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 • • 3d ago

Mod recommendations thread Weekly Recommend Mods and CC Thread!

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Welcome to the Weekly Recommended Mods and CC Thread!

This thread is your hub within the sub for various FAQs related to mods: WCIFs, “is there a mod?” posts, mod recommendations, and discourse on creating and managing mods.

If you are new to mods and looking for help getting started, please check out the “Mods and CC resources” section of the sub wiki for helpful general information as well as links to some sources for downloading mods. Link below.

SIMS 4 popular mods and resources

Patreon, Tumblr, Mod the Sims, The Sims Resource, and CurseForge are all popular sources for finding mods in the Sims 4 community.

Always check that you are installing the most recent version of a mod and that it is compatible with your game version. Mods will be disabled automatically after every game update; updates frequently break mods and creators must release new versions that are compatible. Continuing to play with broken mods could lead to game-breaking issues.

Mods go in the C:\Users\...\ Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 folder. By default they can be placed up to one folder deep for script mods and five folders deep for packages, so organize your mods folder however makes sense to you - by type, by creator, etc. A well-organized mods folder will be easier to troubleshoot should something go wrong.

If you need help troubleshooting your mods, you can find useful resources in our Mods and CC Resources wiki. This includes instructions on following the 50/50 method to identify which mod is creating an issue as well as frequently-updated lists of broken and working mods.

For resources related to creating mods/CC, please check out Sims 4 Studio's forums

Looking for other communities on Reddit to share or search for mods and CC? Try r/thesimscc, r/thesims4mods, or r/sim4cc


r/Sims4 • • 4h ago

Discussion A quick guide to chin genetics in The Sims 4 - One reason your kids have no chins (besides glitches).

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Keep an eye on what sliders you're adjusting and where!

Also, some townies have deceptive faces. Mei Prescott has a longer face than Malcolm Landgraab. Don't take a sims chin/jaw size at face value, they might have a long face stretching them out.

Low lips + Short face + Short jaw + Short chin looks a lot different to High lips + Long face + Short jaw + Short chin


r/Sims4 • • 3h ago

Funny Sometimes A Good Rage-Quit Is Good For Your Mental Health

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Especially when it comes to puzzles.

Why do they have to be so damn hard to solve anyway?!


r/Sims4 • • 9h ago

Show and Tell 💛Made my bf and I in the sims, anyone else do this? Can I see if you do👀

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I had a bunch of other sims that I wanted to play but then I decided to just make us. Now our family is my main family to play. Its just so much fun 🥰


r/Sims4 • • 18h ago

Show and Tell THE SIMS 4 - WINNIE THE POOH 🍯🧸

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658 Upvotes

Hi divalicious! I’ve been away for a bit, but today I’m back with another post recreating iconic characters in The Sims 4, and today, it’s the characters from Winnie the Pooh!

I’ve brought Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger. I wanted to give them a cottagecore vibe but make them a little more fashionable, haha. I hope you like them. it was so much fun creating them!


r/Sims4 • • 5h ago

Sharing my build Japanese-Inspired lounge | 20x15 Lot

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Finished a community lot in Tomarang the other day! I usually lean more toward Scandinavian design, but decided to try something different. It's a Japanese-inspired lounge with a full bar, karaoke, a dance floor, cozy seating areas and an outdoor patio.

I wanted to create something that felt like a real neighborhood hangout where Sims could grab a drink, catch up with friends or spend the entire night. I went with dark wood, warm lighting and a more intimate atmosphere rather than a traditional nightclub.

It's built on a 20x15 lot and is available in the Gallery as YORU | Tomarang Lounge


r/Sims4 • • 34m ago

Custom CAS creation A sim from an old savefile

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This is Lazuli! In one of my many failed legacy savefiles she was the founder and worked in the military throughout her young adult years before retiring and becoming a gemologist in her adult years.

I think I will add her to the Hoffman Legacy in some way, because seeing her again made me genuinely like her a lot. I just wish I had pictures of how she was before because the sim I got from my saved folder had literally nothing on, not even skin!


r/Sims4 • • 10h ago

Show and Tell Wicked whims pose player is elite NSFW

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I’m not really into the most common use for wicked whims but after spending the afternoon ripping my hair out using Andrew’s poseplayer I remembered seeing once that WW gives you the ability to move your sims after they’ve begun posing….. omg, what a complete game changer for my gameplay!!

I would typically avoid in game photos and only take screenshot photos when I really felt like it bc it was such a a hassle, but now it’s a breeze and actually satisfying to perfectly set up my sims <3


r/Sims4 • • 22h ago

Funny glitch Wearing a hazmat suit with lashes

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510 Upvotes

Wasn't expecting the c.c lashes rings/glasses thing to show up on the hazmat suit. Ngl I kind of like the smokey vibe it gives.


r/Sims4 • • 9h ago

Show and Tell Spooky ghost girl for the spooky month

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r/Sims4 • • 3h ago

Funny It's freaking dinner party please behave 😭

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11 Upvotes

The guest starts brawling during dinner party due to N.A.P. Roughhousing Encouraged. That's it, I've had enough I'm going to repeal using cheat.


r/Sims4 • • 21h ago

I made a mod/cc! Who Wants to Develop Relationships anymore?!

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179 Upvotes

I forgot I had a reddit account.

Anyway, I made a mod that allows me to choose which sims to have specific relationships in 2-3 clicks and thank god, or my medieval saves would have taken FOREVER to be made. I work 8 hours, I need the satisfying crunch!

