You downloaded The Sims 4 and have put in some serious hours into the game. Suddenly, you realize your Sims do not reflect you nor do they reflect the communities you are a part of. What are you to do?
Well, thankfully, the Sims community has an outstanding mod and custom content community. These people put hours and hours into creating mods and custom content that reflect various communities. Now, if you hadn’t figured it out already I am Black so this post will be geared towards helping other Black people who play the Sims (Black Simmers) find dope custom content for their Sims.
Black Simblr
Like with most things, once you find a connection point into an industry, community, or group then you are in. You suddenly become exposed to everything you had no clue you were missing out on. Finding custom content for Black Sims is no different. So far, the best entry point in is through Tumblr. A lot of Black Sims 4 cc creators have made Tumblr their home to share their mods, custom content, role-plays, and let’s plays. Once you start to follow a few, then Tumblr’s algorithm will get to work and start suggesting other Black Simblrs you may be interested in following based on your selection.
Some of my fave custom content creators on Tumblr are:
The Black Simmer
The Black Simmer is a forum that was created by Xmiramira for Black Simmers. No, you don’t have to be Black to participate in the forum. However, if you do come in the forum with some racist, ignorant bs then you will catch that ban. On the Black Simmer, Xmiramira has a vault that houses tons of custom content from various Black Simmers. In order to gain access to the vault, you must be an active participant in the forum. After a certain number of posts, within the forum, the vault will be unlocked and you will have access to the custom content within the vault
Now don’t go in there trying to spam your way into the vault. Like actually engage with the community. In the forum people post their let’s plays, RP’s, Sims frustrations, WCIF (where can I find) help and much, much more. The game can feel pretty isolating if you are a part of a marginalized group, the Black Simmer brings you that home you didn’t realize you needed until you got it.
Black Hair for Sims 4
On Youtube, I created a video of the Black hairstyles I found for your Sims 4 sims. In the description box, you can find links to all of the hairstyles in the video. Great starting point for your Sims to get their entire life.
Must Need For Your Black Sims
Ok everyone come in close I am about to tell you a secret. ::whispers:: You need Xmiramira Melanin Pack for your game. You will thank me later and your Sims will thank you because they will be less ashy. Now, Xmiramira Melanin Pack was one of those things I didn’t really realize I needed until Sims 4 Vampire pack. I had the skintone collection before that but it was the update for the Vampire pack that made me realize how rough those base skin tones were for darker Sims. When I clicked on the darkest skin tone and thought I had accidentally picked one of the vampire skin tones. I was shocked, appalled like….
Xmiramira Melanin pack comes with 54 rich, melanated, I bathe in coco butter regularly skin tones for your Sims. She also has highlighters and blushes so your Sim can have that Instagram model look going on for them. No, my Sim is not sucking in her cheeks she is contoured to the Gods.
Black Sims 4 CC Downloads (Goodies I’ve Found)
Whenever I get a chance, I share some of the dope Sims 4 cc I find from Black Simmers and Simmers of Color. You can find some of the items here and also you can check out a Twitter thread I created of some of my fave cc.
While I was sitting here tweeting about the custom content in the Sim community, I decided to start a thread that showcases some of my faves
— Sharky’s Hood (@sharkyshood) July 16, 2016
Sims 4 Creators Terms of Use (TOU)
Now there is a lot going on in the cc and mod community you may be unaware of when you are first starting off. It’s too much to get into here. However, I did create a blog post that touches on it a little bit Cooperation Makes It Happen: How The Sims Can Fix Their Representation Issue
With that being said some mod and custom content creators have placed a terms of use on their work. To be honest, the whole thing is based on an honor system. However, I am a firm believer of respecting creators work. They don’t have to do this and they provide gigabyte, upon gigabyte, upon gigabyte of free stuff that makes the Sims 4 game better. So please respect their TOU. If you can’t do that then don’t download the stuff. There are plenty of cc creators who don’t have a TOU.
Girl, wrap this up already
Ok, ok but before I wrap this up I must say please use caution when downloading cc’ing. Make sure your computer is secured up tight and be careful when navigating those ad links. I know it can get confusing and is very annoying but until EA get’s their stuff together and decides to work with the mod and cc community then this what we have to work with. If you are interested in finding out more about Sims 4 cc and the mod community, then checkout Xmiramira’s cc school playlist. She has tons of information on where to find cc, how to organize it and information on software you can download that will detect faulty cc and duplicates.
Welp, I hope you all enjoyed this post and I will see you around in the Simverse. Do you download cc, what are some of your fave spots to find custom content for Black Sims and Sims of Color?
- $417,370
Modern Zen
- $243,112
Villa Loilom
Hot N’ Wet Pack: *Adult Club
- $322,013
Luxury Family Home
- $343,969
Family Lake House
- $98,013
Beta (no CC)
- $3,760,000
Modern Zen 5
- $250,000
Family Beach House
- $104,629
Modern Eco Home
- $350,000
Sakuya
- $295,662
Newcrest School (CC-Free)
- $336,594
American Family Home
- $262,302
Felicia – No CC.
