While The Sims 4 was released with the inclusion of mod-friendly mechanics - a mod directory for instance - The Sims team has had controversy regarding the mod community and policy changes.

The Sims 4 is an especially prudent example, as some Simmers have created 'expansion pack' - quality mods that add realistic gameplay, dating apps, zombie apocalypses, and more. The Sims franchise has a long history of player creation, with some players using the game as a foundation for their custom content. RELATED: Sims 4 Glitches That Should Be Turned Into Sims 5 Mechanics The Sims 4 Modding Community Is An Underappreciated Part Of The Game's Success The seemingly last-minute inclusion of a new life stage has modders scrambling to make their mods compatible - and this isn't the first time. While the lack of features and innovative content first hampered the game's success, The Sims 4 modding community has stepped up and delivered thousands of free mods that elevate gameplay. The Sims 4 received mixed reviews upon release for its removal of The Sims 3 open-world mechanics and for creating paid content featuring mechanics that were free in previous games. Paired with the upcoming Growing Together pack, the sheer amount of new content being added to the game is causing significant issues for the Sims 4 modding community. While some fans are waiting for the release of The Sims 5 - aka 'Project Rene' - before buying new content, a base game update scheduled for March 14th will add an entire new life stage to the game: infants. The Sims 4 Growing Together is the most recent expansion pack to be announced for the franchise and is slated to introduce some vital mechanics for family gameplay.

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