When a window asks if you want to “save” or “open” the file, make sure to “save” it.

Since I’m using my free The Sims Resource account, I have to wait 10 seconds for the item to download–if I were a VIP member, it would download instantly! Be sure to check for mesh details on each piece of CC you download so you know your downloads will be glitch-free! Once you’ve installed the game, you’ll be able to install mods using the instructions in the following sections of this blog! Happy Simming! Installing CC On Windows PCsįirst, you’ll want to find a piece of custom content you want to add to your game! I’m downloading Dress N 266 by Pizazz here on The Sims Resource.Īs you can see in the piece’s description, this CC is a “new mesh”–that means you won’t have to download any other content in order for it to work in your game. You will also be able to choose where you want the game files to go on your computer. When you start downloading the game, you will be able to download any add-on content like expansions or game packs that you own via EA as well as the Epic Games base game or owned packs. A note will appear saying that the base game is being accessed via the Epic Games launcher – this means when you want to play the game, both launchers will have to open in order for the game to run. Once you’ve linked the apps, the EA desktop app will launch for the game to install. This requires logging in to both accounts, and installing the EA desktop app if you don’t already have it. At this point you will be asked to link your Epic Games account to your EA account. Once you’ve clicked ‘get’ and added the game to your library, you’ll choose to install the game. At the time of posting this (May 2023), the game is free on this launcher. Once you do that, you can add the game to your library. You will need to make an Epic Games account in order to download games on this launcher.įirst, you’ll have to search for ‘The Sims 4’ to find the game. This launcher is a storefront for games available online, and is a free download. The process for installing Sims 4 and mods using the Epic Games launcher is similar to the earlier methods, but takes a bit more work up front. If any issues with the game or launchers arise, please reach out to EA or Epic.

This guide is meant to inform and educate.

Please note: The Sims Resource is not affiliated or part of EA or Epic Games. Follow this guide to learn how to download and install The Sims 4 Custom Content (or CC) on both Windows and Mac computers using The Sims Resource as well as how to install the game using the Epic Games launcher! Epic Games Launcher Hey all! It’s Paige with a new guide here on the TSR blog. Downloading and installing custom content can be confusing.

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