How to install Sims 4 mods

Mods not showing up?
Check that you have installed mods properly:

Step-By-Step Checklist / Tutorial:

0. GAME VERSION:
Is your game up to date? My mods work properly only on the Most Recent versions of the game.

1. ARCHIVES & EXTRACTION:
Are all .package and / or .TS4SCRIPT files for this mod extracted from archive files? (no .zip or .rar in mods folder).
Example:

If you don’t know how to extract .zip archive files, look up “How to extract .zip archive files” in your Internet browser.


2. FOLDER DEPTH:
Are all files directly in the mods folder OR in one subfolder in it, but no deeper? This is critical for script mods to work.
Example:


3. GAME SETTINGS:
Are cc mods AND script mods both enabled in game settings? (must check BOTH) – in game, in options, under ‘other settings’
Example:


4. VERSIONS:
Do you have only ONE version of the mod in question installed at a time and is that version compatible with your game version? Sometimes, filenames change with versions; make sure you didn’t end up with several versions at once.

5. REQUIREMENTS:
Did you check if this mod has any requirements (packs, utilities, etc) and if so did you get the required files too? This can only be figured out by reading info on download pages.

Missing text on some options? You probably have old files in:

– Check for old versions still in somewhere in your mods folder on top of the new version.
– Check that you don’t have any outdated translation files.

Mod-Specific Additional Thoughts:

  • RPO:
    • Make sure you have the required Core too, not just the individual mods.