There are thousands of custom content files out there for players to download and use. Some items can be used to create a story within the game and make it more authentic, while others are simply for fun. These objects and mods can be used to spice up the game, create a certain look, or just get a change from the same old CAS and buy mode items.
Mods change an aspect of the game in some way, instead of just adding an object to the game.
These objects can then be used in-game, additionally, in Sim 4 players can install mods. So what exactly is custom content and why should we use it? Well, custom content is in general objects, such as, clothing, furniture, and other in-game items that are created by a 3rd party, usually referred to a modder and installed by you the player. There are multiple types of custom content and how it is installed and packaged has changed with each game. Over the years this has continued to be a major part of the Sims games and the community of fans.
When the Sims franchise originally released 20 years ago, one of the hallmarks of the game was installing custom content or objects and items that aren’t originally part of the game.