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Pick-a-boo_doo
Seasoned Ace
23 hours ago

Weird ReticulatedSplinesView file size

What happen:

1. ReticulatedSplinesView file size increased without adding new addons about 30% (91KB to 120KB).

2. The RSV file increased 123KB to 124KB after played with adding the new addon.

This file size should increase only getting new addons and should not increase with playing.

Owned addons:

Buy from EA app

Spoiler

EP: All except High School Years, Lovestruck, Life & Death, Enchanted by Nature, Adventure Awaits.

GP: All except Journey to Batuu.

SP: All except Kids Room, Home Chef Hustle, Crystal Creations.

Kit: Courtyard Oasis, Industrial Loft, Blooming Rooms, Moonlight Chic, Desert Luxe, Pastel Pop, Bathroom Clutter, Greenhouse Haven, Basement Treasures, Book Nook, Modern Luxe, Riviera Retreat, Cozy Bistro, Storybook Nursery, Silver Screen Style, Tea Time Solarium.

Creator Kit: Cozy Kitsch, Grange Mudroom, Modern Retreat, Garden to Table.

From Marketplace:

Kit: Country Kitchen.

Explanation about file size:

I created the new Sims 4 folder in March/18/2026 and started play after deactivated Royalty & Legacy. The RSV file size was 91KB at March/20/2026.

I noticed the RSV file size increased to 120KB at April/20/2026 after releaced a few updates. After that, the RSV file had been same 120KB until I bought new EP, Businesses & Hobbies in April/25/2026.

In April/25, I bought B&H EP from EA app, downloaded and installed. I checked the RSV file size that I run the Sims 4 and quit without playing, as I was worried about it. It is 123KB, that's correctly behavior and numerically when new addon added, I think. But the RSV file increased from 123KB to 124KB again after I played for a while with that same Sims 4 folder. Just in case, I created fresh new Sims 4 folder and checked the RSV file size before and after play. That's result was same as playing with previous Sims 4 folder. The RSV file size increased from 123KB to 124KB.

What's going on the file? Does this file's behavior effect wrong to whole Sims 4 folder or the play?

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2 Replies

  • Pick-a-boo_doo's avatar
    Pick-a-boo_doo
    Seasoned Ace
    2 hours ago

    CGrant56​ 

    Hi, thank you for your reply.

    First, about this 'ReticulatedSpinesView file'.

    This file is related to addons as you know. It's can delete, then recreate when run the game. And it relates about highlight new items, I know from my experience though I'm not Tech well. You can check about detail this file in the Crinrict's web site:

    User files explained – Crinrict's Sims 4 Help Blog

    But, I had be able to know that this issue does not on everyone from your comment. Because your RSV file size not increase.

    One thing I ask you, if you keep the Sims 4 folder that you stopped to play before April/2026, could you check that folder's RSV file size? If that size is same as now you playing one, I will be able to get more.

    Well, of course I already had try to delete the RSV file, but the result was same.

    Thanks again.

  • CGrant56's avatar
    CGrant56
    Hero+
    5 hours ago

    Pick-a-boo_doo​  I have no idea what that file's purpose is.  Based on what you have said, it goes up as you add packs.  What I can tell you is this:  In my current user folder (new save), it is 155 KB.  In my previous user folder (corrupted save), it is also 155 KB.  I have all packs.  It appears that 155 KB is the max if and until another pack comes out.   Then I suspect it will increase in size.  I'm not going try deleting it, but you can if you want.  You can always start a new user folder if it messes something up.  But I suspect deleting it will cause nothing as the game either won't start or it will create a new file like it does with the cache and some other files.  So, go for it if you want to.  

    Hope this helps.

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