Severe lag after 1 hour of gameplay : requires restart
Hi, I'm experiencing a major performance issue that seems to affect a lot of players (I asked my community and many confirmed having the same problem). When I first launch the game, everything runs smoothly. Menus like Needs, Inventory, and Aspirations open instantly. Build/Buy mode is fine too, with maybe a tiny freeze the first time, but that’s normal. The issue is: the longer I play, the worse the game performs. - After around 30 minutes, the menus start to feel a bit slower. - After about an hour, the game becomes extremely laggy: - Opening the Needs panel takes a few seconds. - Build/Buy mode freezes for 5–6 seconds before opening. - The Eyedropper tool has a delay of around 2 seconds. - UI and general interactions become very sluggish. The only fix is to completely restart the game. After relaunching, everything is smooth again — but only temporarily. After another 30–60 minutes, the problem comes back. This isn’t a hardware issue. My PC setup: - Intel Core i9-12900K - 64 GB DDR5 RAM - NVIDIA RTX 4090 - Game installed on SSD - No mods, no CC - All expansion packs installed I also tend to play fast-paced, usually on speed 3. In one hour of real-time gameplay, I can go through 10–14 Sim days. It seems like the game is slowly filling up memory or cache that never clears unless I restart. It would be great to know if this has already been reported or tracked by the dev team, because it makes long play sessions really frustrating. Thanks!
[LD] [DU] Memorial Portraits/Graduation pictures show up blank
The memorial portraits from the Life and Death Expansion Pack appear to be bugged as they no longer generate an image of a deceased sim, instead showing a blank white image. Extra Information: I'm on Windows 11 PC I'm on Version 1.117.227.1030 DX11 of the game. I don't have Journey to Batuu and Outdoor Retreat Game Packs, Cool Kitchen, Perfect Patio and Luxury Party Stuff Packs, Refined Living Room, First Fits, Industrial Loft, Courtyard Oasis, Country Kitchen, Throwback Fit and Fashion Street Kits. Found initially in a modded save, but I tested in a non modded new save and the issue still occured. Edit by crinrict There's a few similar issues now. Please everyone use the appropriate thread for the issue you are seeing. [GF] Can’t frame an autographed photo | EA Forums - 11858990 [GF] New autographs turned into family photos | EA Forums - 12323735 Photos/Paintings turning black/blank (1.102.190/1.82) | EA Forums - 11936008 [LD] Memorial Portraits No Longer Generate Image of a Sim and Show Up Blank | EA Forums - 12501962 Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Title
Windows/Doors glitch into walls
Basically the game isnt recognizing its a window. It happens with open door frames or regular doors too. The doors are functional but in game the windows look like walls with a window frame like the photo. Build mode, Live Mode, and Shows it in the gallery. Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Title to better reflect the issue
Some Clutter Objects Still Missing or Missing Tags
While many of the missing clutter objects are now back in the catalogue after the Jan 28 game update, these are still completely missing from the catalogue and can't even be touched with the clone tool. You can however still use the design tool on them. Base game: Spice of Life Spice Rack HSY: Battling Chess Knight Figurines Paranormal: Book of Silhouettes Moschino: The Photographer's Irritation Pastel Pop: Fondly Felted Floral Creation Life & Death: The Macabre Writer's Quill Life & Death: Johnny the Jarred Ghost HSY: Copperdale Llama Sports Mascot Figurine (thanks to sadbabcia's comment) I shared in a comment on the original bug report that I have a room on the gallery with these items (I just uploaded a new room with all 8 missing items, today, Sunday Feb 2/25). While the individual items can't be cloned, you can use the copy room tool to copy the room and thereby get a copy of the items. These two items are still lacking tags, so therefore are at the end of the catalogue, & can't be cloned (I've now added screenshots, and you can also find them in the catalogue by searching on their name): Spa Day: Nail Care Basics Cottage Living: Are you well, Well? These two items from Werewolves are in clutter, however they can't be cloned, though I also checked in a game that is on an old version (still before the Lovestruck update, v 1.107.151.1020 DX9) and they couldn't be cloned there either, so perhaps that is by design. Lunar Expert's Studio and Surreptitiously Studious Stationery Pile (locked, need to be Beta of the Moonwood Collective) Note I checked in a mod/cc free game and I play on computer (edited to add Windows 10). Best regards, Jennifer
Gallery screenshot is blocked by trees/objects on several lots
There is an old thread about this issue from 8 years ago but since this is now an issue again, I want to report it. As the title says, when uploading a lot to the Gallery/Library the game generates the first screenshot wrong. Only showing trees instead of the house view. You don't see the lot anymore because trees are in front. Examples: edit to add, July 16th, 2025 Link to the old thread with lots of screenshots Edit By Crinrict: Archived thread had around 139 me toos
Disappearing ceilings (Build Mode)
So, I am building right now and my ceiling is just gone? According to the yellow line, it says I have a ceiling, but you can clearly see there's no ceiling. I have to remove the ceiling and build it again for it to be a closed off room. Yes, I do have mods, but I have the same issue without mods. 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!
Cant place/Delete items in Build mode
After I place one item the next item I select won't place, it flips back to where it was previously, or is carries around by my mouse indefinitely. I found by clicking a different tool across the top like the eyedropper then going back to the select tool it will let me place another item, but only one. Then click on the eyedropper again and back to the select tool, for each item I need to move or place. Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted title to better reflect the issue
