Enable Linux Support for Battlefield 6
Hey EA, We can’t play Battlefield 6 on Linux because of your Javelin anti-cheat, even though Apex Legends (your own game) works perfectly on Linux. You’ve already solved this problem once - just apply the same solution to Battlefield. The frustrating part: In September 2024, you added anti-cheat to Battlefield 1 (an 8-year-old game) and broke it completely on Linux. People who paid for it can no longer play. Why this matters: Steam Deck sold millions. Linux gaming is growing. Companies like Riot, Bungie, and Valve all support Linux anti-cheat successfully. What we want: Enable Linux support for Battlefield 6. You have the tech, you’ve done it with Apex - just do it for Battlefield too. Don’t make us choose between our OS and your games when you’ve already proven you can support both. Thanks.[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Game Data Missing or Damaged
Overview jump to: Workarounds Unable to start: Cannot start because game data is missing or damaged. If you have Mods installed please remove them and try again. If not, please repair or reinstall the game via Origin. [de4ee14f:29f00e76:00000000:4b0d852b] [Ignore the mention of Origin; this error message has not been updated.] This error can be caused by outdated or incompatible mods or custom content, as indicated in the text. So the first and simplest step is to remove your Mods folder and try again. If this works, great, you can now sort through your mods and cc to find the source of the error. You may want to use the 50/50 method if you have a lot of content to test. You can also check out @luthienrising's current "Broken/Obsolete and Updated Sims 4 Mods" thread, pinned to the top of the Game and Mod/CC Issues forum. This error can also be caused by a corrupt install of Sims 4, or the game being blocked from accessing the user folder. If the problem is not mods or cc, some testing may be required to identify the cause. Workarounds The idea here is to first narrow down the source of the problem, then identify and fix it. Please try these workarounds in order—they're listed from least to most time-consuming. jump to: Repair the game jump to: Pause OneDrive syncing jump to: Clean user folder jump to: New admin Windows account jump to: Reinstalling the game Some of these may be not be a convenient fix given your current setup. Where applicable, these sections also list alternate approaches, for example how to try to resolve a problem in your current Windows account when Sims 4 will only work in the new account. However, it's important to test each workaround as written in order to confirm or eliminate each potential source of error. Repair the game If the game's program files become corrupted, a repair may fix the problem. First, clear the EA App's cache: https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/ If you've installed through the EA App, open its game library, click Sims 4, and select Manage > Repair. For a Steam install, open your Steam library, right-click the Sims 4 tile, and select Properties > Local files > Verify the integrity of the game files. ↑ Pause OneDrive syncing OneDrive can lock up the Sims 4 user folder, or any folder it's automatically syncing, for various reasons. The easiest way to diagnose this is to temporarily pause syncing. Right-click the cloud icon in the lower-right corner of the screen to see the option: If this helps, the underlying issue is OneDrive, and you may want or need to adjust your settings accordingly. You can choose which folders to sync, stop OneDrive from syncing your Sims 4 folder or all of Documents automatically, or get rid of OneDrive entirely. Please see this guide, specifically the "I don't want OneDrive to sync my files" and "I want to get rid of OneDrive" sections, for further help: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-saves-user-content-disappearing-PC/m-p/12475370 ↑ Clean user folder Testing with a clean user folder, otherwise known as a factory reset, means temporarily removing all user data. This ensures that nothing from your existing folder is preventing Sims 4 from loading. Move the entire Sims 4 folder out of Documents > Electronic Arts and onto your desktop. If it copies instead of moving, or you get an error when trying to move it, please see the OneDrive section above. Otherwise, when you launch the game, if it launches, a clean folder will spawn with no content. Your saves and other content will be intact in the folder you moved but temporarily not read by the game. Don't add anything to the new folder yet; just see whether you can get far enough to start a new save. If this works, you can start moving your content from the old Sims 4 folder to the new one, testing each time to make sure the game still loads. In each case, please move the files only, not the folder they're in, for example move the individual Tray files, not the entire Tray folder. Where the game has created a new file or folder, it's best to use that rather than your old copy. For further reading about the contents of the user folder and what you might want to preserve, please see this: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/user-files-explained/ While moving over your data, if and when you see the "already running" error again, you'll know that one of the files you just moved is the problem, and you can split and retest that batch until you find out which one. For mods and custom content, the 50/50 