- $478,870
Modern Paradise
- $104,090
Modern Basic
- $305,000
Architects Abode
- $350,000
Beach Resort
- $200,000
Designer Loft
- $244,000
evi Grecian Villa
- $87,003
Wedding Venue
- $300,000
Modern Oasis 16
- $87,167
Old Brick Avenue 28
- $112,478
Kamdyn Family House
- $194,540
Floral loft
- $330,558
Modern Oasis 3
- $185,000
Modern Oasis 17
- $1,538,725
NewCrest Resort | Spa-Hotel
- $496,562
Luxury Town Villa
- $726,916
Seattle Grace Hospital
- $2,619,777
Phenix (No CC)
- $75,640
Cimarron Family House
- $350,000
Tropical Family Villa
- $155,864
Lasica Coffee Shop
Modern Zen
The Sims 4 Modern Zen Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Notes ..
$417,370
Villa Loilom
The Sims 4 Villa Loilom Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by autaki Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Villa Loilom.Medium house for yo..
$243,112
Hot N’ Wet Pack: *Adult Club
The Sims 4 Hot N’ Wet Pack: *Adult Club (CC Not Included) The Club v1.0 by MrBASins Unofficial builder pack (with only the wallpaper and carpeting̶..
Luxury Family Home
The Sims 4 Luxury Family Home Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creato..
$322,013
Family Lake House
The Sims 4 Family Lake House Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator..
$343,969
Beta (no CC)
The Sims 4 Beta (no CC) Fully Furnished Residential Lot (20×15) designed by philo Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD With its 3 bedrooms, this 2nd hou..
$98,013
Modern Zen 5
The Sims 4 Modern Zen 5 Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Note..
$3,760,000
Family Beach House
The Sims 4 Family Beach House Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creato..
$250,000
Modern Eco Home
The Sims 4 Modern Eco Home Fully Furnished Residential Lot (30×20) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator N..
$104,629
Sakuya
The Sims 4 Sakuya Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Notes EPGe..
$350,000
Newcrest School (CC-Free)
The Sims 4 Newcrest School noCC Fully Furnished Community Lot (50×50) designed by Modern_Sims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Stunning school inspi..
$295,662
American Family Home
The Sims 4 American Family Home Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by TSR Archive Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD This is a cozy and ..
$336,594
Felicia – No CC.
The Sims 4 Felicia – No CC. Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by Danuta720 Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD This luxurious hous..
$262,302
Modern Paradise
The Sims 4 Modern Paradise Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by millasrl Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Modern architecture mansion..
$478,870
Modern Basic
The Sims 4 Modern Basic Fully Furnished Residential Lot (20×15) designed by Lhonna Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD This small house on tiny lot sho..
$104,090
Architects Abode
The Sims 4 Architects Abode Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator ..
$305,000
Beach Resort
The Sims 4 Beach Resort Fully Furnished Community Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Notes ..
$350,000
Designer Loft
The Sims 4 Designer Loft Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Not..
$200,000
evi Grecian Villa
The Sims 4 evi Grecian Villa Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by evi Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Very similar to a typical Aege..
$244,000
Wedding Venue
The Sims 4 Wedding Venue Fully Furnished Community Lot (30×20) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Notes..
$87,003
Modern Oasis 16
The Sims 4 Modern Oasis 16 Fully Furnished Residential Lot (Other) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator Notes ..
$300,000
Old Brick Avenue 28
The Sims 4 Old Brick Avenue 28 Fully Furnished Residential Lot (20×15) designed by Lhonna Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Old Brick Avenue projectR..
$87,167
Kamdyn Family House
The Sims 4 Kamdyn Family House Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by smubuh Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD This large house is perfe..
$112,478
Floral loft
The Sims 4 Floral loft Fully Furnished Residential Lot (30×20) designed by Danuta720 Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Small, comfortable home for a ..
$194,540
Modern Oasis 3
The Sims 4 Modern Oasis 3 Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator No..
$330,558
Modern Oasis 17
The Sims 4 Modern Oasis 17 Fully Furnished Residential Lot (40×30) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator N..
$185,000
NewCrest Resort | Spa-Hotel
The Sims 4 NewCrest Resort | Spa-Hotel Fully Furnished Community Lot (Other) designed by fsdesign2 Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Come bring the whole ..
$1,538,725
Luxury Town Villa
The Sims 4 Luxury Town Villa Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Creator..
$496,562
Seattle Grace Hospital
The Sims 4 Seattle Grace Hospital Fully Furnished Community Lot (50×50) designed by fsdesign2 Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD This beautiful and mo..
$726,916
Phenix (No CC)
The Sims 4 Phenix (No CC) Fully Furnished Residential Lot (Other) designed by philo Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD With its partly open underground, th..
$2,619,777
Cimarron Family House
The Sims 4 Cimarron Family House Fully Furnished Residential Lot (30×20) designed by smubuh Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD A perfect house for any..
$75,640
Tropical Family Villa
The Sims 4 Tropical Family Villa Fully Furnished Residential Lot (50×50) designed by Pralinesims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD By Pralinesims Cre..
$350,000
Lasica Coffee Shop
The Sims 4 Lasica Coffee Shop Fully Furnished Community Lot (30×20) designed by autaki Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Lasica Coffee Shop and Bar.L..
