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Use Native Skin with HQ Mod

What is HQ Mod?

HQ Mod (High Quality Mod) is an external modification for The Sims 4 by Alf-si. It alters the game's internal configuration to support texture resolutions higher than the default limit.

  • Default Game: Caps textures at 1024x2048 px (Standard).
  • With HQ Mod: Allows textures up to 2048x4096 px (High Definition).

Is it required for BTTB?

Not Mandatory, but Recommended.

  • Without HQ Mod: You can still use BTTB skins, but the game will automatically compress the textures. This may cause the skin details (fine details on hands, muscle definition) to look blurry or less sharp.
  • With HQ Mod: You will see the full 4K quality of BTTB's Native Skin as intended by the creator.

Where to download HQ Mod?

Since HQ Mod is a base modification to the game files, it is not included in the BTTB download. You must download and install it separately.

Recommended Tutorial: Alf-si

[!CAUTION] Important: Please read their installation instructions carefully as it involves replacing game config files.

Non-HQ vs HQ Screenshot

These unedited screenshots show the difference between Non-HQ and HQ settings. The skin used in these screenshots is Native Skin MK IV Collection 3 Download Native Skin MK IV Collection 3

Face, Native Skin MK IV Collection 3 Non-HQ vs HQ Face, Non-HQ (Left) vs HQ (Right) Torso, Native Skin MK IV Collection 3 Non-HQ vs HQ Torso, None-HQ (Left) vs HQ (Right) Back, Native Skin MK IV Collection 3 Non-HQ vs HQ Back, None-HQ (Left) vs HQ (Right) Hand 1, Native Skin MK IV Collection 3 Non-HQ vs HQ Back of a hand, None-HQ (Left) vs HQ (Right) Hand 2, Native Skin MK IV Collection 3 Non-HQ vs HQ Palm, None-HQ (Left) vs HQ (Right)

System Requirements

Using HQ Mod significantly increases the load on your graphics card (GPU).

  • VRAM: At least 6GB - 8GB of VRAM is recommended.
  • Performance: You may experience longer loading times and occasional lag, especially if you have many HQ items in your Mods folder.

[!WARNING] Compatibility Note: Once you switch to HQ Mod, standard (Non-HQ) items might display incorrectly (e.g., turning black or glitchy) unless they are compatible. However, BTTB Native Skins are designed to work seamlessly with HQ settings. Ensure all installed Custom Content (CC) is HQ compatible.

Additional Resource

16K Texture Maps for Blender

Native Skin offers 16K resources for Advance Membership subscribers.

For Blender users, Native Skins support resolutions up to 16K. Join the Advance Membership on Patreon to access these high-resolution assets.

Join the Advance Membership

Subscribe to the Advance Membership on Patreon and download 16K Native Skins from the Resource Collection.