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How to Install Mods for The Sims 4 (General Guide)

BANK42n's mods follow the standard installation procedure for The Sims 4. Here is the correct way to install them:

1. Enable Mods in Game Settings

Before installing files, you must ensure the game is set to accept them:

  1. Launch The Sims 4.
  2. Go to Game Options > Other.
  3. Ensure the following boxes are checked ✅:
    • Enable Custom Content and Mods
    • Script Mods Allowed
  4. Click Apply Changes and Restart the game.

2. Locate the Mods Folder

Your Mods folder is typically located in your Documents directory:

  • Windows: Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
  • Mac: Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods

3. Installation Steps

  1. Download the mod file (usually a .zip, .rar, or .7z archive).
  2. Extract the contents using a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
  3. Move the extracted files (usually .package or .ts4script) into your Mods folder.

[!CAUTION] ⚠️ Critical Rule for Script Mods (.ts4script) Files ending in .ts4script (like WickedWhims or Core mods) must not be placed deeper than one subfolder. Or read the instructions of the mods you are downloading.

  • ✅ Correct: Mods/WickedWhims/ (1 level deep)
  • ❌ Incorrect: Mods/MyMods/System/WickedWhims/ (Too deep - Game won't see it)

[!WARNING] ⚠️ Windows Path Limitation For Windows users: If your folder names are too long or nested too deeply, the file path may exceed 260 characters.

  • Result: The game may crash or fail to load.
  • Solution: Keep folder names short and avoid deep nesting.

4. Verify Installation

  1. Start the game.
  2. At the Main Menu, a Mods List window should appear (if enabled).
  3. Enter Live Mode to verify the mod's features are working.

💡 Requirements for BTTB 6 & 7

The BTTB mod family requires WickedWhims to function correctly.