Sims 4 has always been a relaxing game where I can express my creativity and enjoy a social life without having to actually interact with other people. That said, I’ve encounteredvarious issuesthroughout my time with Sims 4, including an error where I cannot play because an update is required.

How to fix Sims 4 not starting because of update required

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One or more of these may solve the issue of Sims 4 not playing because an update is required. Many users report clearing their cache or running a repair on Sims 4 works, but this may not always be the case. ContactEAorSims 4 supportfor further solutions if you continue to encounter the issue. With luck, one of the above solutions should fix the problem, but EA may be able to provide you with additional help and fix the problem for good.

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