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Sims 4 Studio 1.3.4.1

Free Free-to-use modding platform for Sims 4
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Free-to-use modding platform for Sims 4

Sims 4 Studio is a free game utility from Maxis and Electronic Arts. This platform lets you create custom content for The Sims 4, serving as an accessible and convenient tool for creating your very own mod. Apply custom textures to hairstyles, clothing items, building parts, and other accessories in the game.

For more experienced users, it’s also possible to create custom animations and poses in Sims 4 Studio, allowing you to recreate viral dance moves or add your own custom movement for sims to perform in-game. Similarly, you can also check out The Sims 4: Get Together.

Join the local modding community

The main requirement before using Sims 4 Studio is registration at its corresponding website, which unlocks additional features such as an official channel for you to report bugs or issues encountered. Also, you can also check out the works of other custom content creators, download their creations, or share your own. Registering on the online forums also entitles you to an update whenever a new version is added.

As mentioned, this simulator tool lets you customize almost everything in the game. From elements concerning how your in-game character, or sims, look like, to the building assets, you can modify shapes, recolor, or even apply custom textures. Take note that modeling a new asset from scratch might be challenging, making it more advisable to find a suitable model and start from there.

The challenge with this tool, however, is in optimization. Surprisingly, it is also resource-intensive, which poses a challenge for lower-end systems. It’s not advisable to run the game together with this tool as it can cause severe FPS drops. Also, while the merge package is easy and intuitive, attempting tounmerge packages is unusually difficult. This makes the extraction of specific assets difficult for nonexperienced users.

A massive modding project

Sims 4 Studio not only provides a platform for unleashing your creativity but also offers access to the larger community—providing you with additional ideas and support when you need it—at the cost of a registered account. It comes with most of the modding tools you will need for Sims 4, although take note of the additional resource requirements to avoid freezing or crashing. Recommended.

Review summary

Pros

  • Lets you customize most in-game assets
  • Registered account connects you to the modding community
  • Allows generation of custom poses and animations

Cons

  • Resource-intensive app can cause freezing or crashing
  • Difficult package unmerging mechanic

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