Sims 4 guides
Every post about The Sims 4 and the other Sims games, on one page.
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- GuideHow to get a cow plant in The Sims 4Get a Cowplant Berry in The Sims 4 by grafting, fishing, or a cheat. Then feed the cow plant, milk it for Essence of Life, and keep your Sims safe.
- GuideHow to pay bills in The Sims 4Pay bills in The Sims 4 at the mailbox, computer, or phone. See when bills come, what happens if you skip them, how to lower them, and the bills cheat.
- GuideHow to fill out reports in The Sims 4How to fill out reports in Sims 4: click a computer, then More Choices, Web, Fill Out Reports. See which Sims get it and why the option is missing.
- GuideHow to write a song in The Sims 4The skill level to write a song in The Sims 4, the instruments that work, how to license songs at the mailbox, royalties, and lyrics.
- GuideHow to edit a Sim in The Sims 4Edit a Sim in The Sims 4: Change Sim at a mirror, cas.fulleditmode, the Re-Traiting Potion, new aspirations, ages and names, and fixes.
- GuideHow to move house in The Sims 4How to move house in The Sims 4: Move Household on the phone, keep or sell furniture, move one Sim out, move in together, and move a lot.
- GuideThe Sims 4 GalleryHow to use the Sims 4 Gallery: open it, download Households, Lots and Rooms, upload your builds, fix missing packs and CC, and play it on console.
- GuideSims 4 patch notesThe newest Sims 4 patch came on October 27, 2026. See what it changed, where EA posts the patch notes, and how to fix mods after a patch.
- GuideThe Sims 4 on mobileThe Sims 4 has no iPhone or Android app. See the safe ways to stream it to a phone, why Sims 4 APK files are fake, and what EA offers.
- GuideThe Urbz: Sims in the CityWhat The Urbz is, how it differs from The Sims 2, the GBA and DS version, how to play it today, and whether a remaster exists.
- GuideThe Sims Medieval guideThe Sims Medieval explained: quests, Hero Sims, Pirates and Nobles, why EA delisted it in 2026, Mac and Windows support, and medieval games to try.
- GuideThe Sims MovieIs there a Sims movie? Who directs it, who is in the cast, when it comes out, what the plot is, and the earlier Sims films that never got made.
- GuideThe Sims OnlineThe Sims Online ran from 2002 to 2008. Why it failed, how FreeSO kept it alive until 2024, and what online Sims games you can play today.
- GuideSims 3 vs Sims 4Sims 3 vs Sims 4: open world, Create a Style, emotions, build mode, price, Mac and Steam status, lag fixes, and which one a new player should pick.
- GuideXML Injector for The Sims 4What XML Injector does in The Sims 4, which mods need it, how to install v4.2, where the file goes, whether it is safe, and how to fix errors.
- GuideSims 4 KitsEvery Sims 4 kit and Creator Kit with release dates, what kits cost, how they differ from other packs, the best ones, and console support.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Lovestruck guideWhat the Sims 4 Lovestruck expansion pack adds: Ciudad Enamorada, Cupid’s Corner, Turn-Ons, the Romance skill and career, and if it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 StrangerVilleHow to finish the StrangerVille mystery, cure infected Sims, beat the Mother Plant, and rise in the Military career. Release date, price, and tips.
- GuideSims 4 Parenthood GuideWhat The Sims 4 Parenthood game pack adds: the Parenting skill, 5 character values, adult traits, curfews, phases, and whether it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Dine Out guideSims 4 Dine Out: the release date, the price, how to eat out, how to open and run a 5-star restaurant, the perks, and Dine Out vs Get to Work.
- GuideThe Sims 4 City LivingWhat The Sims 4 City Living adds: San Myshuno, apartments, penthouses, festivals, the new careers, the price, and if it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Growing TogetherWhat The Sims 4 Growing Together adds: San Sequoia, milestones, family dynamics, social compatibility, the price, and if it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 For RentWhat The Sims 4 For Rent adds: rental lots and units, landlords and tenants, rent and repairs, Tomarang, the price, and if it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies guideSims 4 Businesses and Hobbies explained: how to open a small business, the new skills, Nordhaven, the price, and whether the pack is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature guide: fairiesHow to become a fairy in Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature: Create a Sim, fairy powers, weaknesses, cheats, the world, the price, and if it is worth it.
- GuideHow to become a mermaid in The Sims 4How to become a mermaid in The Sims 4 with Island Living: Create a Sim, the kelp method, powers, hydration, cheats, babies, and the cure.
- GuideHow to become an alien in The Sims 4How to make or become an alien in The Sims 4: Create a Sim, abduction, alien pregnancy, powers, disguise, Sixam, and alien cheats.
- GuideHow to go to university in The Sims 4How to go to university in Sims 4 Discover University: apply, scholarships, loans, classes, graduation, distinguished degrees and degree cheats.
