On PC or Mac using the EA app, open Library > The Sims 4 > Manage > Manage add-ons. Installed Packs appear under Installed add-ons & in-game content; owned Packs that still need installing appear under Owned add-ons. In the game, check Marketplace > My Collection > Manage Storage to inspect a Pack’s installation and active status.
Find Packs in the EA app on PC or Mac
- Open the EA app and select Library.
- Select The Sims 4, then choose Manage.
- Open Manage add-ons.
- Look under Installed add-ons & in-game content for Packs that are installed, or under Owned add-ons for Packs you own but have not installed.
- To install an owned Pack, select the Download icon beside it in Owned add-ons.
EA’s missing-content guidance also directs EA app players to the game’s three-dot menu and Manage add-ons. See EA’s guide to installing and managing Packs and its guide to finding missing EA app content.
Check Pack status inside The Sims 4
- From the Main Menu, select Marketplace. In Live, Build, or Create a Sim mode, you can open it with the shopping-cart icon.
- Choose My Collection, then Manage Storage.
- Find the Pack tile and check its label and checkbox.
EA’s Manage Storage instructions describe a green Installed label. For the in-game active check, the Pack’s checkbox should be selected and its tile should show a green Active label. Installation and active selection are separate states: use the indicators to check each one. EA says this in-game Marketplace check is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox. See EA’s Pack management instructions.
Check a Pack downloaded just now
For a very recent download, open the three-dot Options menu from the Main Menu or Live/Build mode and select Download Manager. Look for Install Complete beside the Pack. The Download Manager only shows very recent downloads, so use Manage add-ons or Manage Storage for an older Pack.
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- Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements for the pack.
- Rule your story: Build a powerful Dynasty, shape shared Values, choose an Heir, or exile family members in a deep life simulation driven by legacy, prestige, and choice.
- Claim the crown: Rise through Nobility by winning the people, pleasing rival Nobles, dueling with swords, or exposing Scandals that can change the balance of power.
- Scandal fuels drama: Forbidden romances, secret children, and public disgrace can impact careers, relationships, Dynasty Prestige, and Noble Favor.
Find Packs on console or through another PC launcher
PlayStation or Xbox
Open the console’s Manage game section to find downloadable content. You can also use the in-game Marketplace > My Collection > Manage Storage route to inspect Pack tiles. EA’s console guide covers getting started with The Sims 4 on console.
Steam, Epic Games, or EA app Marketplace purchases
EA says Packs bought with real money through The Sims 4 Marketplace should automatically download to the PC platform used to play, including the EA app, Steam, or Epic Games; Marketplace content may still need to be downloaded before it can be used. In the EA app, select The Sims 4 and open its Add Ons tab to find Marketplace content. See EA’s Marketplace overview.
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![The Sims 4 - Adventure Awaits - Expansion Pack - PC EA App [Online Game Code]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AoSPPFsVL._SL160_.jpg)
- Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements for the pack.
- Schedule activities that’ll help your Sims recharge, and maybe meet new friends. You can even apply rules to your Getaway.
- From camp Getaways to imaginative play: the fun Sims have as kids will set the stage for the rest of their lives.
- The love of play begins during childhood and lasts a lifetime. Sims will have new skills to engage with: Papercraft, Entomology, Diving, and Archery.
If a Pack is not listed
- Check the platform and account or storefront used to buy or download it, then look in that platform’s owned-content area.
- For EA app, check Manage add-ons; for console, check Manage game.
- If it was downloaded recently, check Download Manager for Install Complete. It may not appear there once it is no longer a very recent download.
- If the Pack is absent from the relevant owned-content list, contact EA Help. These menu checks locate content; they do not establish why a purchase, account link, or installation may have failed.
Packs are not Mods
Official Packs are add-on content managed through the launcher or Marketplace. Mods and custom content are different: on PC or Mac, EA’s instructions place downloaded Mods in the user’s Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods folder, and Mods are not available on PlayStation or Xbox. The Mods folder is not where you check for official Packs. See EA’s Mods instructions.
Quick Recap
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![The Sims 4 - Parenthood - Origin PC [Online Game Code]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N60qq6z6L._SL160_.jpg)
- Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements for the pack.
- Develop Parenting Skills – Level up your Sim’s parenting skills to satisfy their child’s needs and influence their behaviors. Gain new abilities through experience and choosing when to discipline bad actions, encourage good behavior, or just let kids be kids.
- Shape Your Sim’s Childhood – The decisions you make influence how your Sim parents and leave a lasting impact on their child’s future. Each choice shapes their personality, affects their traits, influences their family relationships, and guides their path into adulthood.
- Gather your Sim’s family to participate in new activities and spend quality time with each other. Sims of all ages can work together to complete a variety of school projects, express their creativity using construction blocks, or volunteer their time for good.
- Customize your Sims’ looks and their home with new family fashion and build items. Give the kids’ bedrooms extra personality, remodel the kitchen to feel homier, and let your Sims express their sporty or artistic sides with new outfits.
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- Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements for the pack.
- Create Vampires
- Unleash Supernatural Powers
- Escape to Forgotten Hollow
- Live the Immortal Life
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![The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack - PC EA App [Online Game Code]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bUvprIz4L._SL160_.jpg)
- Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements for the pack.
- Open Your Dream Business - Dream big and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Make and sell pottery or other crafts, provide a service like tattoos or classes, or come up with something unique. Use the selection tool to designate space in your home for doing what you love and making a living at it. With the new Ticket Kiosk you can run the business you want, charging customers for entry or for time spent. Run a family business and hire your Sim’s household, or meet the perfect candidate and offer them a job. Explore the possibilities with the new Small Business system
- Make Your Mark - With the new Tattooing skill you can give Sims pre-made, custom, or dedication tattoos. As you level up your skill you’ll unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Body art is about freedom of expression and to celebrate that you can now freely create your own designs in Tattoo Paint Mode. Tattoos can even be layered. Share your custom Tattoo designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for Tattoos to use in your game.
- Mold Your Future - As you hone your Pottery skill using the Pottery Wheel, more designs – like functional tea sets, planters, incense burners, and more – will become available to you. Finish your pieces in the Pottery Kiln; there are plenty of options for glazes. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics.
- A World of Possibility - Build your future in a town steeped in history. Nordhaven is the perfect place to pursue the things you care most about, like creative and inspiring hobbies. Sims can attend Meetups to mix and mingle with those who are passionate about the same hobbies – they may even find someone to mentor them in their favorite skill. Sims can become mentors at high skill levels, or they can build their legacy by hosting Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks. Hobbies are best when shared, so explore the new neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad to meet like-minded Sims!
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