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sigalita_y's avatar
2 years ago

"requires the sims 4 sold separately and all game updates" question

I recently purchased Tiny Living DLC on steam and wanted to play it but it says "requires the sims 4 sold separately and all game updates". I've updated and even reinstalled Sims 4 through steam but it still won't let me play it. Am I missing something?

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  • 1stMar2012's avatar
    1stMar2012
    2 years ago

    it also says we minimum system requirements for the pack when I click on it.

  • 1stMar2012's avatar
    1stMar2012
    2 years ago

    I accidentally didnt add it so here it is.

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    @1stMar2012  Are your packs actually loading in-game, as in, do you see the content?  If so, then don't worry about it.

    If the packs' content isn't loading, please uninstall Sims 4 with Revo Uninstaller (the free version is fine) and reinstall it in the location of your choice.  Here's how:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-DLC-shows-as-installed-won-t-load-in-game/m-p/12942151#uninstall

    The guide overall was written for a different problem, but the process of uninstalling is the same.  Please note that you'll want to rename the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts to something that doesn't include "Sims 4" so Revo doesn't flag it for removal.

  • edenrebon's avatar
    edenrebon
    12 months ago

    I bought the modern luxe kit and it worked for maybe a day, and then it says requires the sims 4 and all game updates, and i can’t get anymore packs and i’ve uninstalled the game im using it from the ea app and i’m not sure what to do.

  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
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    12 months ago

    Hi @edenrebon 

    Is your base game and DLC currently installed in the EA app? Do you also own the base game through either Epic or Steam? 

  • I bought the cats and dogs pack and it gave me the my first pet pack too but it says i need the sims 4 game or all the uk dates but it doesn’t need to be updated

  • yv5ijz00g130  What platform are you playing on: Windows, Mac, Playstation, or XBox?

    Please also post a screenshot of the error you're seeing, and let me know whether either or both packs are loading in-game.  You can check by opening Build/Buy mode and trying to filter by one pack or the other.  If a pack isn't loading, the game will say you don't own it, even if you do.

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