After I updated the sims I have been unable to select traits in cas even after removing all my mods and deleting and reinstalling the game
Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Title fit bug report at AHQ
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I have the same issue, and I've tried everything mentioned in this thread. I moved my mods out, deleted the localthumbcache, moved The Sims 4 file out of my desktop and tried with a completely new game, and the traits are still gone. I've had this for weeks and idk what to do anymore. I can fix the issue by creating a Sim through the story feature, but that doesn't work on saves where I've already created a Sim household and am trying to create another household for the same save file.
This is what it looks like:
First Time - September 8th, 2025: This issue is happening to me as well. This is my first time reporting a bug (not to say I haven't encountered bugs before but my game is usually still playable, and bugs I usually encounter are minor and fixed quickly but this one makes it hard for me to even play the game). I believe I'm playing on a Windows 11 PC. I have had mods in the past, like years ago, but have no mods installed now. I deleted mods and stopped using them three years ago or more. I do own add-ons. I am repairing the game right now. I have 42 add-ons, which include:
The Sims 4 Holiday Celebration Pack
The Sims 4 Spa Day
The Sims 4 Get Together
The Sims 4 Movie Hangout Stuff
The Sims 4 Dine Out
The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Stuff
The Sims 4 City Living
The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff
The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff
The Sims 4 Bowling Night Stuff
The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs
The Sims 4 Parenthood
The Sims 4 Fitness Stuff
The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff
The Sims 4 Seasons
The Sims 4 My First Pet Stuff
The Sims 4 Island Living
The Sims 4 Discovery University
The Sims 4 Tiny Living
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape
The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff Pack
The Sims 4 Cottage Living
The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator Game Pack
The Sims 4 Blooming Rooms Kit
The Sims 4 Carnaval Streetwear Kit
The Sims 4 High School Years
The Sims 4 Little Campers Kit
The Sims 4 Growing Together
The Sims 4 First Fits Kit
The Sims 4 Desert Luxe Kit
The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack
The Sims 4 Everyday Clutter Kit
The Sims 4 Simtimates Collection Kit
The Sims 4 Bathroom Clutter Kit
The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack
The Sims 4 Poolside Splash Kit
The Sims 4 Modern Luxe Kit
The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion Pack
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack
The Sims 4 Storybook Nursery Kit
The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit
The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit
How did I encounter this? Upon launching The Sims 4 I clicked "New Game". Immediately after C.A.S. opened I went to my library to upload a Sim I've already created before and saved to my library, I clicked on a Sim from my library and had it replace the Sim that was in C.A.S. upon opening it up. Then I noticed I could not select any traits because only the aspiration would popup.
Second Time - September 18th, 2025: Last time I had the game repair and everything worked again. The only difference today is I now have The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack. I bought it on the 12th and just opened the game to begin playing the pack for the first time, only to discover the C.A.S. trait disappeared again.
