*Note: If you download a house/room or sim online, that contains CC, you will need to place the CC in the Mods folder and the tray files in the Tray folder. You will need to place each file into your Tray folder. They contain a few different files that end in. Tray files typically look something like this. Lots, rooms and sims downloaded from the gallery go straight into your Tray folder (library) automatically so you don’t need to worry about that here. Tray folder: this is where your tray files will go for all lots, rooms, households (sims) that you download online. This folder comes with a Resource file that should stay in there at all times. Mods folder: this is where all of your mods and custom content will go. If you recently installed the game and you don’t see them, you may need to load the game once for them to generate. These folders come pre-installed with the Sims 4.

When installing CC or mods, there are two folders you need to be familiar with, the Mods folder and the Tray folder. Place a check mark next to Enable Custom Content and Mods and Script Mods Allowed. If you have not done so already, load up the game, click the three little dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen and click Game Options > Other. Mods: modifications made to the game that enhance current gameplay features or introduce new features altogether.įor CC or mods to show up in your game, you will need to enable it in the game’s options. These are terms that you will see referenced often throughout this guide and the modding community.Ĭustom Content or CC: content such as: hair, clothes and objects created by members of the sims community that add additional items to the game. Keep reading to learn how to install custom content for the Sims 4. You’re ready to take your sims’ lives to the next level and dive head first into the wonderful world of cc but there’s just one problem, you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe you heard about this mod that can do amazing things for your gameplay. If I had to guess, you’ve probably seen a bunch of cute hairs or outfits on Pinterest or Tumblr that you absolutely need in your game. Be sure to check where the link leads to protect yourself. These links may sometimes contain viruses or intrusive pop-up ads that can be dangerous to your computer. *Note: Some custom content creators place their content behind ad links. Since this side of the blog is all about mods and custom content, I figured I should at least have a beginner’s guide to installing everything, so here we go!

Sims 4 mod installation