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Tens Of Clutter Objects Found Missing in The Sims 4

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A Game Patch has accidentally removed several Kit objects from Build Mode.

A recent Sims 4 Patch release for January 16th, 2025 has accidentally removed several clutter objects and decorative pieces from The Sims 4’s Build Mode Catalogue.

The Sims 4 Missing Clutter Items / Missing Items Sims 4 Issue

Hundreds of Sims 4 Players reported the issue on the official EA help forums thread, discussing their experience and workarounds for the missing Clutter Objects. In this article, we’ve highlighted the explanation of this issue, as well as several workarounds and a Gallery Room solution to help you find everything under one place!

The Missing Kit Clutter Objects Issue

First reported by SquealyMealy on Answers HQ forums, there’s a game issue in The Sims 4 where clutter and decorative objects from Clutter Kits like Everyday Clutter Kit are missing from the Build Mode catalogue.

This issue has since been reported by multiple simmers including Desktop and Console players, with around 500 “Me Too” buttons pressed in the game issue thread.

Here’s the original report:

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The Sims 4 Issue: Clutter Items Not Showing Up in Build / Buy

By SquealyMealy

Today (14/01), I decided to buy the Everyday Clutter Kit, as well as a few other kits. All turned up in game fine, apart from the Clutter Kit. When I go to sort by the kit, not all of the items appear (see attached image for the items that turn up when sorting by the kit only). Items such as the mugs, phone, headphones etc., are missing when you sort by the kit, as well as them not appearing in any other build buy tab, such as ‘Clutter’ or ‘Decorations’. The only way to access these items is to search them up by name, meaning you need to know the exact name of the item in order to find it. These items only accessible by searching them also are weird in game; you can’t use the eyedropper tool on them and they don’t seem to have an item category attached to them, such as decoration.

Missing Sims 4 Kit Clutter Objects

I know this is a minor issue, however it can be frustrating to access these items. I have no idea if this was a result of today’s patch or the items have been like this for a while. I have also removed my mods folder and repaired my game as well as reinstalled the kit again, however this issue hasn’t gone away.

Missing Sims 4 Clutter Objects

Temporary Solutions for Missing Objects

You can bypass this Sims 4 Issue by searching up exact object names in the search bar. For now, the DLC filters will remain broken until a further official statement is made about this issue.

Until then, Simmers already got creative with finding a quick and easy solution for this glitch. Creator simsontherope made a Sims 4 Gallery room solution, containing all the missing clutter objects from various DLC catalogues into one convenient room.

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Since the last patch, these items no longer appear in the catalog (unless you search for their name, but that doesn’t work for all of them), and can’t be duplicated with the eyedropper tool. I uploaded a room in the gallery (EA ID simsontherope) with all the missing items in case you need them!

the sims 4 clutter items missing gallery lot
– simsontherope on BlueSky


We’ll keep you posted about this Sims 4 Glitch once an official statement or game update solution is announced. Until then, stay tuned to Sims Community for the latest reports on Sims 4 Bugs and Issues!

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Reticulating splines as a webmaster for Sims Community over the last 11 years. You can find me here writing articles and doing reports on your favorite life sim games, among other things!

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Cathy
Cathy
22 days ago

Ambrosia is missing from the fridge menu as well

Rianna
Rianna
22 days ago

This is ridiculous. Paid content should not be bugged. We should have access to paid content at all times no matter what. I swear this game is buggy as heck >:(.

Atreya
Atreya
22 days ago

It’s not just kit objects. For example the crystal ball from paranormal stuff is gone too. It’s especially annoying for the clutter kit because have more items in the entire point of that kit. I hope this gets fixed soon.

Scipio
Scipio
22 days ago

“Tens Of Clutter Objects Found Missing in The Sims 4.” Found missing? Who can write that headline? Try “discovered to be missing”.

Emmie
Emmie
22 days ago

I’ve been going around and around with EA Help for this exact issue. They have not been helpful.

Steph
Steph
22 days ago

The quill pen from
L & D EP is also missing: can’t even find it by typing the make. Literally gone from my game!

Last edited 22 days ago by Steph
Yavannah79
Yavannah79
21 days ago
Reply to  Steph

That too is missing, both the Death and Life expansion one and the bacegame/get job/get togeather one. And few other items too, from kits. So ea have to fix this and for free. I am not going to pay for them because I have already payed for them. And If they are going to try to re sell them then that is a fraud/scam and last time I check fraud/scam is illeagal and may get you in jail or get fined big time.

Tay
Tay
22 days ago

Somehow it’s raining and snowing INSIDE my house even if I did the roofs or a new save.. it’s breaking everything in my sims house and the chaos is great.. but only when I want to cause it :,)

Alias
Alias
22 days ago

This is not a good look. Sims 3 had the same issue. They never bothered to fix that thing. Hopefully they act quickly

Bailey
Bailey
22 days ago

I noticed this this weekend when I was playing it. Good to search for those items in the search bar. What an amazing tip!

amy
amy
22 days ago

and for those of us who didn’t know? I purchase these kits assuming that everything would show up in the game, because, why not? This is dumb, EA.

Darkening Demise
Darkening Demise
22 days ago

I’m missing several games on computers and consoles since the last patch too. What a weird bug.

Yavannah79
Yavannah79
21 days ago

Clutter/decor/items are missing from Death and Life expansion pack too. And I want them back. And free, because I have already payed for them.

Katie
Katie
21 days ago

omg i thought i was going crazy!!

Thesequentialartman
Thesequentialartman
21 days ago

The game developers really need to get their act together and really make The Sims 4 THE Sims 4 by adding in that wonderful whims menstrual cycle thing as a base game update. No joke. Seriously.

Thesequentialartman
Thesequentialartman
21 days ago

Otherwise, The Sims 4 is doomed forever.

Mie
Mie
21 days ago

I honestly think it’s intentional and a hint at burglars coming to game.

Ell
Ell
20 days ago
Reply to  Mie

God I hope not. Don’t need more of a reason to think they’re incompetent and out of touch with the fan base then them thinking it’s a good idea to do this xD