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Best Places to find Alpha CC for The Sims 4

Time to go CC shopping!

If you've been on the hunt for some quality Alpha Custom Content to add to your save file, you might understand how frustrating it can be to find consistent sources for downloads. That's why we've got the rundown on the best places to find these downloads, so you can get back to play The Sims 4!

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Best Sites for Sims 4 Alpha CC

The Sims Resource (TSR)

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For players who want to find all of their Alpha CC in one place with less time spent on navigation, The Sims Resouce is one of the best choices. This is one of the most popular sites for downloading custom content, especially Alpha CC. Downloads can be made directly from the site. The only downside of TSR is the number of ads when you don't pay for a premium subscription. Here are some of the best creators on TSR:

Patreon

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Patreon may not be what you think of when you want to browse for video game custom content, but it can be a helpful source. Many creators choose to host their Alpha CC on Patreon, so you can find some useful downloads here. While there is plenty of controversy around paying for Sims 4 CC, there are creators on the platform who only charge for early release access or to have a say in what content is made. You can still find free Alpha CC from creators on Patreon, such as:

Tumblr

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Tumblr is so popular for mod and custom content creators for The Sims 4 because it is a great hub to host pictures, links, and descriptions of the items created. The creators, nor the downloading users, have to pay any money for the service. Many of the most popular Alpha CC creators use Tumblr to hold their content. Here are some great Alpha CC content makers on Tumblr:

Related: How to download the Life Tragedies Mod in The Sims 4

The Sims Catalog

Screenshot via The Sims Catalog

If you're looking for another site that gives you Alpha CC from several creators, The Sims Catalog is a great option. Compared to The Sims Resource, one downside to this site is that creator profiles are not nearly as advanced or informative, meaning it can be harder to keep track of your favorite Alpha CC creators. Here are some creators we recommend checking out:

How to download Alpha CC in The Sims 4

Alpha CC is not downloaded differently than mods or Maxis Match content in The Sims 4. Simply download your custom content files and take them to the Mods folder. You can find this folder on the Documents-Electronic Arts-The Sims 4-Mods pathway.

Make sure not to put these files more than one folder deep in the Mods folder. If you do, they won't show up in the game. Finally, make certain that you have enabled Custom Content in your Game Options.

Want to read more about The Sims 4? If so, check out Best Sims 4 Mods in 2022 on Pro Game Guides.


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Bethany Barber
Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.