r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

PATCH IS OUT: JULY 21ST

14 Upvotes

The Patch is OUT!

We have a TON of helpful Simmers here but take the time to read before posting/commenting.

NOTE FOR NEWBIES: You cannot simply replace the mod file with the same file for a fix. If it needs to be updated, you must wait for the updated version. Once available, remove the old one, delete cache and repair game.


What's causing this⁉️ 🧐 🔍

As with every EA update, mods and cc are going to break. Please give mod creators time to check and clear/update their mods.

Take the time to learn how to fix your game. "What's causing this" posts will be removed. Use the troubleshooting megathread. This thread can help you sort out which mods are broken so you can take them out but simmers cannot fix anything for you, you will need to wait for updates.

Simmers, please check the troubleshooting thread to help out others.

If your post is removed, read the pinned automod comment for help or what to do if it was removed incorrectly.

NEW: Frequently Posted Issues thread here -- this thread was previously a part of the troubleshooting thread but it took a lot of space so it was separated.

The subreddit tends to get an influx of I hate these updates, be nice to mod creators or meme posts after a patch. Double check to see if one has already been posted. Do not derail those posts by asking for troubleshooting help.


IS THIS BROKEN? IS THIS UPDATED? 💔💻

Follow your favorite creators to keep track of updates: discord, twitter, bluesky, patreon (free), Lumpinou's modhound or see mod lists below. Any of these posts will be removed.

DO NOT ASSUME A MOD IS FINE IF THERE IS NO STATUS UPDATE.

Support channels in SimsAfterDark and DeaderPool’s discords often CLOSE post-patch for a short period of time as there are no solutions but to wait for mods to update and they get flooded with help questions just like all the sims subreddits including ours. However, they have mod status channels so you can get mod status updates.

Remember, even mods that never everrrrrrrrrr break or CC can cause issues. UI can be broken even if the mod(s) are not UI-related. These patches can break anything.


Troubleshooting Thread Here

REMINDER: When posting in the megathread, do not say "I've tried everything" as that means something different to every simmer, be specific. Read the post, follow the instructions and leave a comment if you still need help. Failure to provide details may result in no response to your comment. 👩‍💻


Game bug or mod⁉️⁉️ Take out your mod folder (and leave it out for the test) delete cache and repair then check to find out then you'll have your answer. DO NOT SAVE YOUR CURRENT GAME WITHOUT YOUR MODS.


First patch update with mods/CC or just want more information? 📖


r/TheSims4Mods 22d ago

FREQUENTLY POSTED MOD/GAME ISSUES

9 Upvotes

These are issues we see here posted very often including post-patch:

This will be updated as new issues arise.

  1. Messed up UI or glitchy CAS? Outdated/broken UI related mods such as UI cheats
  2. Overlay issue/tools overlay
    • GAME OPTIONS > TUTORIALS AND TIPS > UNCHECK ENABLE HELP CENTER ICON AND CONTROLS LEGEND.
  3. Mods/CC not showing up in game:
    • Verify correct file path: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods
    • Any thing NOT in this path is in the INCORRECT PLACE(*)
    • Make sure these files are NOT in OneDrive or similar
    • Enable your mods in your game settings. Mods won't reenable? Delete gameversion.txt
    • Make sure you have any utility mods if required (such as Lumpinou's toolbox or XML injector), read mod instructions thoroughly.
  4. WWWW on main page: It's not a mod. This happens when you have no active family.
  5. Household won't load: Move/rename your Mods folder and try to load the household again. DON'T SAVE, just see if you can get in without mods. - thanks, u/saratogaroad
  6. Jumbled Build/Buy: Usually related to outdated/broken BuildBuy or TOOL
  7. Glitched out Pop up/Menu box: Outdated/broken BuildBuy, TOOL, UI cheats or related mods
  8. CAS Traits UI Glitching or missing: Broken UI mod: More Traits, More Columns, UI Cheats, CC Wrench Replacer, etc.
  9. Duplicate world issue: Click here
  10. Bra on male won’t come off: Click Here or Click Here
  11. WW — won’t take all clothes off: NSFW Click Here
  12. WW: Dark privates (male): NSFW Click Here
  13. Distorted toddler face: Update/removed eyelash remover or eyelash CC Click Here
  14. Shiny sims: Click Here
  15. CC issues: If you have Sims 4 Studio, try Content Management > Batch Fixes — see video linked here
  16. CC issues - cont'd: Toggle laptop mode in your game settings or change your graphic settings.
  17. CC issues - cont'd: Export them via Sims 4 Tray importer to check what cc is on the sim, then verify anything is old or broken.
  18. Return to World screen/World Selection looping: BROKEN MODS, no SINGULAR mod is causing this issue. You will need to check your mods and do the 50/50 method.
  19. Black lines through hair or face, missing area(s) of sim face or body: Check bullets 11, 15-17
  20. UNINSTALL ONEDRIVE: instructions here
  21. Mods keep randomly coming back or disappearing or you can't find them?: UNINSTALL ONEDRIVE

