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The Sims 4 Reader’s Nook Maker Pack Review + Free CC Alternative

The new (and already controversial) Marketplace for The Sims 4 officially launched on March 17th, introducing a new wave of content from well-known custom content creators, along with official Kits now integrated into the in-game storefront. Among these first releases, we find a variety of Maker Packs that aim to expand different areas of gameplay and aesthetics. The Sims 4 Reader’s Nook, for example, focuses entirely on Build Mode.

In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the Sims 4 Reader’s Nook Maker Pack by ValiaSims, a cozy Buy Mode set designed for book-loving Sims. Featuring exclusively 16 objects, this collection brings warm, very detailed pieces that transform any living space into the perfect reading corner, ideal for storytelling, relaxation, and atmospheric interiors.

Sims 4 Reader’s Nook – Official Description

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Reader’s Nook is designed to transform the living room into the heart of a book-loving Sim’s home.

Give your Sims a living room that invites slow afternoons on the couch, quiet moments with their favorite novel, and relaxed evenings surrounded by shelves of well-loved stories. The pieces work together to create a cozy nook — whether you’re styling a small reading corner or arranging a full family room.

Take a Look at the Included Objects

This Maker Pack introduces a total of sixteen new Buy items, all focused on creating a cozy and detailed reading environment for your Sims. The collection is centered on furniture and decorative pieces, with a strong emphasis on warm interiors, classic materials, and elements of clutter that bring life to any space.

In total, the set includes three seating options (a sofa, a loveseat, and an armchair), two bookcases, one coffee table, and a selection of decorative objects such as plants, a rug, a mirror, wall art, a globe, flowers, a tissue box, and smaller clutter items like books and a teacup.

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New Objects

A Cozy New Room – Pictures

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Alternative Free CC Sets

Bookish by atticwindowatdawn

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This Bookish CC set by atticwindowatdawn is a perfect match for players who enjoy creating cozy, story-driven interiors. Inspired by the love of books and quiet moments, this collection brings a warm and vintage aesthetic that fits beautifully into reading corners.

The set includes a mix of functional furniture and decorative clutter, such as a loveseat, desk, bookshelf, chairs, backpacks, and storage pieces, all designed to enhance storytelling and immersion. Fully base game compatible, these items offer a charming and detailed alternative for players looking to recreate a similar atmosphere to Reader’s Nook.

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Our Review of The Sims 4 Reader’s Nook Maker Pack

From a design perspective, the Sims 4 Reader’s Nook Maker Pack stands out as one of the stronger releases within the Marketplace so far. The overall aesthetic is cohesive, the textures feel polished, and some of the smaller details, like the coffee cup and clutter pieces, add a lot of personality to the set. Compared to other Maker Packs, this one feels more thoughtfully put together, with a clear vision behind it.

However, the pricing remains difficult to ignore. At 500 Moolas, the pack sits at the same price point as official Kits, which typically include more items and are developed within a different production pipeline. While it’s important to recognize that this is still custom content, the comparison inevitably raises questions about value.

Ultimately, the main concern doesn’t lie in the quality of the set itself, which is solid and even slightly more refined than other Marketplace releases, but in the broader system it exists within. As with other Maker Packs, the hesitation comes less from what is being offered and more from how and where it is being sold.


Do you think the Sims 4 Reader’s Nook is worth 500 Moolas? Check out our other Sims 4 Marketplace articles for more insights.


OFFICIAL TEASER: The Sims X Lofi Girl Collaboration Is Coming!

While the Sims 4 itself is currently heavily clouded in struggles and criticism from the new Marketplace, multitudes of game-breaking bugs, and just general community unrest, is anyone surprised that this was the time The Sims and EA decided to tease a new collab? Without warning on Sunday, March 22nd 2026, the Sims team social media accounts posted an uncaptioned teaser clip, teasing what seems like a… Sims Lofi Girl collab?

What/Who is “Lofi Girl”?

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“lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study to” thumbnail by Lofi Girl on Youtube

If you’ve been on YouTube in the past decade or so, especially if you’ve been a student during that time, you’ve likely seen or heard of “Lofi Girl” a constantly available livestream account with a wide variety of videos, often with instrumental music playing in the background and anime girl focused on studying.

While initially, Lofi Girl was a channel with little outside of that initial livestream, the channel and company as a whole has expanded heavily. This includes multiple consistently running livestreams with a wide variety of genres, typically instrumental music to help with focus, different backgrounds and characters for contextual or seasonal differences, and many long-form videos made for specific scenarios.

Now instead of just being for studying, Lofi Girl has grown into a general “background music” channel, with videos intended to help people sleep, relax, focus on games, read to, and so many more scenarios. They also now have many large collabs with companies like the restaurant chain Panda Express, the 2025 video game releases Silent Hill f and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and many more companies and brands over many, many industries and passions.

Sims Lofi Girl Collab Teaser

At 11:00AM EST on March 22nd 2026, The Sims Official X account posted a short teaser video, showing what looks to be the classic Lofi Girl, using the iconic “spinning around” animation found in The Sims series to change from pajamas into her everyday outfit, and a plumbob appearing over her head. The video ends with the date “3.23.2026”.

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Only a few minutes later, an admin of The Sims official Discord server, posted an image taken from the video with the date pasted over it as well in the “Announcements” channel. Currently, no context or further details have yet been posted

What To Expect

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According to the dates in both teasers, it seems we should expect something posted on Social Media by The Sims Team tomorrow, Monday March 23rd 2026, officially announcing and providing details of what this collab could be, although we don’t know exactly what it is currently. Some ideas we’ve considered and discussed have been an in-game Sims Lofi Girl radio station, a possible Sims Lofi Girl live event, or maybe a Sims Lofi Girl livestream, using iconic The Sims music for the background.

Though, nobody will know for sure until we hear more tomorrow.


Are you excited for a Sims Lofi Girl collab? How do you feel about The Sims team doing more collabs during the current state of the game and the community? Sound off below and tell us what you think! Make sure to follow and bookmark the Sims Community as we keep you updated with new teasers, collaborations, and content coming to The Sims and other Life Simulation games!

Marketplace Sets: Grandma’s Kitchen Heirlooms & European Home Power Set Review (+ Free Alternatives)

Amonst the maker sets available at the moment on The Sims 4 marketplace, there are lots of items on offer which add little touches to your Sim’s homes.

Let’s take a look at two of the smaller marketplace sets available currently: Grandma’s Kitchen Heirlooms and European Home Power Set.

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Grandma’s Kitchen Heirlooms by Littlebowbub

This maker kit offers a large collection of kitchen clutter, adding things like mug stands, teaspoon holders, soap dishes and tins.

It also comes with some decor food, like slices of pie, buttered toast, and loaves of bread.

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What’s Included?

Have a look at the individual items and the colour swatches for each in more detail below.

Charming Cottage Shelf

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Sugar Dish

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Buttered Toast

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Milk Jug

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Resting Teaspoon

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Slice of Pie

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Butter Dish

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Little Tin

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Sink Side Friends

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Toasty Toast Holder

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Grandpas Soap Dish

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Homemade Pie

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The Mystery of the Fourth Cup

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Sliced Bread Board

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Short and Stout

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Similar Custom Content To This Maker Kit

The world of custom content is not short of options for kitchen clutter. Here are just a couple of examples for you to browse.

