

Once downloaded, open your Downloads folder and unzip your mod by left-clicking it and selecting ‘Extract’. Make sure that the mods that you install are from trusted sources, like the ones we’ve suggested below, so you don’t download anything potentially harmful. You can find mods from The Sims Resource and various smaller creators’ websites or Patreon pages as well. Once you’ve learned the process, however, you’ll find that modifying your Sims experience is worth the extra legwork.ĭownload a mod of your choice into your Downloads folder. Perhaps more importantly they also said that infants were finally coming to The Sims 4 in 2023.Unlike when you purchase a pack and it automatically gets added to your launch screen, mods can take a bit more work to get going. Maxis also showed an extremely early look at The Sims 5, currently called Project Rene.

This wasn't the only new to come from the Sims Summit, which coincided with the free-to-play release of The Sims 4. Maxis say that they'll launch with some existing custom content from popular creators already available. As a platform it's similar to Nexus Mods, with mods downloadable via the site or via a separate mod manager. Importantly, this is described as "supplementary", and Maxis say they won't force modders "to move to or use the CurseForge platform."Īlthough Maxis said they'd share more information over the holidays, there's a hub page already live that says the mod hub will be revealed on November 14th and the mod manager will enter open beta on December 6th.įor an idea of what to expect, there are of course already other existing games on CurseForge, with Minecraft and World Of Warcraft the most popular. Maxis say they want to create a platform where creators can "host their incredible creations", with "an additional level of security" for those downloading and installing the mods. Traditionally to download The Sims 4 cc meant heading to fan-created repositories and forums, or to the websites of individual creators.
