The Sims 4’s new main menu has caused quite a stir in the simming community, and we’ve got some replacement mods if you’re not big on the change.
As part of the new updates, changes, and incoming Events celebrating The Sims‘ 25th birthday, a new main menu was revealed during the latest Behind The Sims stream. It’s had quite a mixed reception from players with many embracing the updated look, while others have expressed their distaste for the change.
Luckily it hasn’t taken long for the modding community to figure out how to replace them, and there are already several new main menu mods out there you can download today (there are also a few in Early Access which we’ll add to this list when they become publicly available). Can’t find an override you like? Stick around to the end of the post where we’ll show you how to create a new main menu yourself!
New Main Menu Mods
From simple color shifts to full-on metamorphosis, there’s a lot to choose from when it comes to installing a new main menu mod!
The Sims 4 Main Menu Inspired By The Sims 2
For a real nostalgia trip, check out this main menu mod which is designed to mimic the loading screen from The Sims 2!
Click here to download!Seasonscape (Dynamic Loading Screen)
Things get extra-fancy with this dynamic main menu mod that changes with the time and season IRL!
Click here to download!Henford-on-Bagley Main Menu Overrides
Am I the only one that calls the world “Hens-on-Bags” for short?
Either way, chose your favorite part of that world and make it your main menu background with this mod.
Click here to download!Main Menu Background Overrides
This link has a ton of different main menu replacers to choose from! There are several calming shots from different worlds in the game, multiple color gradients, and a few other random dark heart designs.
Click here to download!Botanical Core Main Menu Override
Transport your sims to a calm rainy cafe with this peaceful override.
You will need to share your email address and a “nickname” to download it, but it’s free.
Click here to download!Sims 4 CC – Main Menu Replacers – Persona
Funnily enough, when I first saw the new main menu I thought, “this reminds me of Persona.” It seems I’m not the only one! This mod has 16 different Persona-themed screens to choose from spanning P3 to P5.
Click here to download!Aesthetic Main Menu Overrides
This collection of main menu overrides lets you choose from 7 absoultely beautiful landscape and nature paintings.
Click here to download!Main Menu Overrides — Random Collection
Chose from 6 random designs to replace your main menu image ranging in colorways and vibes.
Click here to download!“Soft Florals” The Sims 4 Loading Screens + Backgrounds For Menu And CAS
Replace your main menu, loading screen background, and/or your CAS background with one of these muted hues for a much calmer experience.
Click here to download!Main Menu Override Original Ver
If you like the main menu layout but want less intense colors, NekoChan-Simmer gives you 4 new options which includes a softer version of the original hues.
Click here to download!Main Menu Readjusted
It’s unclear why the updated main menu has households looking so much smaller than what was shown during the Behind The Sims stream, but LunarBritney has made a fix. They’ve also offered a few variations like a lower saturation version and one with a higher quality image.
Click here to download!Making Your Own Main Menu Mod
If you’re interested in taking the plunge and trying to create a main menu mod for yourself, Amethyst-Lilac has shared a tutorial instructing exactly how to do it. All you need is Sims 4 Studio and an image editing software of your choice. Comments on the tutorial suggest it’s pretty easy to follow, so don’t be afraid to try it for yourself!
MORE ON SNOOTYSIMS: You can do a lot more with s4s besides creating your own new main menu!
Final Thoughts
Even if you like the new main menu, you might find that a modded version tickles your fancy even more! Changing up the menu can affect your whole vibe while playing the game as it’s the first thing you see when you boot up The Sims 4. And if you’ve always wanted to try making your own CC, creating a custom main menu is a great way to dip your toes into the modding world without needing a lot of skill or experience in a number of fancy programs.
Do you vibe with any of these new main menu mods? Have one you love that we didn’t feature? Did you take the plunge and try making your own? Let us know in the comments, and check back here from time to time to see if we’ve added more. Until next time, happy simming!
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