Chalk Part 3 by Charly Pancakes

This is part of a larger kitchen custom content collection but still contains some nice clutter items, including a new mesh for the money-making bin from the base game.

Download via CurseForge

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Bling Kitchen Clutter Set

This is a set perfect for a Live Laugh Love household, and comes with jars for coffee, tea, sugar, and biscuits/cookies, as well as kitchen roll and mug holders, and a functional microwave.

Download via CurseForge

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Kitchen Set

This kitchen set by Ximena includes a tea set, a saucepan, a paper roll holder, bowls, jars, chopping boards, a packet of flour and a wooden shelf.

Download via CurseForge

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We also recently published an article highlighting 20 different kitchen custom content sets, which you can read here.

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Our Thoughts On Grandma’s Kitchen Heirlooms

This is a really cute decor set with loads of lovely items, and all of them would not look out of place in any real grandma’s kitchen. Realistic touches like a used teabag and spoon on a plate and plates of buttered toast are going to make any Sim’s home feel alive.

The swatches match reasonably well across all items, and the food decor looks good enough to eat.

Overall this is a lovely decor kit and one which will be getting a lot of use in my builds.


European Home Power Set by SixamCC

One of the more controversial maker kits offered, and, according to our marketplace poll, one of the least popular, SixamCC’s European Home Power Set has a selection of sockets and switches to make walls feel less bare and add a bit of realism to builds.

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What’s included?

Below you can see each socket and switch in more detail. Every item comes in ten identical swatches, making these easy to mix and match.

Outlet Type F

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Outlet Type C

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Outlet Type E

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Outlet Type G

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Switch

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Outlet Type G With Switch

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European Dimmer Switch

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Modern Flat Switch

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Euro Switch Double

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Similar Custom Content To This Maker Kit

Switches and Socket Sets

This archive collated by darasims contains lots of switches and sockets in a variety of swatches.

Download and view here.

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NEIDEN Wall Socket Outlet

This four socket set contains double sockets with USB inserts onto the plug for a more realistic touch.

Download from TheSimsResource.

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Sockets with Wires

These sets not only contains sockets, but wires which snap to them. They are perfect for placing behind TV stands, microwaves, or any other electrical device.

Download from SimsFileShare.

Download via Patreon.

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Our Thoughts On European Home Power Set

This is a smaller editon the marketplace, and if you have never dived into the world of custom content this is more than likely not going to be the first things you download or purchase.

However, these are the kind of small touches that make builds more realistic and feel more like a lived-in home. Plus, the fact that all of the swatches are identical across the items means its much easier to mix and match.

Whether it deserves the price tag of 200 Moola is another discussion.


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What do you think of these clutter decor maker sets? Have you purchased anything from the marketplace, or are you planning to? Let us know below.

Free InZOI Update Coming Next Week: New Business Types, Stealing Cars and MORE!

Edit: Corrected a typo on InZOI’s initial early release date!

The next InZOI update is just around the corner, and with less than a week away, the developers have not stopped the effort for transparency with the community and seem to be rapidly developing and planning to release new features.

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Leading up to the InZOI March update, which will occur right around the 1st Anniversary of InZOI’s Early Access release, the development team have been actively developing features based on player requests, generally asking for a few overall things. More fluid gameplay, more family gameplay, and just more stuff to do. Vacations are fun and so can playing as a successful (or not so successful) criminal, but players generally have asked for more richness and depth to standard gameplay. This includes more ways to make money, more ways to interact with your Zoi’s family and friends, and more overall day-to-day gameplay to make Zois feel more alive and to allow players to connect with them.

The next major update for InZOI is Next Thursday, March 26th 2026, and is the last major update until InZOI has officially been in Early Access and released to the public for one year. The initial release into Early Access was March 27th* 2026, and came into the market with lots of hype but lots of uncertainty. Over time, the communication between the developers and the community of players has become extremely open, a stark contrast to the gaming industry currently as a whole, where many developers and large gaming companies are communicating less to players directly, or who are only communicating in very controlled settings rather than having an open discussion.

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InZOI Update: Preview of New Features Coming Next Week

○ Adding a search bar the “Load Game” main menu choice, making it easier to find save files.

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○ A new and refined version of the mini-map that was previously teased.

○ Keyboard customization is being added to the settings.

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○ Filters are being added to the randomization feature to allow randomization of specific parts.

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○ Filters are also being added to the presets feature, allowing you to only apply specific parts of presets.

○ Properties in build more are being updated to follow more standardized sizing to stop issues with builds getting cut off when downloaded from Canvas. More on that below.

○ Intended for modders, a cheat code called “ToggleModInsight” is being added so modders can view different parameters of the assets in-game in real time.

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○ Any desk can now be used for crafting.

○ The steam and bath foam layers added when your Zoi is bathing has been updated.

○ Both the floor beds and floor tables shown in the previous update are being added.

○ VIP lounges are being added, expanding on the nightlife in-game. This will also include Crimson Flair, a beverage found at these lounges that is “probably completely non-alcoholic”.

○ Zois now ask for other Zois phone numbers, with success depending on their relationship.

○ An update to the feature being added of stealing cars, some cars will sound alarms when you fail to break in.

○ You can now open and run a small massage or spa business.

○ You can now open and run a small florist or flower shop.

○ You can now open and run a theater or cinema using a new large movie screen and popcorn machines, teased last week.

○ Local theaters are being added to cities so your Zoi can visit without you having to manually open one.

○ A new calendar system, which will show and include important events, seasonal festivals, and birthdays.

○ You will now be able to schedule and throw birthday parties, but only for Zois who are older than babies.

○ A small bath is being added specifically to bathe infants.

○ Infants and toddlers are now getting customization, allowing you to pick outfits for them in Create-A-Zoi.

○ We got more close-ups of the new clothes you’ll be able to dress your Zoi’s babies in, in Create-A-Zoi.

At the end of the video, Kjun specifically expresses how grateful the team behind InZOI is for the support they have received, the community that has grown from it, and the consistent feedback and communication between them and their players leading up to the one year anniversary of InZOI’s Early Access release.

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InZOI Developer Update – March 20th, 2026

Hello,

I’m happy to announce that the development team has finally completed the March build today.

Of course, just because the build is complete doesn’t mean the work is finished. We still need to continue fixing bugs.

At the beginning of this year, we committed to completing a total of 32 items from the Fundamentals First (FF) list within the first half of the year, and fortunately, we were able to complete all of them. We’re truly glad we could keep our promise to you. ^^; That said, we’re not sure if we’ll always be able to meet expectations this perfectly going forward.

This March build includes around 60 major features, and we feel that the inZOI team has been working incredibly hard.

We have also made significant overall improvements to the graphics and increased the depth of existing life simulation content. In particular, we enhanced systems like Memory and the News Feed, allowing players to better understand the reasons behind Zoi behavior. Additionally, in celebration of inZOI’s birthday, we’ve added new birthday-related content.

