[XB] Controls switch between patch 1.69/original controls format
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Xbox Series S
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Often (50% - 99%)
What is your current game version number? 1.70.3.2310
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, Decor to the Max, Carnaval Streetwear, Moonlight Chic, Wedding Stories, Desert Luxe, Pastel Pop, Everyday Clutter, Little Campers
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Play the game on Xbox Series S in BB mode.
What happens when the bug occurs? The controls format changes from the new version brought in by patch 1.69 January 2023, to the original version every few minutes.
What do you expect to see? It shouldn't be changing between formats. It's as if the new changes haven't been applied correctly so my controller uses both.
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. Console: Version: 1.69
The old controls format pops up as I change item or switch categories. It's a relief when the original format returns for a few minutes as I can build more easily (already reported on accessibility the new format impacts my disability) but it does get confusing.
So for example, when the old controls come back I can use Y to sell an item from the household inventory again instead of the drag and drop function that replaced it. Then I change what I'm doing and suddenly the new format is back, Y doesn't work and I have to drag and drop again.
If I'm placing items from a stack in the household inventory, the new controls don't allow you to place one after the other anymore but if I wait a few minutes, the old function starts working again and I can do it exactly the way I could before patch 1.69. Same with scrolling, I go from having to use the scroll bar one minute, to using buttons the next minute. Then the buttons stop working and I have to use the new scrolling method.
So effectively the new controls won't stick and my controller can't decide which version it's using and these are just some examples but it's all functions affected. As problematic and painful to use as the new format is, it's still confusing going from one to the other every few minutes.