June 2020 - last edited June 2020
Hey, OP here.
Issue is currently resolved for me.
To be clear, I didn't alter any files or touch anything. I'm still connected to my router via ethernet cable, Origin is running online and TS4 is online enabled with gallery working fine.
Currently getting minimum of 150 fps in main menu and game play.
The latest Windows Update and/or Sims 4 Update seems to have fixed the fps issue.
Windows 10: 10.0.18363 Build 18363
Sims 4: 1.63.134.1020
I'd suggest everyone make sure it's all updated and try it out again on the chance that it's been resolved.
DxDiag attached for any tech peeps.
June 2020
June 2020
June 2020
Not fixed for me.... still getting frame drops from 60fps to 10-14fps. unheard of.
I can't believe this is still not fixed. I've had this for a while with this game now, makes the game unplayable imo.
June 2020
I started having the same issue much more frequently with update 1.63.134. It tends to trigger when I enter build mode but also triggers trying to open the game menu. I used to have this issue with the previous patches but quickly opening and closing the game menu was enough to get rid of the "cause" now I can't stop it and the game becomes un playable. I had to restart the game several times today due to this. CPU usage on my PC does not go higher than 35% and the GPU is more than enough to run the game on ultra (GTX1080) on a 2k monitor
June 2020 - last edited June 2020
@AlfieSkytower lol we have a pretty similar build (8700 no-k, gtx 1080) here and I can't manage to run on more than 65-80fps on live mode (144, my monitor refresh rate, on main menu) and with the patch it got much worse going as low as 12-17fps both in live mode and build mode (and happens at random)
June 2020
June 2020
Many frustrating hours later, I still found no solution, between considering giving up and uninstalling, and being too stubborn to actually uninstall. It comes to wonder in my mind, if it might be something to do between Sims4 connecting to Origin to connect to the internet. I wonder if there is any way to run sims 4 without origin to be activated, if maybe that's what fixes the issue.
June 2020 - last edited June 2020
@Half-rose The only way I can think off is cracking it :S
@JeanVW Can confirm that. I just switched to a WD SN750 (black) m.2. (not because of the game but helped to test this out), reinstalled windows (may 2020 build) and the game.
Even on vainilla games I have this issue EVERY SINGLE time I get into build mode + many times hitting the Esc key to show the menu does not solve it. Some times is even 15-20ish fps on live mode upon loading the lot.
Specs:
The game is not causing high load on any of the resources.
I initially though this was caused by mods so renamed my "The Sims 4" folder, created a brand new save and headed to one of the households created by EA. With no mods I had the same issue so it is something in the gaame and/or origin.
Honestly, I'm starting to get tired of this things. The game is in a un-usable state for most of the times and could barely play the EP I payed full price for.
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FIX ATTEMPT 5: THE ONE THAT WORKED IN ALL SCENARIOS!
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Sorry for the long post, hope this helps someone! @crinrict maybe this is helpful for the QA guys. @SimQARobo
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Update
I started having the problem again randomly but with low frequency (so far). The "open in-menu" trick is still effective to solve it so it is not as bad as before but it is not as perfect as it should be.