A Guide to The Sims 4 Save Files
Are you tired of your game looking the same way every time you start a new save? Same old, boring looking EA-built houses, EA-made families and lack of interesting story lines...
Well, then a save file might be exactly what you're looking for to spice up your game!
Teach you how to install a The Sims 4 save file
Let you know how you can create your own save file
And finally, share the save files I've been a part of.
How to install a The Sims 4 save file
The process of installing a save file to your The Sims 4 game is very simple.
Save files are usually shared on simfileshare or mediafire.
Just click the "Download" button (some websites have ads and other links, make sure you do not click on anything else to keep your computer safe).
After your download is completed, go to your Downloads folder and unzip the file. The file you'll need will usually be named something like "Slot_0000001a.save".
Generally your Sims 4 save files folder is located at: Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves, but it can be located somewhere else if you changed it upon installing the game.
Locate your way to the Saves folder. And this is important:
Make sure to backup your old save files before installing a new one. You can do this by just copying the folder to your desktop.
Also make sure that you don't already have an existing file with the same name as the new save file (eg. "Slot_0000001a.save"). If you do, make sure to rename the new file before installing it (you can do this by changing one of the digits).
To install your new save file, all you have to do is to copy the "Slot_0000001a.save" file to your Saves folder. And you're done!
Now when you open your game and choose Load Game, you'll see your new installed save file as an option. Enjoy!
How to create your own The Sims 4 save file
Also, very simple. All you have to do is create a world, fill it with houses, new families, lore or what ever you want it to be in your own save file. Then: Save your game, and exit to the starting menu.
Click Load Game, and select your save file. Make sure to give it fitting name! Then hover over the little icon that says "Copy the save file path to the clipboard". This will tell you what the save files "Slot" name is in the Saves folder.
Go to your Saves folder (Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves) and find the correct file (eg. "Slot_0000001a.save"). Copy this file and paste it to a new folder on your desktop.
Zip the folder and upload it to any file sharing platform to share your own save file with the world!
Where can I find pre-made The Sims 4 save files?
I got you. Over my years of simming I've been a part of a couple of collaborative save files. Here are some of them:
Better Together Save File
Hosted by sofythesim, plummysims and simmerkhai.
160+ talented builders put their blood, sweat and tears into rebuilding every single lot in the game, including apartments and holiday worlds. Completely base game compatible and functional.
Read more about this save file here.
Check out pictures from the save file here, and download the Better Together save file here.
Sweater Weather Save File
If you just love colorful autumn leaves, hot coffee, cozy sweaters and cold air, this is the save file for you. Every lot in Brindleton Bay has been rebuilt with the theme of autumn.
Check out pictures from the save file here, and download the Sweater Weather save file here.
Winter Wonderland Save File
Christmas is without doubt my favorite holiday of the year. And if it is also yours you will love this save file, where we turned Windenburg in to a Winter Wonderland.
Check out pictures from the save file here, and download the Winter Wonderland save file here.
Love is in the Air Save File
Love is in the air in this Valentines day Save file! Here you'll find cozy coffee shops, romantic restaurants and pretty homes in Henford-on-Bagley and Mt. Komorebi.
Check out pictures from the save file here, and download the Love is in the Air save file here.
PS. I am currently working on my own save file. Make sure you follow me on my socials to be updated on the process and to not miss out when I release it!
