Mods & CC Hot Fix: Mar 18, 2026 Game Update (Sims 4 News)
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Open for links! ⚠️ I discuss the March 18 Sims 4 hot fix game update to fix the issue with many mods and custom content not loading, suggestions of what to do if your game doesn't load, currently known mod impact & a few bugs since the Mar 17 game update. 😊🍁 #TheSims4 #GameUpdate #ModIssues #Bugs
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March 18 patch notes: https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-g...
SimsDirect tweet re hotfix patch: https://x.com/TheSimsDirect/status/20...
Crinrict BlueSky post re game still failing to launch after update: https://bsky.app/profile/crinrict.com...
Mod Reports:
Game Failed to Launch: https://forums.ea.com/discussions/the...
Game Launches to Black Screen (UI Mod related): https://forums.ea.com/discussions/the...
Luth’s Mod list (on the forums): https://forums.ea.com/discussions/the...
Bug Reports:
Default Gallery Order Changed: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4...
Can’t disable packs in EA app: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4...
Gallery: ‘Content not installed’ warning: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4...
Packs show deactivated in game: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4...
FYI: Mar 17/26 Patch Notes: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the...
Crinrict post on resetting user files: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/0...
Blog post re temporary gallery changes for console players: https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-g...
EA Blog Post re Mods & Game Updates: https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-g...
Sims Discord: / discord
Helpful Tutorials:
How to prepare for a game update: • How to Prepare for a Sims 4 Game Update (S...
How to disable automatic game updates on the EA app: • How to Temporarily Avoid Sims 4 Game Updat...
How to recover a save (PC/Mac): • How to Recover a Sims 4 Saves as of July 2...
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