Can I Restart My Sims? A Comprehensive Guide to Resetting and Replaying The Sims
Yes, you absolutely can restart your Sims! Whether you’re looking to start a completely fresh game, redo a world, or just tweak a few aspects of your Sims experience, there are numerous ways to achieve this. This article will guide you through the various methods of resetting your Sims game, from starting a new save to addressing specific issues. We’ll also delve into frequently asked questions (FAQs) to cover all your concerns and equip you with the knowledge you need to get your Sims experience back on track.
Understanding Your Options for Restarting
Restarting your Sims experience isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It can mean several different things depending on your goals. Here’s a breakdown of the most common scenarios:
Starting a New Save Game
This is the most straightforward way to restart. When you create a new game, you start in a fresh world with all default settings. This allows you to experience the game from scratch without affecting your previous progress. Any families you’ve saved, or worlds you’ve altered, are safe and can be reloaded at any time.
Resetting Your Sims
If your Sim is behaving strangely or stuck, you might consider resetting them. Resetting a Sim will return them to a playable state without changing their location or needs. This is a quick fix to get your Sim back on track.
Resetting World States
You might want to bring your Sims world back to its original, pristine state. This might mean returning all lots to empty state and removing any sims you’ve created or downloaded.
Reinstalling The Sims 4
In more extreme cases, a complete reinstallation of the game may seem necessary. This can be helpful for resolving persistent issues or completely starting fresh with no old data. It’s important to note that you can also uninstall and reinstall to solve certain issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Restarting Sims
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further illuminate the topic and address specific concerns you might have:
1. Will Resetting My Sims Game Delete Everything?
No, generally, resetting your game doesn’t mean deleting everything. However, some methods like deleting the game folder in My Documents will remove save data, options, and custom content. If you don’t want to lose anything, it’s always wise to back up your The Sims 4 folder. Uninstalling/reinstalling the game will not delete your save files. They will remain safely stored, and any gifted packs will also remain in your account.
2. How Do I Restart Sims Without Losing Progress?
The most common and safest method is to simply use the “Save and Exit” option from the in-game menu or by pressing Alt+F4, which prompts you to save before closing. This ensures that you can pick up where you left off without any loss of progress. You can also just exit to main menu and start a new game from there.
3. How Do I Start a New Game With the Same Character in Sims 4?
You can easily do this by going to your library, selecting your saved Sim, and starting a new game. This creates a fresh save file where you can play with the same Sim but in a brand-new context, while your original save with that sim is still safe. This method is the same for downloaded Sims. Any cheats you enable in this new save will only be applied to the new file.
4. How Do I Reset Origin?
To reset the origin: You may select multiple pipelines from the Home page or view a single pipeline in the pipeline canvas. Click the More icon, and then click Reset Origin.
5. What Happens If I Reset My Sims Game?
Resetting your game, which could mean deleting the save folder in My Documents or starting a new game, will mean all your save games will be gone, your options will be reset to factory settings, and all custom content will be removed. However, if you’ve backed up the folder, all of your previous data and settings are completely safe and can be restored. If you reset a Sim, they will return to a playable state but will not return to their home lot and its needs will remain the same.
6. How Do I Reinstall Sims 4 Without Losing Saves?
You can reinstall Sims 4 without losing save files. Prior to uninstalling, just back up your Sims 4 folder to your desktop or USB drive. This ensures all of your save data, game options and custom content are safe for when you reinstall.
7. How Do I Restart a Sims World?
To return the game world to its default state, you can create a new save, selecting the “New Game” option from the main menu. This clears the world as if the game has never been played, and all created sims and changes will be removed. Remember that your previous save game will still be there for you to return to should you wish.
8. How Do I Reset My Sims’ Needs?
In The Sims 4, you can reset your Sims’ needs using cheats. By shift-clicking on a Sim, you can select the “Cheat Need” option, then choose “Make Happy” to improve their mood or “Disable Need Decay” to lock in their current need levels.
9. What is the Cheat to Delete Sims 4?
There isn’t a direct cheat to delete the entire game. However, you can delete individual Sims via cheats: first enable testingcheats true; then enter cas.fulleditmode. Next, shift and click on any sim in the family and the create a sim page will appear. From here, simply click the “X” on the upper right of the Sims picture, and this will delete them.
10. Can I Restart Sims Freeplay?
Yes, you can restart Sims Freeplay by deleting and reinstalling the application. However, you risk losing your progress so, ensure you’ve uploaded your game to the Cloud to ensure your data is saved and can be restored.
11. What Happens If You Start a New Game in the Sims?
Starting a new game does not delete your old save game. Your previous family and town will still be there. When you are finished with the new game you can click “Save as” and give it a new file name. Now you will have two saved games on the main menu that you can return to at any time.
12. Can You Restart Strangerville?
Yes, if you wish to play the Strangerville mystery again, you can reset it after completing it once. There’s a specific trigger in the final area that allows for a reset and lets you explore the story again.
13. What Happens If I Uninstall and Reinstall Sims?
Uninstalling and reinstalling the Sims does not cause you to lose game data, since your data is associated with your account (username) and is not stored directly on the app or your device. If you log back into your account after reinstalling the game, all of your game progress and purchases will still be there.
14. Will Uninstalling Sims Delete My Packs?
No, uninstalling Sims will not delete your packs. When you reinstall the game you can chose which add ons you wish to reinstall. To uninstall Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”. This will remove all add-ons and packs, but they will still be associated with your account.
15. Can You Have Two Sims 4 Games?
Yes, you can have multiple Sims 4 games. When you start a new game from the main menu, you will begin a new world and a new household. If you click “Load Game”, you can then choose from your many saved files to begin the one you want. This means you can keep multiple games going at once. You can also merge two sims games from different saved files by first moving the family to your library, then from your main game, bring them into a household, then merge from there.
Conclusion
Restarting your Sims experience is completely within your control, with various methods available to suit your specific needs. Whether you’re looking to start a completely new game, fix a glitch with a reset, or just tweak a few settings, this guide provides the necessary information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Always remember to back up your files before making any major changes to your game to avoid losing any cherished save progress. Happy Simming!