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sbourne0
Seasoned Newcomer
3 months ago

Ongoing Glitches in Sims 4 – Missing Lots, Build Mode Freezes, and Game Crashes

Dear EA Support Team,

I’m writing to report some serious issues I’ve been experiencing with The Sims 4 on PC. I’ve encountered persistent glitches that are significantly affecting gameplay and preventing me from enjoying the game as intended.

The main problems are as follows:

  • Deleted Lots: Most of the lots in my game have inexplicably disappeared. When I enter the world view, many lots show up as blank or missing.
  • Build Mode Issues: When I attempt to place or replace a lot, the game either freezes in build mode or becomes completely unresponsive.
  • Crashes: In many cases, attempting to enter build mode or load a household result in the game crashing to desktop.
  • Access to Content: These issues are preventing me from accessing and playing in many of the neighborhoods I’ve paid for through official packs.

I’ve invested a significant amount in The Sims 4, having purchased every single expansion, game, and stuff pack—well over $800 in total. Given that level of investment, it’s incredibly frustrating to be unable to build homes or play in key areas of the game.

I’ve attempted basic troubleshooting steps such as:

  • Removing mods/CC
  • Repairing the game through the EA App
  • Clearing the cache
  • Testing in a fresh save

Despite this, the problems persist.

Please let me know if there are any known fixes or if my game data can be recovered in any way. I’d be more than happy to provide save files, screenshots, or additional information if it helps with resolving the issue.

 

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1 Reply

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    3 months ago

    sbourne0​  Some of what you've described sounds like one or more of the issues listed here:

    [PLEASE READ] Save Game Corruption | EA Forums - 5037272

    When you try to place or replace a lot in build mode, does it matter which lot you use?  If you're not sure, try saving a basic Maxis build (from within the game, not the Gallery) and using it to replace another lot, just as a test.  Many builds broke with the For Rent patch or sometime afterwards, so it's important to find out whether the problem is the builds you're using or is more general.

    For the crashing, is there any pattern to it?  For example, does it always happen when loading a certain household or entering Build/Buy on a certain lot, while other households or lots are always fine?

    As a side note, there's no official EA support on this site, mostly just players helping other players (or trying to, at least).  The EA community managers are exactly that, not support reps.

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