How to Fix The Sims 4 Error Code 109 (Update 2024)

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Last updated on January 10, 2024

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How to Fix The Sims 4 Error Code 109 (Update)

Before heading over to the guide below, make sure that your Windows system is up-to-date and check the game server as well. Additionally, keep in mind that your game is also running the latest version because an outdated version can cause multiple issues. Another most important thing is to simply restart both The Sims 4 game and the device completely to check if the problem fixed or not.

1. Check Server Status

Checking the server status of the game is important these days because plenty of errors appear due to server downtime or the maintenance process. Affected players can ensure whether the problem is happening from their or the server’s end.

You can head over to the Down Detector website to check the server status of The Sims 4 game. However, if the servers are active and no downtime is there, make sure to check the next step.

Meanwhile, the affected Xbox console users can visit the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live status page officially whether the issue is appearing from Xbox’s server or not.

Alternatively, if you’re playing The Sims 4 game via the Steam client then check out the unofficial Steam Status according to your region to know more.

If in case, any of the server statuses seems down or the maintenance is ongoing either from the game’s side or console or Steam side according to your gaming device then you should wait for a couple of hours before try running the game again.

2. Update The Sims 4 Game

It’s another most common solution when it comes to game crashes or errors etc. Simply updating your game to its latest version can fix plenty of issues or bugs.

According to your gaming device or platform, just check for game updates.
If you’re using any launcher then go to the game options and check for Update Game.

Meanwhile, restarting the launcher will definitely check for the available game updates automatically which will definitely help you out. Keep in mind to restart your game as well after updating to the latest patch to change effects quickly.

Must Read: Sims 4 users experiencing Error code 109 in PS4: Is there a fix?

3. Delete localthumbcache.package file (PC Only)

It’s worth mentioning that this error code isn’t a new one for The Sims 4 players and especially if someone is an existing player of The Sims 4 PC version. So, according to the unfortunate PC players, this particular error appears whenever there is a corrupted, or missing, or even outdated mod file that crashes the game completely.

Now, if in case, your Error Code 109 is occurring due to the unexpected mod file on your Windows system then you can easily resolve this issue by deleting the localthumbcache.package file from the installed Origin launcher folder.

Note: We’ll recommend you take a full backup of your mod files before deleting the localthumbcache.package file for safety purposes.

Launch the File Explorer (This PC) > Head over to the installed The Sims 4 game folder. [By default, the location will be: \Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\]
Once you’re inside the game folder, right-click on the Mods folder > Click on Copy.
Paste it to any other drive location as a backup.
Now, right-click on the localthumbcache.package file and Delete it.
Once deleted, open the Origin client > Right-click on The Sims 4 under the Library.
Click on Repair and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm it.
Wait for the process to complete and then simply reboot your PC to change effects.
You’re done.

That’s it, guys. We assume you’ve found this guide very useful. For further queries, feel free to ask in the comment below.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Error Code 109 (Update 2024)