Re: The Sims 4, It's buggy since new Update and University Expansion Pack..
The issue of needs declining rapidly is indeed distressing. Please see this thread and press the 'me too' button or to add your voice to the discussion.
[OPEN] Needs Decreases at a Rapid Rate Since Nov 2019 Update
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Needs-Decreases-at-a-Rapid-Rate-Since-Nov-2019-Update/m-p/8418069#M109187
As for your other issues Are you playing on PC/Mac or console.
PC/Mac
Troubleshooting tips
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/READ-FIRST-Troubleshooting-your-Game/m-p/3621199
Testing on a vanilla (no mods/cc) folder is the best way to investigate causes of issues.
Try removing (not disabling) mods / cc and delete the localthumbcache.package and any other cache files.
Test the game to see if the issues are still there.
Please let us know if this works.
- EQ Avid Sims Player
I do not work for EA
All packs installed and patches are current.
PC / Win 10
Never used CC or mods.