However, looking back, there are still bugs to fix and some content that feels awkward, and memory optimization is not yet fully complete. In April, we plan to proceed with the engine update, further memory optimization, and additional modding support.

Rather than focusing on adding new features, we plan to concentrate more on bug fixes and overall stability improvements.

Since this build includes a large number of features to introduce, it took longer to fit everything into the video, which caused a slight delay in publishing.

We hope you enjoy this week’s update as well. Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend.

— Kjun

Standardized Property Sizes InZOI Update

At the end of the initial message attached to the diary, Kjun also posts a link to InZOI’s official website, explaining that it highlights changes to the sizes of properties already in the game.

P.S. Here’s the page explaining the Standardized Property Sizes, as I mentioned in the video

Property System Updates

Hello, Creators.

inZOI’s v0.7.0 update is scheduled for release on March 26. This update will introduce standardized property sizes to Canvas.

With these changes, Creators can expect to see the following improvements.

  • ○ Increased reusability for buildings created in different properties with identical sizes.
  • ○ Clearer indication of dimensions and orientation for improved preset usability.
  • ○ Easier browsing and downloading of presets on Canvas using the newly added Property Size filter.

Due to size constraints, buildings incompatible with updated property sizes may fail to load properly.

The following properties will be reduced in size.

  • Dowon – Junghwa Parkville (25.5x20m → 25x20m)
  • Bliss Bay – 203 Somerset Place (30x26m → 30x25m)

○ Bliss Bay 8 Beachfront Drive has been expanded from 22.5x15m to 25x20m. Please note that depending on the situation, repositioning of the previously placed lot preset after rotation may be required.

○ Properties not listed above will be expanded or rearranged. Presets based on these properties will remain unaffected by this update.

Creators are welcome to save any existing buildings as property presets prior to the update and reapply them afterwards.

All property presets will be saved automatically without requiring any additional action. Any buildings that fail to load properly following the update can be reapplied in Build Mode.

We hope these changes will help provide Creators with a better gameplay experience.

Thank you,

The inZOI Team


What features are you excited to see next week? Is there anything you’re hoping to see sooner rather than later? Let us know!

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This Amazing Sims 4 Car Mod Brings Back The Iconic Supersportscar From The Sims 2

The modding community has once again stepped in to expand what’s possible in The Sims 4. While the base game still lacks functional vehicles, creators have continuously found ways to bring back missing features that players have been asking for over the years. In fact, in our previous coverage, we explored different ways Simmers were already trying to make cars work in their games. Now, one of those most promising ideas is finally becoming a reality.

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A new Sims 4 car mod by creator AlexCroft introduces a Supersportscar conversion, bringing back the iconic vehicle from The Sims 2: Nightlife with custom animations and interactions. The mod is currently in early access through the creator’s Patreon, meaning it’s still in a beta state and doesn’t yet include all planned features. However, even in its current version, it offers a promising glimpse at what fully functional cars in The Sims 4 could look like.

How The Supersportscar Conversion Works

The Supersportscar conversion is available in Buy Mode under the Transportation category, making it easy to find and place in your lot. The vehicle costs §5,400 simoleons and comes with 9 original recolors, staying faithful to its The Sims 2: Nightlife counterpart.

You can place the car anywhere on your lot, just like any other object. However, for better immersion and functionality, it’s recommended to position it close to a road.

The Sims 4 Car Mod Official Description

Do you feel you’re not measuring up in certain areas? That something in your life is coming up short? Make up for it with the revolutionary Hunka 711 from Hwang Motors. The Hunka is more than a car, it is an extension of you. Your friends will envy you. Your dates will swoon. In a world where bigger is better, you deserve to have the biggest one of all.

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Interactions Available

Even in its early beta version, the Supersportscar conversion already includes a set of core interactions that make it feel functional within The Sims 4.

Sims can Travel, Travel With…, or simply Get In the vehicle, allowing for basic use similar to how transportation works in the game. For players who enjoy personalization, there’s also the option to rename the car. Once inside, Sims can turn on the radio and adjust the music volume.

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When one or two Sims get into the vehicle to travel, the mod recreates the original animation from The Sims 2. Sims will start the car, merge onto the road, and seamlessly transition into a loading screen where you can choose their destination.

New: The iconic WooHoo interaction is now available! Sims can now have some fun inside the car, complete with the classic “shaking vehicle” animation that fans will instantly recognize.

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Screenshot by AlexCroft

A Lot Of Swatches to Choose!

The Supersportscar comes with a variety of swatches inspired by its original The Sims 2 design, bringing back that classic look with a modern touch. From bold, vibrant colors to more sleek and understated finishes, there’s a style to match every Sim’s personality.

Update: The creator has just released the well-known vehicle features from The Sims 2 Nightlife and The Sims 3: official driveways (coming with 4 swatches), and parking spots to park cars at home. And their functionality is the same! Don’t miss the opportunity to add one of the franchise’s most realistic and nostalgic features to your game.

And It’s Only A Beta Version

The mod could expand with features like driving to work directly, car alarms, and even additional vehicles, potentially giving players a wider selection to match different Sims, styles, and households. While the current version already feels like a strong foundation, it’s clear that the full vision for this Sims 4 car mod goes much further.

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Mods like this are a perfect reminder of just how far creativity and passion can push The Sims 4. What started as a game without functional vehicles has slowly evolved thanks to dedicated creators who continue to build on what’s missing. Bringing back an iconic car like the Supersportscar, complete with animations and interactions, is no small feat, and it deserves real recognition.

It also highlights something the community has been saying for years: the demand for cars is there. While it’s been suggested that vehicles were left out of The Sims 4 because players didn’t use them much in The Sims 3, projects like this clearly show there’s still strong interest in more immersive transportation systems.

Thanks to AlexCroft for giving us an early access copy of this mod!


Would you like to see fully functional cars officially added to The Sims 4, or are mods like this enough to fill the gap? Let us know!

It Happened. The Sims 4 Marketplace Has Been Cracked

The Sims 4 Maker Sets are already starting to sail the seven seas.

It’s only been 72 hours until the pirate community took the matter into their own hands and cracked The Sims 4 Marketplace.

What’s been known in The Sims 3 Store world as a “decrapified” package Store set is now also possible in the world of The Sims 4 Marketplace. We’re talking, of course, about illegally obtained versions of the Microtransaction sets.

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Let’s see what this means for The Sims 4 Marketplace:

The Sims 4 Marketplace Is Cracked

Just two hours ago an announcement has been posted on a, what appears to be, a reputable Discord server. For legal reasons we won’t be linking any direct sources to this server, but we can show you what they’ve said about cracking up the Marketplace. Spoiler alert – not everything is available right away. And the person who did The Marketplace crack is asking for donations to release the entire thing – “because I invested around $100USD in cracking the full marketplace” they’ve stated.

Read the full message below:

I’ve been locked in for the last 72 hours, and I have some huge news: I’ve officially cracked the new Sims 4 Marketplace update. My goal is to make this content accessible to everyone eventually, but to keep this project sustainable, I’ve decided on a new release model that benefits the whole community:

THE WEEKLY DROPS

Starting now, I will release one free Marketplace kit every Thursday (between 16:00 and 18:00 CLT / GMT-3).

