Phone icon not clickable-works autonomously but not via HUD (laptop, hybrid GPU)
The phone icon in Live Mode is visible but cannot be clicked. All other HUD buttons (Needs, Inventory, Simology) work. The phone does does work autonomously, but player interactions via the HUD is impossible. System: Laptop, Intel HUD+NVIDIA RTX 4050 1920x1080, UI scale 100%, Laptop Mod OFF EA App, Latest drivers Steps to Reproduce: 1.Launch Sims 4 2.Enter Live Mode 3. Attempt to click phone icon - nothing happens TRIED: Fresh folder, no mods, DX9, GPU forced to NVIDIA, repairs, cache cleared- issue persists. NOTES: Only HUD click is broken; simulation works.
Eye Color Changing When Exiting CAS
I started encountering this bug a few days ago when I aged up my fairy infant. I went into CAS to change her eye color to more closely resemble her father, and the change will not stick. I have gone back into CAS several times, and the change never works. I was checking if anyone else encountered this bug in the past, and I have found that a user had a similar situation about 2 yrs ago, but the post does not include the solution. I also realized from their post that this is only happening with occult eye colors. Does anyone else have a way to fix this? I have visual mods like a loading screen and start menu, but nothing that would affect gameplay. Thanks!
Live Mode: Child sim skin glitching and outfits randomizing
My family has 6 child sims in the household. Only one of them (at the moment) is bugging out. His skin is either completely blacked out and can only see his eyes, or it’s a weird colorful pattern like static behind a broken tv screen. My game had just got the newest June update right before I started playing my game so I can’t help but think it’s because of that. When I opened my game a month or two ago, it was fine. His outfits also keep randomly changing to some mismatched set that I didn’t even pick out. Mind you, me thinking this is a CAS CC issue, I keep trying to remove certain items in CAS, then when I go back to live mode, the bug is still occurring. As you can see in the pictures, his skin is all glitched out and the outfits that are showing up in the wardrobe screen in live mode are NOT the ones I’ve clearly chosen for him in CAS. All my other sims are fine though!!! It’s really annoying and I canNOT play my game like this, it will actually drive me mad. What can fix this?!??
Lighting issues on objects that use the 'Cabinet' shader
For a long time, probably since the game first released, any object that uses the 'Cabinet' shader has some displeasing issues with the way that light works on it. Despite the name of the shader, this issue isn't specific to kitchen cabinets, but to wall objects that are meant to tile together seamlessly (and they use the 'Cabinet' shader to achieve that). This can be the curtain rods from the Desert Luxe Kit, modular shelves from Dream Home Decorator and the Book Nook Kit, or the pegboard from the Comfy Gamer Kit as some examples. I've personally understood that the purpose of this shader is to allow for light to work seamlessly across wall objects that are meant to tile together (which is something that the 'Phong' shader - used by the majority of objects in the game - does not allow for). The floor counterpart to this is the 'Counters' shader, which is used for tileable floor objects such as kitchen counters and modular sofas. Tileable floor and wall objects having their own specific shaders could be because of the difference in the way occluder shadows behave on them. Some CC creators actually use 'Counters' as a shader for their kitchen cabinets (because of how bad the 'Cabinet' shader is), but I guess because of the way occluders behave on a 'Counters' shader, they end up having horrible shadows cast on them when placed above a fridge. To fix this, players have to get a mod that straight up removes occluders from appliances. In the end, right now the 'Cabinet' shader does somewhat do its job (most of the time a row of cabinets on a straight wall in an evenly lit room look seamless) but it's not great, especially when comparing it to the 'Counters' shader. Here's a few examples showcasing the difference: Objects using the 'Cabinet' shader have this incredibly stark lighting going on for no apparent reason, especially when comparing it to how normal the lighting is on objects using a 'Counters' or a 'Phong' shader. I'll add that the above examples were taken with the object directly in front of the light source. When placing the modular shelves or cabinets more to the side of where the light comes, it looks more natural. There also apparent tiling issues on corners, epecially when multiple light sources are involved: All of those cabinets have the same swatch. The lighting just isn't smooth, even though it should be. Building kitchens and using modular shelves have a bit of a sour taste to it, because of how bugged the lighting seems to be on objects using the 'Cabinet' shader. All pictures were taken in a game with the highest graphical settings and without mods or custom visual changes.
[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 Black Photos (Patch 1.119.109) | EA Forums - 12878373 Paintings go white after putting them in inventory/Reloading game (1.119.109) | EA Forums - 12879032 Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Title
Broken and Updated Sims 4 Mods and CC: patch 1.120, Dec 2, 2025
About This Thread This thread tracks Sims 4 mods and CC that have been "broken" or made obsolete by game update 1.120, December 2, 2025, or declared unsupported by their creators. It also tracks updated game mods and important updates to custom content. SORT THE THREAD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: For the COMPILED LISTS, sort by Oldest For the MOST RECENT INFO, sort by Newest … or follow the topic to receive notifications of new posts. See the bell symbol, top right. Notifications can even be sent right to your email! Some things are NOT covered here: Early-access content and anything else behind a paywall Content outside the T (for Teen) game rating (no adult mods! including alcohol, violence) Creators/mods outside the EA and EA Answers HQ rules, and the Maxis guidelines for Sims 4 content creators Separate translation files Loading screens, CAS backdrops, main menu backgrounds, and poses unless the creator says an error is fixed Sims 4 Multiplayer Mod updates that don’t change the version number CAS and Build/Buy CC unless the creator says they're fixing an error or catching up pack content Mods and CC hosted on sites that are mostly adult content or that require joining an 18+ site Creators who update active creators' CC/mods or who upload folders of other people's mods and CC. In addition, news for mods/CC hosted only on Mod the Sims may be selective and/or delayed. In the end, YOU are responsible for your mod use. Because not all content and creators are covered on this official forum, many of you should be following creators directly for news. The pinned topic How to Use Mods and CC includes advice about game updates, mod management, finding broken mods, and how to avoid downloading broken and malicious content. And remember… Back up your Saves folder! Index for This Topic Newly Broken/Obsolete Game Mods and Tools Updated Game Mods and Tools, sorted by creator Newly Broken/Obsolete CAS and Build/Buy Updated CAS and Build/Buy Cleared by Creator for This Patch: gameplay mods reported by the creator or their testers to be compatible with the game update Core, Injector, Testing and Protection Mods Status: what you should be on for mods like ModGuard, Better Exceptions, venue lists, Lot51 Core, and XML Injector Creator News New Bugfix Mods Start of Ongoing Reports - scroll down or sort replies by NEWEST Other Resources Previously Broken/Obsolete Mods and CC: selective; up to patch 1.119 [MASTER POST] Common Symptoms of Mod/CC Issues, with Known Causes | EA Forums - 9360744, including links to earlier Broken/Updated Mods threads. Start here to find out if your symptom has a known cause. The previous Broken/Updated Mods thread, for patch 1.119 Patch Notes for this game update How to use Mods and CC: including how to test for broken mods/CC ("vanilla" testing and the "50-50" method) Malicious Scripts and Malware Need to tell me something? If you need support or have a broken mod to report, post in the forum. My DMs are open for creators only
