Since last update when i try to play my households it returns to the worlds screen

[PynkKPaw]

1 hour ago, bbytes said:

skarrds mod is toast game won't even load now with that active

i removed skarrds just now, so i'm going to test it again.

[Blastik1]

Yet another update has just dropped within the hour. Still getting bounced from map to map though.

 

Its actually depressing me now, I've spent way too much money on this game and all it does is stress me out every time a new patch destroys it.

 

 

[weredeer]

updated or deleted all ts4script mods so that the game will load some lots but not all. unsure what is different about my non loading lots versus my loading ones. 

[korbe]

Yep i had 31 scripts. cut down to 18 & yet the game household still won't load! Fuk EA!

[onlydownloadxx]

following, tried the following solutions and recommendations above. none worked but greatly appreciate this thread

[Nyx999x]

I have over 200 broken mods. 
We need to raise our voice to EA about giving us the option/choice to opt out of updates. 
I won't buy another dlc, pack until they do this.

[azmodan22]

For me the game just starts in a black main menu screen and nothing is working.

I have found that the mod affected is Nisanes Dynamic Loadingscreens. If you have the same problem try removing that mod for now until it gets updated.

 

[taffster74]

Apparently, the big one hit the worst is Scumbobo's XMLinjector. So until that's updated, we're pretty much all screwed.

[RoRo9261]

Il y a 7 heures, taffster74 a dit :

Apparemment, le plus touché est XMLinjector de Scumbobo. Donc, tant qu'il n'est pas mis à jour, on est dans la merde.

I use Scumbob's XML injector and I have no LE in my game and yet with 17GB of mods and animations I would say this is from a mod or the script is poorly designed rather than the injector and it is usually fixed quickly

Some ideas:
Check for mods that modify the launch menu, Nisane or otherwise, as they need to be fixed.
Check all mods that modify the game interface. Version 4.0 of TwistedMexi causes the game menu in the top right corner to crash; it overlaps the icons. I removed it and since then, I no longer have this problem.
etc.

Edited August 25, 2025 by RoRo9261

[taffster74]

1 hour ago, RoRo9261 said:

I use Scumbob's XML injector and I have no LE in my game and yet with 17GB of mods and animations I would say this is from a mod or the script is poorly designed rather than the injector and it is usually fixed quickly

Some ideas:
Check for mods that modify the launch menu, Nisane or otherwise, as they need to be fixed.
Check all mods that modify the game interface. Version 4.0 of TwistedMexi causes the game menu in the top right corner to crash; it overlaps the icons. I removed it and since then, I no longer have this problem.
etc.

I don't have any mods that do those things.

[azmodan22]

23 hours ago, azmodan22 said:

For me the game just starts in a black main menu screen and nothing is working.

I have found that the mod affected is Nisanes Dynamic Loadingscreens. If you have the same problem try removing that mod for now until it gets updated.

 

 

Just a correction. 
It turns out that the issue was not with Nisanes Dynamic loading screens but with the Redisigned Main Menu, and that mod has been updated. 

So, all good.

 

[velosal]

Happened to me aswel, already cut some of those script mod, and this thing keep appearing. I can't find this "ksuihuh_rewards.py"  file since i already delete all Ksuihuh mod and script. But i always came back to the worlds screen. I have checked with Better Exception, i don't have any broken mods in my files.

So what's wrong? any ideas?

[PECO]

2 hours ago, velosal said:

Happened to me aswel, already cut some of those script mod, and this thing keep appearing. I can't find this "ksuihuh_rewards.py"  file since i already delete all Ksuihuh mod and script. But i always came back to the worlds screen. I have checked with Better Exception, i don't have any broken mods in my files.
So what's wrong? any ideas?

IF you actually removed ALL Ksuihuh mods/files, then maybe, it could be that someone modified/re-used that python file for their own purposes without renaming it. If you have 7zip, you can right-click > Extract ts4script files (as they're basically just compiled python files packed in a zip), and check their contents to see which one has it.

