July 21, 2026 update bug monitor

The Sims 4 live bug reports

Pre-release monitor for Memory Boost, AutoSave, performance, loading, crashes, saves, lots and mod conflicts in the July 21 update.

Patch and release facts

ReleaseJuly 21, 2026; not live at this reviewofficial
Memory BoostWider rollout to Mac and consoles alongside the existing Windows PC featureofficial
AutoSaveConfigurable background save points plus separate Save Remindersofficial
Save repairEA does not describe Memory Boost as a corrupted-save repair toolofficial

Primary signal

The Sims 4 Memory Boost option is missing

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Collecting reports

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Reports are not open.Monitoring begins when EA confirms the July 21 update is live. Reports for an unreleased patch are not accepted.

Affected hardware patterns

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Memory or RAM usageMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 Memory Boost option is missing

Track the Memory Boost option not appearing after the July 21 update is confirmed live on the selected platform.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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FPS dropMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 FPS drops or stutters after the July 21 update

Track new frame-rate loss or stutter that begins after installing the July 21 update.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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Memory or RAM usageMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 RAM usage increased after the July 21 update

Track RAM use that rises unexpectedly after the July 21 update. This is separate from EA's Memory Boost feature description.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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CrashMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 crashes after the July 21 update

Track crashes that begin after the July 21 update, with platform and mod status recorded in the private report note.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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Save or progressionMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 AutoSave is not working

Track AutoSave failing to create expected save points after the July 21 feature is live.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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Save or progressionMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 save errors after the July 21 update

Track save errors after the July 21 update without assuming Memory Boost repairs existing damaged saves.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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Save or progressionMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 missing or corrupted lot reports

Track lots that are missing, fail to load, or appear damaged after the July 21 update.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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OtherMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 long loading times after the July 21 update

Track loading times that become longer after the July 21 update rather than improve.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
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OtherMonitoring, no reports yet

The Sims 4 mod or custom-content conflicts after the July 21 update

Track confirmed post-update conflicts involving mods or custom content. Reports should identify whether the issue also occurs with mods disabled.

Platforms
Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
Publisher
Not acknowledged
Open live graph and report

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