New Sims 4 Update is Causing Some Problems

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A recent update to The Sims 4 caused significant issues for players. The patch released on February 3rd stopped many from being able to launch the game, and some even experienced corrupted save files. While the developers, Maxis, aimed to deliver new content and fix bugs with this update, they unexpectedly pulled it shortly after release, creating a frustrating experience for players.

Get ready to rule! Maxis and EA are releasing the new Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack for The Sims 4 on February 12th for both consoles and PC. This downloadable content adds exciting new features to the game, letting you create or join powerful families with unique values and guide your Sims to become rulers. You’ll also find new skills like Swordsmanship, hidden passages, tons of new clothes, and a brand-new world called Ondarion. Ondarion features a rich royal history and three unique neighborhoods – Dambele, Verdemar, and Bellacorde – all centered around royal courts.

The Sims 4’s New February 3 Update Has Caused Major Problems

To get ready for their upcoming Expansion Pack this month, the creators of The Sims 4 released an update on February 3rd. The update included changes to family trees, new flared staircase options, a new filter for creating Sims inspired by African aesthetics, and a four-week in-game event called Lost Legacies, among other things. Unfortunately, the update caused significant problems for players. Shortly after it launched, the developers quickly released another update to fix the issues, bringing the game back to the previous version.

Recently, a problem with a Sims 4 update caused some players to lose their saved games. The game developers quickly rolled back the update, but this created a new issue for those who had already installed it – their games became unplayable. While the developers have now fixed the core problem, players still experiencing issues may need to delete a file called ‘gameversion.txt’ from their Sims 4 documents folder – other players have found this resolves the problem. If you didn’t update on February 3rd, the newest update should now be safe to install.

It’s become common for new updates to The Sims 4 to cause major problems. Because many players use mods and custom content, EA and Maxis consistently recommend backing up save files before installing updates. These updates often break or conflict with unofficial content. They even specifically advised players to back up their files before this week’s update, as changes to how the game works are likely to damage save files, particularly for those using mods that affect family relationships and family trees.

The Sims 4 has remained popular for over ten years, and many players expected Maxis’ new project, Rene, to be the next full installment – The Sims 5. However, it seems Rene is actually a mobile game centered around social connections and likely multiplayer gameplay. On a brighter note, Maxis has confirmed they’re working on several other projects within The Sims franchise, offering fans some hope that The Sims 5 might still be in the works, even if it’s not what Rene will become.

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2026-02-04 16:08