Out With The Old And In With The New – The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod Brings New Looks To Base Game Lots!
The Sims 4 was released in 2014, and some players may not know that it didn’t include features such as pools, wedding venues, or the ability to paint ceilings at launch. The Sims team gave us a lot of refresh updates last year; however, only 8 of the occupied Residential lots were overhauled, with the rest of the lots (notably community lots) left out.
Mod creator Kallixer has sought to change that with The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod, renovating every single lot in both Willow Creek and Oasis Springs, as well as adding some new lots for players to enjoy. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights and how you can get your hands on this mod!
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How To Install The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod
You can grab the lot replacements mod over on Kallixer’s Patreon linked below. Unlike a regular mod, this is a world mod, so the install process may be a little different to what you’re used to. We will cover all of this in the installation instructions below, or you can follow the guide included in the Mod installation folder.
Install Instructions
Please review our Mods & CC Installation & Maintenance guide. For those with a bit more experience who may need a reminder, a simplified version is…
To add the items to your game on Windows, follow this folder path:
C:\Users\[USERNAME]\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
To add the items to your game on MacOS, follow this folder path:
Macintosh HD/Users/User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods
Once you’ve downloaded the files, make sure you have an extraction program installed. These can include 7Zip, Winrar, etc. After that, highlight one or multiple zipped/compressed files and select “Extract Here”. Open the folder titled ‘Mods Files’ and copy all the contents into your Mods folder. You can also sort them into their own folders within your Mods folder, but it is recommended not to nest them too many levels deep, as it can cause longer loading times, and some CC items and mods stop working when too deep within folders.
Now, open the file called ‘World Files’. Highlight all the files and copy them.
Navigate to:
PC: C:\Program Files\EA Games\The Sims 4\Data\Shared\Worlds\Areas
Mac: MacintoshHD\User\NAME\Applications\The Sims 4 > Right click on The Sims 4.app and choose Show Package Contents\Contents\Data\Shared\Worlds\Areas
Paste all 12 .world files inside the Areas folder.
IMPORTANT: You will need to start a NEW GAME for lots to be replaced!
Tip: While many creators provide additional files, like .txt/ReadMe, .jpg/.png files, and more possible file types for previews or instructions, it is best practice to not put those into your Mods folder as they can also lead to longer load times and excessive clutter. Creators will often specify any files that need to be put into the folder, along with where, so primarily focus on .package and .ts4script files!
Uninstall
To uninstall, open the file called ‘Kallixer_LotReplacements_World_Backup‘, and copy all contents to the world file.
(Install instructions copied and modified from The Sims 4 Functional CC: 32 Object Sets With New Gameplay! by nooboofever)
What Does The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod Do?
The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod completely refreshes the game’s world-building by overhauling every base‑game lot in newly created saves. It reimagines the interiors and exteriors of existing residential and commercial spaces, modernising their layouts and giving them a much‑needed visual lift. On top of the remodels, the mod also introduces entirely new lots, expanding the neighbourhoods with new places for Sims to live and explore.
TLDR; this mod replaces all default premade lots in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs in every new Save created from the get go, taking the worlds a decade forward.
Over the last decade The Sims 4 have seen many new additions to build mode, both in terms of objects and systems. Using these and the objects that has been there since launch 10 years ago, Lot Replacements updates all lots in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs with every new save created. No loading save files needed!
Every lot has been built with care and with quality and gameplay in mind to best match the world they are located in and being used to play in. Thought have also been put into matching the standard set by the Maxis refreshes and lots in newer worlds. With some room to push past those boundaries (this is a mod after all). While there are a few new lots, most are updated versions of the original and you are sure to spot details, colours and more from the original (The keen eyed will spot that the Ofelia Villa share the outlines of the original 2014 lot for instance.)
And fear not! If you want to find the old builds, you can find them under My Library, for you to place, just like the old Townie lots provided by Maxis.
Utilizing features released post launch; you will find pools, platforms, ceiling paint, bright lights (for those who remember), toddler/infant items, burglar alarms and more. Each world also now come with a Wedding Venue!
While the Townie lots are mostly left untouched, you will find some equipped with burglar alarms and a few small tweaks.
Kallixer
New Map View
The first thing any player will notice with The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod installed is the slightly altered map view. As you can see from the images above, you may notice that some new lots immediately stand out, as well as the Goth family having moved to the larger lot next door in Pendula View. Let’s take a look at each region and see what’s changed!
Willow Creek
When speaking to mod creator Kallixer about the process, they mentioned that they took more liberty with the builds in Willow Creek; therefore, the most noticeable differences can be found there:
Oasis Springs was mostly based on the in-game lots and refreshing them, but for Willow Creek I took more liberty and worked to replicate and bring influences of the types of houses and architectural features you’d find in New Orleans for which the world is based on.
Kallixer
We will go district by district, taking an inside view of each lot!
Foundry Cove
We all know Foundry Cove well. Home to the BFF household, and where many players, myself included, are likely to move when playing The Sims 4 for the first time. The BFF ome is mostly unchanged from the new version we saw patched in with the lot refresh update.
Bargain Bend is no longer an empty plot of land, and can now be seen full of Greenery to make it blend in with its surroundings. Streamlet Single has been given a back door and a small back patio area, and fences have been added to the sides of Daisy Hovel and Crick Cabana.
Courtyard Lane
Home of the Pancake family, Courtyard Lane is slightly more upmarket than Foundry Cove, with 4 residential lots included. Even Rindle Rose has been reworked; it now functions as a true starter home thanks to a newly reduced price, making it far more accessible for fresh saves.
