Sims 4 Game Error – Blacked Out Sims, Script Failures, and Lag (No Mods)
I’m experiencing persistent issues in The Sims 4 with no mods or custom content installed. All created Sims appear completely black with grey hair. Editing them in CAS does not fix their appearance. The game lags heavily during normal gameplay. “Script Call Failed” error occurs when interacting with items like the whiteboard. These problems happen in all saves and even new households. I’ve attached screenshots from CAS showing the issue with the Sims' appearance. Steps I’ve Taken to Troubleshoot: No mods or CC installed Updated graphics drivers (Game Ready Driver 576.88 – July 2025) Repaired the game using the EA App Uninstalled and reinstalled the game Verified that my system meets and exceeds requirements System Specs: OS: Windows 11 (Version 10.0.26100) Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H RAM: 64 GB Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR6 Storage: 1.9 TB SSD DirectX: Version 12 Additional Notes: The issue began after the latest update in July 2025. The game functioned normally before that. It appears to be patch-related.