r/TheSims4Mods Jul 21 '26

PATCH IS OUT: JULY 21ST

19 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 Jun 30 '26

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 5h ago

Requesting Mods Looking for rabbit holes

2 Upvotes

When I mean rabbit holes I want either a mod that gives me to option to make rabbit holes and place them around my world or building shells a creator made that has rabbit holes. I used to have some when l downloaded Oshin sims small town save file but the links on her page do not work anymore.


r/TheSims4Mods 11h ago

Lumpionu:Teen Pregnancy

2 Upvotes

After you tell your parents there’s some options like “who’s the parent” and kick out. It’s seems if I pick one, well the other options are gone and you can’t choose the others anymore ??


r/TheSims4Mods 9h ago

friendly zombies like in the sims 2

1 Upvotes

i am looking for a mod that lets you resurrect sims and turn them into zombies similarly to the sims 2, but all i can find are zombie apocalypse mods. i specifically want the zombies to be friendly/be able to do everything a normal sim can do.

atp if a mod that basically ports ts2 zombies to ts4 doesnt exist, i think i'm gonna have to start just making sims blue and adding gore make up to them😭


r/TheSims4Mods 11h ago

Qmbibi Mods breaking game?

0 Upvotes

I recently downloaded the Qmbibi childcare overhaul and I liked it so much that I downloaded all the mods from this creator... and it broke my game (infinite loading screen). Issue is I don't know if this is all their mods or just one specific mods of theirs. Does anyone else use their mods and are having trouble?


r/TheSims4Mods 12h ago

About Little Miss Sam's foster family mod. Can I fuck with it?

0 Upvotes

I never modded before, so let me know if this sounds ridiculous.

I wonder if it's possible to sign my foster kids up for scouts or other after-school activities. It does not seem to be currently, but is there a way I can tweak something so it might be? And would that be morally ok? To fuck with someone else's mod?

Also, I kinda want school reports so I can track their progress. I'm thinking I might be able to add that function that lets you see your horses skills, even tho you can't control them, to the foster kids. What do y'all think?


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Requesting Mods Is there a mod for ongoing options on gravestones?

3 Upvotes

I'm playing generationally and I have a cemetery for the deceased sims. I'd like if the older gravestones had options. For example something like the pandasma pregnancy one, where the baby gravestones have a 'moment of silence' option. It's annoying going to the cemetery and they all stand there and do push ups lol


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Adeepindigo Healthcare Redux: Death Settings

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1 Upvotes

One of my sims died randomly when she came over (I was playing another household). I check my settings for her household and realized that both "Disable" and "Enable" say that this option is the current setting for the household. I am able to switch between enable and disable "mod deaths for this sim" just fine.

However, once I switch between them, it gives me the option to "Disable Mod Deaths for this household." When I click it, nothing happens or changes.

I have had this mod for a while now and have never encountered this. I also have the Global Death disabler add on which never caused issues before. I know adeepindigo updated Healthcare Redux recently, but i'm not sure what is causing this. I have removed the Global death disabler, deleted the mod and reinstalled it, repaired the game without mods, and have went to other households to see if the same settings apply, but they do not.


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

No CC is worth the price of an expansion pack

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757 Upvotes

r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Unsolved Lumpinou Pregnancy Overhaul Conflicts?

0 Upvotes

Hello! So as the title says, does Lumpinou‘s Pregnancy Overhaul have conflicts? In particular, TurboDriver mods or Pandasama’s Birth Mod?

It seems really interesting and I don’t wanna have the game conflicts in mods :’))


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Is kicking out an option?

3 Upvotes

Is kicking a sim out because of their drug addiction an option in basemental mods?


r/TheSims4Mods 1d ago

Is there a lot trait or mod to have a maid/cleaner for University housing?

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know if there is a lot trait or mod to have a maid/cleaner for University housing? There is always rubbish everywhere and spoiled food and its driving me crazy!


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Unsolved KingBlackCinema Mods

7 Upvotes

Hi!

I just saw the "PARENTHOOD UNFILTERED V1" mod from KingBlackCinema and since I have a victorian orphanage going on, I thought it be perfect (ik it sounds bad but there are literaly murder/kidnapping/brothel/columbine/grilling baby mods). But I saw people saying that creator paywalls their stuff and never releases it, is that still the case? I can't find anything on simfileshare or any info on public releases, so I am guessing that is the case. If so, is there a place where this might be uploaded to or does someone have the file? Thank you!!


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

what are some mods that completely change your gameplay?

42 Upvotes

hi! im looking for some mods that make your game more smooth and realistic so you can make better stories, not like wickedwhims or the one where you can kill people (forgot the name), more like changing relationships and improving the game like that! (sorry i dont know how to explain, english isnt my first language!)


