[OPEN] Can't finish Video Games/Not earning any money

[invisiblgirl]

My Sim aged up just as she was finishing the game, so the bug seems to be related to interrupting the game programming at the wrong moment. (I'm not too annoyed by it - she's making loads more money hacking. I have not tried deleting the computer yet - it's been fully upgraded and all the games modded, so it would be a bit of a hassle, but I'm guessing others have tried this and it doesn't work.)

[Millie0702]

I also have an issue with this. 

It seems my game is stuck at 99% finished video game so every time I try to do it, it says "Continue making video game" and is finished in 3 secs, then it asks me to name and I get royalties but no initial pay. I have made 20 video games like this now. 

[Air_ou_Air]

Yup, got the same issue here. Maybe there will be an option to "iron out bugs" that'll fix this ;-)

[cs3k]

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.48.94.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Cats & Dogs, City Living, Get to Work, Get Together, Seasons, Dine Out, Outdoor Retreat, Parenthood, Spa Day, Vampires, Backyard Stuff, Cool Kitchen Stuff, Fitness Stuff, Laundry Day Stuff, Movie Hangout Stuff, Perfect Patio Stuff, Spooky Stuff.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Have a high-level programming Sim create a game 2-3 times, then on the 3rd or 4th try the issue will present itself.
What happens when the bug occurs? After successfully creating 2-3 video games, on the 3rd or 4th try instead of "Start Creating Video Game" the option will be "Continue Making Video Game" instead of "Start." When you click "Continue Making Game," the game will be finished instantly, prompting you to input a title for your newly completed game, even though your Sim didn't spend any time actually creating it.
What do you expect to see? I expect the Sim to have to spend time creating a game, rather than it being finished instantly.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure 

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Issue as described above. The sim in question has worked on 2-3 games as intended, but now whenever I want to create a game, the task is done immediately and the Sim starts receiving royalties the next day. 

This issue ONLY affects Video Game creation- Mobile App creation, Freelance Work, Modding/Hacking still work as intended. I have already tried clearing the cache(s), repairing game files, reinstalling the game completely & moving the Sim to another lot. None of these fixes have worked. 

[crinrict]

Hi @cs3k

merging this for now with existing thread on video creation.

Sounds the same or at least related.

[cs3k]

Thanks @crinrict! I wasn't aware of the other thread, but you're right- sounds like the exact same issue. Is this on the Dev team's radar?

[crinrict]

Stuff that's on my compiled list has been forwarded to QA.

[Koztasa]

Hi there! (new to this) 

I too have the "Continue Creating a Game" issue, where i get the pop up window asking me to name the finished game (My sism's lvl is 10 in programming) I tested it and gave it consecutive names like Sims1, Sims 2, and so on (not that name but you get it) every day i get the notification for royalties and i see every game listed........so im banking. 

Thats all, just wanted to brag. no, not really. Im quite bothered since i want my sim to earn his cash! Please Help!

[Koztasa]

same!

[coffeenebula]

I'll add a "me too" for strength in numbers. My sim actually got "credit" for making 5 games because I kept trying that interaction. I even tried using a skill cheat to lower her programming skill to level 8 before you can make a game, then resetting it back to 10, and the interaction is still stuck on "continue making video game."