You can have subfolders inside the mods folder if you wish to organize the content you download. The mod folder will usually be found under:. Once you've copied your mods into the folder , you'll then need to adjust the in-game options. The Sims 4 now requires players to enable mods in their game. To do this you need to go to the options menu and find the Other option as shown above. There are two boxes to check here. Every time a new patch is released it can break your mods and cause issues since mods alter the game code in the same way patches do.
Due to this, it's recommended that you frequently copy your Mods folder to another location as a backup. We also advise backing up your Saves folder , so you don't lose your save data, and t he Tray folder, which holds the lots and families in your game that aren't saved to the gallery. When you first start The Sims 4 after a patch make sure you have a blank Mods folder and check the stability before adding any external content back into the game.
Note: After every patch a large number of players have issues caused by mods or cc they have forgotten to remove. Make sure you've backed up and entirely removed everything before you start the game after a patch.
This allows you to c heck the stability of the patch before you start altering your game code. When you do add content back in, CC is less likely to cause issues so we advise re-adding this first. Before adding mods you need to check for updates.
Often modders will test their own work and post on socials or their website about pending updates or any issues.
However, bear in mind that some older mods will no longer be supported, and modders in general have lives and usually other jobs, so fixing issues can take time. Respect their time and their hard work by not pestering for update news the second a patch drops. It is stuffed with many character options for your Sims and pets, so you can create exactly what you want! To download this mod, click here. And another neat addition is this pack of traits for your kids.
There are lots and lots of interesting choices to be made and we suggest trying them all. ModTheSims is where we discovered the CC and there you can find more info too.
But if you like a quick and easy download, click here. If you like unpredictability in life, we got the perfect mod for you! It is a really neat addition for the game, made possible by Graycurse. For a download, you can use this direct link. And for the ultimate realistic experience in The Sims 4, here is the ability to choose if your Sim will be left-handed or right-handed! It might not sound like much, but trust us, if you really want to immerse yourself in the game — take this mod!
It is a creation by Spazmunki13 and you can find it for a download here. Unlocked lot traits? Yeah, you read that right! Here are the ten normally locked characteristics for your home at your disposal.
The default path for your Sims 4 folder is located in your Documents folder. The Mods folder will generate inside the Sims 4 folder once you have launched the game with mods enabled.
Right-click to open it using a simple text editing program, such as Notepad. You should see something like this, but on one line:. The number of asterisks equals the number of folders deep. There should be six by default, as shown here. That was the easy part. When the boxes are ticked green, that means the mods have been enabled.
When you downloaded your game, you chose a folder to install The Sims 4 to. Navigate to it and locate the Mods folder. For the sake of this tutorial, I chose a few base game compatible mods that are linked below. Packages will sometimes come separately, but not always. Sometimes a set will be available only as a merged pack of content. Locate the downloaded files on your computer and then move the files manually to The Sims 4 Mods folder.
Keeping your folders organized can help you single out corrupted files that cause issues in your game. The screenshot above includes the file names of the downloaded content linked earlier in this post for this how-to guide. Script mods are coding mods that can alter game behaviors, as opposed to pre-existing Maxis coding.
The MC Command Center Mod has an abundance of options in the form of multiple modules that tackle different functionalities: adjusting household bills, making selected sims immortal, pregnancies, and even creating story progression-style mechanics. First, make sure the modules and packages are placed into the same folder and that the folder is no more than one level deep in The Sims 4 mod folder structure.
The Sims 4 client will only go one-level deep when looking for script mods. As a general rule, always back up your Sims 4 folder to a USB drive or external drive in case of disaster. This ensures you have an updated copy of your game Sims families and your mods should you have to reinstall the game. However, bear in mind that some older mods will no longer be supported, and modders in general have lives and usually other jobs, so fixing issues can take time.
Respect their time and their hard work by not pestering for update news the second a patch drops. The best way to ensure your mods are up to date is to check the page you got the mod from and look for either an update or confirmation that the mod is fine.
Some modders also post on social media when their mods break and are updated. Once a new mod is confirmed to work or updated , replace it if necessary and then start your game. However, before you do, make sure that you retick the boxes to enable both mods and CC, as patches often uncheck these. You can either add your mods in one at a time to test stability or add them all in then either remove one at a time or start again adding in one at a time only if you have issues.
For those who want an easier solution, there are other options, including Raxdiam's Mod Manager , which allows drag and drop installs. There are always rumors that mods will break your game, give you viruses, etc but this is very unlikely to happen. In order to ensure you are safe, we recommend the following:. You can use an ad-blocker if you wish but this will prevent hosting sites like TSR or creators themselves from receiving ad revenue that could go towards paying for their website costs and time.
Most modders will offer information and support on their websites or through their social channels if you come across any issues with their mods. Just remember that you are dealing with people who are doing this as a hobby for the most part. As such replies can take time. Deal with modders politely and they'll be more inclined to help you out. After all, they are offering their skills and time for free and that should always be respected. If Arcane sparked your interest in League of Legends, there are better ways to experience Runeterra than playing the game.
Helen began playing games at an early age with her first computer being a hand-me-down Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
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