Looking to get started with Sims 4 CC, but not sure where to look for it and how to get it running on your PC?The Sims has enjoyed an incredibly active modding community since it’s first iteration all the way back in 2000.
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In a series about simulating whatever you can imagine, or being whoever you want to be, The Sims’ modding community has been there to fill the gaps left by Maxis to ensure that statement really is possible. We’re several years intothe Sims 4’s life cycle and the CC community has plugged an awful lot of content gaps. There are thousands of ways to tweak how your Sims look, what furniture you can cram into their homes, and even alter what recipes, activities, and lifestyles are available.
It can feel a bit daunting knowing where to start with downloading Sims 4 custom content and mods, so we’ve created a one-stop shop to tell you everything you need to know about custom content, how to install and manage it, and where to find it online.
How to download Sims 4 custom content and mods
Downloading custom content and mods for The Sims 4 should be as easy as clicking download on whichever site you’re browsing from. Files will then be placed in your designated downloads folder on your PC or Mac, and will then need to be moved to the appropriate folder for the game to recognise them.
This should be found by going to your ‘Documents’ folder, selecting ‘Electronic Arts’, then ‘The Sims 4’. There are two folders that are used for custom content; ‘Tray’ is used for storing Lots and Sims, while ‘mods’ is used for everything else.
Types ofSims 4 custom content and Mod files, and how to install them
There are a few different file types depending on what type of custom content or mods you’re downloading, so we’ll outline what to expect below:
Custom content
Most custom content (for items like clothing and objects) and mods will use the .package file extension. These require no formal installation and simply need to be placed within the mods folder or a relevant subfolder within that for them to work.
Lots and Sims
Downloaded Lots and Sims use several different types of files. Lots can be either a .blueprint, .bpi, or .trayitem file, while Sims can be .hhi, .householidbinary, .sgi, or .trayitem file types. Again there are no steps required to install these files past placing them in the Tray folder, or a relevant subfolder within that.
Script mods
Script mods can, again, be one of a few file types; .ts4script, .pyo, .py, or .pyc. .ts4script files can be placed in the mods folder in the same way as .package files, while .pyo, .py, and .pyc files must be left inside their zipped/archive folder inside the mods folder.
Note that the .pyo file type is no longer supported by The Sims 4, and Script mods with that file type will likely be outdated.
Organising custom content and mods
Custom content and mods aren’t without their problems, so we heavily recommend organising your downloaded content well and creating subfolders that categorise the type of content you have downloaded, i.e hairstyles, clothing, objects etc.
This makes it much easier to find and troubleshoot any custom content or mods that aren’t working properly or showing up in your game.
Subfolders can go a maximum of five folders deep before they stop being recognised by the game, which is especially useful for categories like clothing, where you may have a lot of subcategories, like shirts, trousers etc.
Note that Script mods, which usually consist of several files, cannot be placed into subfolders, so we recommend creating a single folder for that Script Mod within the main Sims 4 mods folder, and placing all relevant files there.
You can also rename your files as long as they end in the correct file extension, which is useful for logging the content creator and its item type.
Turning custom content and mods on
Sims 4 players will need to manually enable any downloaded custom content and mods through the in-game menu. To do this, press ESC, then go to ‘Game Options’, then ‘Other’. From there, you can select ‘Enable custom content and mods’ and ‘Script mods Allowed’ to turn on your custom content.
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Note that this can be disabled when EA releases official The Sims 4 patches, so always make sure this is turned back on after a patch has been installed.
It is worth checking after official patches that any extensive mods or Script mods you have installed are compatible with that current version of the game, and if not, turning them off until they are updated in order to prevent any crashes or bugs appearing in your game.
How to find your Sims 4 custom content and mods in-game
To check your custom content and mods have been installed correctly, you can view this in-game by pressing ESC, then go to ‘Game Options’, then ‘Other’, and clicking ‘View custom content’. The game should list everything that it has successfully installed.
All content relating to a Sim’s visuals, from skinstones down to accessories and clothing, will be in Create-A-Sim mode. Downloaded objects will be viewable in Buy and Build Mode, which you can filter by custom content only by heading to ‘Filter Items’ on the right hand side, selecting ‘Content’, and then ticking ‘custom content’ from the drop down menu.
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Downloaded Lots and Sims can be found by heading to the Gallery and going to ‘My Library’. Remember to tick ‘Include custom content’ from the left hand menu, as this will be unticked by default and will prevent you from viewing anything you have downloaded.
Tools for managing your custom content and mods
Managing a lot of custom content and mods can be tricky, especially when official game updates can cause compatibility issues with what you have installed. An excellent Mod manager tool is available to download here, which assists with sorting and managing all custom content and mods for your game.
Where to find Sims 4 custom content and mods online
There’s a plethora of places that you can download Sims 4 custom content and mods from, and we’ve outlined some of the best places to browse below:
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