Load Error Code 800/801
Issue When trying into a lot, you are greeted by load error 800/801. Buildings start to disappear and you also get endless loading. Similar issues Please check out this thread for similar issues if you don't get an error code: [PLEASE READ] Save Game Corruption | EA Forums - 5037272 Solution There have been a few solution suggestions in this post: Save Game Corruption (Disappearing Lots/Error 800 or 801) | EA Forums - 5037272
[S] Sim stuck with lethal heat status after reviving
My sim is perpetually stuck with a lethal heat status even after being revived by another sim and just keeps dying over and over, switched family to a caster with dedeathify, revived sim, switched back to the sim, she just dies again due to the status. She is both complaining about morgue like cold and overheating, the weather is cold outside, even with thermostat set to cold, in casual clothes, she just dies from heat again. Happened since the last update (2.39) which I have noticed a few new bugs with. The last actions I did was put away clothes from the dryer and drink a coffee. Has the danger kid trait XBOX console with no mods. Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title, removed console tag until proven this only occurs on console, but added pack tag instead.Houses/Lots Disappear
Issue The save game starts to disintegrate itself. Lots start to get deleted, causing endless loading, loading into empty lots. This issue has been around since the very beginning so it’s not tied to any packs. This issue possibly has a lot of different causes and hence is hard to pinpoint. There more info you have, the better. Information to provide Your platform Mod usage (Never, Removed, Yes) This is important info, not mod blaming. Are you using Memory Boost (it's only active if it's set to Enabled) This is now enabled for everyone Are you using OneDrive/iCloud ? Before and after save games. Please DM the link to EA. Does this happen on a save started after Patch 1.125 or on ones from before that ? How large is your save game ? For PC: Your Computer's DxDiag? Press Windows-Key + R Type: DxDiag Click on Save all Information Attach the Text File to your post Similar Issues Please check out this thread for more specialized cases of this issue. Only use this thread if you don't get an Error Code 800/801 and don't use a lot of R-Rentals. : [PLEASE READ] Save Game Corruption Symptoms When you load into the house, the house disappears and when you try to leave ,you get endless loading You get endless loading in all houses in one neighborhood When the houses start to disappear, the whole world is covered in orange/green exclamation marks Some lots are replaced by llama pictures of the map (possibly also incomplete installation - repair your game first)
Xbox Series X Sims 4 Startup Loading Times Increasing Since July/August 2026
Hello Everyone, I’m reaching out regarding a noticeable increase in The Sims 4 startup loading times on my Xbox Series X. I’m hoping to receive clarification on whether this is a known issue following recent updates and what can be done to improve performance. Issue Description: I’ve been playing The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X for quite some time and own all currently available packs. Previously, my game would take approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds to reach the main menu. However, since around the July/August 2026 updates, I’ve noticed my startup times progressively increasing. Here are the loading times I’ve recorded: Originally: 1 minute, 40 seconds Later: 1 minute, 53 seconds Subsequently: Approximately 2 minutes More recently: 2 minutes, 49 seconds Previous test: 3 minutes, 10 seconds After restarting my Xbox Series X: 3 minutes, 5 seconds Additional Observation: At approximately 1 minute and 50 seconds, the loading bar appears completely full, and I hear a sound resembling the promotional notification that normally appears when reaching the main menu. Despite this, the game continues loading for approximately another 75 seconds before I can access the main menu. I’m wondering whether this additional delay is related to changes in game initialization, the Memory Boost update, or another startup process. Additional Information: Platform: Xbox Series X Installed content: All currently available Sims 4 packs Save file: Relatively new My Library: Approximately 109 households and 63 lots Gameplay: Generally smooth, with no significant lag recently Traveling between lots: Loads reasonably quickly Game is normally fully closed after playing rather than left in Quick Resume Troubleshooting performed: Fully quit the game and restarted the Xbox Series X, with no meaningful improvement Questions for EA/Maxis: Is a startup time of approximately 3 minutes considered normal or expected for The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X following the 2026 updates? Have other console players reported similar increases in startup loading times? Is the development team aware of or investigating a possible startup performance regression? Are there any recommended troubleshooting steps or upcoming improvements that could help reduce these loading times? I enjoy The Sims 4 tremendously and have invested in the game’s content over the years. My main concern is the gradual increase in startup time, especially because the game itself generally runs smoothly once loaded. I’d appreciate any clarification or assistance in determining whether this is expected behavior or a technical issue that needs attention. Thank you for your time and support!Xbox Series X Sims 4 Taking Over 3 Minutes to Reach Main Menu
I’ve noticed that The Sims 4 has been taking longer and longer to load on my Xbox Series X, especially since around the July/August 2026 updates. My game used to take around 1 minute and 40 seconds to reach the main menu. Then it increased to 1:53, around 2 minutes, 2:49, and now it’s taking over 3 minutes. I timed it recently and got 3:10. I restarted my Xbox to see if that would help, but it still took 3:05. Something else I’ve noticed is that around 1:50, the loading bar is already completely full, and I can hear the sound that usually plays when the main menu pop-up appears. But I’m still stuck waiting for another minute or so before the menu actually loads. I own all the packs, but I’ve had most of them for a long time and never experienced loading times this long before. My current save is still pretty new, and the game itself runs fine once I’m playing. Traveling between lots doesn’t take nearly as long either. I’m wondering if something changed with the recent updates that’s causing the game to take longer to start. Is this happening to other Xbox Series X players? Is this something the team is aware of or looking into? I’d really appreciate knowing if there’s a fix or if this is something that might be improved in a future update.[GF] Drama Club not promoting (Child)
My child sim is stuck at level 1 in drama club. They have full progress bar and do the daily task. What’s up and how do I fix it? I want to avoid turning on testingcheats. I am on xbox x. Whenever I look this up, I see people having issues with being stuck at level 3, but that is not my issue. They are not getting promoted at all. They are stuck at level 1. Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title, added tag Note by crinrict This thread is for children only. Be aware that children only level up to 3. After that you need to age up. This is only a bug if they don't get promoted at all. Use this thread for Teens: [GF] Drama Club not promoting (Teen) | EA Forums - 12276806Parsley Stuck in Sim's Personal Inventory - Unable to Interact With Items
Bug Description: My Sim currently has 7 parsley items in her personal inventory. However, I am unable to interact with them in any way. The parsley appears in the inventory, but I cannot use, sell, remove, or otherwise interact with the items. Expected Behavior: Inventory items should be accessible and allow normal interactions, including selling, placing, or using them. Actual Behavior: All 7 parsley items appear to be stuck in the inventory with no usable interactions. Frequency: Currently occurring. Platform: Xbox Series X (console version).
Sim changing into random clothes when changing occults (ignoring preference)
So, I made a normal Sim, then decided to turn him into a Spellcaster, and for some reason he would change into feminine clothes even though I only have masculine clothes as a preference for him. I don’t think that this was happening before the patch. Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title
[BH] 'Fried fish' as a family recipe doesn't work
Hello! I have tried again and again to create 'fried fish' (with the secret ingredient being lemon) as a family recipe, but it won't work. I have a grill on my lot which the dish normally requires, no mods (I am on Xbox), and all available ingredients are in my inventory, but it still does not work. After I enter the title and confirm the recipe, it just acts like I never created one. My Sim still just stands there and does not attempt to make it nor does the recipe show up in the 'Family Recipes' tab. I have done everything I can to make 'Lloyd's Famous Fish-Fry'. Alas, it was never meant to be.