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The Sims 4 update fixed a launch crash for 2% of players using specific types of custom content

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Published Posted on Steam
GameThe Sims 4
VersionNot named
PostedMar 23 · 18:17 UTC
SourceSteam announcement

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On Mar 23, 2026, a post in the Steam announcements of The Sims 4 said it had a fix for custom content (CC) and mod users who were still having problems launching the game. The notes listed a fix for a crash on launch that could affect 2% of players using specific types of custom content, under certain circumstances, and a fix for a main menu message that appeared more often than intended. The post appeared in the Steam announcements of The Sims 4.12345

How each figure was checked5 facts
  1. the game whose Steam announcements carry the postThe Sims 4Our database
  2. the day the post appearedMar 23, 2026Our database
  3. the post says it had a fix for CC and mod users who still had problems launching the gamea fix for the CC and Mod users still having problems launching the gameSteam, announcement for The Sims 4 ↗
  4. the patch fixes a launch crash for 2% of players using specific types of custom content2% of players using specific types of custom contentSteam, announcement for The Sims 4 ↗
  5. the patch fixes a main menu message appearing more often than intendedmain menu message appearing more frequently than intendedSteam, announcement for The Sims 4 ↗

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Steam announcements of the game
Post ID
1827626365764254
Title
“Failed to Launch Game” Error March 23rd Update
Posted
Mar 23 · 18:17 UTC
Author
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Tags on the post
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