Highlights
- Simmers can enhance their gameplay experience by downloading meticulously curated save files from established creators in the community.
- Save files like "Blank Save" and "Mission Save 1.0" offer fresh backstories and updated builds, breathing new life into The Sims 4.
- With diverse options like "More Drama Please!" and "Ultimate Save," players can customize their game with unique townies, storylines, and builds.
It took the creators of The Sims 4 an entire team full of people and several years to perfect the art of world-building. Imagine doing it all alone, and instead of pay, they are constantly being nagged by content-hungry players. This is the life of brave Simmers who commit to uploading their save files online.
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In this process, creators must remodel and refurbish existing structures and families as well as create new ones, and it can take thousands of hours to complete. Players who are looking to get more out of their gameplay experience should experiment with these uniquely themed save files, made by established creators in the community, to add more depth to the game.
Updated on April 11, 2024, by Jenna Amore: When players are looking to start a new game, they are forced to play with the same stale worlds, townies, and stories that have existed in The Sims 4 for almost a decade. Those who are looking to start a fresh save file to build the perfect worlds for their Sims and their intended storylines should consider downloading save files made by crafty creators in the community. These save files offer a palette of enhancements ranging from revamped townies to creatively re-imagined community lots. Whether players are craving a fresh aesthetic for their neighborhoods or are eager to breathe new stories into familiar settings, these meticulously curated save files are the key to unlocking boundless possibilities.
To implement these save files into The Sims 4 , players should visit the creator's website and download the file. Extract them from zip files if needed. Then, move the ".save" files from the download folder into the following folder: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Saves. Players should be sure to change the file numbers if there is already an existing file with the same numbers.
13 Blank Save by SrslySims
Downloads: 23,648
The Sims 4 has been around for quite some time, and some players have grown bored with the same old townies and the bland base game builds. To begin large projects, one would have to go into each lot individually, delete the household, and bulldoze the building. Not to mention, it would take several lengthy loading screens to get there.
Players can skip this hassle by downloading SrslySims' Blank Save file. All worlds from every DLC pack have been cleared, and it's perfect for those who enjoy taking on build challenges or starting a new save file full of ingenious new architecture and storylines full of lore.
12 Fewer Townies, Better Buildings by BosseladyTV
Downloads: 7,801
Rather than starting from scratch with a blank save file, it might be more beneficial to try BosseladyTV's save file called Fewer Townies, Better Buildings. The creator has removed some of the less popular townies from the save file, so players have more room to move in Sims of their own. The townies that remain in the game have been given the glow-ups that they deserve, too.
Many lots in the game have also been rebuilt, such as a trailer park for the BFF household. In addition, many residential and community lots have been upgraded to match the idyllic style of neighborhoods in the game.
11 10 Years Later by Charly Pancakes
Downloads: 5,135
Perhaps players do enjoy some iconic Sims 4 townies like the Goths and the Pancakes but are frustrated with how stale their storylines are. Charly Pancakes has designed a save file that offers a makeover to townies and their neighborhoods as if they have aged ten years. Many households have new backstories and relationships to explain what they've been up to. There is also a handful of new Sims with new stories to explore.
The creator has been working on this save file for several years, perfecting each household and building new lots for Sims to inhabit. With this save file, Sims 4 players can discover updated versions of Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, and Newcrest, now available for all to explore and expand upon.
10 SimLicy Save 2.0 by SimLicy
Downloads: N/A
SimLicy is an established creator in The Sims 4 community for her Sims YouTube channel, unique builds on the Gallery, and custom content reblog site. Her work is featured in the Snowy Escape expansion pack and on the competition show The Sims Spark'd.
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After downloading this save file, players can experience a variety of SimLicy builds and even some new townies. She has updated nearly every world in the game to include her builds and families. This is version 2.0 of SimLicy's save file, and players are looking forward to future updates when more lots are uploaded.
9 Simsie Starter Save File by Lilsimsie
Downloads: 420,373
Ever wanted to experience playing The Sims 4 like Lilsimsie? Players can now download her extensive starter save file, packed with 84 new families, 50 custom-built lots, and renovations for EA builds and community lots. Lilsimsie has remained a staple creator in the Sims community for creating challenges, building unique homes, and streaming her progress in the game. Like SimLicy, Lilsimsie's work is featured in the game, and she has also been a part of The Sims Spark'd.
Each new lot and family has that Lilsimsie flare, filled with new skills, careers, relationships, and stories. Many people in the community experiment with other save files using this one as a starting point. Those who are interested in downloading can take a tour of the remodeled worlds by visiting Lilsimsie's YouTube channel.
8 Chrissie's Corner Save File 1.0 by ChrissieYT
Downloads: 32,303
ChrissieYT is another renowned Sims content creator who has uploaded a save file that was more than five years in the making. She has renovated or rebuilt every lot in the base game worlds of Willow Creek and Oasis Springs. Chrissie also gave all townies a makeover, updated their storylines, and added pets to several different families. With this save file, players can check out the Pancakes' new kids and the Goth's cute cat.
