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The Sims 4: How to Download and Install Individual Expansion Packs (2026 Update)
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to download and install individual expansion packs for The Sims 4. It requires the latest version of the game base and guides you through downloading the expansion packs from the Knysims website and installing them in the game folder.
1. 🎮 Intro and Precautions for Installing Sims 4 Expansion Packs Individually
- ✅ This is a guide video on how to install The Sims 4 expansion packs individually.
- ⚠️ This method does not apply if you are running the game through Steam or the EA app.
- ✅ You need to download and install the expansion packs from the Knysims website.
- ⚠️ The game base must be the latest version (1.120).
| Platform | Installable |
|---|---|
| Steam/EA app | Not possible |
| Knysims | Possible |
00:00 - 01:27
1. 🎮 Intro and Precautions for Installing Sims 4 Expansion Packs Individually
- ✅ This is a guide video on how to install The Sims 4 expansion packs individually.
- ⚠️ This method does not apply if you are running the game through Steam or the EA app.
- ✅ You need to download and install the expansion packs from the Knysims website.
- ⚠️ The game base must be the latest version (1.120).
| Platform | Installable |
|---|---|
| Steam/EA app | Not possible |
| Knysims | Possible |
01:28 - 03:21
2. 💾 Preparing to Download and Install Expansion Packs
- ✅ First, install the game base.
- ✅ Select and download the desired expansion pack from the Knysims website.
- ✅ Clicking the download link may open an ad window; closing it will take you to the Mediafire link.
- ✅ If you have difficulty downloading or are afraid of PC installation, you can use the remote installation service (Discord or Instagram DM inquiry).
03:22 - 06:06
3. 📁 Extracting Expansion Pack Files and Copying to Game Folder
- ✅ Unzip the downloaded expansion pack files.
- ⚠️ You need an unzipping program like WinRAR.
- ✅ After unzipping, copy the expansion pack folder (starting with EP or GP).
- ✅ Open the folder where the game is installed (right-click the desktop shortcut and select 'Open file location').
- ✅ Paste the copied expansion pack folder into the empty space in the game folder.
06:07 - 07:41
4. 🚀 Launching the Game and Checking the Expansion Pack
- ✅ Launch the game to make sure the expansion pack is installed correctly.
- ✅ You can check whether you own the expansion pack in the in-game store.
- ✅ You can check the installed expansion pack in 'Pack Management' in the game settings.
- ✅ It is important to make sure the game is updated to the latest version.
07:42 - 09:44
5. 🌐 Additional Information and Wrap-up
- ✅ This method applies the same way even when a new expansion pack is released.
- ✅ The game base must be kept up to date.
- ✅ You can check the expansion pack's world in 'World Management' in the game.
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