$155,864
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If you’re a Sims player who’s never delved into the world of mods and CC before, getting started with customizing your game can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start looking? Where do all those files go? Don’t mods and CC give you viruses? What do all these techy terms mean? Why do all your mods keep breaking whenever you update the game? How do you fix it?
The good news is modding your game isn’t as hard as you think. Sims Community is here to help. We’ll be clarifying any technical terms you might come across while looking for mods and CC, dispelling common myths about mods and CC, and walking you through the process of installing and maintaining your mods and CC step-by-step.
Glossary of Terms
Before you do anything, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following terms. You’ll come across them a lot, both here, and elsewhere online. If you don’t know what these terms mean, you’ll struggle to understand how to customize your game.
Mods: Game modifications made by fans of the game. These modifications change the way your game behaves. There are small mods that make minor changes to the game, but there are also very large mods that completely overhaul existing features in the game or add brand new features to the game. Mods need to be updated frequently to keep your game running well.
CC: Stands for custom content. CC is content created by fans of the game. CC can be anything; clothes, hair, skins, eyes, makeup, new build/buy objects, etc. Unlike mods, CC does not change the way your game behaves. It simply adds more Create-A-Sim items and Build/Buy objects to the game. Since CC doesn’t touch the game code, it rarely needs to be updated, but in some cases, you might need to update or remove broken CC as well.
Mesh: Without getting too techy, think of a mesh as the shape or skeleton of an object. Everything in The Sims needs both a shape (mesh) and at least one colour (texture) to show up properly in your game. If a creator says that their CC requires a mesh, it means you need to download the shape of that object from somewhere else. Creators will link to any separate mesh downloads you need, so follow the link to download the mesh.
Recolour: A recolour is exactly what it sounds like. A recolouring of a mesh. Creators can recolour existing Maxis content in the game, or custom meshes made by other creators. If a creator says their CC is a recolour, make sure you also have the mesh for it. Creators will let you know if the mesh is included or where to go to get the mesh.
Alpha: CC that is hyper realistic. Alpha CC aims to make the game look as true to real life as possible; however, because of its high detail, it is also more taxing on your computer to render. Most lower-end computers cannot handle a lot of alpha CC.
Maxis Match: CC that matches the clay-like art style of the game. Maxis Match CC aims for the exact opposite effect of alpha CC. It strives to keep the game’s original art style intact and untouched. Maxis Match CC is not as taxing on computers to run, but keep in mind, too much of any kind of CC can slow down a low-to-mid-range computer.
Maxis Mix: A mix between Maxis Match and alpha CC. If a player says their game is Maxis Mix, it means they use both alpha CC and Maxis Match CC in their games. The aim of Maxis Mix is to give the game a more realistic touch without looking too out of place in the clay-like environment in-game.
Common Myths About Mods and CC
Mods and CC Give You Viruses
FALSE. It is perfectly safe to download mods and CC. Creators will not stick malware or viruses into their downloads. Creators create content for the game out of a genuine passion for The Sims; however, many creators host their downloads on sites that have pop-up ads. These ads are often malicious in nature and trick you into thinking that you’re downloading mods and CC, when in fact, you’re downloading a virus. This can be easily avoided by installing AdBlocker for your browser. The AdBlocker extension will stop those ads from popping up in the first place, making browsing for your favourite mods and CC safe.
Mods Will Ruin Your Game Forever
FALSE. While out of date mods can cause lots of trouble in your game, fixing it is as easy as taking the troublesome mod out of your Mods folder. It is virtually impossible for any mod, no matter how big, to break your game to the point where you can’t ever play it again even after removing it and repairing your game.
Downloading and Installing Mods and CC
Now that you’re familiar with some basic terms and myths have been laid to rest, let’s go over how to install mods and CC. Thankfully, it’s super easy! So easy that we’re going to cover it in 5 simple steps.
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- Search online for mods and CC you want to download. Some popular places are The Sims Resource, Mod the Sims, Lana CC Finds, Maxis Match CC World, and the #s4cc tag on Tumblr.
- Read the entire description of the mod or CC you want to download carefully. The creator will highlight any important info you need to know. How it works, what it does, how to use it, how to download it, where to find it in the game, whether it requires a mesh or a certain pack, whether it conflicts with another mod, etc. Everything you need to know will be in the description, so never skim over it.
- Download and unzip. Download the content to your computer. It should be in your Downloads folder. If the download’s file name has .package or .ts4script at the end of it, then you’re all good. Proceed to the next step. If it has .rar or .zip at the end of it, you need to extract it. Zip files can be extracted by right-clicking and selecting Extract Here in Windows. Rar files need an extraction program to be extracted. I use 7zip, which is completely free.Jan 01, 2016 Steam Workshop: Mount & Blade: Warband. This is a BRAND NEW, built from scratch mod. I was inspired by the Age of Empires series of games. This is NOT a historical mod. Single player campaign only. This is about a fusion of cultures. Mount and blade warband imperial age. Aug 16, 2017 Calradia: Imperial Age mod for Mount & Blade: Warband. Thankfully despite it's age the Warband modding community is still delivering. L'Aigle will be updating soon, Sayazn just released with 3.0 and a Warband Boshin War era mod set in Japan is going through it's first release alpha. For those who like firing old guns in over the top. Browse Calradia: Imperial Age mod for Mount & Blade: Warband files to download full releases, installer, sdk, patches, mods, demos, and media. Imperial Age 3.0 is here! New factions and other new content await come fight for a Imperial power or make your own destiny in gun powder era Calradia! Aug 29, 2014 Calradia Imperial Age Mount And Blade Warband Mod & Let's Play 'Lets Play' Walkthrough HD Gameplay ReformistTM Reformist TM 'Playthrough Part' With Commentary Combat Video Game Game Mount &.