As promised, several other worlds like Newcrest and Windenburg are in the works. Until they become available, Sims 4 players are free to explore the hundreds of new households and families added by ChrissieYT, complete with family ties, dynamics, and unique backstories.
7 MSR Save File 1.0 by MissSimReno
Downloads: 138,694
Looking for a more diverse and inclusive save file? Look no further than MissSimReno's save file, full of life and eclectic Sims. The creator has added 31 new households to the game and gave all townies a much-needed refresh. Players may notice new additions to townie households like new likes and dislikes, skills, careers, and relationships.
Like many other creators, MissSimReno reminds players that this save file is a work in progress. She is working around the clock to achieve her goal of adding custom-builds to all worlds and editing all pre-existing Sims to her style and liking.
6 More Drama Please! by Jane466
Downloads: 38,173
Although the Sims team has been serving up some hot tea when it comes to drama in the game, players have been begging for more. They are tired of the same old townies and stories. Rather than downloading mods and custom content or putting in hours of work to liven up the game, Sims 4 players can instead download the More Drama Please! save file by Jane466.
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The creator has dropped new townies into worlds like Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, Brindleton Bay, and San Myshuno. There are also new clubs that can give students, singles, and parents a place to connect with other like-minded individuals and meet at updated community lots like the Blue Velvet club. In addition, Jane466 has spiced up the save file with dramatic backstories for existing townies.
5 Uberhood The Sims 2 File by Another Plumbob
Downloads: 30,046
Those still reminiscing about The Sims 2 can relive the magic of towns like Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville, and Three Lakes in The Sims 4. These worlds exist in worlds like Willow Creek, Windenburg, and Newcrest. Each world is filled with the creator's builds made from scratch.
Players can witness the anticipated return of families like the Capps and Montys and other mysterious townie Sims like Olive Specter and Nervous Subject. They all have jobs, relationships, sentiments, lifestyles, and reputations to uphold like their Sims 2 counterparts. The creator of this save file, Another Plumbob, has also given families like the Goths, Pleasants, and Calientes a Sims 2-themed makeover.
4 Sims 4 Save File by FlufffyMonkey
Downloads: 4,249
Builders in The Sims 4 have proven time and time again that they are much better at designing breathtakingly beautiful homes and interactive community lots. Players can replace all the disproportionate EA builds by downloading FlufffyMonkey's save file, which includes builds by the creator and some from others in the Gallery.
With this save file, players can visit some of their favorite townies and admire their new makeovers. No more strange mismatched outfits will be seen while walking around town. FlufffyMonkey has even created new families to play with, including custom descriptions in "Manage Households." Her time, dedication, and hard work are evident in all residential and destination worlds in The Sims 4.
3 Rat Save 1.2 by Ratboysims
Downloads: 155,107
Ratboysims has made a name for himself in the Sims community with his custom content, poses, and builds, and now players can have their Sims live in them for free. Three worlds have gotten facelifts for the Ratsave 1.2, including the suburban world of Willow Creek, the small commercial strip of Magnolia Promenade, and the island paradise Sulani.
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This save file is free of custom content, and players with the majority of The Sims 4 DLCs will have complete access to the builds. Players may find his work-in-progress pieces in other worlds in this version, with more work promised for future versions of the save file.
2 Ultimate Save by PlumbobKingdom
Downloads: 490,711
Much like other save files on this list, this save file provides players with beautiful custom-built renovations. PlumbobKingdom's save file, however, does so using the T.O.O.L mod to totally transform the worlds in The Sims 4. As a bonus, players do not have to download any other build mode mods or custom content to use this file.
The majority of lots in all worlds, including destination worlds like Granite Falls and Selvadorada, have been rebuilt in their style. PlumbobKingdom has voiced their plans to add more builds and give the townies a makeover. The significant number of downloads indicates that this file has enhanced the gaming experience of many Simmers, so it is a must-try for those looking to breath new life into The Sims 4.
1 The Sims 4: Medieval Save by Divan the Simmer
Downloads: 43,959
No other save file is as extensive as Divan the Simmer's Medieval Save. Divan makes the impossible playable to all who download his files. With this save file, players can visit Egypt (Oasis Springs), Pirate's Cove (Brindleton Bay), and The Swamp of Terror (Evergreen Harbor), which are just three of the 19 different worlds that the creator has to offer. Each world signifies different cultures in history.
Gamers can play as the new royal households in the Windenburg castles or among fairies and other fantastical features in Wood Grove (Willow Creek). This save file, of course, does not offer any new gameplay, so players will have to imagine how their Sims fit into the worlds that Divan has built. To have all builds completed and functioning properly, players must have all expansions, game packs, stuff packs, and mods recommended by the creator.
