How to install mods in The Sims 4: detailed instructions

Fashion in The Sims 4 - This is user-generated content of various formats, which can be anything - from new items or texture replacements to gameplay expansion. Modifications allow you not only to achieve realism, but also to realize almost any idea: no matter how good the original game is, mods will make it much better and more interesting.

In this guide we will tell you where you can download mods for the Sims 4, how to install, activate and delete them. We will analyze the most common problems and offer working solutions.

Where to download mods for Sims 4

There are many sites where you can download Sims 4 mods, but be careful as some may contain viruses or other malware. Here is a list of trusted sources that users have been using for years:

• Sims-market.ru – new modifications quickly appear here, and in the comments users help solve problems that arise with the content.
• Simsbase.ru – in addition to clothes, houses and furniture, this site offers many mods that complement the gameplay, and each has a detailed description and instructions for use.
• Modthesims.info is one of the largest English-language sites that contains mods for all parts of The Sims; specifically for part 4, there are over 14 modifications here.
• Thesimsresource.com - another large site that contains mods for the entire series of games. There is also a forum where users help each other with installation problems.
• Simsfinds.com — the site contains thousands of mods with a convenient search by tags or authors.

How to install mods on Sims 4

Before installing mods in Sims 4, the game must be launched at least once, otherwise the required folder will not appear and there will be nowhere to download the content. Next, we will describe the entire installation process for both the license and the pirated version of the title.

Step-by-step installation of mods for the Sims 4 license

Before you figure out where to install mods for Sims 4, run the game at least once and create your first save, after which the desired folder will appear in the following path:

C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts/The Sims 4.

The file will appear there Resource.cfg, without which no mod can work. Don't worry if you accidentally delete it - just run the game and save once, after which the file will be created again.

To install the required modification, do the following:

1. Go to Documents.
2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
3. Go to The Sims 4.
4. Separately open the folder with the downloaded mod.
5. If it is in the archive, unpack it.
6. Depending on the type of mod, you need to throw it into a specific folder: sims and lots - in tray, and everything else is in Mods.

For convenience, we recommend distributing modifications into sections, but you shouldn’t get too carried away: for example, everything related to appearance can be placed in a folder Appearance, inside which create subfolders Eyebrows, Eyelashes etc. However, if you also hide scenario mods too far away, the game will no longer see them, so do not create more than one subfolder for them.

You cannot leave archives in the Mods folder - then the game will not see these mods. Only files with supported extensions are needed, which are installed as follows:

1. User Content – most modifications, such as clothes or items, have an extension .package, and to install them, just move them to the Mods folder or their corresponding subfolder.
   
2. Lots and Sims have the following extensions: lots - .blueprint, .bpi or .trayitem, and Sims - .hhi, .householidbinary, .sgi or .trayitem. To install, you need to place the files in the folder tray.
   
3. Script mods or, as they are also called, - scenario mods, may have the following extensions: .ts4script, .pyo, py, or .pyc, .ts4script and are placed in the Mods folder in the same way as .package. Leave the rest in the archive and throw them in the same place.
   

Please note that content with the extension .pyo does not work on new versions of the game, so keep this in mind when downloading.

Sometimes appearance mods can be located in non-obvious categories within the game: for example, eyes in makeup, jackets in rings, glasses in hats, and so on. Often, authors indicate in which category the desired content can be found.

Step-by-step installation of mods for pirated Sims 4

Mods for the pirated version of the game are installed in the same way as for the license, so there should be no difficulties with where to install mods for The Sims 4 on the pirated version.

How to enable mods

Simply downloading the mod and dropping it into the desired folder is not enough; user content must be activated within the game itself. To do this, do the following:

1. Open The Sims 4.
2. In the main menu, click on “Settings”.
   
3. Go to Game Settings.
   
4. Select the “Other” section.
5. Check the box next to “User Content and Mods” and “Script Mods Allowed”.
   
6. Apply the changes.
   

Restart the game, after which all installed mods will work.

