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Newcomer

10 hours ago

"Failed to launch game" error

Game was working fine only to suddenly freeze and crash out. Now getting "Failed to launch" error when attempting to start up game on PC. Says error on EA side but is anyone else being affected?

crashing

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puzzlezaddict

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10 hours ago

fhpji5fvytwn If it only happens with mods or custom content present, please use this thread:

Failed to launch error | EA Forums - 13264167

If it happens with your Mods folder removed, please try the steps in the first post of this thread:

[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Failed to Launch Game | EA Forums - 12561664

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"Failed to launch game" error

The Sims 4 Technical Issues - PC

Game No Longer Reads User Folder on External Drive (Junction Broken)

Failed to launch error and missing hours

The game doesn't work

Can't Download Stuff from the Gallery.

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