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sh0wtig3r
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5 months ago
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Needs don't decay

Hello, I am experiencing a persistent, game-breaking bug in The Sims 4 where Sim needs do not decay under any circumstances. I have already performed every possible troubleshooting step, and the issue remains even on a brand new, clean installation. I need to escalate this issue for technical review.

Here is a list of the steps I have already completed that did not solve the problem:

  • Performed a complete, clean re-installation of the game and the EA App.
  • Ran the "Repair Game" function.
  • Performed a full "Factory Reset" of the Sims 4 user folder in Documents.
  • Tested on a brand new save file with a new household.
  • Removed all mods and CC.
  • Deleted the localthumbcache file.
  • Used the 'Modify in CAS' cheat to force a Sim refresh.

The issue affects all Sims, on all lots, in all save files, on a completely vanilla, freshly installed game. This bug is not related to my local files.

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!

 

Note by crinrict:

Cleaned up this thread a bit. This thread is only if your needs do not decay at all. If you have issues with thought bubbles for toilet with full bladder need, then please use either of the threads here: 

Sim gets bladder thought bubble with no reason | EA Forums - 12815362 

19 Comments

  • My sims needs are stuck at 100% minus the bathroom need it is slightly depilated. I reset the game, and my sim is stuck with the same mood of fine and same needs. 

  • This suddenly started happening to me. I have a new household of eight frat boys. They were behaving normally last week. Now suddenly their energy needs to not decay normally. None of them have the never weary or seldom sleepy trait. I have done everything I can to try to reset them individually and globally. I am on Xbox. This is very annoying because not only do I have to send them all to bed manually. Many times they will not stay in bed because they are not sleepy. 

  • starflower1127's avatar
    starflower1127
    New Spectator
    1 month ago

    Is there any update on this? I am not having this problem. Thank you. 

  • sh0wtig3r's avatar
    sh0wtig3r
    New Spectator
    1 month ago

    No update as of yet - I am still having this issue and I posted months ago about it and have sent my non modded save files over.. It has made my game unplayable

  • Just updated with new Expansion packs, first time playing. My Sim's general needs are not depleting at all. I have had a minor depletion in bladder in 3 Sim Days but all the others have remained full with no depletion at all.

    Gameplay generally fine, I do not have any CC and do not play with mods.

  • shawjack91's avatar
    shawjack91
    Seasoned Rookie
    4 days ago

    I also have this right now. It's only really with one family. I thought it was from a mod but doing the 50/50 method and even with NO mods this family STILL does not deplete their needs. It's every save with them as well. I added them to the gallery and put them in a new save and at first they were fine and then it started again. I've repaired my game a few times and am like two seconds away from deleting everything and starting over again...

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