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The Sims™ 4
The Sims™ 4
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Maxis · Electronic Arts
Mar 23, 2026 · 5mo ago

“Failed to Launch Game” Error March 23rd Update

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A targeted update focusing on resolving game crashes on launch for users with custom content and fixing a main menu UI bug.

Buffs1

  • GeneralFixed a crash on launch affecting approximately 2% of players using specific types of custom content.

Bug fixes1

  • GeneralResolved an issue where a main menu message appeared more frequently than intended.

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The Sims™ 4 · Mar 23, 2026

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Patch history

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  1. New Improvements for The Sims™ 4May 30, 2023 · 39mo

    General bug fixes focusing on moodlet age-appropriateness and jogging fatigue recovery.

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  2. Update 3/24/2023Mar 27, 2023 · 41mo

    A targeted update for The Sims 4 Growing Together to address a bug where losing a tooth caused random Sim appearance changes.

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