How to install Mods in The Sims 4 on PC and Mac

Mods, also known as custom content, are additions you can download for your game that were created by others in The Sims community, not by Maxis.

Here’s a breakdown of the different types of Mods:

Mods: A blanket term referring to any player-made content for the game. This includes both Custom Content and Game Mods.

Custom Content (CC): This is the addition of player-made clothing or objects to the game. Examples include; hair, clothing, or furniture.

Game Mods: These add features or change the functionalities of the game. They may include script code, but not always. Examples include: a new Trait, new console cheats, objects with new functionality, new UI functionality, etc.

1. Download the Mod on your PC or Mac. If it’s a .zip or .rar file, you’ll need to unzip it first.
2. Once unzipped, move this file into your Mods folder.
   • To find this, open the Electronic Arts folder on your device and select The Sims 4 folder. If there isn’t a Mods folder here, you can create one.
3. Launch The Sims 4.
4. Open Game Options
5. Select Other.
6. Make sure that the Enable Custom Content and Mods option is checked.
7. Relaunch The Sims 4 and your Mods should be available to in-game!

No, Mods are only available for PC and Mac players; they can’t be downloaded on PlayStation® or Xbox.

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• Having trouble with Mods? Check out our guide to Mods and keeping them updated.
• To make sure you’re following the rules, read our policy on Mods.