Best Sims 4 CC and how to use custom content explained

06.11.2023 - 14:59 / radiotimes.com / And How / Best

Maxis might pump out expansion after expansion, but it is nothing compared to the army of people putting their own creations into the venerable life sim and to sift through the staggering variety, we have the best Sims 4 CC and how to use custom content explained.

Much like on TikTok, every conceivable niche has been filled by someone, so no matter what it is you’re after, you can almost guarantee that some kind soul out there has already created it.

Best of all, a lot of Sims 4 CC is completely free, which is great for those who can’t afford the likes of For Rent or Horse Ranch.

Sims 4 CC shouldn’t be confused with Sims 4 mods which are a more unofficial way of changing the game. They also differ from Sims 4 cheats which already exist within the game.

There’s plenty to get through, however, so read on!

To use custom content in the Sims 4, you need to follow the following steps:

It’s worth noting that anytime The Sims 4 receives an update, mods are disabled. To remedy this, just head to the Options menu once more and click on “Enable Custom Content and Mods” again.

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There are a few websites to find custom content for The Sims 4 and for the most part, the same content can be found on each, but it is worth checking out the individual sites to make sure you haven’t missed anything.

The best Sims 4 CC websites in no particular order are the following:

Simply put, Maxis Match CC is custom content that is created in the same style and design as Maxis’ own content so that it results in a cohesive visual experience.

Alpha CC, on the other hand, takes a more realistic approach with clothes, furniture eyes, skin texture packs and more all looking a little more true to life.

These can look a little out of place with the rest of the original design language but, fortunately, there is so much Alpha CC that you can almost completely replace the vanilla look of the game.

Below are just a few picks of our favourite Sims 4 CC packs available from Curseforge, The Sims Resource and Maxis Match.

We have tasteful Scandi furniture, mermaids and the Matrix for you to transform your Sims 4 experience.

For Ikea fans, Felixandre and Hey Harrie’s Baysic is a must-have as it adds 91 neutral and Scandic-inspired items that look straight out of the Swedish home stores’ catalogue.

Similar to the way Ikea lists their products by rooms, Baysic has items for the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom.

Download it on Curseforge.

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