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9veo5bkxjt17
Seasoned Newcomer
1 month ago
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Fast Forwarding freezes game

I press fast forward button, time is frozen after the game start around 10 secs and everything I can't click in. This satuation doesn't appear before the update.I try to reset the sim but it is not working.Anyone can teach me how to solve this problem?

Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title

Note from EA_Solaire:

Hello all,

If any of you are still encountering this on the latest game version (without mods), would you be willing to share your save file(s)?

If so, please send me a private message with a link to the file. Instructions can be found here: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/information-how-to-send-user-files-to-the-sims-4-team/5048472

Thanks!

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  • OK guys/gals! I found a solution!!

    1. Start sims4.
    2. While playing your household, you time may stuck at 12:xx-04:xx
    3. You cannot click anything

     

    If above 3 is your symptom, my fix works!

    Before start playing right after load:

    • In Game Options, make sure you set to "Windowed Fullscreen"
    • Turn on any stereo, play some music!
    • DO NOT use ">>" or ">>>".

     

    And when the stuck happens:

    • Now, simply press "||" button. Your sim won't pause, stereo music still playing, right? Don't worry.
    • Next, Click "..." (top-right corner) to show MENU. Don't click anything, just display MENU as-is.
    • Just Alt+Tab to other window like browser and watch some youtube or something. Just simply let TS4 running in background.
    • Simply let it cook for about 5-10 minutes,
    • Eventually, you will heard the stereo music stops. It seems TS4 finally fix itself!
    • Go back  to TS4, close MENU, then click "|>". The time will resume normally!
  • e56nights's avatar
    e56nights
    Seasoned Rookie
    15 days ago

    Playing via the EA app on a MacBook. Yes I have some mods installed.

  • I’m on the ps5 and it crashes after freezing. It’s been crashing a lot since I got the new EP. 

  • Product: The Sims 4

    Platform:PC

    Which language are you playing the game in? English

    How often does the bug occur? Every time 

    What is your current game version number? 1.121.372.1020 DX11

    What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Toddler Stuff, Spa Day, Seasons, Romantic Garden Stuff, Lovestruck, Pastel Pop Kit, Parenthood, Nifty Knitting, My First Pet Stuff, Luxury Party, Kids Room Stuff, Jungle Adventure, Holiday Celebration, Growing Together, Get Together, Fashion Street Kit, Discover University, Dine Out, Desert Luxe Kit, Country Kitchen Kit, Cottage Living, Blooming Rooms Kit, Backyard Stuff, Crystal Creations, Lovestruck Digital Content, Sims 4 Bonus Content, Eco Living, Cats and Dogs, Tiny Living, Home Chef Hustle

    Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Unknown

    What happens when the bug occurs? The game looks like everything is continuing, but the clock doesn't change (even if speed is changed), the background movement of Sims is repetitive (even if game is paused), and unable to click on any item in the game to add or change interactions

    What do you expect to see? Time moving forward, able to direct the Sims.

    Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? No

    Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Presumably after most recent patch as I was trying to play through the current event (Lost Legacies - I had arrived at the Library Archive and the next task was to hack a computer, when everything stopped).

    Please describe the patch or change you made. 

    I tried saving and exiting and coming back on a different day. When I opened my game and it loaded, the Sims were still stuck. I clicked 'repair game' on EA, but again, the Sims were still stuck when I re-entered the game.

  • alexpw99's avatar
    alexpw99
    New Spectator
    6 days ago

    I am having the exact same Issue. I also have MCCC. Did it continue to happen when you removed the mod? 

  • CrazzySimmer's avatar
    CrazzySimmer
    Seasoned Newcomer
    6 days ago

    Welp update decided to try my luck again today and it happened almost immediately sigh. I just want to enjoy my legacy 😭 

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