method can make the process much more efficient. A single file or folder that prevents the game from launching is not recoverable; you'll need to delete it, or in the case of mods or cc, find an updated, compatible version. ↑ New admin Windows account It's possible that the problem is caused by a setting or broken permissions in your main Windows account, and the fastest way to test this theory is to create a new account. It must have admin rights (not a standard user account), and it must be local, as in, not connected to your Microsoft account. To create a new account, open Windows Settings > Accounts > Family & other users, click "Add someone else to this PC" (under Other users, not Your family), click "I don't have this person's sign-in information," then "Add a user without a Microsoft account." Choose the username and password, answer some security questions, and you'll see the new account. Click it and select "Change account type" to make it an Administrator account if it's not already. It should say "Administrator - Local account" when you're done: Click ctrl-alt-delete, select Switch user, and sign into the new account. Then open the EA App (and Steam or the Epic launcher if applicable) and try to launch Sims 4. You shouldn't need to reinstall anything. Your saves and other user data won't be available, but that's fine for the purpose of this test. If Sims 4 works in the new account, it means the problem is contained to your old account. You can simply continue playing in the new account if you want. For any saves or other user data you'd like to transfer to the new account, sign into the old account again and copy the relevant files to C:\Users\Public. This folder is accessible from all user accounts; you can grab the files from there once you're in the new account. If you would like to continue playing in the old account, here are additional steps you can take: Confirm that the Documents directory is in the correct location Reset permissons on Documents Run a malware scan ↑ Reinstalling the game If the above workarounds don't help, a simple uninstall/reinstall may not fix the problem either. Instead, please clean-uninstall Sims 4 and the EA App. (It should not be necessary to uninstall Steam or the Epic launcher if you happen to use either one, but the EA App should be removed in any case.) You will not lose access to any DLC you own. For Sims 4: Put aside your Sims 4 folder in Documents\Electronic Arts and rename it to something that doesn't include the words "Sims 4." Download Revo Uninstaller (the free version is fine) from here. Launch Revo, select Sims 4 from the list, and click Uninstall. Cancel the system restore point; you don't need it and it occupies extra space. Once the game is uninstalled, select "Moderate" under "scanning modes," and click Scan. Review the list, in case there's something you want to save; otherwise, click Select All, and then Delete. Close Revo, and restart your computer. For the EA App: Launch Revo, select the App, and click Uninstall. Cancel the system restore point. The EA App may open a window. Click Uninstall, then in the Revo window, click Moderate under Scanning modes, and click Scan. Revo will present a list of registry entries. Click Select All, then Delete: you don't need or want to preserve these entries. For the leftover files and folders, click Select All, review the list and deselect anything you'd like to keep (this is unlikely, but it's worth checking), click Delete, and you're done. Close Revo, and restart your computer. Install the EA App, then create a new folder into which you'll install Sims 4. The folder should be on the root level of the drive of your choice, for example C:\Games is fine, but not C:\Program Files\Games. If you use a third-party antivirus, disable it before reinstalling the EA App, and don't reenable it until you've tried to launch Sims 4 at least once. As long as you don't do anything else while reinstalling, your computer should be safe. If the game works, set exceptions for TS4_DX9_x64.exe (if you've set Sims 4 to use DirectX 9) and/or TS4_x64.exe (for DX11) as well as EADesktop.exe. Test the game once before restoring any user data as well. If it works, you can slowly add back your saves and other data from the old Sims 4 folder, the one you renamed prior to uninstalling the game. If and when Sims 4 stops loading again, remove the last group of files you added, and split and test progressively smaller batches until you find the culprit. Where the game has created a new file or folder, it's best to use that rather than your old copy. For further reading about the content of the user folder and what you might want to preserve, please see this: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/user-files-explained/ ↑ If none of these workarounds fixes the problem, try the suggestions in this thread for a distinct but related error: [CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 already running | EA Forums - 11818313 If nothing there helps either, please post in this thread asking for further help. Let me know whether Sims 4 ever ran in the new Windows account, even temporarily. Please also run a dxdiag and attach it to your post. Click Windows key-R, enter dxdiag in the run box, wait for the scan to finish, click "Save all information," and save the file to your desktop. From there, you can attach it using the paper clip (Attachment) icon included with the other formatting buttons.
