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Seasoned Novice

3 months ago

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Sims standing around when not given a command (Autonomy on)

After last update my sims will stand in one place until I tell them to do something like go to the bathroom. Once done and hands are washed the sims just stands there till I tell them to go paint. I've done this with and without Mods and it is still the same result. I've un-installed and reinstalled nothing changes. If my Sim is in a public area everyone moves around and my Sim standstill. I tried it with an infant and they moved a bit more to interact with the needs if the baby but still nothing more then that. The game isn't much fun this way so if someone could look into it that would be great.

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!

25 Comments

crinrict
Hero+
2 months ago
Could you please provide the following information

- Are you using mods/cc in your game ? Please remove them and test without them if you do.
- What platform are you playing on (PC, Mac, Playstation, XBox)
- Do you have autonomy checked for all Sims ?
kvazquez11177
Seasoned Newcomer
2 months ago
I do not download mods; I am on a pc; yes, autonomy is clicked for all sims (the game isnt fun at all if i have to make them do everything) I just had this happen again with another household.
crinrict
Hero+
2 months ago
Hi kvazquez11177

I merged your post with the thread on Sims not doing stuff on their own with autonomy checked then but to be sure, do they not do anything at all or just not take care of their needs ?

Can you send your save to EA as asked in the first post ?
MrsFlowers2019
New Spectator
13 days ago
I am currently having this issue after the last update (12/02/25) and after obtaining the new Spongebob kits. I sent you a message including the link for a game save created specifically to show this issue.
kaisakile
New Spectator
5 days ago
My Autonomy is toggled on and I don't have any mods or cc. I've tried with multiple Sims, multiple saves and neighborhoods and my Sims will no longer do anything unless I make them. I've cleared out cache files. How do I fix this?