Could be something else though, like a false identification of the possible cause (BE does that sometimes - my mods got marked couple of times as "100% causes" as well before, simply because it was using the same injection method as the real offending script was, but had actually nothing to do with the error...)
Anyways, it's especially hard to say without seeing your full report - screenshots like this are rarely any help.

 

Edited August 25, 2025 by PECO

[taffster74]

Well, I'm at an absolute loss. Have been right through my mods folder - targeted the usual suspects, then the possibilities - nothing. Even looked at skin tones and presets - you guessed it - nada. I don't know what else to do. Anyone?

 

[taffster74]

45 minutes ago, taffster74 said:

Well, I'm at an absolute loss. Have been right through my mods folder - targeted the usual suspects, then the possibilities - nothing. Even looked at skin tones and presets - you guessed it - nada. I don't know what else to do. Anyone?

 

Edit: have checked absolutely everything - mods, animations, cc, skins, masks, presets ... the lot. Still cannot play a game. Even loaded MCCC on and it's not showing anything out of place. What to do? re-repair? Re-clear cache? uninstall and re-install? What? I'd ask over at the sims forums but I've been banned from there because SimsGuru EA_darko has an ego and doesn't like it when people stand up to him.

[korbe]

4 days unable to launch! they really messed up this time

[PeterMcPhallus]

On 8/25/2025 at 11:42 AM, PECO said:

If you have 7zip, you can right-click > Extract ts4script files (as they're basically just compiled python files packed in a zip)....

 

 

Now this is useful information. I was unaware of this fact.

 

So now the question becomes; Is it possible, with a little bit of knowledge and direction, to determine what the changes EA has made to the base game code is affecting these script mods (my understanding is that it has something to do with the new pack selection feature), and edit the Python files within the ts4script file ourselves?

 

There's a handful of mods I use that are broken, and I really miss having them. If the authors aren't going to fix them anytime soon, I'm down to try to fix my local copy myself, at least until the author gets around to clearing it for the patch. It seems as though some of these authors are AWOL, and who knows if updates will ever come?

[PECO]

1 hour ago, PeterMcPhallus said:

So now the question becomes; Is it possible, with a little bit of knowledge and direction, to determine what the changes EA has made to the base game code is affecting these script mods (my understanding is that it has something to do with the new pack selection feature), and edit the Python files within the ts4script file ourselves?

There's a handful of mods I use that are broken, and I really miss having them. If the authors aren't going to fix them anytime soon, I'm down to try to fix my local copy myself, at least until the author gets around to clearing it for the patch. It seems as though some of these authors are AWOL, and who knows if updates will ever come?

 

Okay, take everything I write here with a pinch of salt, as I'm mostly only speculating/making educated guesses...

 

So, as far as I'm aware, the changes made to scripting in the latest patch - while devastating to older mods - are mostly fairly minute, like, it's needing an extra argument to be added or something... I dunno, I'm a total noob when it comes to python.

 

I paste in what I saw on the Creator Musings discord about it ⬇️

Spoiler

 

So I'd say yes, it's certainly possible; you could unpack the ts4scripts, then de-compile the compiled pyc files into editable py ones, fix them, then re-compile the whole thing back to a script.

 

Edited August 26, 2025 by PECO

[PeterMcPhallus]

15 hours ago, taffster74 said:

Edit: have checked absolutely everything - mods, animations, cc, skins, masks, presets ... the lot. Still cannot play a game. Even loaded MCCC on and it's not showing anything out of place. What to do? re-repair? Re-clear cache? uninstall and re-install? What? I'd ask over at the sims forums but I've been banned from there because SimsGuru EA_darko has an ego and doesn't like it when people stand up to him.

 

I assume you're deleted your cache files? (%userprofile%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\local*cache.package)

 

Okay, so skip anything you've already done.

