Keeping your Sims 4 game up to date is important, but if you love mods and custom content, there are a few things you need to know before clicking that ‘Update’ button.

A little prep can make all the difference between smooth sailing and total chaos (trust me, I’ve been there).

Whether you’re a seasoned simmer or brand new to mods and CC, this guide will walk you through everything you need to stay safe, drama-free, and ready to get back to living your best pixel life.

Getting Started

3. Backup your Mods Folder

Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods

4. (Optional but Smart) Backup your Options.ini file

• • This file saves your game settings like graphics and gameplay preferences.

  • Location: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4

If you want to double-check everything is clean and stable:

• After updating, start the game without putting your Mods folder back in yet.

• Let the game fully launch.

• The game will automatically generate a fresh new Mods folder and a new Resource.cfg file inside your Sims 4 folder.

• Then:

  • Exit the game.

  • Delete the empty Mods folder the game just created.

  • Move your original, backed-up Mods folder back into place.

  • Now you’re ready to play!

🎀 This method gives you a fresh, clean foundation, ideal if you’re being extra cautious.

🧹 Before diving back into real gameplay:

• Check Scarlet’s Mod Tracker.

• Cross-reference it against your own mods.

• Update any mods that have new versions available.

• Move broken mods (that don’t have an update yet) into a separate folder outside the game — like one labeled “Broken – Waiting for Update.

💡 Why only put updated mods back?
Playing with outdated or broken mods can cause:

• Game crashes

• Save file corruption

• Glitched gameplay (missing interactions, Sims behaving weirdly)

🛠 Bonus Tip:
Pay extra attention to script mods, which are most likely to break!
Common examples include:

• MC Command Center

• UI Cheats Extension

• Better BuildBuy

• Tool Mod

Delay the Update

Check these trusted sources for updates, bug reports, and mod status lists:

• 🔗 Deaderpool’s Support Server (for MC Command Center updates)

• 🔗 Sims After Dark Discord (great mod support)

• 🔗 Scarlet’s Mod Status List (tracks broken/updated mods after every patch)

Questions & Answers

Q: Why do I need to remove my Mods folder before updating?
A: When your game updates, it rewrites important files. If your Mods folder is still inside during that process, it can cause your mods or CC to become corrupted — and that can cause broken gameplay or even save file corruption.

Q: Should I update my mods before playing after a patch?
A: Yes! Updated mods are designed to work with the latest version of the game. Using outdated mods risks crashing your game or breaking important systems.

Q: Should I start my game without mods after updating?
A: Not required, but it’s a good way to be extra safe. Starting fresh lets you catch any possible base game issues before mods are reintroduced.

Q: What’s the 50/50 Method for finding broken mods?
A: The 50/50 Method is a way to find a broken mod faster:

• Remove half your Mods.

• Test the game.

• If the problem’s gone, you know it was in the other half.

• Keep narrowing it down by halves until you find the problem mod.
  (We can also create a full guide just for this method if you want!)

Q: Should I wait before updating my game?
A: You might want to! If you’re worried about certain mods not being updated yet, or just want to hear how other players’ games are running first, it’s perfectly okay to wait. Playing offline lets you stay in control of when you update.

A little prep now means way more peace later, bestie. 💖

Keep those saves safe, keep those mods updated, and stay fabulous in your pixel kingdom.

Happy Simming!