The Sims

One-Click CurseForge and Local Managers Make Sims 4 Mods Safer

Local mod managers plus CurseForge one-click installs reduce human error and make large Sims 4 mod collections safer and...

Essential Sims 4 Mod and CC Safety Guide: Backup, Test, Update

Backup your Sims 4 folder, test with a clean save, and update mods carefully to avoid crashes and lost progress....

Where to find top Sims 4 custom content creators and packs

This guide highlights notable Sims 4 CC creators and recommended packs, with style notes and install tips to help you up...

Inside The Sims 4 QA - how issues get reproduced and fixed

SimDevAlex from The Sims 4 QA team explained testing stages and how player saves and telemetry feed bug triage. This cla...

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The Sims Mobile servers to shut down January 20, 2026 at 01:59 PM UTC

The Sims Mobile will shut down on January 20, 2026 at 01:59 PM UTC, ending server access and saved data. Players have da...

Backend hints point to a possible Sims 4 Collector's Pass subscription

Server responses and API payloads include keys and copy referencing a "Collector's Pass" and membership management, sugg...

How to run a satisfying Sims legacy dynasty challenge

A practical guide outlines flexible rules, save tips, and storytelling tools for running Legacy and dynasty challenges i...

How to make your Sims builds get found, downloaded, and loved

A practical walkthrough explains how builders can optimize lots, households, and screenshots for the Sims Gallery and so...

Essential Sims mod hubs and trackers every simmer needs

Top mod and custom content hubs and compatibility trackers for The Sims 4, with practical steps for safe installation an...

January patch triggers photo, gallery, and cooking bugs across The Sims 4

A January 13 base-game patch introduced multiple bugs affecting photos, paintings, gallery lots, and cooking; EA says a ...

Coach drops free fashion collection in The Sims 4 update

Maxis and Coach released a free Coach Collection for The Sims 4 in the January 13 update, adding CAS items, Build/Buy dé...

Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy launches Feb 12 with nobility system

Royalty & Legacy will launch Feb 12, 2026, adding a nobility system to track prestige and dynasty goals. It brings a Wes...

Sims team requests multi-generational saves to test family features

The Sims Team asked players to submit multi-generational save files to help test family-tree features for the upcoming R...

How to install mods and CC safely in The Sims 4

Step-by-step guide for installing mods and CC safely in The Sims 4; covers trusted downloads, file placement, enabling s...

Essential Sims mod safety checklist to protect saves and systems

A concise checklist outlines best practices for downloading, testing, and managing Sims mods to avoid corrupted saves an...

Mastering Sims 4 Build Mode: Practical Home and Landscape Techniques

Learn core build-mode tools, layout planning, cheat tricks, roof and terrain hacks, lighting and landscaping tips to mak...

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Pass the Plumbob spotlights Sentate's couture CC craft and workflow

Pass the Plumbob issue 3 featured Sentate, a Maxis-Match CC creator, sharing practical creation tips, workflow notes, an...

Most SimRealist mods compatible with The Sims 4 January patch

SimRealist confirms current mods are compatible with The Sims 4 January 13 patch; HLC still needs an update....

New Fantasy History challenge lets Sims dynasties rewrite history

Plumverse released the Fantasy History challenge for The Sims 4, enabling multi-generation sagas in an invented timeline...

Top Sims Creator lilsimsie to stop covering paid packs

Kayla "lilsimsie" Sims will not buy or cover new paid Sims 4 packs going forward. This shifts who provides early-access ...

Major Sims team split: continued Sims 4 support and next evolution

EA/Maxis confirmed most of the Sims development team will keep supporting Sims 4 while also building the franchise's nex...

Maxis reassures players after EA buyout concerns, clarifies Project Rene focus

Maxis issued a Jan. 11 statement calming fans worried about EA’s pending $55 billion buyout and confirmed priorities lik...

Sims Laundry List outlines top fixes ahead of January patch

The Sims team published a Laundry List of community-reported bugs to be fixed in the next base-game update, with the pat...

Sims 4 January patch targets save corruption and tagging fixes

A Laundry List preview outlined fixes for save corruption, photos, CAS tagging, and pack bugs ahead of the January 13 Si...

How to back up and restore The Sims 4 saves before updates

Major patches and untested mods can corrupt saves; back up and restore The Sims 4 files to protect progress and big buil...

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Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy listing hints at dynasty-focused expansion

South Korea’s Game Content Rating Board listed a new The Sims 4 expansion called Royalty & Legacy, suggesting dynasty ga...

New Container Box Challenge reimagines micro-housing with progressive unlocks

A community member posted the Container Box Challenge, a progressive micro-housing run that unlocks rooms after completi...

Sim wins in-game lottery spark challenge-run strategy debate

A Sim won the in-game lottery on January 15, prompting lively community discussion about rare RNG events and how to hand...

Community builder uploads base-game Modern Retreat living room

A creator uploaded a base-game compatible Modern Retreat Living Room showcasing Creator Kit items; it's console-friendly...