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[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Game Data Missing or Damaged

Overview jump to: Workarounds Unable to start: Cannot start because game data is missing or damaged. If you have Mods installed please remove them and try again. If not, please repair or reinst...

Rising Newcomer

1 month ago

I have literally tried everything, and this still pops up

My game is updated, and all the cc I have is also updated as well.

Any help is useful

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[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Game Data Missing or Damaged

The Sims 4 Technical Issues - PC

Laptop Recommendations Please

Marketplace missing the game packs, stuff packs and expansion packs

No lots to click on in Gibbi Point - just the map

Missing Content

Unable to play Sims 4 at all after 2026 update