Sims 4 Error Code 3 & Wont Load

Could you post a screenshot of the error you're getting ?

I hope this helps, I researched for days now and have no clue what to do.

The Backup worked. Its nice to be able to play again and I still have my cloud saves and designs. I am kinda wondering why there isn't a new game button anywhere in the menu? And what could have been updated to make my game as well as many many other users games crash and lose all their saved games? So far this is the worst problem I've encountered and luckily for me, it has only been my game in the sims 4 that has crashed, but that's a pretty horrible thing. Many people work hard on their skills and designs.. Everything is gone over an Origin update, just like that! 

It's aways good advice to keep regular backups. Backup your files before you patch.

I have no idea why you don't have a new button.

Do you still not have one now that the backup works ?

Actually now i have no towns to choose from, the screen is empty, I cant place a sim or family. im going to be looking around on how to fix this as well... may try reinstalling. No New game button still either. 

I ran the game repair and that worked. I now have all the missing components; towns and the new game and load game buttons as well. Thanks for your help. 

Glad it works now.

Happy Simming

What did you do to fix the missing worlds/households, I'm having the same problem. I fixed the first part of error 3 and then that happened

@Izzelaw

Hi!
Have you tried repairing your game?

Origin client - Game Library - Right-click game - Repair

Also make sure to move all your eventual mods to another directory until you get the game to work without them!