  • Why Thursday? So you can have everything ready and tested just in time for the weekend!

COMMUNITY QUEST: GLOBAL UNLOCK!

I know many of you want everything NOW —and that’s totally okay. That’s why I’m setting a Community Goal (because i invested around $100 USD in cracking the full marketplace):

I will release the FULL Marketplace for FREE immediately. No more waiting, no more weekly drops. Once the goal is met, the gates open for everyone, regardless of the day!

The Sims 4 Marketplace Crack Announcement

The first Marketplace Set that has been distributed out into the illegal streets is The Sims 4 Snazzy Living Room Set. “Fully cracked, tested, and ready for your game!” says the new Discord message. Providing a download link to a cracked .package file of the Set, possibly installing the same way as the decrapified sets for The Sims 3 Store.

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EA currently hasn’t made any statements about the cracked versions of The Marketplace content for The Sims 4.


It was speculated in an Insider Rumor article last month that EA is “cracking down on piracy” with the attempts of releasing The Marketplace. But it took players less than a week to figure out how to distribute paid, Moola-exclusive content out for free. Illegally of course, which is why we don’t condone any of what was written about here.

I’ll leave this article with a quote from the great American poet and philosopher Sabrina Carpenter who stated the following:

Somewhere in the world, you got a robber and a bank
And the bank robbed the people, so the people rob the bank
And the police came to get him, but they let him get away
‘Cause they’re all just working to get paid the very same

Sabrina Carpenter – Thumbs

What are your thoughts about The Sims 4 Marketplace getting cracked down? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest game coverage!

Tired Of The Marketplace? This New Sims 4 Marketplace Removal Tool Is Here To Help

The mod cleans up your game by hiding all features relating to the Marketplace.

The Sims 4 Marketplace launched less than a week ago and players are already tired of it. Thankfully, The Sims 4 Marketplace Removal Tool by Just_Joe_ is giving players a way to play a Marketplace-free game. We recently covered an update to the Refreshed Main Menu mod which cleans up the game and hides Moola, but this mod is goes one step further and is focused on completely removing the entire Marketplace UI from your game.

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The response to the Marketplace has been mixed. Although there has been a positive response to some of the new content, the introduction of microtransactions and digital currency has left a lot of players annoyed, feeling as if they are being pressured by the game into purchasing content through the Marketplace. This is where the Marketplace Removal Tool comes in – the mod hides anything related to the Marketplace, allowing you to play without constantly being reminded of your balance or the content you could be buying.

No more Marketplace

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The current Main Menu layout.

Currently, when you open up The Sims 4, the Marketplace is a major focus of the main menu, with your Moola balance showing in the top right corner. The Marketplace Removal Tool strips all of this, restoring the previous menu and letting players load their games without having digital currency and microtransactions shoved in their faces.

“No coins, no shop, no button, just gone” the mod’s creator Joe said in a TikTok. With the mod installed, the main menu is now free from adverts, the Moola wallet and the Marketplace tab on the main menu. Additionally, the shopping cart icon is also removed in-game.

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The main menu with the Marketplace Removal Tool installed.

In the post mentioned above, Joe also explained his reasoning for making the mod, citing a few key motivations. Reflecting on the polarised audience response to the Marketplace, he explains that “instead of just talking about it again, [he] decided to try and do something different”, asking why, instead of complaining or arguing, we don’t just choose to get rid of the Marketplace if we don’t want it.

@justjoeshow I beat the Sims 4 marketplace, by myself. Now you can beat it too. #sims4 #sims4cc #ts4 #thesims #simsmarketplace #sims4cc #gaming #sims4mod #streamer #3dartwork #3dart ♬ original sound – Just_Joe_ | Streamer

Another reason for the mod was his own curiosity. “If you take away everything that the Marketplace put in, does it feel any different?” he asks, before answering that, for him personally, playing without the Marketplace feels “quieter, cleaner, and like you’re just playing the game instead of being sold something.”

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In-game view without the shopping cart icon.

How to download the mod

The Marketplace Removal Tool is available to download for free on Patreon.
To install, make sure you have mods enabled in settings, and then simply download the package file attached to the Patreon post. Once the file has been downloaded, you can place it in your Mods folder. If you are unfamiliar with installing mods, this folder can be found under Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4. When the mod is correctly installed, it will show up in your mods list, as shown in the screenshot below.

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Please note that, at the time of publishing, this mod may cause conflict with other mods that remove elements of the UI, such as SimMattically’s Refreshed Main Menu and Remove the Cart Button mods. Joe stated on Patreon that a patch to fix these compatibility issues may be possible in the future.

While paid DLC is in no way a new thing for The Sims 4, the Marketplace feels different – more corporate – due to the fact the content is being advertised during gameplay, rather than just in the game’s store. With The Marketplace Removal Tool, players can enjoy the game again without feeling pressure from the repeated reminders of the content that they ‘should’ be buying.


How do you feel about the Marketplace? Let us know in the comments below. If you want to keep up to date with updates about the Marketplace, make sure to check out our other articles covering recent news.

The Sims 4 Maker Set Review: Snazzy Living Room By Syboulette (+ Free Alternatives)

Syboulette’s Snazzy Living Room maker pack is one of the most popular new build/buy maker kits, according to our fan poll, and features basics to make any living room pop.

Costing 400 moola, this set has lots of different items to add to your builds.

Have a look at all of the items which come with this maker kit by Syboulette and also browse some of her other custom content using the links below.

Items Included In This Pack

Textured Tone-on-tone wall art

Sit Happens Chair

Sofa So Good

Loveseat So Good

Cylindrical Intentions Table

The Good Curve Coffee Table

Rug of No Return

Books Stack To Impress

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Ode to O

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Pachira Aquatica potted plant

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The Shelf Spectrum

Fold Me Softly Sconce

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Crisp Illusion Shorter Lamp

Crisp Illusion Lamp

Crisp Illusion Longer Lamp

Balancing Act Lamp

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The Wood Be Light

Other Custom Content Sets By Syboulette

If you like this living room set, you will also like some of the other content that Syboulette has produced. Here are a few examples.

All of these sets are available to download on CurseForge for free.

Browse all sets by Syboulette on CurseForge here.

Galet set

This simple living room cc set came about while they were making their spa custom content, and adds intriguing shapes and textures to everyday items.

This pack contains an armchair, loveseat and sofa with 8 swatches, a coffee table, decorative blankets and pillows, plants, a rug, paintings, and a moving mobile.

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Bubble Set

This set of 28 new living room cc items is inspired by the iconic Bubble sofa from Roche Bobois, a famous French furniture company. Its playful pop-art décor is perfect for a fun-loving household.

This set includes a sofa, loveseat, armchair, sectional shelving/TV stand, a small retro TV, plants, wall art, ceiling lights for each wall height, lamps, and even new windows.

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Contemporary Haven

Stylish living room items are an absolute must, and this living room cc set oozes luxury loft vibes with its leather seating, contemporary art, and simple colour palette.