Pendula View
One of the first noticeable differences in Pedula View is that Ophelia Villa, the Goth family home, has been moved to the slightly larger 40×30 lot next door, allowing their manor to be bigger and more imposing. On the opposite side of the street sits The Camellia House, a new Wedding Venue built from scratch.
Ophelia Villa (The Goth Household)
Ophelia has a brand new look and location. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a study in the attic, this remodelling feels perfect for the Goth’s eccentric style. Also included (and missing from the original) is a small Graveyard in the garden, as seen in previous entries into The Sims franchise.
The Camellia House (Wedding Venue)
The Camellia House sits opposite the original site of Ophelia Villa, and functions as a Wedding Venue, allowing your Sims to host the perfect wedding here. The lot features an indoor wedding space (ideal for those playing with The Sims 4 Seasons), a dining area for the wedding reception, a kitchenette for a caterer to work, and a Bridal suite on the upper floor.
Sage Estates
Sage Estates is no doubt the classiest of Willow Creek’s 6 regions. This area features the Spencer-Kim-Lewis house, which has been left mostly unchanged, and a completely new version of Oakenstead, featuring 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Magnolia Blossom Park
Sitting in the centre of Willow Creek is Magnolia Blossom Park. This lot has been revamped to include new topiary features and a brand new play area for children, in keeping with the lot’s original vision.
Crawdad Quarter
Probably the most exciting revamps of the Mod are found in the Crawdad Quarter! Usually, this region has a library, gym, nightclub, and museum; the nightclub has been transformed into a lounge, and the gym has been completely renovated into a nightclub, giving players two options for a night on the town.
Municipal Muses (Museum)
Municipal Muses, Willow Creek’s museum, has been given a new coat of paint and now includes a realistic art studio on the upper floor. The ground floor features two distinct gallery rooms, one for sculptures and one for classical artworks.
Movers & Shakers (Nightclub)
You probably know Movers & Shakers to be a gym; however, Kallixer has transformed this space into a nightclub, featuring a communal bar area, a dance floor, and outdoor seating spaces for Sims who may want to get a bit of fresh air after all that dancing.
The Blue Velvet (Lounge)
Blue Velvet has always felt off to me. That’s probably because the original layout featured a bar in the back of the venue, meaning Sims rarely congregated in the main space for dancing. The Sims 4 Lot Replacements mod has fixed this issue by focusing the action in the main space, with the addition of a stage for musicians and comedians to perform.
Oasis Springs
Willow Creek has less immediatly noticable chnages; there are some major ones, such as the removal of the museum, the addition of a new wedding venue, and the transformation of a residential lot into a Rental lot. Let’s take a look at each region of Oasis Springs and highlight a few new and improved lots!
Bedrock Strait
Bedrock Strait gets a noticeable glow‑up with Kallixer’s mod. The neighbourhood now features three true starter homes, all priced under §19,000, alongside Johnny Zest’s revamped trailer and a refreshed vacant lot. The updates make the area feel far more cohesive and lived‑in, while still keeping it budget‑friendly for new saves (or those that refuse to give in to Motherlode).
Acquisition Butte
Sitting atop the hills of Oasis Springs is Acquisition Butte, home of the wealthy (and evil) Landgraab Family. While their house remains unchanged, you may notice the absence of the home on the lot called ‘Yuma Heights’. Its removal creates a more cohesive atmosphere, with no clashing architectural styles.
Skyward Palms
Skyward Palms retains the Spanish architectural styles it’s always been known for, this time with the additions of Pools in the gardens of both Rio Verde and Sultry Springside (where the Calientes live).
A new feature of Skyward Palms is the inclusion of The Lovey Dove, a Wedding Venue with an outdoor wedding space and an area for a reception. Take a look below!
The Lovey Dove (Wedding Venue)
This brand new wedding venue features a ceremony space that overlooks the lake and golf courses that surround Skyward Palms. The inside space has the perfect space for hosting Wedding receptions, including a table to place a wedding cake, and a kitchenette.
Parched Prospect
As with Skyward Palms, the gardens in Parched Prospect now feature swimming pools, something lacking from The Sims 4 Base Game upon its launch in 2014. Raffia Quinta, the smallest of the four residential lots, is now designated a Rental lot, so Sims can now take vacations in Oasis Springs.
Mirage Canyon
As with Willow Creek’s commercial district, Oasis Springs’ most noticeable differences lie in Mirage Canyon. The museum that once stood here is now home to The Solar Flare longue, and in it’s orignal spot is The Oasis, a public Pool lot. Both Burners & Builders (the gym), and Rattlesnake Juice (the bar) have received minor upgrades to make them feel more realistic and alive. Take a look at the highlights below.
The Oasis (Pool)
As mentioned previously, pools weren’t originally in the Base Game, and the lot type was added in Patch 27 in 2015. This lot features a large pool, with semi-shaded lounging areas, and two changing rooms.
Rattlesnake Juice (Bar)
Ceiling patterns weren’t added to the Base Game until the release of the Horse Ranch Expansion Pack, so the Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod does a great job of fixing that omission from Base Game lots. The bar area feels much more cohesive and cramped, something the original dive bar lacked.
The Solar Flare (Lounge)
Oasis Springs Lounge doesn’t look all that different from its un-modded counterpart. This new version includes a raised stage and more seating areas for Sims to watch comedy or musical performances.
What’s your favourite new lot in The Sims 4 Lot Replacements Mod? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest on Mods for The Sims 4!