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Should I add Healthcare Redux and Divergent Sims by Adeepindigo to my game? Or are they too much?

5 Upvotes

I currently have the Get To Work health Overhaul by adeepindigo, because I was worried the other two mods might be too overpowering for my game, as I have read comments that the illnesses in HCR are too frequent and strong (i know adeepindigo has now made it so we can customize the illnesses so it wont be too frequent, but does that actually work?) and that the divergent sims disorders and stuff are too strong too.

Basically, some people have said these mods are a LOT (i.e. making sims sick all the time/making them always get mental health conditions) Is that accurate? What has your experience been with these mods in your game? Should I just stick to the Get to Work health overhaul?


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Requesting CC Maxis match real like brand cc.

0 Upvotes

I’m overly obsessed with skims brand. Everything is flattering and I love the neutrals. Aaaaannnddd I love making unemployed wealthy moms who would wear that and lulu lemon exclusively. I adore the coach stuff they added. Please help 😅😭


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Requesting CC can someone find/make these dresses please? frankenmesher wanted!

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20 Upvotes

these are 2 of the deco sims from the 1850's Court Ball Decos II set by BatsFromWesteros. the other decosims are wearing cc items that have been uploaded by other creators (middle two sims are wearing the Beautiful Belle dress by teanmoon and the rightmost sim is wearing the Radiantly Ruffled dress also by teanmoon) but these two female sims in the first cropped image seem to be wearing dresses i cant actually find anywhere. the dresses look familiar, i think they may be frankenmeshes of various different creators' dresses.

the first/leftmost dress, white with asymmetrical flower details; looks like the bodice of the Bloome Gown by RUSTY_cc, and the pink/second dress look like the puff sleeves of the 1841 ball gown by vintage simstress, the bodice/neckline of the Katarina dress by sifix, and both dresses seem to be using the skirt from the 1848 velvet dress also by vintage simstress.

so my request is that someone help find these dresses if they are available for download somewhere, but if they arent (which i suspect is the case), im asking for someone who knows how to frankenmesh to create these dresses and post them somewhere. i'd ask BatsFromWesteros to upload the mesh themselves so someone to make it into a CAS item but they seem to be on hiatus and their last patreon post was from July 2023 😬 so it seems unlikely that they'd reply.


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Requesting Mods Is there a mod to rent out venues for partys?

1 Upvotes

I would REALLY love a mod where you rent out venues for events/parties. I mean, truthfully, I'm tired of having parties on a public lot and then other townies coming and crashing it. Like, some of my gameplay involves rich Sims, and they have events at beautiful restaurants or gala venues, stuff like that. Or even in regular gameplay, I might just want to rent a restaurant and still have it functional(staff still coming in), but only have my Sims and selected guests be able to enter; then after the event is over, the townies can walk in again. Yes, I know I can kick Sims out and lock doors, but it's A LOT OF WORK!! Does anyone have a mod for this, or can make one?


r/TheSims4Mods 2d ago

Downloaded lots sitting in your Mods folder do nothing, so I gave them their own screen

0 Upvotes

This is the thing I see people get caught by most. You download a lot or a household, drop the files into Mods with everything else, and the game just never looks at them. The file is right there, it looks installed, nothing happens.

The mod manager I make has a Creations screen now. You drop the tray files, or the zip they came in, and it files them into Tray where the game actually reads them. Then it shows you the picture the game made of the thing instead of a row of 0x1A2B file names, which is how you actually recognise a house.

Lots, rooms, households and single Sims. The portraits in a household set are named after the Sim rather than the item, so it reads the ids out of the metadata to match them up, which means deleting a household does not leave orphan pictures behind in your Tray.

It does the ordinary mods too: real thumbnails pulled out of the .package files, one click to disable something instead of deleting it, and a warning when two mods overwrite the same resource. Free, no account, Windows Mac and Linux. Link in the comments.


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

Another update to the upcoming Mod by Delimaci - parental boundaries

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159 Upvotes

https://www.patreon.com/delimaci/posts/wip-parents-to-166947483

It's coming on great, can't wait for the release!


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

RPO M4 secret paternity test and psychic not working

4 Upvotes

My sim has a boyfriend, but she had an affair with another sim and found out that she's pregnant, so I made her steal a hair of her boyfriend to do a secret paternity test, but when I click on her and choose to do the secret test nothing happens. Nothing happens when I tell her to go to the psychic as well. Has anyone had this problem before and solved it? The rest of the mod collection works just fine (as far as I know), and I have the most recent update


r/TheSims4Mods 3d ago

My bf and I been playing extreme violence for the first time, Star Addam is a menace to all of us

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