The Playable Pets Mod is one of the most entertaining experiences that you can have in The Sims 4! And yes, it is precisely what you think – pets are now playable characters as well! This mod gives you full control over your pets and allows you to play as one of them. And whether you want to use it merely for moving your pet or completely ditching your human Sim and play as a cat or a dog – it’s great for both! The official creators of the mod are sims4studio, and you can download it here.
Please note that to make the Playable Pets Mod work, you have to have the Cats and Dogs expansion pack purchased first. The mod alone doesn’t add pets, or their lifestyles – it simply allows you to play as them. So, if you’re one of the simmers who are a happy owner of the expansion, and you’re looking to enrich it, the Playable Pets Mod is the perfect extension for you! Let’s jump to the installation process and learn how to make the mod work!
How to Install the Playable Pets Mod?
To install the Playable Pets Mod, please follow these steps:
- Download the mod from sims4studio.
- Extract the downloaded file into a new folder.
- Find the “Mods” folder in your game’s directory destination.
- Copy and paste the extracted files into the “Mods” folder.
- Start the game and enable the “Script Mods” option in your game settings.
- Restart your game if you can’t see the changes.
If you have trouble with any of the steps, please check our detailed guide on mods and CC! There you will find answers to all of your questions!Now let’s check the features of the mod!
The Playable Pets Mod Features
Needs
As well as Sims, pets now also have needs of their own that you need to satisfy as you play with them. These are:
- Bladder
- Hunger
- Energy
- Play
- Affection
- Bowel
These needs are managed the same way as the needs of your Sims. They help you understand your pets more and are a great indicator of how your pets are feeling in a given moment.
Cats vs Dogs
As you might imagine, there are no significant differences between playing as a cat or as a dog. Generally, the fundamental interactions around their needs will all be the same. However, there are some unique actions that each of them can have.
Cats, for example, can search for hidden objects and find interesting items. They can also jump on counters, watch and follow the human Sims, or straight-up ignore everyone and be alone.
Dogs can leave off hairs around the house, then practice doing tricks and roam freely. They can also engage in a lot of mutual activities with cats, like talking to each other, chasing each other in a friendly way, or fighting each other.
The Rest
In the Playable Pets Mod, you can also check on the relationships of your pets with the other Sims in the family. You can also see their age and traits, as well as their genealogy.
But, by far the most exciting element is that you can use the Club Manager for your cat or dog! This means that you can join clubs like “Garden Gnomes”, “Knights of the Hedge”, and “Spin Master”. And you can guess by the names what they’re all about!
Conclusion
The Playable Pets Mod is the single most fun mod that we’ve played with, in a long time! When you install it, the focus massively shifts from the perspective of your Sims to the standpoint of your pets. You get to see the world from their eyes and to discover a whole different level of enjoyment.
There are tons of new interactions that can make the game more interesting for you, so if you’re looking to jazz things up, then definitely go for this mod! Happy simming!
