Save file corruption remains a persistent issue for players of The Sims 4, potentially locking dedicated creators out of virtual worlds they've spent years developing. Publisher Electronic Arts continues to reassure the community that resolving these problems remains a top priority for their development teams. While these issues initially emerged with the For Rent expansion released over eighteen months ago, recent game updates appear to have introduced additional complications affecting player save files.

Originally launched in December 2023, The Sims 4's For Rent expansion introduced rental property management mechanics, allowing players to create and oversee apartments, duplexes, and townhomes. This expansion added significant depth to the gameplay experience, particularly for those interested in the dynamics of communal living – from organizing potluck dinners to dealing with unexpected challenges like toxic mold outbreaks.

According to a recent official report from EA, the development team has successfully addressed 29 known issues related to the For Rent expansion. However, 37 additional problems remain unresolved, with 26 currently under active investigation. The development team is specifically requesting additional community input regarding the remaining 11 issues. This follows up on a similar report on save file corruption issued by EA in February, confirming that corruption continues to represent the most severe problem facing players.

Players have reported particularly troubling scenarios where entire lots disappear from their games when multiple rental units are present in a world. PlayStation users have additionally encountered persistent white screens during game loading sequences. While Maxis has implemented a fix for the disappearing lots issue, they continue to monitor player feedback to ensure complete resolution. The white screen problem remains under investigation as developers await more comprehensive user reports.

The August 19 update for The Sims 4 appears to have introduced additional save file complications according to player reports. These new issues primarily involve lots that refuse to load properly or exhibit missing or unusable items after successful loading. EA's analysis indicates that many of these complaints center around lots downloaded from the Gallery feature. These problems frequently accompany game crashes, infinite loading screens, all-white display issues, and sometimes generate Load Error codes 800/801 – though developers have struggled to replicate these specific error conditions consistently.

EA has committed to continuing their investigation into these persistent issues, with their latest report suggesting that the newest batch of problems might still connect to the For Rent expansion, though this connection remains unconfirmed. The company also cautions players about potential complications when using Sims 4 mods and custom content, as these community-created additions can sometimes negatively impact game stability. Since developers have encountered difficulties replicating all reported problems internally, they increasingly rely on community feedback and have established a dedicated forum page specifically for players to report save file issues.

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