- Move your .package or .ts4script files to your Mods folder. For most people, it should be in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods.
- Start your game and enjoy!
Not seeing your mods and CC in your game? Go to your game options and make sure script mods and custom content are enabled, then restart your game.
Maintaining Mods and CC
Installing mods and CC is one thing. Maintaining them is another. Here’s how to keep all your mods and CC in working order in your game.
Organise Your Mods Folder
If you just start dumping hundreds and thousands of .package and .ts4script files into your Mods folder, things are going to get messy fast. Pretty soon, you won’t have any idea where to look to find a broken piece of CC or an outdated mod. You can avoid this by organizing your mods and CC into subfolders. You can organise your content in any way that makes sense to you, but make sure you don’t go more than one or two subfolders deep. The game can’t read files that are buried too far into the Mods folder. Many players like to organise their downloads by creator or by the website they got them from.
Keep Your Mods Updated
The number one thing you need to know about mods is that they break. They break a LOT. After almost every single game update, in fact. This means that you’ll be redownloading your mods constantly. If this sounds like too much hassle for you, then mods are probably not for you. If you are willing to keep your Mods folder maintained on a regular basis, then continue reading!
Have a Plan for Removing Broken CC
It’s somewhat rare for CC to break, since it isn’t a mod, but it can and does happen, especially if you forgot to download the mesh for a recoloured hair or clothing item. There are different methods for removing broken CC, but an easy method is to install Sims 4 Tray Importer. If you find CC that isn’t working, make a Sim or build a lot with all the broken CC you have on it, save it to your Library, then open up Sims 4 Tray Importer. Find your broken Sim or lot and look at the list of included CC. Find those files in your Mods folder and delete them.
Repair and Clear Your Cache Often
Every time you update or switch out your mods, it’s a good idea to clear your cache files. Navigate to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 and delete the following:
- Everything in the cache folder
- Everything in the cachestr folder
- Everything in the onlinethumbnailcache folder
- The localthumbcache.package file
It is perfectly safe to delete these files. The game generates new ones every time you run the game. The cache files are just temporary memory that helps the game load certain things faster, but periodically clearing them out can help with glitches and performance.
If your game is acting up and you’re sure your Mods folder is completely up-to-date, repairing the game is a good way to resolve a wide variety of issues. Just open up your game library in Origin, right-click The Sims 4 and select Repair Game from the drop-down menu.
What to do When There is a Game Update
Problems with mods spike every time the game gets a new patch. This is because patches almost always break mods and many players don’t realise that they have to update their mods after a patch before they can play their game again. Here is the standard procedure to follow when the game gets an update if you are a mod user:
- BEFORE updating your game, remove your Mods folder entirely. You can just move the folder to your Desktop for safekeeping.
- Update your game via Origin like normal.
- Do NOT put your Mods folder back in right away after updating. Odds are, all your mods are now broken and will not work with your updated game. You will need to update your mods first.
- To update your mods, you will need to return to wherever you downloaded them. The creator will either announce that the mod is compatible with the latest patch and does not need an update, or they will release an updated version of their mod. Give creators a few days to get around to this. They try their best, but they’re still human beings with lives of their own outside of The Sims. Yes, this means you will either have to avoid playing your game for a while after an update, or deal with playing without your mods. That’s just how the cookie crumbles, I’m afraid.
- If the creator has announced that their mod is still compatible with the latest update, great! It’s good, you don’t need to update it. If the creator has released a new version of their mod, download the newest version and replace the old version in your Mods folder.
- ONLY after you are 100% certain all your mods are compatible with the latest patch, put your Mods folder back in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4.
As long as you are vigilant about following these steps every time the game gets an update, you should have very little trouble with your mods at all. Almost all cases of mod problems come down to user error. We hope this guide will cut down on a lot of that and help you mod your game without any serious issues.
Resources
Here is a list of other helpful programs and articles to aid you in your modding journey:
Better Exceptions by TwistedMexi: This is a mod that makes in-game errors easier to understand for people who aren’t computer-savvy. It will tell you exactly what caused the error in plain English so you can better pinpoint which mod or piece of CC you need to update or remove.
Sims 4 Studio: This program does a wide variety of things, but one of its functions is to manage and maintain custom content. You can use this program to merge/unmerge your package files and run batch fixes on incorrectly categorized CC. You will need to make an account on the forum in order to download, but it’s worth it. Being a member gives you access to comprehensive tutorials and support from knowledgeable users. Making an account is free.