This set includes 15 new items, including a new sofa, a living chair, a speaker, a rug, an end table, a console table, wall and floor art, large and small coffee tables, and a new lamp. It also includes a new concrete-look wallpaper.

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Maybe Later

This is a cc set designed to capture the charm of imperfectly perfect, everyday living. Following my messy era, this collection focuses on realistic, in-motion details.

The furniture is cheap, worn, and basic, while the clutter tells stories—a scattering of books or papers that double as makeshift tables, tangled cables on the floor, and stylish headphones left lying around… You’ll also find two laptops: one functioning as a regular computer and the other as a TV for those late-night Simflix sessions.

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Love Is In The Air

With its comfy sofas, wall photos, and realistic clutter – like jeans and shirts thrown on the couch, as well as socks on the floor – it’s easy to picture this set in the living room of a young adult who has just moved out of the family home.

In addition to the sofas and clothing clutter, this collection includes wall art, a coat rack, a fridge, a functional vinyl player, and a screen projector TV.

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Our Thoughts

This maker kit is on par with the quality we have come to expect from Syboulette and has items which would fit many different build styles. All items have matching swatch colours so you can make a cohesive build with ease.


What do you think of this Snazzy Living Room maker kit? Will you be downloading it? Let us know below.

Four of The Sims 4 Makers Share Statements About The Marketplace

Plus, learn about the future of the Makers’ future releases on Patreon!

The release of The Sims 4 Marketplace has been met with quite the controversy. Not so much on the creators’ hand but on EA for launching a new Virtual Currency system through the already well-established Custom Content ecosystem.

Certain players don’t know what to think about the already set rules from EA about putting Custom Content behind a permanent paywall. Sure, the custom Sets on The Marketplace are branded as “Maker Packs”, but that doesn’t change the fact that this new ecosystem isn’t anything new at all. On top of that, the 70% cut of comission that goes directly to EA seemed like a worse way to support creators who already have a well established platform and following through networks like Patreon. Where creators only give 5 to 12 percent of commission fee to the platform.

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As shared in the already existing official Q&A session with EA Community Managers, The Makers for The Marketplace are allowed to continue creating content outside their own official platform. Which four of the Makers further confirmed and elaborated in their seperate statements on Patreon:

SerenityCC Response

Creator of The Sims 4 Elevated Essentials CAS Maker Set SerenityCC shared a statement about their release on The Marketplace this Monday. Confirming that their sets will continue to release as per usual on Patreon – reaffirming it as their main platform. The Marketplace is “simply something occasional and additional”

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to share that I’m one of the creators participating in the new marketplace launching tomorrow.

Just to avoid any misunderstandings, I want to assure you that nothing about my current content or release schedule will change; patreon will continue to be my main platform and as usual, my content will continue to become free for everyone after 3 weeks.

The marketplace will simply be something occasional and additional, not a replacement.

I understand that not everyone agrees with how the marketplace was set up, and that’s completely valid. I just kindly ask that we keep things respectful.

Thank you so much for all your support. 💚

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Statement from Syboulette

Creator of The Sims 4 Snazzy Living Room Maker Set and the Sleek Bathroom Kit Syboulette shared a statement on their Patreon on March 6th. Sharing that this will be just another easy way of bringing their content to the console and a “way for new people to discover their work”. Also asking the community to ease on the pressure on direct messaging them with passive and aggressive tone. Reminding players to keep it respectful.

Dear simmers,

I want to clarify that I’m keeping my patreon and that I never intended to stop creating free cc. The marketplace is an opportunity to make more Creator Kits like Sleek Bathroom, but it will be occasional kits mostly for console players, simmers who don’t want to bother with cc or a way for new people to discover my work. Nothing will change for users who do not want to spend money on EA and I’m not asking you to.

I was expecting some negative feedbacks when I accepted this program, but never that kind of backlash. I received a lot of pressuring DM with angst and passive agressive comments so I’m please asking you to remain respectful and remember that we are people too.

I’m open to answer questions on my Discord as long as it stays polite 🙂

Thank you for your understanding and have a nice day 🌞

Syb

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Statement from ValiaSims

The Sims 4 Maker ValiaSims, who released the Reader’s Nook Maker Set on The Marketplace shared a new statement on their Patreon yesterday. Sharing their emotions following the marketplace announcement, current plan of action and future Sets development.

Hey everyone!

It feels a lifetime ago but in reality it was last week when I last checked in. After the marketplace announcement I felt really down and had very little motivation to be online and be active here or on Tumblr. I took the entire week off and haven’t touched Blender at all. I only did some research on how to do the custom books.

Then a started working on the next part which will be the last Quiet Corner set, focusing on a lounge area. I managed to finish a sofa set which I hope will work for living rooms too.

And now, after the official launch of the marketplace I’m in the same place again. Feeling guilty, sad and lacking passion. I feel overwhelmed and tired. I understand the negative feedback but I can’t change the past. I want to talk to you all but at the same time I feel really small and afraid to open up. I’m sorry if I caused any negative feelings with my actions, I didn’t mean to.

I don’t want to loose the connection we have, I like to talk about my thoughts while creating a collection and have your feedback that shapes the end result. I’m trying to be present and answer to everybody but it’s hard because on top of the current situation I am extremely introverted. If you decide to leave my community, I understand your desicion and accept it. If you’re staying, I am really grateful and thank you!

I’m trying to focus on creating the next part of Quiet Corner and honestly, I really look forward to start something else after it because in a way these negative feelings got connected with this collection and I don’t feel the same love for it as before.

Lastly, if you had problems with my CC not showing up after the latest update there should be a hotfix for it now. They messed up something so the game didn’t read all package files in the mods folder but today it got fixed. But I still suggest don’t update your game if you use mods or CC just to be sure.

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Statement from PieriSim

Creator of The Sims 4 Refined Living Room Kit and the Soft Lines Living Marketplace Set PieriSim shared a new statement on their Patreon two days ago. Revealing the same intentions of branching out their content to Console players, plans of keeping things “main” on Patreon and future Collection plans.

Hey everyone! 

I wanted to share with you a quick statement about the marketplace thing I’m also sharing content on. 

This won’t interfere with my Patreon release, as I will continue to do my best to deliver a set per month (even if I’m still late due to side things on my hands). I really love creating cc this way, I’m very thankful for your support through more than 5 years now. This is like my baby and I don’t want to let it go or change the way it works. It will still be free after a month or so like it used to be. 🙂

On the marketplace side, I know it’s really controversial and I totally get it, but that’s nice to bring « cc » to console players too who were lacking this part of the Sims universe. That was also nice to be part of the game itself again by adding my content into an official way as a fan of the game since my childhood. 

Unfortunately for legal reasons, we’re not able to share content from the marketplace here, and content from here to the marketplace. I will release content on the marketplace from time to time, but as mentioned before it won’t replace what I’m creating here. I really like the freedom of creation I can achieve here and being able to give you as close as possible what I have in mind for a cc set.

I guess a lot of you already guessed that things won’t change, but that was important to make it official for you. As long as I can, you can expect to find me here every month! 