 

1. Move your entire %userprofile%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods folder to a backup location. Start the game. Does it run?*

     A. Yes. Copy your CC back into your Mods folder one Mod at a time**. Test the game after each change*.

     B. No. Move your \saves and \Tray folders to a backup location, try the game again. Does it run?*

              1. Yes. Restore your \Tray folder, check again*. Restore your \saves folder, check again*. Whichever one is borking the game, is toast. (Go to '1.A.')

              2. No. Uninstall the game. Blow away all game folders (\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 and \Program Files\EA Games\The Sims 4). Reboot your computer. Reinstall the game from scratch. Start the game. Does it run?*

                      a. Yes. (Go to "1.B.1.")

                      b. No. It's not the game, it's something with your computer. Try rolling Windows back to an older Restore Point. (Return to "1.")

 

* I know how tedious this is, but while you are testing the best practice is to get all the way in to 'play mode' in a loaded lot, and then fully exit the game (and killing the launcher) each and every time you run a test. In addition, I would also delete the following files between each test:

      \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\localthumbcache.package

      \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\localsimtexturecache.package

      \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\*Exception.txt (any text file that includes the word 'Exception' in the name)

 

** I suggest clearing all your CAS CC first (use the 50/50 method), and then work on Mods. CAS stuff usually either works or doesn't, but very rarely ever breaks the game. I have my \Mods subfolders organized in such a way that I can remove and add single Mods easily; \Mods\PKG-AuthorsName for *.package only mods, and \Mods\SCR-AuthorsName for script mods, and \Mods\ModName for really big mods like WW or MCCC. I have separate folders for Overlays, Sliders, etc. Build, Buy and CAS each have their own folders with subfolders for item types like this; \Mods\&Buy\decoration\wallart and \Mods\&CAS\head\accessories\earring (the '&' just keeps those folders at the top in Win Explorer).

 

One final thought; If your save(s) are the cause of your problem, but the Tray Catalog is okay, it may be possible to rebuild your neighborhood from the Tray. It's not ideal, but it may save you from losing everything and starting over from scratch.

Edited August 26, 2025 by PeterMcPhallus

[PeterMcPhallus]

1 hour ago, PECO said:

....a total noob when it comes to python....

I understand basic scripting concepts, but I've never specifically messed with Python before.

 

1 hour ago, PECO said:

....yes, it's certainly possible; you could unpack the ts4scripts, then de-compile the compiled pyc files into editable py ones, fix them, then re-compile the whole thing back to a script.....

Thanks for the response. Now I guess I have to decide how badly I want that broken mod back in my game. {*cracks knuckles*} Learning curve: Medium. Time investment: High. Chance of success: Low.

 

Might be simpler to ask if anyone knows LazarusInAshes or YourFalseHope, and would kindly let them know their mods are borked, and if they're not going to update them, then put them up for adoption.

[taffster74]

3 hours ago, PeterMcPhallus said:

 

I assume you're deleted your cache files? (%userprofile%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\local*cache.package)

 

Okay, so skip anything you've already done.

 

1. Move your entire %userprofile%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods folder to a backup location. Start the game. Does it run?*

     A. Yes. Copy your CC back into your Mods folder one Mod at a time**. Test the game after each change*.

     B. No. Move your \saves and \Tray folders to a backup location, try the game again. Does it run?*

              1. Yes. Restore your \Tray folder, check again*. Restore your \saves folder, check again*. Whichever one is borking the game, is toast. (Go to '1.A.')

              2. No. Uninstall the game. Blow away all game folders (\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 and \Program Files\EA Games\The Sims 4). Reboot your computer. Reinstall the game from scratch. Start the game. Does it run?*

                      a. Yes. (Go to "1.B.1.")

                      b. No. It's not the game, it's something with your computer. Try rolling Windows back to an older Restore Point. (Return to "1.")

