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458c1c983daa2be4
New Traveler
1 month ago

How large is your biggest save file?

Hello, 

The recent problems with save files make me think about what actually a "large save file" means. In the latest EA article Save File Investigation Recap and Early 2026 Plans | EA Forums - 12987702 they wrote "We’ve found compelling evidence that some cases of missing Lots or disappearing houses may be caused by what we call a Protobuf Overflow - a situation where Lot or save data grows so large it hits its storage limit."

How large is too large? My current biggest save file is about 155 000KB.  I also remember I've had save files about 230 000KB or even bigger back in 2018.

Many thanks for everyone who share with me the size of their biggest safe file and maybe issues they have to deal with!

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  • Revelation21's avatar
    Revelation21
    Seasoned Rookie
    10 hours ago

    My current save file is 91 MB and I'm really trying to keep it down removing all unnecessary lots and custom content. I do have some heavy script mods which can be felt when I launch the game, but it runs pretty well still. I do notice problems on bigger and complicated lots so I'm starting to appreciate tiny home residentals :D I can't run small businesses on bigger lots then the simulation lag can really be seen so I have to be smart about what I add to the game from now on. I spent such a long time building this save file and don't want to ruin it. I also have about 7-800 sims in my save file so I could reduce that as well. Hope it gave you some insight. :D

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