Sims 4 Tray Importer: This program is highly useful for removing unwanted CC. As outlined earlier in the article, just make a Sim or lot with all the bad CC you don’t want, then use this program to find those files and delete them.
“The Sims 4: How To Ensure a Healthy Game” by SrslySims: This article is a must read for any mod or CC user who has the basics of this article down but is looking for more advanced knowledge on how to further consolidate and organize their mods and CC. SrslySims goes over many things that are not covered in this basic guide for beginners, like merging your package files and removing special characters from file names in order to alleviate strain on performance.
Dunno what you mean by 'dangerous.' I never had viruses or malware or malicious content downloaded into my PC for downloading CC— and I have downloaded a lot of CC through the years and with previous Sims games. As long as you browse the Internet (mainly the file-hosting sites actually) with an Ad-Blocker and other security plug-ins for your browser it’s unlikely you will end up clicking in those sort of big flashing “DOWNLOAD ME!!” pop-ups that have nothing to do with the CC that you intended to download and all with unrelated crappy software.
Someone at SimsCave a few months ago had been having problems with CC and asked for recommendations of nice sites, mainly of buy/build stuff. So Soundtracks is going to be lazy and paste you those links:
BAUFIVE | EXOTIC ELEMENTS | MANGO | GELINA | POCCI | MARCUS (some sets might be high-poly, but it's often stated clearly) | DAVIDMONT | EVERLASTING-GARDEN | SIMCREDIBLE | DARA | KARAS | KOPOSOV | ESATTO (some sets might be highpoly) | TRUTJE | OBP | EDITSIM | 77SIM (some objects might be highpoly) | AMINOVAS | VERONARELAPSE | PRZEMUS13 (this creator is under 'Falko' at TSR, so be careful with duplicate files) | AWESIMS | SIMPLYSTYLING | CLUBCRIMSYN
Someone at SimsCave a few months ago had been having problems with CC and asked for recommendations of nice sites, mainly of buy/build stuff. So Soundtracks is going to be lazy and paste you those links:
BAUFIVE | EXOTIC ELEMENTS | MANGO | GELINA | POCCI | MARCUS (some sets might be high-poly, but it's often stated clearly) | DAVIDMONT | EVERLASTING-GARDEN | SIMCREDIBLE | DARA | KARAS | KOPOSOV | ESATTO (some sets might be highpoly) | TRUTJE | OBP | EDITSIM | 77SIM (some objects might be highpoly) | AMINOVAS | VERONARELAPSE | PRZEMUS13 (this creator is under 'Falko' at TSR, so be careful with duplicate files) | AWESIMS | SIMPLYSTYLING | CLUBCRIMSYN
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The Sims games are always better with some high-quality, custom user-created content, also known as CC.
The Sims 4 has a large variety of CC now that its been out for a few years, but there's so many different websites and blogs that you can find CC on, and if you're new to CC (or just don't have any favourite creators/sites yet), it can be overwhelming to find the best stuff. Thankfully, I've created this guide for you to use!
These are all sites that I use regularly, so I can vouch for their content. They're all virus-free and free-to-use sites, so have fun and download to your heart's content.
Note: I will not be covering mods here (content used to modify or add things to your game), as I already have an separate article on the Must-Have Mods for the Sims 4. This guide is purely for custom content: objects, clothing, hair, decor, etc.
But First, What Is Maxis-Match?
When a content creator uses the term 'Maxis-match,' it means that the custom content is made in the same style of the official content created by The Sims designers.
Sims 4 Maxis-match content is usually vibrant, colourful, and a bit cartoony, much like the art direction the Sims 4 has taken.
More realistic looking clothing, hair, and other CC aren't considered 'Maxis-match.' The term can also refer to text being used on CC creations. When text is Maxis-match, it is written in Similish. Non-Maxis-match text, or non-MM, is usually in English.
Personally, I believe Maxis-match CC looks far better in the game than the realistic CC. I feel as though the more realistic-looking hair/clothes/objects/etc. look better in The Sims 3, based on its art style, but it's all a matter of personal opinion.
How Do You Install Custom Content in The Sims 4?
Below are step-by-step direction explaining how to install custom content in The Sims 4.
- Download the custom content from one of the website below.
- Unzip the file, then open the file.
- Find the '.package' file.
- Move the '.package' file to your 'Mods' folder. This should be under Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods.
- You're finished! Your custom content should be installed.
If you've gotten stuck or the directions above aren't working, check out my article How to Install Custom Content and Mods in The Sims 4 (PC & Mac) for help.
Table of Contents
This article contains six sections organized by the type of custom content offered. Simply click one of the links below to find the custom content you desire.
1. Custom Content Websites for Clutter
The following websites are great places to download custom clutter for The Sims 4.
Budgie2Budgie
Budgie2Budgie is the Queen of Clutter. From kitchen clutter like jars of jam, candy boxes, and deco food to classroom posters, there's a bit of everything on her blog to make your Sim's homes and communities look more lived-in and realistic.
Cute, colorful and Maxis-match, her clutter objects are a perfect addition to any game. I always go on a downloading spree when I'm on her page, and I'm sure you will too.