[OLD] Broken and Updated Sims 4 Mods and CC: patch 1.122, March 17, 2026 +
About This OLD, OUTDATED Thread This thread tracks Sims 4 mods and CC that have been "broken" or made obsolete by game update 1.122, March 17, 2026, and the March 18 and March 23 hotfixes, or declared unsupported by their creators. It also tracks updated game mods, important updates to custom content, general news from/about creators, and new bugfix mods. FOR THE NEW THREAD SEE Broken and Updated Sims 4 Mods and CC: patch 1.123, April 16, 2026 | EA Forums - 13337074 -------------------------------------- FAILED TO LAUNCH ERROR: "Failed to Launch" message plain black screen on launch (no words) sometimes you can launch but are missing CC in CAS A patch for these specific issues was released March 23, 2026. If you have them, please update. If you still have them after that, it's possible that there are other causes. Please do a vanilla test. If the issue persists, please update your ReShade; if you don't use that or other mods that aren't Mods-folder content, go to the Bug Reports forum. ---------------------------------------- SORT THE THREAD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: For the COMPILED LISTS, sort by Oldest For the MOST RECENT INFO, sort by Newest … or FOLLOW to receive notifications of new posts! Click on 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 (especially trademark or copyright infringement and having permanently paywalled “exclusives”), and the Maxis guidelines for Sims 4 content creators. NOTE: The Marketplace is not a paywall: it’s items published by EA. The paywall rule is about content that creators self-publish. Creators who update active creators' CC/mods without permission, who upload folders of other people's mods and CC, who copy other modders' code without permission, ***NEW*** or who make tools that will break your mods 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 In addition, news for mods/CC hosted only on Mod the Sims may be selective and/or delayed due to recent security incidents. 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 CAS and Build/Buy Updated CAS and Build/Buy Creators Clearing Mods 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, XML Injector, and MC Command Center Creator News New Bugfix Mods Start of Ongoing Reports - scroll down or sort replies by NEWEST Other Resources Previously Broken/Obsolete Mods and CC: up to patch 1.121 [MASTER POST] Common Symptoms of Mod/CC Issues, with Known Causes, including links to earlier Broken/Updated Mods threads. The previous Broken/Updated Mods thread, for patch 1.121 and its mini-patches. 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, including information about the March 2026 incident at Mod the Sims.What is this? EA come on.
So make it make sense. A vector 2m away 41 hit markers and he turns and shoots me 1 time with a pistol and I die? How about a clear all button for these stupid yellow/orange dots at loadout screen? How about quit dropping new stuff, eliminate some of your game modes cause I sit in a lobby for redsec for 30 minutes and cant find a match? Fill it with bots like the old days! Do your devs get paid for this crap? Cause they shouldnt. Your losing players at an alarming rate. Hell get with me i will give you aome great player advice. What we acrually want. I left cod for this because its garbage. What we want is super simple. A milsim without the bull **bleep**! I will be leaving this for HLL Vietnam if things dont change. Screw it!
EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 3/ 2026
Welcome to the third edition of EA Forums Online Security Newsletter It’s the last day of the month, which means it’s time for a new edition of the EA Forums Online Security Newsletter. If this is your first time here, welcome! This newsletter is a monthly discussion focused on online security, tailored specifically for us—gamers. Each edition explores key aspects of staying safe online. Last month, we discussed phishing and how to protect yourself against it. Feel free to join the conversation, share your experiences, and—if you’re up for a friendly challenge—take part in our competition. You can find more details in our handbook. This month, we’ll focus on the importance of Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) and explore what prevents gamers from enabling it. The threats it protects against can often feel abstract and distant until they’re not. And like many things in security, it doesn’t seem urgent until it becomes personal. Many gamers don’t enable TFA because they believe their account isn’t valuable enough to be targeted. “I have nothing worth stealing” is a common misconception. In reality, stolen accounts are often used for phishing campaigns, laundering in-game currency, or as part of bot networks. The damage isn’t always directed at you—your account carries social trust, and that has value to attackers. Another major barrier is the perception that TFA is inconvenient or unreliable. SMS codes, for example, can be delayed or fail to arrive, which frustrates users and discourages adoption. On top of that, SMS-based authentication is increasingly considered a legacy solution due to its vulnerability to attacks and overall security weaknesses. Some players avoid TFA simply because they are not aware of better alternatives. Authenticator apps provide a more secure and reliable option by generating Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)—typically 6-digit codes—directly on your device. These codes are available instantly, even if your phone is in flight mode, making them both faster and safer than SMS. Poor security habits can also prevent effective use of TFA. Account sharing between friends bypasses the purpose of TFA entirely, turning a secure system into a weak one. Similarly, backup codes are often ignored—people take a screenshot and forget about them—despite their critical role in account recovery. A lack of urgency often delays action until it’s too late. The threats TFA protects against can feel distant or abstract, so enabling it doesn’t seem necessary—until something goes wrong. However, many platforms already highlight its importance by requiring it for key features. For example, EA FC requires TFA to access the Web and Companion Apps, and Steam requires Steam Guard to use the Marketplace. Ultimately, stronger habits and better tools make TFA easy and effective to use. Use an authenticator app whenever possible, and enable any form of TFA available across all your accounts. Your email address is the foundation of your security—make sure it is especially well protected. Access to your email can make it much easier for someone to take over your other accounts. How to enable two-factor authentication on your EA Account EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Badge Handbook Community Spotlight Volume 2: Phishing This month’s Community Spotlight highlights outstanding replies from Volume 2 – Phishing. Comments were chosen based on the following criteria: Relevance to phishing Depth of insight Educational value Originality Potential impact on the community Practical Phishing Defense Blueprint Comment from ElhaSims : If we focus on phishing targeting gamers, and knowing that scammers aim to steal accounts, items, or banking information through fake links, keep this scam checklist in mind to avoid it: 🔗 Check the links: Hover your mouse over the links without clicking to see the real URL. Inspect suspicious emails/messages; look for spelling errors or fake domains (e.g., micros0ft.com). 🛡️ Protect your accounts: Create unique and strong passwords for each gaming platform. Use password managers and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA). ⚠️ Beware of urgency: If you are threatened with being banned if you don't click, it's a scam. ⚠️🛍️Beware of Free Offers: Be wary of "free" or "too good to be true" offers. Promises of skins, currency, or early access are commonly phishing scams. 🤝 Safe Trading: Only use the platform's official trading systems. Do not download mods or cheats from unofficial sources, nor download executables from unknown sources. Avoid direct transactions with strangers, for example, via Discord or PayPal. 🙅♂️Don't Click: Avoid links in unsolicited emails or direct messages, even if they appear to be from friends. 🔄Update Software: Keep your operating system and antivirus software up to date to mitigate risks. 📧 Don't Share Information: Never give your passwords or financial information to other users, even if they promise in-game assistance. Legitimate companies will never ask for your login credentials via email or chat. 🚩Report and Ignore: If something seems suspicious, report and block it. Recognized for: A highly relevant and structured scam checklist tailored to gaming environments Clear, actionable guidance covering multiple phishing tactics (links, urgency, fake offers, unsafe trades) A contribution with clear potential to improve day-to-day security habits across the community Trust Boundary Awareness The second highlighted comment is from NewFoundRemedy : I have seen plenty of people fall for phishing scams due to blindly trusting messages from people on their friend lists who themselves had their accounts phished. It's key to make sure you extend caution to even those you think are trustworthy sources. If you haven't talked to them in a while, be extra vigilant. Highlighted for bringing forward: A sharp observation of phishing through compromised trusted contacts A powerful reminder that familiarity should not override caution A mindset-focused takeaway that can prevent common mistakes Real-World Scam Pattern Recognition Lastly comment from NoikaSims (...) I think is common the use of "places", private messages or mails with offers to items, currency in game, etc, for usually cheap prices. We have seen it a couple of times even in The Sims forums that they sell players codes for the extra content and not for the expansion as they believed, (...) Commended for showcasing: Practical reinforcement of the “too good to be true” warning sign Solid educational value through simple, real-life context A contribution that helps others more easily recognize and avoid similar threats As always, thanks to anyone who contributed to the newsletter! EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 3/ 2026