Please use our search as many issues have been posted already.


r/TheSims4Mods 8h ago

New mod - SCU: Sim Cleanup Utility Mod

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53 Upvotes

Hey! I made a small utility mod called Sim Cleanup Utility that lets you quickly send away Sims from your lot or permanently delete them from your save. Instead of removing them one by one, you can use the in-game picker to select multiple Sims at once (max 50).

Get it on:

Patreon

CurseForge


r/TheSims4Mods 2h ago

New Trait: Rain Lover

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15 Upvotes

Hi! I created a small buff replacement trait. When thunderstorms happen, sims with this trait won’t become scared. They will become inspired and receive a boost to creative skills!

Available for free members on: Patreon


r/TheSims4Mods 18h ago

Requesting CC Anyone know where to find hair like this?

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9 Upvotes

I was trying to find some on Pinterest lol and I found this image but can’t figure out where to find the hair.


r/TheSims4Mods 18h ago

Requesting CC Alternative Clothing For Male Sims

6 Upvotes

Mostly looking for Goth, Grunge, and Vkei clothing for male sims. It's proving hard to find much especially since a lot is catered to female sims. I'd rlly love some help!


r/TheSims4Mods 10h ago

T.O.O.L. Newcrest save?

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a savefile which has the environment in Newcrest improved/objects added to make it more realistic/interactive?

I would like to replace some/all lots with ones from different creators, but I really want it to look realistic and lived-in, with things like telephone poles, bus stops, spots where Sims can sit and chat, more trees, playgrounds where normally there's just grass, things like that.

I am not nearly experienced enough in T.O.O.L. usage to do something like that myself, so I thought I'd ask here.

I imagined something with this vibe from a previous post I made, but just about anything would help.

Thanks in advance!

[Edit: sorry for posting twice accidentally, my Reddit glitched and I thought it hadn't posted, I deleted the duplicate]


r/TheSims4Mods 12h ago

Requesting Mods Mod that allows you to put normal human features/skin tones on the werewolf form in CAS To create characters like Shrek, The Hulk, and Venom.

0 Upvotes

I tried this a year ago and couldn't figure out how to do it. But the idea is to just unlock all of the normal human CAS in the werewolf form so that I can play out characters who have "evil" transformation powers. Additionally, since the human CAS werewolf form doesn't use CC, it should still work the same after the mod is uninstalled (that's just a theory though).


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

What mod is this from?

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19 Upvotes

It was in the toys section for kids and when placed it just appears as a green action figure.


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Requesting Mods Mods or Settings to add default holidays to the calendar

2 Upvotes

I don't have a forever save and I don't do legacy gameplay. I make my sims, play through their lives and stories, and then I move on. New game, new sims, new story. I save lots to the gallery and plop them back down. Townies I've made are imported. I just start over. But the major thing I haven't worked out is my custom holidays. It gets tiring to add them back every single time. Are there any mods or tools or settings to edit the default calendar so I can have my custom holidays scheduled when I start new games?


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Sim Tutorials Getting rid of ugly NPC outfits with MCCC + Small advertisement for my mod

69 Upvotes

You might not know this, but you can use MCCC to control how the game generates outfits for new NPC Sims. What you need to do is change these settings by clicking on a computer:

  • MC Dresser → Outfit Settings → Only Use Saved Outfits → Enabled
  • MC Population → Populating Settings → Run Dresser → Enabled
  • MC Dresser → Ages To Run On Age-Up → Enable the age groups you want

The problem is that for this to work well, you need a pretty diverse mc_dresser.cfg file. It's a text file listing saved outfits that MCCC can use. The second problem is that creating a big dresser file is a pain because you have to save every single outfit manually. When you're doing that for hundreds of outfits, it can be very tedious and time-consuming.

There are some creators like Tiasha, Authorspirit, and simslegacy5083 (and many others) who have uploaded their dresser files, so you don't need to build your own. The issue with that is they are not tailored to your game, so they might use CC and DLCs you do not own. That leads to some NPCs walking around without clothes. You could use a dresser file that only has BG items, but that can look a bit bland, right?