- GuideHow to become famous in The Sims 4Get Famous guide: how to earn fame stars, celebrity perks and quirks, the acting career, reputation levels, and fame cheats for The Sims 4.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Horse Ranch guideHow to get a horse in Sims 4 Horse Ranch: buy, rescue or breed, riding competitions, Nectar making, cheats, and whether the pack is worth it.
- GuideHow to become a vampire in The Sims 4Three ways to become a vampire in The Sims 4, plus cheats, powers, weaknesses, plasma, the sun and how to cure vampirism with the Ultimate Vampire Cure.
- GuideHow to become a werewolf in The Sims 4How to become a werewolf in Sims 4: Create a Sim, the Cursed Bite, Werebies, cheats, temperaments, abilities, Moonwood Mill packs and the cure.
- GuideThe Sims 4 High School Years guide: school, prom, and graduationHow to go to high school in Sims 4 High School Years, with prom, graduation, cheats, Copperdale, and whether the pack is worth it.
- GuideSims 4 Life & DeathThe Sims 4 Life and Death adds a Reaper career, ghosts, funerals and rebirth. See what the pack holds and who should buy it.
- GuideIs The Sims 4 cross-platform?Is The Sims 4 cross-platform? Learn what moves between PC, Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation: saves, packs, the Gallery, and multiplayer.
- GuideIs The Sims 4 on Steam?Is The Sims 4 on Steam? Yes, and the base game is free. See the pack prices from $4.99 to $39.99, the EA account link, and the PC needs.
- GuideThe Sims Project ReneWhat EA says about The Sims Project Rene: not a Sims 5, social and mobile-first, the 2025 playtests on phones, no release date, and what is still unknown.
- GuideThe best Sims 4 mod managerSims 4 mod managers compared: the GameTimeDev app and CurseForge. How to install one, find broken mods after a patch, and stay safe.
- GuideSims 4 Studio, explainedWhat Sims 4 Studio is, who makes it, where to download it safely, what it needs, and how to make your first recolor step by step.
- GuideUI Cheats Extension for The Sims 4UI Cheats Extension by weerbesu lets you cheat by right-clicking needs, money, skills and careers. Get v1.59.1, install it, and fix common problems.
- GuideBetter Exceptions for The Sims 4Better Exceptions by TwistedMexi finds the mod that breaks your Sims 4 game. Get v3.17, install it, read its reports, and use it with T.O.O.L.
- GuideThe Slice of Life mod for The Sims 4Slice of Life by KawaiiStacie adds illness, beauty, periods, and drunk states to The Sims 4. See the modules, how to install, and fixes.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Legacy Challenge rulesThe Sims 4 Legacy Challenge by Pinstar: 10 generations, §1,800 to start, succession laws, and 100 points of scoring. How to start and tips.
- GuideMCCC for The Sims 4MCCC Sims 4 guide: what MC Command Center does, where to download it safely, how to install and update it, and how to fix it when it does not show.
- GuideSims 4 Cottage Living: what it addsThe Sims 4 Cottage Living expansion pack: release date, price, Henford-on-Bagley, animals, the Simple Living challenge, and if it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy guideThe Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy expansion pack: release date, price, Dynasties, the Nobility career, Scandals, Ondarion, and whether it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Adventure Awaits guideThe Sims 4 Adventure Awaits expansion pack: release date, price, Getaways, Imaginary Friends, new skills, the Park Worker career, and if it is worth it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Get to Work guideThe Sims 4 Get to Work expansion pack: release date, price, active careers, retail shops, aliens, Sixam, and whether it is worth buying.
- GuideThe Sims 4 Seasons guideThe Sims 4 Seasons expansion pack: release date, price, weather, holidays, the gardener career, and whether it is worth buying.
- GuideThe Sims 2 cheatsAll the main cheats for The Sims 2 on PC: motherlode, kaching, testingCheatsEnabled, moveObjects, aging, maxMotives, and Legacy Collection notes.
- GuideThe best Sims 4 modsThe best mods for The Sims 4 in 2026: MCCC, UI Cheats, Better BuildBuy, T.O.O.L. and more. Who makes each, what it does, and how to stay safe.
- GuideThe best Sims 4 challenges, with a random pickerCan't pick a Sims 4 challenge? Get a random one, or read all 20: Legacy, Not So Berry, 100 Baby, Decades, and more, with a link to each set of rules.
- GuideHow to rotate items in The Sims 4Rotate items in The Sims 4 with the comma and period keys, the Alt key, or the bumpers on PlayStation and Xbox. Plus bb.moveobjects and fixes.
- GuideHow to get a pet in The Sims 4Adopt a cat or dog by phone, as a stray, or in Create a Sim: all three need Cats & Dogs. No packs? The base game has fish and frogs. Every pet, by pack.
