Sims 4 is one of the games where mods and custom content (cc) can greatly alter the gameplay. But whenever there’s a new update or a game/expansion pack that releases, players can encounter broken mods because the custom content is not compatible with the update. In this guide, we will explain how to find out which Sims 4 mods are now broken and how to fix or remove them to play the game without issues. Show
Sims 4 Broken Mods after Update (September 2022)Since the updates for Sims 4 can have changes in the code, some mods may stop working. Here’s how to check and remove or fix them. How to Check & Find a Broken ModIf you are using multiple mods in Sims 4 and one of them is not compatible with the new patch or update, unfortunately, there’s no easy way to figure this out. The manual process can be complex if you are a beginner in this game. The best thing to do is to check out the Sims forum and find the broken/updated mods and cc for the latest patch. For example, here’s one for June 14, 200 Werewolves patch. Here, you will find reports by other players after testing them. This is the thread on Answers.ea.com that will have the latest link. There’s a chance that some mods become obsolete, some need updating and some will no longer be supported. For more details, here’s the list of broken mods after the Pronouns patch in May 2022. How to Test for Broken Mods in Sims 4
How to Fix Incompatible Mods?Now that you know that some mods that you love to use are broken, what’s the next step? Here’s what you can do:
How to Delete Broken Mods?
Here’s a response by the EA community manager regarding the reappearance of deleted mods:
Hope this was helpful to you. For more related to the latest Sims 4 game packs and content, don’t miss our guides on Gamer Tweak. Why are my Sims 4 mods not working after update?If mods are not working in Sims 4, they might have been disabled by a game update, the game's cache might be corrupted, or there could be compatibility issues. You might need to delve into the game's settings to adjust specific options if mods are not working correctly after updates.
How do mods work in Sims 4 after update?Check to see if there's an updated version of the Mod. Re-enable Mods via the options panel. The setting can be found in “Game Options > Other > Enable Custom Content and Mods.” Restart the game.
Did Sims 4 get rid of mods?Sims 4 updated today, said it had removed some mods and to go back into options to switch mods back on.
How do you tell if a Sims 4 mod is broken?The Mod Checker is software that scans your entire Mods folder and discovers the broken CC files automatically. It will list all of your CC and mods from your Mods folder, and it will show which of your downloads are outdated or broken. You can then go to those folders and manually delete them.
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