Thank you for everything, and I can’t wait to share with the new collection I’ve started working on! 💚

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In case you missed out on the news, Pierisim’s Soft Lines Living Set received a surprising price cut yesterday. Changing the price of the Set from 400 to 300 Moola, revealing the possibility of changing Set prices after they’ve been released to the public.

Statement from Hydra

We’ve got a fifth statement just recently! Maker of the Home Sweet Home Pack Hydra shared the following statement on their Patreon account yesterday:

Hii! Yesterday was the release of the marketplace and I’m one of the Makers. I know this is all controversial, but I can’t ignore that on a deeply personal note this is a huge moment for me, I have loved and played The Sims since I was five and collaborating with the official team is a dream come true. Besides that, I’ve been seeing some backlash about my pack and that honestly hurts, but either way, I know I’m not a pro and my cc is not everyone’s cup of tea (all cutesy and pink😅) and people expect maxis match all the way but well anyways… I hope ya’ll like my maker pack as much as I did! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

And to my patrons: Absolutely nothing changes here. This partnership is just an extra avenue for me to share my work with the wider community (including console players!). My creative freedom and our schedule here remain exactly the same.

Also, just a heads up that the next set is slightly delayed for later this month. I was recovering from a surgery I had earlier this month (and honestly I was feeling like trash and going a few times to ER for a while before that lmao) but I’ve been feeling better and slowly getting back. Thank you so much for all ur support all these years and for being so patient with me! ♥

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In our latest unofficial Community Poll only 7.45% (72 votes) voted on purchasing Marketplace Packs. This is only the first round of The Marketplace launch until it expands to Playstation and Xbox “in the coming months”, so votes and opinions might change over time.

What do you think about the new Maker Program and releasing content through The Marketplace? Join the discussion below, keep it fair for everyone involved and stay tuned for more updates on The Sims on Sims Community.

Latest EA Survey is Gathering Feedback on The Future of The Sims 4 Live Events

Have your say in the latest official survey from EA!

Electronic Arts has published a new survey based on The Sims 4 Live Events and what you want to see more of them in the future. The survey has been quietly put up on the third page of The Sims 4 Main Menu ads, which leads you to the direct link with questions about the Live Events.

Let’s break down all the questions so you can prepare your input in the latest official survey!

Official The Sims 4 Live Events Survey from EA

Right off the bat you’ll be asked in the first question about your current understanding and experience with Sims 4 Live Events. Asking if you’ve completed at least 1 event quest from the latest Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event that passed 3 days ago.

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Even if you said yes the second question will ask you about what made you not participate or complete the said live event. Ranging from technical issues to event preferences.

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The next two questions focus more on the future of The Sims 4 Live Events. The third question prompts the user to indicate interest on different type of Events for The Sims 4. Including Login-based Events, Gameplay-based events, Content Specific Events and Narrative Events. The fourth question invites the player to vote on what would encourage them to participate more in the future, including:

  • More engaging theme
  • Better integration with core gameplay
  • Shorter time commitment
  • More frequent reminders / notifications
  • Better narrative / expanding on lore about specific Sims or Worlds
  • Social components
  • Clearer instructions / objectives
  • Better Rewards

Next several questions talk about the current state of The Sims 4 Live Events and the player’s satisfaction with them. Letting the player vote on reward motivation and comprehension, quality of Live Event features and experience rating.

Going back to the future again, you’ll be able to cast your vote on type of rewards you would like to see in future events. Including Build / Buy items, Recipes, CAS items, Character Traits and other suggestions.

And lastly, some general questions and input about The Sims 4 Live Events and interest in knowledge about other video game IP’s delivery of Live Events.

Take The Survey

Now that you know what to expect from this survey, it’s time to send your feedback directly to EA! Click the button below to be taken to the latest Sims 4 Live Events survey.


Still interested in the future of The Sims 4 Live Events? Let us know what you want to see next in the comments below and stay up-to-date on all the latest Sims News right here on Sims Community!

Custom Content Still Breaks The Game: “Failed to Launch The Sims 4” Error Persists After Hotfix

Players are reporting that they can’t even open The Sims 4 now after the recent updates.

ARTICLE UPDATE: The Sims Direct Team acknowledged this issue on X, stating that they’re currently working on a fix and testing it over this weekend to resolve it as soon as possible. The current time frame for this hotfix for a hotfix update is set for early next week. Stay tuned as we find out more!

We’ve been investigating the “Failed to launch game” error message & have been tracking via EA Forums. We’re working on a fix & testing it over the weekend to resolve this asap, currently targeting a patch early next week. We’ll update you as we can.

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The Sims 4’s Quality of Life improvements for the Base Game are off to a great start. EA’s promises of putting new scotch tape over a paper mache foundation of a Base Game is met with new player error reports. “Failed to Launch The Sims 4” is an error message that keeps popping out for players who use select Custom Content in The Sims 4, with a dedicated EA support forum thread of over 190 upvotes.

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What is the new “Failed to Launch The Sims 4” Error about?

The issue persists for players who both updated with the March 17th and March 18th Updates for The Sims 4 on PC / Mac. Some players report that they expected the issue with broken Sims 4 Custom Content to be fixed in the Hotfix before encountering this issue, while some report they can’t even test out which Mods are causing the issues due to the launch crash. Here are some of the experiences reported by different players:

My game launch once after the update finished (without cc and mods) and isn’t launching at all with mods and cc! It has a error message popping up saying “An error on our end caused the launch to fail. Try again a little later.” 

Source: Myrie16

Are you kidding me? Yesterday at least my game was opening, but today it won’t even launch. How is this supposed to be a solution? Am I really the only one experiencing this? It’s honestly impossible not to lose your mind over this. I can barely even force close the game because the screen completely freezes and nothing responds.

Source: itsmeripplee

Is anyone else experiencing this issue? I updated my game yesterday and again with today’s fixes, but it still won’t launch. I do play with mods and CC, and I’ve already gone through the whole process — deleting my cache, creating a new folder, and adding everything back one by one. I understand my mods need to be updated, so I haven’t added those back yet. However, my CC still isn’t working. Some CC will let the game launch, but when I try again with the same CC folders, they suddenly stop working. I’ve spent a few hours adding and removing things, but nothing seems to work.

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The Hotfix That Further Broke The Game

You’d normally expect for a Hotfix Patch release to work as intended, but that’s not the case with The Sims 4. Players first reported only not being able to see Custom Content and Mods in their game after the March 17th Patch.

After EA promised to fix that in a new Hotfix Update the following day, it made the situation worse for some by not allowing them to open the game at all. Causing the “Failed to Launch The Sims 4” error message with no solution but to remove the entire Mods folder.

The helper really isn’t helpful, Did all those methods myself and even took so many of my mods out to all script mods off and it still is unable to launch. the looking through cc isn’t the issue its the patch itself that’s the issue. I can’t even run the game without mods even turned on! And I have a fresh install and tried it on three computers now ! Nothing works mods, no script mods, cc only, no mods, no scripts, half and half nothing works anymore. It launched maybe 2 times for me during the test periods perfect but when I redid the same launch with same files it would give the error. it doesn’t matter its an error on the side of EA/ you can have a vanilla game and it will still say “unable to launch, sorry error has occured or simple frozen ea app”

Source: laceysixsix

The Issue Could Be Related to Select CC Clothing Pieces

Sims players who were patient and persistent in testing which CC / Mods could cause The Sims 4 launch error to happen might have found some CC categories that are causing this issue.

