The Sims 4 – How to Download and Add .package Files

If you’re already enjoying your Sims 4, think about all the cool things you can do with custom content/modifications. For maximum enjoyment and immersion, you can purchase custom content and add-ons.

Once purchased, you will need to download and install these expansions and add-ons. To help you do that, here’s a quick guide:

First, you should note that custom content/add-ons typically come as ‘.package’ files enclosed in a compressed folder. This means you would need to have extraction software like 7-Zip to unpack them.

How to install Sims 4 .Package Files

After downloading, it’s time to extract your .package file for use. Use your 7-Zip to extract the file from the compressed file. Next cut the extracted file and paste in the Mods folder.

Depending on your system OS, the destination folder will be:

Windows 10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods

Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/OS X: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods

How to install Game Mods (.py/.pyo)

Keep in mind that the script and core mods are not to be unzipped as they will modify the Sims 4 game files using custom python scripts. All you need to do is place your downloaded files in zip format in the respective mods folder.

Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods

Windows 10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods