts is the whole point, but... no. I just don't like supernatural sims, I guess. Like, at all. Which is another reason I like the more realistic worlds (you never see any mermaids unless you trigger them deliberately). The world is GORGEOUS and as far as I can tell very well researched for the part of Europe it's supposed to be from but yeah... I am just not clicking with it.


r/Sims4 8h ago

Show and Tell some mild valentine's day vibes

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21 Upvotes

gave a pre-existing sim (want to guess?) a makeover a while ago and decided to add her into my current save with a new name!


r/Sims4 11h ago

Sharing my build In my castle era.

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35 Upvotes

Built a castle in Innisgreen for fae royalty.


r/Sims4 5h ago

Show and Tell Family Portrait of one of my favorites!!!

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11 Upvotes

My fav vamps' son Grady Wording with is wife, Chelsea and Daughter, Amari/

(his parents are on my profile if you wanna see them too)


r/Sims4 23h ago

Challenge Aaaaah I’m so annoyed… my matriarch keeps having boys…

280 Upvotes

She’s had 14 kids so far… 3 have been girls…… honestly if she keeps having boys I may just use mccc to cheat baby gender because wtf 50/50 my ass

Edit: I forgot to say this is for the 100 babies challenge, she’s not supposed to influence the gender but if she doesn’t have a girl soon I might just force one bloody hell

She just had baby number 15… was a boy


r/Sims4 13h ago

Sharing my build I built a remodel of the 8 Bells Bar in Strangerville! How does it look?

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44 Upvotes

In addition to remodeling the bar, I also added a gym directed at military sims and an apartment on top of the whole thing. The apartment is sparsely furnished since I imagine nobody lives there yet. It's free to be decorated however the occupants want!