How to update mods

After updating the game, all mods are automatically disabled so as not to create possible conflicts and not break the gameplay. Go into the game and turn them on again, and then test them before updating the mods in Sims 4. If something doesn’t work, go to the page where you downloaded the content from, check for the latest updates and download them. Unfortunately, authors do not always support their mods, so some will have to be abandoned over time.

How to install crack on mods in Sims 4

If you downloaded the mod from a Russian-language site, then, most often, the localization will already be in the archive. Otherwise, try searching for it on the Internet - enter the name of the mod and the prefix “russifier” into the search bar of your browser.

The file with the crack needs to be moved to the same place where the mods were installed. If the author has packed everything well into the archive, then the crack will have the symbol "!" at the beginning of the name and will be at the very top of the list of modifications. If the file doesn't work, try putting it in yourself "!" to the beginning so that it appears above the main mod.

Why mods don't work in Sims 4

After installing the mod, the game may not see it or stop working altogether. There are several reasons why such problems arise; below we will analyze them in detail and offer working solutions.

Incorrect file resolution

Make sure to unzip the mods before throwing them into your game folder. They should not have the format .txt, .zip, .rar, . 7z or . Png. Most often, user-generated content has permission .package or .ts4script – the game will not see any other inappropriate format.

To solve the problem, unpack the archive, or look for the same mod on another site.

Mod conflict

Some mods may conflict with each other. Most often this happens if you download content from different authors who change the same game mechanics. For example, 2 different mods that affect the age of characters cannot work together. When a conflict occurs, the following problems arise:

• Sims do not perform actions - they will start flying up, do banal things for a long time, or the animation will simply slow down halfway and never end.
• Sims are stuck in one position or "T-Pose".
• Some objects do not work correctly - when you click on them, the characters do not perform any actions, or an empty interaction menu opens. It is also possible that some objects disappear from the world, be it doors or toilets.
• The game started to slow down a lot, although this had never happened before.
• The game crashes or does not start at all.
• Flashing blue squares have appeared instead of Sim icons: do not save the game in this state - it will permanently damage the save.

If you encounter one of these problems, delete all the latest downloaded mods and start reinstalling them one by one, starting the game after each new installation. If the game starts to experience problems, exit Sims 4 and remove the last mod you downloaded.

To make it easier to find problems, install mod manager, which automatically shows all conflicts and will help you disable broken files without deleting them.

Also, do not forget to check the description of the downloaded content - most often the authors themselves indicate which popular modification it is incompatible with.

Lack of required expansion packs

Sometimes a mod may not work without some game add-ons or other modifications, but, more often than not, the authors indicate all the requirements in the description. If you add content that, for example, requires a pet add-on that is not in the game to work, then the mod simply will not work.

To solve the problem, it is enough to purchase or otherwise obtain all the required add-ons and download the necessary modifications.

No updates

After updates, the game disables all mods, and when they are reactivated, critical errors may occur. This is due to the fact that the modification is incompatible with the current version of the game.

Go to the page where you downloaded the content from and check if there is an update for the broken mod. Unfortunately, not all authors monitor their creations, but the most popular ones, most often, promptly release new patches.

To find out if the mod is compatible with the current version of the game, do the following:

• Check the version in the main menu of the game, in the lower right corner.
  
• Go to the mod's page and look in the description for the version of the game it runs on.
• If the symbols do not match, problems may arise when starting the game.

A small recommendation on how not to suffer with new mods: create a subfolder New in the folder Mods and move all new uploaded content there, at least for a week. When you are completely sure that the modification works, move it to a convenient folder. This will greatly help when searching for broken mods that conflict with others or simply do not fit the game version.

How to remove a mod in Sims 4

If you figure out where to install mods for Sims 4, then removing them won’t be a problem either. It is enough to remove unnecessary content from the Mods folder, after which it will no longer appear in the game. If you want to get rid of all modifications in one subfolder, then simply delete it.

To disable all mods altogether, go to the game settings and uncheck the “User Content and Mods” and “Script Mods Allowed” items.

We hope the guide was useful and helped you find out where to install mods for The Sims 4, how to activate them and solve the most common problems. If you have any questions, ask them at comments and read other articles on The Sims 4 in the relevant section of our website.