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Litttlecakes
Litttlecakes make some of the best clutter and decor pieces and sets you can find! I really love adding their content to my game, as their pieces give a really personal touch; things like posters, candles, and flowers make each of my Sims homes feel unique.
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Martine's Simblr
Martine's Simblr has a little bit of everything: clutter, objects, clothes, lots, etc. I've categorized her in the 'Clutter' section, however, because clutter is what she does most, and it's what initially drew me to her page.
Her wedding boutique clutter is absolutely stunning, in particular. After you're done downloading everything she's ever made, be sure to check her gorgeous self-sim wedding!
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B. Simth
B. Simth is another CC creator who just makes really cute stuff! She does a bit more than clutter (some objects and mods), but I find her clutter to be some of the best around. She also makes a lot of things for babies and for (hopefully) the toddlers we'll some day have in the Sims 4. Her CC is a definite if you're a family-style/legacy player!
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Brazen Lotus
Brazen Lotus makes CC by taking content from the game and DLC and separating it so you can use it individually to decorate your games with. She's taken packs like Dine Out and separated the dishes, pots, and pans for decorative clutter in your game.
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What the CC Looks Like
Below is a screenshot of my clutter-filled kitchen featuring custom content from Martine Simblr, B. Simth, and a few others.
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2. Clothes
The following websites are great places to download custom clothes for The Sims 4.
BEO Creations
If you're looking for beautiful wedding dresses, look no further than BEO Creations' stunning gowns. Though her site includes many other clothing designs (mainly formal wear), the wedding dresses are the most beautiful in my opinion.
In fact, all my Sims have worn dresses by BEO at their weddings. Of course, you'll need to outfit your sim in a diamond tiara and bouquet, as well.
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Elliesimple
Elliesimple makes more realistic (alpha) clothing, but it all looks amazing in-game. From trendy coats, to sexy undergarments, you'll want to download some of their content and add it to your game play.
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Adblocker Is Your Friend
Many CC creators post their downloads on sites like Adfly. These sites allow the creators to make money for their CC, which definitely isn't a bad thing, but these sites tend to have really obnoxious ads. Using ad blockers can keep you from dealing with obnoxious ads on sites like Adfly!
Marvin Sims
One thing The Sims 4 is in need of is more clothing for guys. Marvin Sims has plenty of CC men's clothing! His selection for women is pretty big too, and overall, his clothing is some of the best I've seen. All of it is trendy, fashionable, and Maxis-match, so you're sure to find something (or ten things), you'll like on his page.
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SimpleSimmer
SimpleSimmer makes gorgeous Maxis-match content for female sims: jeans, halters, dresses, jackets, skirts and more. I have so much of their content in my game and use it for most of my Sims. They also make a lot of gorgeous MM hair, but more on that below.
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Joliebean
We can never really get enough content for male Sims, so thankfully Joliebean makes a lot of it! Jerseys, cardigans, jackets, and more; anything you'd want to make your male Sims look stylish could be found here! Don't worry, there's plenty of content for female Sims, too, though!
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In a Bad Romance
In a Bad Romance's CC is more on the realistic side, which isn't my thing for the Sims 4, but I still love everything she makes. Her clothes are all super modern and fashion-forward–perfect for young adult and teen Sims. She also makes some of the best accessories: everything from wallets and iPhone cases to purses and backpacks.
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VIIAVI
VIIAVI has LOTS of beautiful clothes on their site. There's plenty of casual outfits for your female Sims, gorgeous dresses, grungy t-shirts, and much more. All of it is Maxis Match and looks absolutely stunning in the game.
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Historical Sims Life
This might be a bit niche, but if you ever wanted to play a game set in the Victorian era, recreate Downton Abbey, or just add some retro looks to your game, you'll find a lot to download over at Historical Sims Life's blog. They've made a ton of historical content for The Sims 4 and have clothing for both male and female Sims.
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Rusty Nail
Rusty has been making CC for a long time. Their stuff is really beautiful and polished, and all their clothing content look great in the game. There's a large selection of clothes for both male and female Sims, and your Sims will look so stylish once their dressed in Rusty's content.
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OnyxSims
It seems unfair that we dress up our adult sims and totally neglect our toddlers. Thankfully OnyxSims has us covered with tons of adorable and stylish looks for toddlers. I think I've had most of their content in my game before, and I had the cutest-looking toddlers in town!
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3. Hair
The following websites are great places to download custom hair for The Sims 4.
LumiaLoverSims
One thing The Sims 4 needs more of is hair for male and ethnic Sims. Thankfully, LumiaLoverSims does a bit of both! Their male hair is actually amazing with so many different styles to make your male Sims look sleek and sexy. They've also created some hair for ethnic Sims, such as afros, afro buns and dreadlocks. You'll find plenty of awesome CC hair here!
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SimLaughLove
If you were ever looking for some cute braids, ponytails and updos, look no further than SimLaughLove's downloads. They make some really nice hair meshes, and a lot of them are braids and ponytails. Great for your sporty Sims!