I tried fixing my mods folder, most of the issue groups I had was related to just normal cc, shoes, bottoms, and something funny, I had 2 groups I was testing, they two worked fine, but when I have put the 2 groups in the mods folder the game came back to not open, very weird

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This is driving me crazy! So far, I’ve managed to load about 50% of my mods. But the folders with hair, clothes, and shoes are still causing the same error, and the game won’t start! I have thousands of items—clothes, hair, and shoes—from different creators, not to mention that they’re a fundamental part of my saved games.

I’m so frustrated… I feel like banging my head against the wall just thinking about how many hours it’s going to take to figure out which shoe, which outfit, and which hairstyle is causing the conflict (if the problem is even with this custom content).

Why do I have to waste my time and give up my custom content because of their sloppy work? Two updates, and custom content is still causing conflicts—which wasn’t happening before. This clearly wasn’t tested properly. I should at least be able to roll back the update, since I have no intention of using that garbage marketplace.

Source: borin777

EA’s Current Response

EA Community Manager EA_Solaire has acknowledged this issue through the “Failed to launch error” help thread, asking for players to submit their Save Game files to EA for further testing and investigation.

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Hello all,

For those of you still encountering this issue, could you share your Electronic Arts folder to help us investigate this further? You can find this folder under Documents-> Electronic Arts.

If so, please send me a DM with a link to your folder. Instructions can be found here

Thanks!

At least we have the completely functional Sims 4 Marketplace with microtransactions to enjoy without any errors until EA decides to take these issues seriously.


Are you experiencing Failed to Launch The Sims 4 error when opening up your game? Let us know about your current experiences with the recent patches in the comments below and stay tuned to Sims Community for latest updates on the game state.

Marketplace Set Review: The Sims 4 Spindi Dining Room & Free Alternatives

Another new addition to The Sims 4 Marketplace comes from Peacemaker, introducing the Sims 4 Spindi Dining Room Maker Pack. Priced at 400 Moolas, this Buy Mode set aims to deliver a modern and cohesive dining space for your Sims, although, at first glance, it may feel a bit more underwhelming than expected.

The Sims 4 Spindi Dining Room set is built around clean lines, soft color palettes, and functional pieces that fit naturally into everyday gameplay. Designed for Sims who enjoy hosting family dinners or gathering around the table, the collection offers a versatile and contemporary style that works well in both compact homes and more spacious builds.

The Sims 4 Spindi Dining Room – Official Description

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A contemporary set of dining room items with a classic Scandi twist. A choice of soft tones complimented by warm natural woods, mix and match to your heart’s content to create your ideal dining room. Whether you are decorating an airy and inviting apartment for an aspiring business owner in Nordhaven, or a more sophisticated mid-century build in Oasis Springs, Spindi’s versatile designs deliver on style and versatility.

Spindi Dining Room Set

This Maker Pack adds a total of sixteen new Buy Mode objects, all centered around creating a cohesive and modern dining space. The main focus is functional furniture, supported by a selection of decorative pieces that help bring the room to life. The set blends clean wooden finishes with soft textiles and minimalistic decor, making it easy to integrate into a variety of interiors.

In total, the pack includes two dining chairs (one upholstered and one wooden), one dining table, one rug, three ceiling lights, one wall painting, one sideboard, one shelving unit, one plant, one flower arrangement, one fruit bowl, one set of plates, one stack of books, and a set of condiment bottles. Together, these items provide everything needed to build a fully styled dining area, balancing functionality with subtle decorative detail.

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Dining Room Set Look In-Game

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New Spindi Dining Room marketplace set preview with other items from different packs.

Free Alternative CC Options

HAUS: Dining Room by bbygyal123

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If you’re looking for a free alternative with a similar aesthetic, the HAUS Dining Room set by bbygyal123 is a great option to consider. This 15-item collection focuses on warm tones, soft shapes, and a more decorative approach to dining spaces, with standout pieces like the detailed cabinet and cozy seating. While it leans more into a curated, lived-in feel rather than a fully modular set, it still delivers a cohesive dining experience—perfect for storytelling moments like family dinners or seasonal gatherings, all without stepping into the Marketplace.

Gale Dining by myshunosun

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Another great free alternative in a similar style is the Gale Dining set by myshunosun. This 10-item collection leans into a more contemporary and polished aesthetic, with subtle metallic finishes and elegant table details that elevate the overall look of any dining space. While it’s a smaller set, it covers all the essentials—from the dining table and chairs to decor pieces like tableware, vases, and a serving cart—making it an easy, cohesive option for players who want a refined dining setup without relying on the Marketplace.

Sims 4 Refined Living Room Kit Review

Our Review of The Sims 4 Spindi Dining Room Maker Pack

Ultimately, this is where that initial underwhelming feeling really comes into play. While this is one of the more affordable Maker Packs we’ve seen so far at 400 Moolas, it also ends up being the least convincing in terms of overall value. Despite offering a similar number of items, many of them feel smaller in scope, simpler in execution, or even slightly repetitive—like the ceiling lights, which are essentially variations of the same design split into different sizes.

There’s also a noticeable repetition in some of the ideas behind the clutter. Items like fruit bowls or plate stacks feel very familiar, echoing concepts we’ve already seen multiple times. This lack of novelty stands out even more when compared to other creator packs that attempt to push these decorative elements a bit further or introduce more distinctive details.

This ends up impacting the perceived depth of the set, making it feel less substantial compared to others within the Marketplace. And while Peacemaker is a creator whose work we genuinely appreciate, placing this kind of content within a paid, curated ecosystem inevitably invites a more critical lens. In this context, the pack struggles to meet the baseline expectations needed for it to feel truly worth the investment.

For that reason, and considering how difficult it already is to justify purchases within this new Marketplace model, this is not a set we would currently recommend.


So, what do you think about the Sims 4 Spindi Dining Room Maker Pack—does it feel worth its price to you? And if you want to explore more reviews and breakdowns, make sure to check out our other The Sims 4 Marketplace articles on the site.

Get Rid of Moola Coins and Clean Your Sims 4 Main Menu with This Mod Update for The Marketplace

Okay, enough time has passed (2 days). We need to get rid of the Marketplace… at least from our main menu. If you’re tired of constantly seeing your Moola balance or those new UI icons every time you launch the game—especially now that the Marketplace is already starting to shift in small ways—this Sims 4 Main Menu mod might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Designed to clean up the interface, this mod hides Marketplace-related elements—like the Moola wallet and download manager icons—unless you actively open the Marketplace tab. The result is a much cleaner Home screen that feels closer to the classic The Sims 4 experience, without the constant reminder of the game’s new in-game economy.

Clean your Main Menu and forget The Marketplace

The Refreshed Main Menu 3.1 is a new version of the well-known mod by Simmattically, updated to reflect the recent changes introduced with The Marketplace. Rather than completely redesigning the interface, this version focuses on subtle but impactful adjustments—especially when it comes to decluttering the Home screen.

