Game Version: 1.118.242.1030 (September 18, 2025 patch) – Steam (linked with EA App)
Platform: PC – Windows 10/11 (Steam install)
Mods/CC: Occurs with and without mods/CC. Confirmed in a clean “vanilla” test with no saves, no mods, and newly generated Sims 4 user folder.
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Steps to Reproduce
1. Launch game on current patch (vanilla, no mods).
2. Start a new save with new household.
3. Direct a Sim to perform standard actions (tested with violin practice, dancing, washing hands, eating, etc.).
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Expected Result
Sim performs the chosen action normally (e.g., plays violin with violin in hand, dances only when instructed, goes to sink to wash hands, eats food at table, etc.).
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Actual Result
Sims glitch out and play incorrect/misaligned animations:
• Sim “plays violin” while standing away from violin (e.g., in the corner of the room, violin not in hands).
• Sim will “dance” instead of performing the instructed action.
• Other mismatched animations also occur, making gameplay effectively unplayable.
This occurs in both new and existing saves, with and without mods, even after full reinstall.
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What I Tried
• Updated all mods/CC (then removed Mods folder completely).
• Deleted localthumbcache.package.
• Cleared caches.
• Moved out all saves and started a brand new save.
• Uninstalled and reinstalled via Steam.
• Ran a full “vanilla test” (new Sims 4 folder, new save, no mods).
• Verified integrity of game files via Steam.
Issue persists in all cases.
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Notes
• Problem began only after updating to Sept 18, 2025 patch.
• Similar animation/action bugs are mentioned in EA’s Laundry List for this patch, but this specific violin/dance glitch doesn’t appear to be listed yet.
• Affects base game interactions, not just expansion content