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Chocolate Muffin Top
Chocolate Muffin Top's content is an interesting mix of ethnic hair, alpha hair, and other beautifully unique creations. I love their content and have added lots of it to my game!
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Weeping Simmer
Weeping Simmer is another content creator with a great variety of content. While they create everything from accessories to clothing, they have a lot of fantastic hair meshes that are well worth adding to your game.
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AHARRIS00BRITNEY
I can't get enough of quality Maxis-Match hair. Thankfully, aharris00britney has made a TON of gorgeous hairs for your Sims to wear.
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Savvy Sweet
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The Sims 4 team is getting better at adding ethnic hairs to the games, but for a long time, fans had to rely solely on CC-creators to make ethnic hair styles. Thankfully, there's still a lot of beautiful options out there, and Savvy Sweet is one of the most talented creators of ethnic hair.
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Kiara 24
Kiara 24 makes some of the best hair out there! All of her stuff is Maxis-match and will fit well with the rest of the hair in the game. She also does a lot of content for cute child Sims, giving you lots of variety when it comes to customizing your little prince or princess.
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Georgiaglm
Once again, we can't forget about our toddlers! There's certainly not enough hairstyles in the vanilla game for them yet, but thankfully Georgiaglm has converted many of the adult hairstyles from the base game and packs and made them for toddlers! They look so great in the game, too.
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4. Skin Details and Make-Up
The following websites are great places to download custom skin details, make-up and eye replacements for The Sims 4.
Mousy Sims
Looking for some freckles to put on your Sim's face? Mousy Sims has some great Maxis-Match freckles that you can use to give your Sims a more realistic, and natural, look.
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Vampire_aninyosaloh
One of my favourite things to do to glam up a Sim is to add on a big set of eyelashes. I've used the ones by Vampire_aninyosaloh pretty much since the game came out. They're my favourite ones and they look great in the game.
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GeekSim
GeekSim does it all, from eyebrows, to blush, to eye shadow and highlight. She's a one-stop shop for beautifying your Sim.
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Grim Cookies
Grim Cookies is another jack of all trades. They make a lot of different content for skin, including eyeshadow, lip stick, and a truly lucious default skin replacement.
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XMiraMira
One of my favourite custom skins is by XMiraMira. Her Melanin Pack is so perfect for Sims of colour, and as a person of colour myself, I found her beautiful blends to be so much closer to my skin IRL than the skin tones in the game. Finally, I was able to make an accurate Sim Self with her blend!
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Crypticsim
Crypticsim has TONS of stunning Maxis-Match make-up for your Sims. Eye shadow, lipstick and eyeliner, oh my! Her lipstick shades are some of my absolute favourites to use.
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DFJ
I've never bothered much with eye replacements, but I really love the ones that DFJ makes. They're beautiful and fit in really well with the look of the game. Zoom in close and check out these beauties!
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5. Furniture and Objects
The following websites are great places to download custom furniture and objects for The Sims 4.
The Plumbob Tea Society
The Plumbob Tea Society is a collective of Sims 4 Custom Content creators (including some of the ones highlighted in this article; Martine, HistoricalSimsLife, and LitttleCakes) that came together to make some fan made 'Stuff Packs.' While the team has retired, they're still leaving all their content up, and it's all worth downloading!
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Jools' Simming
Jools is known for doing elaborate CC sets as well, with plenty of furniture and beautiful content that you'll definitely want to add to your game.
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SimDoughnut
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SimDoughnut is amazing! He doesn't just do individual objects, he does these elaborate builds and 'stuff packs' filled with free CC he's created and tons of new objects and recolours to fit in his super creative worlds! He's done everything from restaurants to gas stations, universities to the set of Masterchef! If you're looking for some awesome and unique community lots, SimDoughnut is your man!
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OhMySims
OhMySims is another CC creator who does big projects, rather than individual CC. Her lots are super cute, creative and fun. Make sure you download the Al Fresco Market, or her super adorable Simskin Robbins and Dunksim Donuts lots!
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The Plumbob Architect
I absolutely LOVE The Plumbob Architect's work. I've used their Life in Pixelcolors set in almost all of my houses, in all of my games. Their furniture is just so sleek and trendy; I wish I could own it in real life!
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Veranka's Downloads
If you're looking for beautiful furniture sets, look no further than Veranka's downloads. Kitchen sets, bedroom sets, and living room furniture is a staple on her site, as well as conversions from TS3 store and even objects from TS2!
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Sims in the Woods
Sims in the Woods hasn't been making CC for The Sims 4 for a long time, but all of her stuff is great! The majority of her CC is conversions from The Sims 3, but it's all stuff we need in the game, such as the Medieval Market, functioning podiums/pulpits, and awesome skylight pieces.
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Around The Sims
Around The Sims has been around for a long time. The site's owner/CC creator, Sandy, has been making content for The Sims games since The Sims 1. She's known for doing amazing, elaborate sets that can be used for your Sims homes or community lots. Her content for The Sims 4 is just as fantastic as all her other creations. You can download everything from stuff to make your own (mostly decorative) beauty parlor, to all the bits and pieces needed to spice up your local movie theater. This is easily one of the best custom content sites out there!