- GuideHow to get a job in The Sims 4Where to find the Find a Job action on the phone, a computer, or the Career Panel, which careers exist, and how to raise Work Performance for a promotion.
- GuideHow to get married in The Sims 4Get engaged first. Then marry at City Hall in Tartosa, or plan a full wedding on the calendar. Both need My Wedding Stories. Steps, items, and gaps.
- GuideHow to make money in The Sims 4Ways to earn Simoleons in The Sims 4 with no cheat: jobs, painting, books, fishing, the money tree, and what each of the three guides claims.
- GuideHow many Sims 4 expansion packs are there?The Sims 4 has 21 expansion packs, and the newest is Royalty & Legacy. See the full list with release dates, the other pack types, and how to pick one.
- GuideIs The Sims 4 on Game Pass?The Sims 4 is a cloud game on Game Pass Ultimate, and the base game is free without it. See what it gives, what it does not, and how EA Play fits.
- GuideSims 4 custom content (CC)What Sims 4 custom content (CC) is, how it differs from mods, how to install it safely in the Mods folder, where to find it, and how to fix CC after a patch.
- GuideWhich Sims 4 expansion pack to buy firstWhat six popular Sims 4 packs add, and a simple rule to pick the first one. For most players, we suggest Seasons, Cottage Living, or Growing Together.
- GuideSims 4 save file locationWhere Sims 4 keeps your saves on Windows and Mac, how to back them up, how to move them to a new computer, and what to do if the folder is not there.
- GuideCan you play The Sims 4 offline?Yes, The Sims 4 works offline after you install and activate it. See what works offline, what does not, and what to do before you travel.
- GuideThe Sims 4 on console vs PCThe Sims 4 console version has no mods, but it has the Gallery and the Marketplace. See each difference. Your saves and purchases do not move to a PC.
- GuideIs The Sims Mobile still playable?No. EA closed the servers on January 20, 2026. See the dates, what happened to saves, and which Sims game still works on a phone.
- GuideSims 4 system requirementsThe minimum and recommended specs for The Sims 4 on Windows and Mac, the disk space, the internet rule, and how it compares with inZOI.
- GuideSims 4 age rating: is it kid friendly?The ESRB rating of The Sims 4, and the ratings of BitLife, FreePlay, inZOI, and Paralives. See what each store says is inside.
- GuideHow to have a baby in The Sims 4Try for a Baby, a Science Baby, or adoption. See the steps, the odds of twins, the gender tips, and the pregnancy cheats that EA lists.
- GuideHow to become a ghost in The Sims 4How a Sim becomes a ghost, how to make one in Create a Sim, what ghosts need, and what Ghost Mastery adds. All from the EA guide.
- GuideHow to install Sims 4 packsSteps to install a Sims 4 pack in the EA app, the Marketplace, or on a console. Also how Pack Selection works and what it can cost a save.
- GuideSims 4 romance and attraction settingsThe Create a Sim settings for gender, orientation, jealousy, and romance. Also what the Lovestruck pack adds, as EA describes it.
- GuideThe Sims 4 on Steam DeckValve rates The Sims 4 Playable on Steam Deck. See what the report says, how to install it, and how to make it run better.
- GuideSims 4 multiplayer and the S4MP modThe Sims 4 has no official multiplayer. The fan mod S4MP lets up to 12 players share a household: free over LAN, online in its paid early access. Setup.
- GuideThe Sims 4 on a MacYes. The Sims 4 is free on Mac through the EA app. EA lists macOS 10.15, 4 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage, Intel only. Install steps and M1 notes.
- GuideIs Paralives better than The Sims 4?Cost, building, content, and PC needs for Paralives and The Sims 4, checked on October 4, 2026. Paralives is better at building. The Sims 4 has more to do.
- GuideSims 4 modsThe steps to install Sims 4 mods and custom content, which file goes in the Mods folder or the Tray folder, and why a mod does not load.
- GuideSims 5 release dateThe Sims 5 has no release date: EA has not announced it. Project Rene is a mobile-first social game, not the sequel. Every EA statement, with dates.
- GuideIs The Sims 4 free?The base game of The Sims 4 has been free since October 18, 2022. Here is what that includes and where the cost starts: packs, kits, and expansions.
- GuideinZOI vs The Sims 4: which is better?inZOI looks better and costs $39.99. The Sims 4 has a free base game and more to do. Which one fits you, by price, graphics, depth, mods and play style.
- GuideGames like The SimsYou love The Sims. Here is where to go when you want more of the feeling, not more packs: a build game, a people game, or a cozy routine.
- GuideHow to bring a Sim back to life in The Sims 4Use testingcheats true and remove the ghost trait, or feed the ghost Ambrosia. Both work in the base game, no packs. Every way, step by step.
- ComparisonLifeSim vs The SimsSave yourself from the expansion-pack hell. LifeSim vs The Sims 4: price, platforms, and a life sim on a real map of Earth.