 

* I know how tedious this is, but while you are testing the best practice is to get all the way in to 'play mode' in a loaded lot, and then fully exit the game (and killing the launcher) each and every time you run a test. In addition, I would also delete the following files between each test:

      \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\localthumbcache.package

      \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\localsimtexturecache.package

      \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\*Exception.txt (any text file that includes the word 'Exception' in the name)

 

** I suggest clearing all your CAS CC first (use the 50/50 method), and then work on Mods. CAS stuff usually either works or doesn't, but very rarely ever breaks the game. I have my \Mods subfolders organized in such a way that I can remove and add single Mods easily; \Mods\PKG-AuthorsName for *.package only mods, and \Mods\SCR-AuthorsName for script mods, and \Mods\ModName for really big mods like WW or MCCC. I have separate folders for Overlays, Sliders, etc. Build, Buy and CAS each have their own folders with subfolders for item types like this; \Mods\&Buy\decoration\wallart and \Mods\&CAS\head\accessories\earring (the '&' just keeps those folders at the top in Win Explorer).

 

One final thought; If your save(s) are the cause of your problem, but the Tray Catalog is okay, it may be possible to rebuild your neighborhood from the Tray. It's not ideal, but it may save you from losing everything and starting over from scratch.

Done all of that. Even with clothes and items. Even tried no mods/animations/skintones/piercings/tattoos and just custom clothing and items - nada. Tried reverse of that - all mods/animations/etc, no items - still nada. I've cleared cache, repaired - about the only thing I haven't done is complete uninstall and reinstall.

[taffster74]

Just watched a newly posted video from EA. For Rent seems to be causing a lot problems - including the one's we've all be experiencing. I've recently added Twistedmexi's better exceptions mod and it detected something .... but spent nearly two hours scanning before I got the shits and closed it out. But ... the game was stuck on load screen and wouldn't close out at all unless I shut down my computer. This is a new thing. Another thing that is being reportedly linked to For Rent (yes, I know it could also mean broken mods, but when you've done everything but a complete uninstall and reinstall what other conclusion is there?). So, when I've got some free time (probably tomorrow Australia time), I'll be checking that possibility. And, if that is what the problem is .... we've all been tearing our hair out over something simple!!!!!!! Typical EA!!!

[taffster74]

I'm at a loss. Basically, I can play sims 4 straight, plain old vanilla style no-problemo. The minute I add in anything else - cc, mods, animations - the whole won't work.  And twistedmexi better exceptions isn't helping. It keeps on saying i have one drive on my computer and to delete it (because, apparently, one drive restores files that have been deleted) - but I've deleted one drive before all this crap started. The files it says it's confident are causing issues? I delete them. But each time, it's a new file! I've deleted all duplicate script files. The only thing I haven't done is the whole "files more than one folder deep won't download" thing. Do I really need to go into every single mode folder and have every single package out? This has never been an issue in the past? Ditto with custom content - I have both the folders and the packages. Never had an issue in the past? Is twisted mexi just being pedantic? Am I doing something wrong? Am I missing something? Or is it - as I said - simply that I cannot play with custom content and mods since this last update failure? Or - dread the thought - do I have to do a complete purge and restart yet again?

 

[taffster74]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I'm going nuts here. Doing the whole elimination thing - once again. Removed all mods , left in animations and CC - works fine. Sweet.  Added in Pandasama's realist birthing mod and Brazenlotus mods - works fine. So far so good. All I've get left are the sex mods and traits mods - namely chingyu and thepankcake1. Absolute bloody headache. 

 

Edit: Finished everything. Two files were problems - for me. Khlas's Big Dick Problems and Chingyu's 100 traits package. Everything else is fine. Bad thing - I followed the instruction from TwistedMexi Better Exceptions and deleted all my onedrive files - bad move. Because there goes my entire mods folder. Gone, kaput. Can I just hit reset on this entire month?!

Edited August 28, 2025 by taffster74

[carmensc86]

I'm having issues with Nisas, when I delete it it starts working.... but if not, it doesnt load my household.