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Simsational Designs
If you're looking for new furniture, look no further than Simsational Designs. This site has so many amazing furniture sets with everything from new living room furniture to bedroom sets and even beautiful rugs and wallpapers. Simsational Designs has everything you could possibly want and need to turn your Sim's home into a modern paradise!
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SIMcredible! Designs
SIMcredible! has been around since the days of the Sims 2, and this team of creators has always made fantastic content. They create really big sets, will lots of furniture and decor. You'll have a hard time resisting downloading everything on their site.
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DOT
I love a lot of DOT's sets. They bring some realism to the game and they create a lot of well-detailed little pieces (like her record set, for example), that really bring my Sim's homes to life.
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Deleting CC
If you ever need to delete a bad piece of CC or get rid of something you simply don't use anymore, it's pretty easy: just delete the package file from your Mods folder. That's it!
6. Compilation Sites
There are a lot of sites out there that simply post links to all The Sims 4 CC created each day.
These 'Compilation Sites' are handy if you're not really in the mood to go to individual sites on a daily basis, and they're also a good place to discover new content creators that you may not have heard of before. Below are some of my favourite 'compilation sites' for The Sims 4.
Lana's CC Finds
Lana's CC Finds is managed by SSSVitlans (or Lana) and is the best place to find custom content on Tumblr. Many CC creators use Tumblr as their platform for uploading their custom content, but Tumblr can be hard to navigate if you don't know where to look. Lana reblogs all the content released daily, and has very organized pages by tags so you can find exactly what you're looking for.
My Sims 4 Blog
I've been going to My Sims 4 Blog since The Sims 3. It's updated daily with links to custom content all over the web. It's a handy site, as well, as everything is indexed by tags. You can also search for something specific if needed.
Sims 4 Updates
Sims 4 Updates is also updated daily. They seem to post a lot more clothing CC than some of the other sites, though most of it is 'realistic' rather than Maxis-match.
Sims 4 Downloads
Sims 4 Downloads is another daily compilation site. Lots of hair and clothing CC gets posted here!
Sims 4 Hairs
Sims 4 Hairs is a compilation site specifically for, you guessed it, Sims 4 hair.
Mod The Sims
Mod The Sims is one of the oldest and best Sims CC sites. Mod the Sims is mostly for, well, game mods .. but they do have quite a bit of CC like custom hair, clothes and objects. It's always a good idea to browse here from time to time. Plasticbox is one of the best CC creators on MTS at the moment!
The Sims Resource
The Sims Resource is not my favourite anymore (back in TS2 days, it was the premium site for content) as most of the stuff there isn't Maxis-match and they use way too many ads, but it's still worth mentioning for the sheer amount of content you can find. Some CC creators only post on The Sims Resource, so it's definitely worth checking out from time to time.
How to Keep Your Mods Organized
Take a look at my mods folder below for ideas on how to keep your mods organized.
You can go up to four folders deep when it comes to organizing, and you can organize by any method you'd like! Just make the folders and drag and drop your files!
What's your favourite kind of content to download for The Sims 4?
- Are all of the download sites mentioned in your article trustworthy? I don't want to download a virus.I have personally tried most of these mods and never had any viruses! All of the sites are trustworthy, but I always recommend using a good anti-virus software and ad blocker when downloading anything off of the Internet!34
- Where do I install custom content in the Sims 4?Please view my other article, How to Install Custom Content and Mods in 'The Sims 4' (PC & Mac)1
- Do you think it would be good to be able to add custom content to the console versions of the Sims games?Definitely would be! I think that's one of the big thing the console versions are lacking: no mods and CC. That's the main reason I play The Sims on PC only, despite also owning a PS4.2
- I was looking for some new CC sites and this helped a lot. Thanks!
- i downloaded a cc and it has broke my game I am not happy about this
- I like to use the skin details custom content the most.. it gives a more interesting and dramatic flare to how my sims look. And each of my creations has a unique look. Clothes are a close second, because I would absolutely hate to see my sims without cc clothes. Especially, because maxis clothes are so basic and for females never fit the figure right. Males are too limited and just provide a plain shirt and some random jeans/sometimes shorts. Hair is a third for the simple fact that I love the styling of custom content hair and that it gives a more realistic look to the sims, and makes each of them more attractive. Objects is a fourth for me, because I love making my homes beautiful. And trust me each one of mine are. Accessories is a fifth to me, because even though it has a slightly small role in the young adults looks, it plays a HUGE role in the toddler and childrens looks. Clutter is sixth, because I also love adding it to my houses and rooms and spicing everything up, they are great decorations. I absolutely despise default replacements, because I want to still be able to use maxis sometimes for certain sims challenges or looks. And that is it.
- TSR (The Sims Resource) is also a website with tons of accessories to hair a clothing for all the Sims games
- i like searching for makeup like eyeliners and lashes and lipsticks!
- I love eveytthing
- My favourite kind of content to download for The Sims 4 are without a doubt EYES! I just love eyes, the give such an amazing personality to a sim and the best thing is that there are sooooo many eyes available for download. Luckily there are also a bunch of other CC objects, clothing and hairstyles available to spice up your game!