
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. This will typically be in a folder in “ Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods.” If the “Mods” folder doesn’t exist, you can make your own, as long as it’s in the same location.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.

Some mods may have specific installation instructions, but most CC should be able to be installed with the following steps. We’ve detailed the steps on installing mods and CC below. (You cannot install or use mods and CC on consoles.)

Our The Sims 4 guide will walk you through how to install CC and mods for both Windows and Mac. Installing them can be complicated if you’re new to modding games, but The Sims 4 makes it fairly easy.


If you’re playing The Sims 4 on Windows or Mac, you can customize the game using custom content (CC) and mods.
