Sims 4 Witnesses won't leave former crime scene
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Xbox Series S
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.50.7.2300
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Courtyard oasis, island living, luxury party, laundry day, snowy escape, vintage glamour, nifty knitting, jungle adventure, realm of magic, bowling night, cats and dogs, my first pet, outdoor retreat, country kitchen, throwback fit, toddler, dream home decorator, fitness, romantic garden, dine out, movie hangout, discover university, gnome on the go, perfect patio, spa day, kids room, industrial loft, parenthood, backyard, Strangerville, Moschino, animal hats, tiny living, city living, get famous, life of the party, get to work, up all night, cottage living, get together, seasons, cool kitchen, grims guitar, Incheon arrivals, fashion street, blooming rooms, paranormal, eco living (not installed)
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Play a household on a lot that has been a crime scene.
What happens when the bug occurs? Witnesses will not leave, even when the crime was months ago in real time. There is no way to remove them or ask them to leave without going to Manage Households and deleting them from the game. They treat the house as their own, using the shower and helping themselves in the kitchen. They're all angry because of the crime they witnessed and are stamping around being aggressive to the householders who do not know them. Even the next day they won't leave. If the family goes to bed they have a house full of usually 3 intruders effectively. The game won't go on super speed while they sleep as there are active Sims walking around so the night drags on.
What do you expect to see? Crime scenes are supposed to be cleared after the detective leaves.. but it's never worked. The graffiti, etc is usually gone now but the witnesses are not.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? On console - never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Installing Get to Work a few years ago. It's never worked properly.
Another day, another buggy career.
I've just returned to a Sim family to age up a teen and move her into her own home.
Months ago, the house was a crime scene in another Sim's game. It must be about 20 households ago. There were still angry witnesses at the house and no way to get them to leave. They invaded the house, had showers and raided the fridge and settled in. My Sims reputations took a hit from trying to get them out. I tried "Goodbye" I tried "Go Away". I invited a family member over and then chose "Send Everyone Home". I tried the No Trespassing options. Nothing worked. My teen Sim was blowing out birthday candles and they were hassling the family and eating the cake. They were throwing the bins over and leaving trash piles. Paolo Rocca changed into a towel at one point.
All I could do to get rid of them was to exit and delete them from Manage Households. This has previously happened if I've moved a family into a lot that was a former crime scene and if I lock the doors quickly they stay outside and their needs drop to zero resulting in complaining and bathroom accidents.
Ironically this Sim I'm ageing up is to be a police officer. So I'm not going to be able to visit crime scenes or this will keep happening.
I see a thread for this for PCs but haven't found a console one for this specific issue.