(Ad) If you want to follow the DIY road, the Helper for MCCC Dresser File Config is a must-have. It saves ALL outfits from ALL household members with a single command! It makes the process MUCH faster.

It even includes slots. So in a household that has 8 sims, you can save up to 320 outfits at once! Increase the household size (MCCC Settings → Gameplay Settings → Maximum Household Size) and maybe you can config your whole dresser file with just one command!


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Maxis match CC similar to this one by LAMZ

0 Upvotes
Hibari hair by LAMZ

Does anyone know of any maxis match cc similar to this? Or even just a braid extension accessory by itself?


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Requesting Mods Mods that add more stuff to tinker with?

5 Upvotes

When my sims have the handiness skill, there isn't much for them to work on other than broken appliances and the craft table. I want to find a mod that adds more objects to upgrade/make? Like a robot, computer, engine, etc. I genuinely find myself purposely breaking toilets so that my handy sims can have something to do😭


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Less expressive faces mod, new and working

10 Upvotes

Just a moment ago I found a mod that overrides facial expressions. It's brand new , works instantly while still keeping expressions and movements, tho less intense and comical.

Here is the link to the Patreon post, where it is free to download: https://www.patreon.com/melunn/posts/calmer-reactions-162621842

I hope someone who needs it find this posts :)


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

are there any body mods for the sims 4?

2 Upvotes

so basically i am OBSESSED with sims body features. eyes, skin, hair, skin details... I am looking for unique mods for THOSE thing! but my condition is I do not want the mods to be under makeup. i want it in the actual category. and if you know of any mods that like, pass those modded features to offspring it would be absolutely amazing! thank you for your time, please help a simmer out


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Enlist in war decade challenge

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a mod similar to Enlist in War. I mainly used it for my Decades Challenge.

What I really loved about it wasn't the war gameplay itself, but the random outcome. I could send a Sim off to war through a rabbit hole, and there was a 50% chance they would return alive and a 50% chance they would die. I loved not having control over the outcome because it made the story feel more realistic and added an element of randomness to my gameplay.

Unfortunately, the mod is no longer being updated, so I'm looking for an alternative.

Does anyone know of a mod that does something similar? It doesn't have to be war-related. I'm really just looking for a mod that sends a Sim away for a while and randomly decides whether they come back alive or not.

Thanks in advance!


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

TADC mods? anyone? I need help

0 Upvotes

does ANYONE know of ANY tadc mods PLEASE? I need HELP! I have been searching for MONTHS!!!


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Unsolved What is this Mtt_workweek json file in my Sims mod folder

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0 Upvotes

Does anyone know why this keeps appearing in my mod folder? Or what this might be?


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Anyone Using ModCrab?

11 Upvotes

There's a new utilities mod called ModCrab that seems similar to MCCC, as it gives you control over the management your sims' general selves. However, this one says it can also make gameplay more impactful through giving more "emotional weight" to sims' actions.

It looks pretty cool, but I haven't seen much mention of it (and I'm already seeing the creators using AI for their covers, which gives me pause). Has anyone been using it and have a review? Thank you!


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Unsolved Recreate this gshade?

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4 Upvotes

I was wondering if anyone could re-create Ashley plays gshade preset i would be wonderful!


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Someone should make a "Canva for Sims 4 CC"

15 Upvotes

Someone should make a "Canva for Sims 4 CC" — a beginner-friendly tool for making shirts, posters, and wall art

I love creating custom worlds in The Sims 4, but one thing that always surprises me is how complicated it is to make simple custom content like a shirt with a logo, a poster, or a painting.

Sims 4 Studio is amazing, but it feels like a tool made for experienced creators. For someone who just wants to make their own designs, the process becomes:

  • Export texture
  • Open Photoshop/GIMP/Photopea
  • Figure out layers
  • Resize and position images manually
  • Export correctly
  • Import back into Sims 4 Studio

The package part is actually easy. The frustrating part is the image editing.

I wish someone would create a program specifically designed for Sims 4 recolors that works more like Canva:

  • Pick a shirt, poster, painting, or object template
  • Drag and drop your logo/image onto it
  • Resize it by dragging the corners
  • Add text and effects
  • See a preview
  • Export directly as a Sims 4 CC package

Imagine being able to easily make:

  • custom band shirts
  • school uniforms
  • fictional company logos
  • movie posters
  • neighborhood signs
  • government/political posters for storytelling
  • themed decorations for custom worlds

A lot of players have creative ideas but get stopped by the technical barrier. Not everyone wants to learn Photoshop or become a CC creator — they just want to add their own personal touches to their game.

Maybe someone with programming skills will see this someday and make something like a "Sims 4 CC Designer."

Would anyone else use a program like this?


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Are there any mods to receive more notifications on social interactions?

1 Upvotes

hey guys I'm looking for a mod that notifies me on the conversations happening in the household. I have a large household so it's tiring having to constantly pause so I can see what's happening.

Notifications like: "X Sim and Y Sim are flirting! X Sim and Y Sim are having a fight! X Sim and Y Sim are woohooing!

Usually the game notifies when it's happening for the first time, but I want notifications everytime it happens in the household, since my gameplay is fully autonomous.

Anyone know any mods related to this?


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Have you found your Sim style?

7 Upvotes

Whenever I see others Modded games I noticed how they fully customized their Sims to fit a certain theme with the skin details, overlays etc.

I find it very impressive the lengths people go to for this. Lately I feel like I'm getting closer than ever to having my own sims aesthetic. After all having an image in your mind doesn't mean you'll be able to get in with the games limitations/ cc options.


r/TheSims4Mods 4d ago

JULY 21ST PATCH: UPDATE AT YOUR OWN RISK

53 Upvotes

🚨 PATCH INCOMING JULY 21ST!🚨

NEW MONTH, SAME POST

Sims team announced a while ago they would be doing monthly updates, so if you didn't know, now you do.

  • Most recent Laundry List here

  • Tips straight from EA on how to maintain your game with mods here

  • Updates are usually around 1PM ET/10AM PT. Check your time zone here

We have a TON of helpful Simmers here but take the time to read before posting/commenting.


How to turn off automatic updates

  • EA App > Menu > Settings > Downloads > Update games automatically (toggle off)

  • For Steam: Right-click on your game > select properties > choose updates > select “Let Steam decide when to update” under the automatic updates section.

How to go offline:

  • EA App > Menu > Account > Go Offline

These steps are not 100% effective, so if you notice something strange with your mods/cc, double check to make sure your game didn't update.

BACK UP YOUR SAVES AND TRAY FOLDER.

  • Click here for instructions or check Youtube.

First patch update with mods/CC or just want more information? 📖

NOTE FOR NEWBIES: You cannot simply replace the mod file with the same file for a fix. If it needs to be updated, you must wait for the updated version. Once available, remove the old one, delete cache and repair game.


What's causing this⁉️ 🧐 🔍

As with every EA update, mods and cc are going to break. Play offline and please give mod creators time to check and clear/update their mods.

Immediately following the patch release (approx. 1PM ET):

Take the time to learn how to fix your game. "What's causing this" posts will be removed. Use the troubleshooting megathread. This thread can help you sort out which mods are broken so you can take them out but simmers cannot fix anything for you, you will need to wait for updates.

If your post is removed, read the pinned comment for help or what to do if it was removed incorrectly. Remember: Sims subreddits get slammed post-patch with the same issues (😭 the number of posts during toddler face glitch gate 😭).

NEW: Frequently Posted Issues thread here -- this thread was previously a part of the troubleshooting thread but it took a lot of space so it was separated.

The subreddit tends to get an influx of I hate these updates, be nice to mod creators or meme posts after a patch. Double check to see if one has already been posted. Do not derail those posts by asking for troubleshooting help.


IS THIS BROKEN? IS THIS UPDATED? 💔💻

Follow your favorite creators to keep track of updates: discord, twitter, bluesky, patreon (free), modhound or see mod lists below. Any of these posts will be removed. DO NOT ASSUME A MOD IS FINE IF THERE IS NO STATUS UPDATE.

Support channels in SimsAfterDark and DeaderPool’s discords often CLOSE post-patch for a short period of time as there are no solutions but to wait for mods to update and they get flooded with help questions just like all the sims subreddits including ours. However, they have mod status channels so you can get mod status updates.

Remember, even mods that never everrrrrrrrrr break or CC can cause issues. UI can be broken even if the mod(s) are not UI-related. These patches can break anything.


Troubleshooting Thread Here

REMINDER: When posting in the megathread, do not say "I've tried everything" as that means something different to every simmer, be specific. Failure to do so may result in no response to your comment. 👩‍💻


Game bug or mod⁉️⁉️ Take out your mod folder (and leave it out for the test) delete cache and repair then check to find out then you'll have your answer. DO NOT SAVE YOUR CURRENT GAME WITHOUT YOUR MODS.


TL;DR (go back up and read it 🤣) Upcoming patch, assume ALL mods/cc will break, review resources to figure out how you would like to handle your game and how to fix any issues that may arise.