EDIT: (DEC 2021)This is now confirmed to be a major graphical mirror error that effects all new AMD gpu (series 5000 and current 6000) in the way they handle mirrored surfaces (they reverse mirror objects).In this case water reflections are reflecting what is on the opposite side of the ocean/game grid rather than above the waters surface (sky, ect)https://i.imgur.com/gCXvTqB.pngThis mirror graphic glitch also effects Sims 2 and Sims 3 with new AMD gpu's and requires a AMD driver fix for all sim games, please report this issue to AMD community! This glitch has existed for years still has not been fixed and will effect all new AMD gpu owners.

I have never ever seen that, and I play Windenburg a lot.

I play a lot from that lot but I have never seen it.Perhaps it’s an issue related to your graphics card?I hope you get it sorted!

I just looked in my game to see if I had that (was secretly hoping it was due to a recent update and my hopeful mind was thinking maybe it was them working on opening up swimming in all worlds and the grid lines were where sims could swim ... I know! wishful thinking on my part! :'( Anyway, mine does not look like that.I'm patched to the most recent patch.Here's a screenshot as close to your angle as I could get so you can see what mine looks like:https://i.imgur.com/FsEBfjD.png

This is now confirmed to be a reflection/related to the mirror issue that effects ALL current AMD series 6000 graphics cards and previous 5000 series. Unfortunately despite being an issue for nearly 3 years Maxis and AMD have ignored it. I can only hope that with more people replacing/upgrading their graphics cards people will make more noise and fix the issue. This not only effects the Sims 4, but reflected surfaces/mirrors in the Sims 2, Sims 3 and Sims 4. This is not a problem with previous generations AMD graphics cards however. To anybody considering upgrading their gpu, do NOT buy a current series AMD if you want reflections to work correctly in the Sims series games until AMD fixes this issue on a driver level. https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Reflections-show-backwards-in-mirrors-Radeon-RX-6000-Series/td-p/10125588/page/7

That is a very strange glitch. I don't use TS4 much. Still, I've never seen that issue before.Are you using mods? If so, try the 50/50 method. It may reveal the culprit. Also, after each update, make sure that you update all mods. If you don't use mods, perhaps repairing your game might help? Also, try searching/posting here: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/bd-p/The-Sims-4-Bugs. Someone there may be aware of the issue.I wish you luck. Whatever is going on, it's very unsightly and I understand your frustration.

Major water reflection/mirror issue reflects "grid" not waters surface

JanuaryGarnet08
New Spectator
4 years ago
I have never ever seen that, and I play Windenburg a lot.
CAPTAIN_NXR7
Seasoned Veteran
4 years ago
I play a lot from that lot but I have never seen it.
Perhaps it’s an issue related to your graphics card?

I hope you get it sorted!
Chicklet45368
Rising Traveler
4 years ago
I just looked in my game to see if I had that (was secretly hoping it was due to a recent update and my hopeful mind was thinking maybe it was them working on opening up swimming in all worlds and the grid lines were where sims could swim ... I know! wishful thinking on my part! :'(

Anyway, mine does not look like that.

I'm patched to the most recent patch.

Here's a screenshot as close to your angle as I could get so you can see what mine looks like:

https://i.imgur.com/FsEBfjD.png
WolvesCreek
New Spectator
3 years ago
This is now confirmed to be a reflection/related to the mirror issue that effects ALL current AMD series 6000 graphics cards and previous 5000 series. Unfortunately despite being an issue for nearly 3 years Maxis and AMD have ignored it.

I can only hope that with more people replacing/upgrading their graphics cards people will make more noise and fix the issue.

This not only effects the Sims 4, but reflected surfaces/mirrors in the Sims 2, Sims 3 and Sims 4.

This is not a problem with previous generations AMD graphics cards however.

To anybody considering upgrading their gpu, do NOT buy a current series AMD if you want reflections to work correctly in the Sims series games until AMD fixes this issue on a driver level.

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Reflections-show-backwards-in-mirrors-Radeon-RX-6000-Series/td-p/10125588/page/7
Cynna1065
4 years ago
That is a very strange glitch. I don't use TS4 much. Still, I've never seen that issue before.

Are you using mods? If so, try the 50/50 method. It may reveal the culprit. Also, after each update, make sure that you update all mods. If you don't use mods, perhaps repairing your game might help? Also, try searching/posting here: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/bd-p/The-Sims-4-Bugs. Someone there may be aware of the issue.

I wish you luck. Whatever is going on, it's very unsightly and I understand your frustration.
simprincesss
4 years ago
I used to play in windenburg all the time and I've never seen that. Maybe its a glitch from a recent patch
WolvesCreek
New Spectator
4 years ago
Just CC no mods, mostly just clothing and a skintone.

"Chazzzy;c-17876876" wrote:
Which lot is this visible from?

The big one on the island. Maybe it just effects that lot?
ShopGirl98
New Spectator
4 years ago
It looks like you're in build mode, is it only visible in build mode or in live mod also?
WolvesCreek
New Spectator
4 years ago
"GirlFromIpanema;c-17877997" wrote:
It looks like you're in build mode, is it only visible in build mode or in live mod also?

Both.
ShopGirl98
New Spectator
4 years ago
"TOLKIEN;c-17878005" wrote:
"GirlFromIpanema;c-17877997" wrote:
It looks like you're in build mode, is it only visible in build mode or in live mod also?

Both.

Sorry to hear that. :disappointed:
Have you searched the bug posts like @Cynna suggested? If there's no bug reports on it, you could post your own?

Hope it gets sorted for you. :smile: