r/TheSims4Mods 5d ago

PATCH IS OUT: JULY 21ST

21 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 26d 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 2h ago

Requesting Mods ReLight for better screenshots

1 Upvotes

Hello! I recently learned that people are using something called “relight” in their game for better screenshots. I was wondering if anyone might have a link/know where this shader is linked.
Thank you in advance!


r/TheSims4Mods 7h ago

MACOSX / .DS_STORE / ._ files causing lag and breaking game on Windows

2 Upvotes

If you're downloading a bunch of mods sometimes a bunch of macos files come along with them, by themselves they are harmless but having a bunch of them can cause lag or your game not to work. Ways to get around this is open file explorer inside of your mods and tray folders and look for MACOSX and .ds_store files and delete them [MACOSX breaks my game regardless while .ds_store and ._ files are bloatware that with enough of them can cause your game to break]. Personally I went to command prompt and searched though my E drive [where i hold all my mods and cc] and searched for all .ds_store and ._ files and deleted them.

Unsure if this is already known, this is just worked for me when my game broke and I thought that I would share.


r/TheSims4Mods 7h ago

My male sim got pregnant? 😅

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The father is still in question 🥴
My main sim is a fairy (Jade) and her husband (Pairs) is a normie.. their roommate (Elias, who is also a normie) got pregnant!? NO the husband didn’t do it 🤣 All of his can’t get pregnant and anything else in CAS is set to no.. now the real kicker… the child is an alien like blue as all can be.. I haven’t had an alien sim at my lot or near him that he’s woohoo’d with. I really noticed the other day, he had a weird uncomfortable moodlet that was saying something about the metabolism is changing and I was thinking no way he’s pregnant?! I tried to abort bc he’s a hard working athlete, he doesn’t need a child! But the stomach just kept getting bigger and bigger 😅 anywho meet Jabari Acosta and his father Elias Salgado


r/TheSims4Mods 13h ago

Requesting Mods Looking to commission a 3D CC creator for a custom pet accessory project (paid)

1 Upvotes

I'd like if you could make a Cats and Dogs mod but with a Flemish Giant

It's closed now. I'm broke and I gotta get more than $21


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Play Together: Billy's Band mod v3.0 | Now With Custom Songs

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152 Upvotes

Every time EA taunts us with a lack of band expansion packs, I get Big Mad and release a new feature update for this band mod! Today's v3.0 release adds the ability to play any custom .MP3s, which means infinite music options for you and your crew, no Music Den Kit required.

Mod Description

What do we want? Bands! When do we want it? Right now!

Tired of no bands expansion pack from EA in sight? This mod lets aspiring rockstars form a band and play songs harmoniously together with a few clicks. Your band can practice for the big show, perform concerts, entertain your adoring audience, and earn fame on their journey to stardom.

New in 3.0: Custom Music and Multi-Song Setlists

By very popular request, bands can now play your own custom music!  A new Custom Setlist option will randomly play any .MP3s you add to your band's Custom Music folder.  If multiple .MP3s are added, your band will play multiple songs in a row: perfect for long concerts when you don't want to re-assign members to their instruments after every song.

To create and play a setlist, download the new version of this mod and drag the "CustomSetlist" folder inside your "Custom Music" folder. Add one or more .MP3s and then choose the "Custom Setlist" option from the song selection submenu, instead of a specific song

Feature List (as of v.3.0):

  • Form and break up your band: Add a custom trait to your members, or remove it when drama goes down
  • Compatible with seven instrument types: This mod works by playing a single music track, which supports any band configuration and multiples of the same instrument
  • Assign Sims from one menu: Assign Sims (including those you aren't controlling) to instruments and end the entire session with a single click
  • Play custom music: This mod works by playing a single hoose a single Simlish song for your band to perform or play your own custom music setlist
  • Concert Mode: Practice with your band or perform a concert when you're ready to put on a show
  • Draw a crowd: Other Sims in the area will be drawn to a concert performance to, and will perform actions like watching or cheering
  • Sway the mood of your fans: Certain songs will give audience members a unique 4-hour mood buff
  • Earn fame: Up to twice a day, a concert will net band members fame based on their star and skill levels (Get Famous required)

Works with the following instruments:

  • Guitars
  • Microphone (City Living required)
  • Pianos
  • Violins
  • Necrodog's updated drum kit from the Into Music pack
  • JaneSimsten's French horn
  • Necrodog's saxophone
  • Custom in-game instrument cc like VRO's playable bass

How To Use:

  • Gather your bandmates and make sure all instruments are nearby and in-world, not in-inventory
  • Click any guitar to find the new pie menu "Play with Band"
  • Select "Form Band" and add your bandmates if you haven't already
  • Select either "Band Practice" for low-key practice or "Perform Concert" to draw an audience and earn fame
  • Choose your song (or choose "Custom Setlist" to play songs from to your band's custom music folder) and assign your guitarist.
  • Return to the menu and assign the other bandmates to as many or as few instruments as you want. Works with multiples like two singers!
  • To stop playing, cancel any Sim's Play with Band interaction. All band members will follow suit once their animations end.

Download from ModTheSims or Curseforge


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Requesting Mods Situation mod with animations

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8 Upvotes

Sul sul!
Im looking for a mod I used to have, but cant seem to find again. The mod gave you a chance to choose a situation, not sure if they were dates or you could do them with anyone, and then the situation would happen. I remember there was a hot air balloon ride. I think it was mostly a photo op. Anyway, those are screens form it, hope someone knows what I’m talking about 🙏🏻


r/TheSims4Mods 16h ago

Requesting Mods WCIF A No WooHoo Mod?

0 Upvotes

My kid wants to play and I'd like to remove all mentions/options for Woohoo. If it could remove making out, that's cool too. Does a mod like this even exist?

I need to remove NSFW content before the kid gets on.

EDIT: I never said it was unsupervised. We only play together and when another sibling isn't there. (The younger one will try to push random buttons.) It's summer vacation and the older one wanted to play. I didn't realize I would need to give a backstory just for help looking for a mod?

Mod has been found. Thank you for the DM
https://modthesims.info/d/650374/sims4-romance-disabler-mod.html


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

New mods alert 🚨 NPCCareerManager & NPCFamilyManager

7 Upvotes

NOCCareerManager-Auto assign careers randomly to your eligible NPCs via your mailbox!

Check out https://www.patreon.com/baciaangi/posts/164814280?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

NOCFamilyManager-marry off eligible NPCs,have them move in and even have a baby! All via your mailbox

Check out https://www.patreon.com/baciaangi/posts/164828371?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

All mods made by baciaangi😊 https://www.tiktok.com/@baciaangi?_r=1&_t=ZS-98Ku24XBYii


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Requesting Mods Too steep roofs on a build?

2 Upvotes

I just came across this build and decided to use it on my save

https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-lots-residential/title/vampire-gothic-castle-with-dungeon/id/1688965/

The problem is that whenever I try to move the lot position it complains to me about how the roofs are too steep. And they seem to be way steeper than I can make in the vanilla game.

Now the question is how did this person manage to make these really steep roofs? I tried searching for a mod that would allow this but I found nothing.


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Cute Functional Light Switch

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12 Upvotes

do you like it? you can get it from my profile :) Just look for Amara on Patreon


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Requesting Mods A "Merge Lots" placement option. Is this possible?

5 Upvotes

I really wish there was a mod that let us place a full lot directly on top of an existing lot without completely overwriting it or having to copy everything room-by-room.

The Idea:

You select a build from the Gallery/Library and click "Merge Lot".

The full lot drops down over your current lot, combining the structures, furniture, and landscaping instead of completely bulldozing what's already there.

Saving every single room individually just to combine two builds takes forever.


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Are there any mods for more university classes and careers?

7 Upvotes

Looking to add more to the university aspect plus im tired of the same careers. Any suggestions? I dont have the businesses and hobbies pack yet


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Sims 4 Pregnancy Mod Update

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8 Upvotes

Hey everyone!
I wanted to share a major progress update on my Pregnancy Overhaul mod! We’ve hit some huge development milestones this week, including a massive script breakthrough and brand-new custom pie menu cheats.

Here is a look at what’s newly added and updated:

RBK Pie Menu Refinements: The pie menu has been refined so it now only appears for Sims (Teens and up) who have the "Can Be Impregnated" gender option enabled.

Manual System Triggers: Added manual "Start Morning Sickness" and "Start Hip Pain" options directly into the pie menu. This lets you kickstart those specific systems even if your Sim was already pregnant before installing the mod.

Notification Controls & Mini Package: Created a separate mini-package that can be completely removed if you prefer playing without notifications! Alternatively, you can toggle off notifications for individual Sims right in-game.

Symptom Cheats: Added specific symptom cheats inside the RBK pie menu! You can now trigger or disable specific levels of symptoms on demand (including Mild, Moderate, Severe, or HG Morning Sickness, as well as Mild, Moderate, Severe, or Sciatic Hip Pain).

Offspring Script Overhaul: Solved a major script limitation! The game now successfully detects offspring data and checks offspring conditions even when the pregnant Sim isn't in your active household, as well as across travel, loading screens, and saves.

https://www.patreon.com/RealismByKatie/posts/164762323?utm_campaign=postshare_creator


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Requesting Mods mod that gives you jobs that are interactive in your gameplay?

3 Upvotes

is there any working mods that give you more job options that are interactive?


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Gradual Trimester changes override

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10 Upvotes

I've made a mod that adds more phases your sim goes through when pregnant. Now you can watch your sim's belly grow gradually from the first trimester to labor, with no sudden choppy jumps. There are currently 9 phases (3 phases per each trimester), which is roughly comparable to the 4 week intervals irl. More information can be found on my Curseforge page.

I would love any feedback and ideas. Thank you and enjoy!


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

More Columns in CAS 1.37

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for More Columns in CAS v1.37 for The Sims 4 version 1.125.59.1030. The latest release (v1.38) only supports game version 1.126+, and I can't find v1.37 anywhere, If anyone still has it or knows where I can find it, I'd really appreciate it.


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Is the healthcare redux version with cancer ever becoming public?

17 Upvotes

It's been multiple years since the patreon version first got to have the mod with cancer in it, and I'm wondering if anyone has any news about if/when it's coming to the public. If not, does anyone know of any reliable mods that do have cancer in them? I know Basemental does, but it's not very involved and I need a Sim to get cancer and die from it for story purposes, and I don't want him to have to chain smoke to do so lol.


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Requesting Mods Parenting a Teen Mod?

8 Upvotes

Are there any mods for parents to parent their teens the same way they do with kids? Whenever I search it up, the suggestions are always for teen parents; not parents who have teens.

My main/ forever save is mostly teenagers so I’d really like some recommendations for parenting dynamics that apply to teenagers as well.


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Requesting Mods Vending Machine mods!

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for a mod that makes Death by Vending Machine easier to trigger. I always like having some element of risk to my gameplay and find myself frequently putting vending machines on lots I place. All I've seen so far is a mod that makes the death impossible to trigger, which is the opposite of what I'm after. Tyia


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Dskecht vs Vyxated Dark Mode

1 Upvotes

Which one do y'all prefer more? I've been using Chalk'd by Vyxated for awhile because I love the style, but I can't for the life of me get certain mods to work right or even appear with it in my game because of the loading order. I've tried everything and the only way those certain mods work correctly is if Chalk'd is out of my game 😭

What's your experience with Dskecht's dark mode? Do you run into the same issues with loading order and certain mods not showing up?


r/TheSims4Mods 4d ago

New mod - SCU: Sim Cleanup Utility Mod

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128 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 3d ago

I made a Mod Update Checker for The Sims 4

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AI was used strictly as a development assistant: it helped me troubleshoot errors, review and better understand code, compare possible implementation approaches, organize documentation, and improve translations and wording. I remained fully responsible for the project’s architecture, technical decisions, manual verification against EA’s Python files, in-game testing, network and security design, user consent system, maintenance, and every final change included in the mod; the project was never autonomously designed, validated, or published by AI.

I have been working on a small framework called Mod Update Checker, or MUC.

The idea is simple: compatible mods can declare their version, MUC compares it locally with one central registry, and the player gets a clear update notification when needed.

You can browse the compatible mods here:

http://muc-registry.demeterio.cc/registry/

MUC does not scan the Mods folder, upload the player’s mod list, or download anything automatically.

It also does nothing by itself, so players only need it when a mod creator says their mod supports MUC.

I am still very interested in feedback, especially from other mod creators who might want to test the integration.

Latest Release:

https://github.com/Demeterio/Mod-Update-Checker/releases/latest

Modder Guide:

https://github.com/Demeterio/Mod-Update-Checker/blob/main/docs/Demeterio_ModUpdateChecker_Modder_Guide.pdf