Origin Just Automatically Began Repairing My Game

I have updated the game. Installed a set of mods and though I can play offline with Origin, I can't with the new EA App if anyone is using that. Going offline in the EA App and then launching the game means that non of my expansions or packs are recognised as being owned.

Good news, a new Origin update seemingly fixed whatever issues it caused with yesterday's update and I was able to launch Sims 4 in offline mode. Bad news is that if your Sims 4 started repairing, you're gonna have to just let it finish verifying and get the patch otherwise the game does not recognize any of the packs.

I went and updated Ui Cheats Extension and MCCC (the only script mods that I use) and as far as I am aware the aging issue was patched? Either way I've got (or will be getting) the update now for better or worse, at lease the game finally works again =/

Been offline since the patch that brought with it the "pause movement" bug (Werewolves patch, I believe). All of a sudden I boot up Origin, go offline, and hit the icon...nothing. Again...nothing. I try restarting Origin, running in admin mode, updating my drivers, even restarting my system...nothing. Then Origin tries to "repair" my game. No thanks.

I try going offline and loading the game...Origin tells me it'll try repairing it again once I go online. Sounds vaguely like a threat.

I try reinstalling Origin. Nothing but an attempt to repair. I'm not going to be playing my game, it seems...not unless I let go and let repair.

The repairs finish, and I cancel the update. I try going offline and launching the game. "I can't let you do that".

I back up my saves, move my mods out, back up my tray, take a deep breath, and surrender. This isn't my game. I just paid a one-time fee (per pack) to loan it from EA.

It's done updating, but my playstyle will be marred by the issues. I uninstall the game and wipe it from my system. Origin, too.

I guess it's finally time to start going through my library of games. Worst part is that I still get those moments...the ones wherein I get a new idea or want to explore a concept that I can't in reality. My first mode of operations is to imagine it in-game, but the second is to remind myself I don't have that luxury right now.

There are many, many colourful words I'd like to express to those responsible, but just like me with my game...they'll just have to use their imaginations.

> @AedanStarfang said:
> Good news, a new Origin update seemingly fixed whatever issues it caused with yesterday's update and I was able to launch Sims 4 in offline mode. Bad news is that if your Sims 4 started repairing, you're gonna have to just let it finish verifying and get the patch otherwise the game does not recognize any of the packs.
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> I went and updated Ui Cheats Extension and MCCC (the only script mods that I use) and as far as I am aware the aging issue was patched? Either way I've got (or will be getting) the update now for better or worse, at lease the game finally works again =/

This does indeed seem to be the case. Updated Origin, went offline (cancelled the verification process that still plagues me), and managed to actually get into the game this time after clicking the .exe that was previously not working either. However, the loading screen was convinced I didn't own any DLC.
I'm still not going to update though. I'd rather wait and see if this is also addressed officially or if it actually is a corruption issue. Out of one frying pan and into another.

"Atreya33;c-18168785" wrote:


I tested today and after being forced to patch, I managed to play offline again. It kinda has no purpose now as the main reason for playing offline was to play a stable game without the latest patch. But it might just be possible to play offline if the next patch turns out to be as bad as the current one.

Same here. I went without patching for two years and playing off line. I don't like the fact my setting for automatic updates were off when it started updating on it's own. Not good!
But, I have been able to play offline again over the last couple of days.
Have just done the updated origin update.
I think the last one I did on this laptop was on Wednesday when the game went repairing itself and updating on me. And Thursday on my work laptop, when it just updated and didn't repair itself.
Let's hope this origin update has resolved the problem.

"AedanStarfang;c-18168801" wrote:
Good news, a new Origin update seemingly fixed whatever issues it caused with yesterday's update and I was able to launch Sims 4 in offline mode. Bad news is that if your Sims 4 started repairing, you're gonna have to just let it finish verifying and get the patch otherwise the game does not recognize any of the packs.

I went and updated Ui Cheats Extension and MCCC (the only script mods that I use) and as far as I am aware the aging issue was patched? Either way I've got (or will be getting) the update now for better or worse, at lease the game finally works again =/

A new origin update? A bit pointless because it won't restore my game to the version I had before the forced update. :(
has anyone installed this update? After the last one, I am done trusting origin.

I have not trusted Origin to be fully in "offline mode" on my pc for years. It would always detect there was an update for TS4 and never let me start it without updating.

Luckily I have an external wifi dongle on my PC, which I now physically unplug before launching TS4 after a patch has dropped. They will never get their hands on my unpatched game before I update all my mods ever again >:)

"joleaco;c-18169038" wrote:
I have not trusted Origin to be fully in "offline mode" on my pc for years. It would always detect there was an update for TS4 and never let me start it without updating.

Luckily I have an external wifi dongle on my PC, which I now physically unplug before launching TS4 after a patch has dropped. They will never get their hands on my unpatched game before I update all my mods ever again >:)

Good call, I had to put mine in airplane mode, these type of measurements should not have to be taken though!!! ?

Now there is a new update for origin, nah, I don’t trust it ?

I gave in and repaired/patched my game last night. I also saw the "new Origin update" message but LOL NO. I can play my game offline again now (albeit with the bug-ridden patch), I'm not risking that again with another Origin update.

Hey, Sims team/Origin team, if you want us to stop trusting your software and be even more resistant to updates, this is a great way to go about it...

Is there a way to avoid this for the time being?

The thing is by sheer luck I was logged into Origin during the weekend, but had put it off-line, because there’s no way I’m patching as long as the Henford-on-Bagley bug hasn’t been fixed (+ I’m not ready to give up whims for wants&fears yet), and had simply kept my computer in sleep-mode which means I’m still logged into Origin and can still play my game pre the High School patch. When I read about the havoc the new update to Origin caused, I disconnected the wifi, and so far the only thing I get is a small pop-up on the front page of the Sims 4 game kind of similar to the SDX’s telling me that my game is repairing, but that I need to go online in order to do so. I’ve been ignoring the pop-up and so far so good.

But I’d also like to connect my wifi again and use the computer for other stuff so question is, if I turn the wifi back on while still having the Origin window open but turned to off-line, will the repair thing that Origin is so set on doing happen anyway? And furthermore, if I were to log out of Origin, will it be possible to disconnect the wifi and go in via desktop despite Origin needing an update?

So sorry for everyone who got forced into patching. It’s beyond frustrating when you get run over like this.