Beyond its Marketplace-focused changes, this Sims 4 Main Menu Mod also includes a variety of quality-of-life improvements that enhance the overall presentation of the game’s interface. Players can customize background images, reroll scenes, adjust or hide their household display, and even remove news panels and notifications for a cleaner experience.

The mod also introduces visual tweaks such as sharper household images, alternative logos, and fixes for UI issues like the blue overlay glitch. Altogether, these additions make the main menu feel more customizable, less cluttered, and far more aligned with how players actually want to experience The Sims 4.

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Why do Simmers Need It?

The existence of mods like this also says a lot about how players are reacting to The Marketplace and its integration into The Sims 4 interface. Traditionally, the main menu has been a relatively neutral space, focused on your household, your saves, and the core experience of the game. With the introduction of a persistent wallet balance and new UI elements tied to in-game purchases, that space now feels more connected to a live service environment.

For some players, this shift may not be an issue. But for others, constantly seeing their Moola balance can change how they perceive the game, subtly reinforcing the idea of spending rather than playing.

This is especially relevant in a game like The Sims 4, where a large part of the community has been used to discovering content through free custom content platforms, modding sites, or traditional DLC purchases. The Marketplace introduces a different dynamic, and the way it is visually integrated into the game plays a big role in how it is received.

It’s not surprising to see players turning to mods that simply… remove the noise. Not to reject the system entirely, but to regain control over how and when they interact with it. By hiding these elements from the main menu, mods like this allow players to separate gameplay from monetization—bringing the focus back to what The Sims has always been about: creativity, storytelling, and personal expression.


So, how do you feel about The Marketplace being so visible in The Sims 4? If you want to dive deeper into how this system is evolving, don’t miss our other articles covering recent Marketplace changes and updates.

Making a Sim Based On One Skill: The Sims 4 CAS Starter Challenge

Turn your Sims favourite skill into their personality with this The Sims 4 CAS Starter Challenge!

How do you usually create your starter Sims in CAS? Do you randomize and hope for the best or do you have a story in mind? In this small challenge guide, we’re keeping it simple: pick one main skill and build an entire Sim around it. The ideas below are just a starting point — the possibilities are endless to create your own one skilled Sim.

Skill: Rocket Science – The Space Dreamer

Let’s begin with the first The Sims 4 CAS Starter, based on the Rocket Science skill. This Sim is always looking up at the sparkly night sky, and wondering what’s out there. Their evenings are spent tinkering with a rocket ship in the backyard, hands covered in grease, getting lost in deep thoughts about space and galaxies.

Personality Archetype: The Space Dreamer
Traits: Genius, Loner, Childish
Likes: Rocket Science, Backyard Music, Cosmolux Décor, Deep Thoughts
Dislikes: Silly Behavior, Spirited Sims, Jazz Music
Aspiration: Nerd Brain OR The Curator
Fashion aesthetic/style: Polished
Favorite Color(s): Blue, Yellow, and Red

Sims 4 CAS Starter

Skill: Fitness – The Fitness Influencer

Next up is Fitness skill. A Sim who lives for early morning walks in nature, blasting pop music through their headphones, and cooking healthy meals. They love sharing pictures of their recipes on social media, and inspiring others while chasing that balanced active lifestyle.

Personality Archetype: The Fitness Influencer
Traits: Active, Foodie, Loves Outdoors
Likes: Fitness, Pop Music, Cooking, Nature Enthusiasts
Dislikes: Video Gaming, Ambitionless Sims, Color Pink
Aspiration: Master Chef OR Bodybuilder
Fashion aesthetic/style: Streetwear and Outdoorsy
Favorite Color(s): Orange and Green

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Skill: Romance – The Hopeless Romantic

The Hopeless Romantic whose heart is always in motion. They fall in love easily, daydream constantly, and can’t resist a charming smile or a love at first sight moment. Each romance leaves its mark, sometimes literally, as they “borrow” at least one keepsake from every Sim they date.

Personality Archetype: The Hopeless Romantic
Traits: Lovebug, Outgoing, Kleptomaniac
Likes: Romance, Romance Music, Compliments, Funny Sims
Dislikes: Nature Enthusiasts, Pranks, Basics Décor
Aspiration: Romantic Explorer OR Serial Romantic
Fashion aesthetic/style: Rocker
Favorite Color(s): Red

Sims 4 CAS Starter

Skill: Papercraft – The Whimsical Creator

This Sims world is made of paper, glue, and a little bit of magic. They spend their afternoons folding, cutting, and layering colorful sheets into handmade decorations. For them, life is all about joy, creativity, and sharing that happiness with everyone around them.

Personality Archetype: The Whimsical Creator
Traits: Creative, Family Oriented, Goofball
Likes: Papercraft, Tween Pop Music, Cute Décor, Family-Motivated Sims
Dislikes: Pessimistic Sims, Handiness, Color Gray
Aspiration: Super Parent
Fashion aesthetic/style: Boho
Favorite Color(s): Pink and Yellow

Sims 4 CAS Starter

Skill: Baking – The Cozy Clumsy Baker

The last skill is the Baking skill, a Sim who finds pure joy in flour clouds in the kitchen and frosting that ends up everywhere — including their hair. They love testing new cupcake flavors, decorating cakes with delicate detail, and surprising friends with homemade treats. Their kitchen is their happy place, cozy, warm, and always stocked with butter and sugar.

Personality Archetype: The Cozy Clumsy Baker
Traits: Clumsy, Cheerful, Good
Likes: Baking, Discussing Hobbies, Homebody Sims, Cottagecore Music
Dislikes: Hip Hop Music, Arguments, Gossip
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Fashion aesthetic/style: Country
Favorite Color(s): Yellow and brown

Sims 4 CAS Starter

I would love to see the personalities and stories you come up with based on a one skilled Sim! And tell me… where do you usually start when making a starter Sim in CAS? Let me know in the comments bellow, or share it in our Discord! Check out more fun challenges we have tried here. Always keep up with the latest news on Sims Community.

This Sims 4 Maker Set Has a New Moola Price on The Marketplace

The Soft Lines Living Set has been cut from 400 to 300 Moola in less than 2 days!

We didn’t expect for The Sims 4 Marketplace to get dynamic with its pricing range right off the bat in its launch week, but here we are. We received a tip from Twitter user @Fur_Ross about a Sims 4 Maker Set on The Marketplace from Pierisim getting a price cut. The change happened to the Soft Lines Living Set, consisting of 11 Build Mode objects.

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As you can see in the preview below, this Build Set used to cost 400 Moola, or around 4USD. Now you can get it for 300 Moola, or around 3USD.

There currently isn’t any information available on what happens to a player who already purchased a Set, and that Set got a price cut just two days after. Normally you’d expect a refund (at least in Moola coins) but we’re not sure if that would be the case with this EA product.

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Neither the creator nor EA have released a statement about this price change as of now, but we’ll make sure to keep you posted if more is released.

What are your thoughts on the small price update of The Sims 4 Soft Lines Maker Set? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more Sims 4 Marketplace updates!