Why did all my Sims 4 saves disappear?

2. Why did all my Sims 4 saves disappear? This is probably because your Sims 4 files have been moved to the cloud space.

How do I recover my Sims 4 saves?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.

Why did all my Sims worlds disappear?

Cause. The issue usually occurs after a patch. It seems that the installation of the patch didn't run smoothly and left the game in an incomplete state.

Why can't i see my saved household Sims 4?

Re: how do i open saved households sims 4

Did you try checking your library, if the pc or mac versions have that I play on console so that's what mine has it usually has all the saved households in your library and if you mean a save game it should just open where you left off when you select your save file.

Why can't I find my saved Sims game?

This is probably because your Sims 4 files have been moved to the cloud space. You can go to OneDrive or iCloud to find out whether there are relevant files, or follow the 2 methods below to find the saves location in the game directly.

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Can you reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

Re: I need to uninstall sims 4, will i lose my expansion packs and CC? You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.

Does Origin backup Sims 4 saves?

No, Origin does not backup Sims 4 saves. You should go to the Sims 4 saves file location: Document >Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves, and back up it manually or use a professional backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup Home to backup Sims 4 saves automatically.

Is there a limit to saved games on Sims 4?

Re: Only able to save 5 families on Sims 4 PS4 version

Consoles has a maximum of 5 saves You can have more than one family in each save.

Why are my Sims missing Sims 4?

Unfortunately, if you go through all your save files and can't find the sim, then that household is lost and you will have to start over by loading the sim from your library if it was a sim you created in CAS.

How do you delete corrupted Sims 4 saves?

Move the entire Sims 4 folder out of Documents\Electronic Arts and onto your desktop, and when you launch the game, a clean folder will be created. You can quit from the Main Menu, then copy one of your affected saves to the new Sims 4 folder (saves go in the saves folder, unsurpringly) and see whether it crashes.

Why are all my Sims invisible Sims 4?

Invisible SIms are usually due to corrupted outfits. Since you can still navigate the Sim, try changing the cloth on the dresser to see if that makes him visible again.

How to recover deleted files?

Where are The Sims 4 files stored?

The Sims 4 in your Applications folder and Launchpad is the actual game. The Sims 4 in your Documents > Electronic Arts folder is your user data. This is where your saves are stored, in-game graphics settings, CC/Mods if you use them, and game cache files.

Will I lose my saves if I uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

Are Origin saves in the cloud?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.

Does Sims 4 have backups?

Go to your Home screen. Click on your backup folder. Press Return and change the folder name back to The Sims 4. Press Command and C on your keyboard to copy the folder.

Does reinstalling Sims 4 delete everything?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs. However, if you're still unsure copy the Sims 4 folder to your desktop or a USB key. Your saved games, mods and custom content will be safe this way.

How do I reinstall Sims 4 backup?

What happens if I delete all my Sims 4 files?

The user files are created after the game is first started and if you delete those files they will be recreated the next time the game starts. The core game files should be removed by uninstalling the game.

How do you unfreeze Sims 4 without losing data?

Press Alt+F4

Instead, a window will pop up first to ask if you need to save your progress before exiting the game. At this time, you only need to click the "Save and Exit" option, and normally end Sims 4 without losing game data.

Why can't I redownload The Sims 4?

Re: my sims 4 wont reinstall

To reinstall the game you need to uninstall the game, clean the registry (use ccleaner - there is a free version), move the user data to your desktop, install the game. To set the game to factory setup, all you need to do is move the user data from the documents folder to your desktop.

Why does Sims 4 keep deleting my families?

@firequeen76 If you don't put them in my households, they'll be culled. That's by design. They don't die, they are removed from the game.

How do I restore all my Sims needs?

Press ⇧ Shift while left-clicking the mailbox to adjust your Sim household's needs. Adjust your game interface just beyond your Sims' home to find the mailbox. After pressing ⇧ Shift and left-clicking this mailbox at the same time, click Disable Needs Decay to permanently fill your Sims' needs.