Even if you’re in-game, Origin will notify you that an update has been released.
If Origin is set to automatically update The Sims 4, and you have mods installed, chances are high some errors might occur.
After Origin installs the update and you relaunch the game, the client informs you that all mods have been disabled. It notifies you that the game should be updated, and you must then close the game so the update can download. On Windows, Origin automatically installs updates by default.
When EA releases a patch update for The Sims 4, you have to install it. However, most of the time, they target bug fixes and other unintentional issues. Sometimes, the company also releases patch notes after a new expansion to elaborate on the new pack details. The Sims 4 website also dedicates an entire page to each released patch. If you follow on Twitter, the company shares detailed information after each patch update. The Sims 4 team does a really great job of informing people about updates. Luckily, there are a few precautions you can take to keep your game running smoothly. Most often, though, mods are the culprit of game corruption. When this happens, people might experience crashes during the game. And, obviously, the fiery piss still needs to be dealt with as well.Electronic Arts frequently releases updates and patches for The Sims 4. Reading the bug report page is a hell of a time - I just got the sad one where my dog disappears, rather than a fun one like " Sims are obsessed with cooking and baking". With this latest, it seems the most prevalent save game issues and crash errors are mostly resolved, although there are a couple more issues that still need ironing out. This patch follows on from an even more emergency emergency patch the day after the update. Restored the missing texture of wall hanging decoration Roman Temple Architectural Study.Edited the description of the Footloose Beverage Bodega in all languages.Changed one of the patterns of a women’s sweater in Eco Lifestyle (yfTop_EP09SweaterCropPrint_Brand).Fixed Error Code 109:e56fc6bb:dc1a1b58 preventing some households from loading for Simmers who do not have Get Famous installed.Fixed Error Code 134:368f1773:b4bcf72 preventing some saves from loading.Fixed a crash that occurred when loading some households.Thank you for your reports and assistance in tracking down these issues. Keeping them in there while a patch installs is, in itself, a known way to break your game.įull patch notes (which are short) can be found here, or you can just read 'em below: Last night, though, the devs pushed through a hot fix that will hopefully address the most serious issues (as well as changing one of the patterns on a sweater).īefore you open Origin and install this, remember to move your mods and custom content out of your Sims 4 folder, and your saves if you want to be extra careful. This has now been confirmed as a bug, not a feature, but everyone seems to be enjoying it still. Many reported their games crashing, lost saves, and, for some reason, their Sims peeing fire. Following the massive patch to The Sims 4 prior to the release of the Eco Lifestyle expansion, players almost immediately started having problems with their games.