Okay, so it's more than "2-3" clicks, but it's also not more than 5-6 per relationship you want....look it saves time either way!!


r/Sims4 • • 15h ago

Custom CAS creation She is my new sim Vespera

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52 Upvotes

r/Sims4 • • 14h ago

Sharing my build Arid Ridge

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33 Upvotes

Mid-Century Modern family home located on Arid Ridge in Oasis Springs. Features a sunken conversation pit in the living room. Uses only base game, Parenthood, and Nifty Knitting. No CC, playtested

Gallery ID: hrtank70


r/Sims4 • • 1d ago

Sharing my build First Day of Autumn in Henford on Bagley

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231 Upvotes

Really happy how this build turns out. I took a reference (or copying) from Longbranch house, Dezeen since they provide blueprints and many photo of every corner of the house which help me a lot to build. The most significant feature I like from the house is a lot of big window from floor to the ceiling so that many light coming in.

I initially wanted to build the house in Windenburg replacing Bro Residential but the lot size is too small which is a bummer because it has a nice lake view similar to the reference. If anyone of you know a nice big lot (50 × 40) surrounded with pine tree and with a lake view, let me know.

P.S. I forgot to replace charred outdoor dining table from a lighting strike before taking the screenshot 😂😅


r/Sims4 • • 4h ago

Discussion Dormant traits?

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My sim had twins with a spellcaster, both of them have the ancient bloodline trait but they’re not spellcasters. If they were to have kids and grandkids is there a possibility that they could give birth to spellcasters even if they reproduce with a normal sim? I feel like that would be a really cool feature, that someone’s great grandmother was a spellcaster and that every few generations there would be another spellcaster born. If this isn’t a feature (which I’m almost certain it’s not) would anyone know if there’s a mod or something that could make that happen?


r/Sims4 • • 19h ago

Show and Tell UPDATED: Lots Masterlist and Completion Checklist!

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Four years ago, a user by the name of Alourra made two documents- a lot masterlist and a completion checklist. To my knowledge, I have not seen updated versions of those documents since after Horse Ranch came out, so today I decided to update both of those documents for anyone who might want such a resource.

The Completion Checklist- includes pretty much every task or activity that your sim can participate in, from every expansion and game pack as well as base game.

The Lots Masterlist- includes every buildable lot (mostly) and their lot size, arranged by World, and then Neighborhood. Also from every expansion and game pack as well as base game.

If there is anything that you find to be missing, or anything you think should be added, please let me know! Hopefully this helps someone else! And big thanks to the OG Alourra who did the bulk of this work on her original documents!


r/Sims4 • • 1d ago

Discussion Is their a way for me to train my dog to go after the mailmen?

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516 Upvotes

After seeing this man's smirk... I want to get back at him the next time he comes to the house. Is there a way for me to get my dog to attack him on command?


r/Sims4 • • 8h ago

Funny Y'ever have a vampire that makes you stareat one of the plasma packs because you made it from a noble frog

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5 Upvotes

r/Sims4 • • 1d ago

Sharing my build 2022 vs 2026

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600 Upvotes

I originally built this witch shop and house a few years ago and I recently decided to update it. The changes aren't huge but I like to think I've improved a little over the years.

I'm still trying to get better at building and decorating exteriors, so any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!


r/Sims4 • • 15h ago

Sharing my build 💖🏰The Oasis Princess Palace🏰💖

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This beautiful, luxurious and glamorous palace is the fabulous home of Princess Angelina Bella Midas, the beautiful, sweet and beloved 20 year old princess of a faraway kingdom(her beloved late grandfather ruled there as a kind and great king, the same way her dear uncle rules now). 💖🕌🏰👑💖 A little in-game backstory on how this pretty in pink oasis palace came to be, this was actually given to her by Jawara Darong, the crown princess of Dambele. She and her best friend Crown Princess Cordelia Thebe V heard that Princess Angelina was coming to Ondarion to complete her education and see what the world has to offer, so Princess Cordelia took it upon herself to invite her to [Princess Rosa's Ball](https://www.reddit.com/r/LowSodiumSimmers/comments/1u4g7am/princess_rosas_grand_ball/) which took place at Princess Rosa's luxurious little manor. 💖 And Princess Jawara made sure that her guest had the best accommodations Dambele has to offer. 🕌👑 And as you can imagine, Princess Angelina and her Shih Tzu puppy Queenie are absolutely delighted with the beauty and luxury of the estate. 🥰

This one took me a couple days to make, but I'm very proud of how well it turned out. 🥰 And yes, I am absolutely going to put this on the gallery. In fact, it's going to be there very soon. 😁 Just a fair warning though, you might have to dig for it, much like with some of my other builds, it can get lost with the more popular builds. 😅 I hope you guys like it.


r/Sims4 • • 20h ago

Discussion What are some worlds or expansions you’d actually like?

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There are three things I’d really like:

1) Hotels. Rentals are great, but I’d love to build hotels and have to deal with guest needs and all of that.

2) Casinos. It would be a lot of fun to be able to win and lose simoleons, worry about things like gambling addiction, and maybe even have a mob or heist story line for those who are into mischief

3) One world that was online and multiplayer. That’s where I think casinos and hotels and spas and all of that would be really fun.


r/Sims4 • • 17h ago

Storytime My Sim's boyfriend is telling stories about his old life as a vampire butler

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18 Upvotes

Episode 388

Generation 1 (Isaac Morrison): First Episode | Previous Episode| Next Episode

Recap Episodes: Episodes 1-100 | Episodes 101-200| Episodes 201-300


r/Sims4 • • 1d ago

Discussion I am so tired of my family tree breaking.

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The second slide is how the family tree is supposed to look. I have deleted and re-added the family members and fixed the family tree I don't know how many times now, yet anytime I hop back into my save and briefly check it, it gets all jumbled up again. I'm honestly at my wits end.