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Best Sims 4 Map Replacements: Where to Find and How to Install

from: TheSimsTree

Custom maps make Sims 4 even more fun, and, of course, more beautiful! In this article, we’ll tell you where to find really high-quality and unique maps, or how to change up your world’s look yourself. Try picking out a style that suits you, or use these ideas to inspire your own creativity.

For those who don’t want to radically change the game’s style but dream of more clarity and quality, the Enhanced World Maps mod by SimMattically is a great fit. With this add-on, the maps you already know will become much more detailed and easy on the eyes – while the overall vibe stays just as familiar.

Enhanced World Maps mod example for Sims 4 interface, by SimMattically

If the ready-made options from creators aren’t your thing, check out a detailed map-making guide by Menaceman44 for those who want to transform the game’s visuals themselves (by the way, this author also made an awesome Windenburg map).

Custom Sims 4 map creation guide by Menaceman44, example of Windenburg map

How do you add map replacements to the game?  

1. If you downloaded the replacements as a zip, unzip the files.  

2. Put them in your Mods folder (Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods).  

3. Don’t forget to enable custom content and mods in your game settings.  

Important! For proper display, you can only have one replacement per world in your Mods folder.

Right now, there aren’t that many creators who regularly release high-quality maps for Sims 4 – in fact, only five are really active with this. So we’ll focus on them and tell you more about each author. Most importantly, we’ll show you the map options from these creators that we found the most interesting.

filipesims is a brand new creator who’s been putting out some seriously impressive map replacements. His maps, which look a bit like watercolor paintings, have a distinct and recognizable style and will definitely bring more beauty and coziness into your game.

20th Century Plumbob makes detailed and incredibly atmospheric maps in a style close to the original. The main difference is maximum accuracy: each map is built using real screenshots, mirroring the world you see as you explore the game’s towns. Because of this, 20th Century Plumbob’s work looks way more interesting and believable than the default Sims 4 maps, which can sometimes be pretty different from the actual architecture and layout of the game world.

Maps by Mama-Llama are a real gem for fans of realistic visuals. The creator goes all in on realism: these maps are definitely not about the classic Sims style. They’re no longer cartoony or sketchy, and the quality and attention to detail are amazing. The lighting alone deserves a round of applause.

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DerShayan calls their maps fanart – and it makes sense. New releases don’t come out too often, but the sims worlds in them are dipped into a truly special fairy tale. Every time you open a town map, it’s pure pleasure.

MissChipsa (Estrella | Estele) specializes in reimagining maps in the spirit of different historic periods. In Chipsa’s portfolio, you’ll find medieval maps and versions inspired by prehistoric times. It’s easy to get sucked in, checking out all the creative ideas – ships, castles, landscapes, and much more.

Now let’s get to the collection itself!

filipesims

All map replacements by this creator can be found at the link

San Sequoia Map Replacement

San Sequoia watercolor map replacement by filipesims

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Batuu Map Replacement

Batuu custom map in watercolor style by filipesims

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Tartosa Map Replacement

Tartosa world map replacement by filipesims

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Newcrest Map Replacement (+lite version)

Newcrest map replacement, standard and lite version by filipesims

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20th Century Plumbob  

All map replacements by this creator can be found at the link

Nordhaven Map Replacement 

Nordhaven realistic Sims 4 map by 20th Century Plumbob

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Selvadorada Map Replacement

Selvadorada detailed map by 20th Century Plumbob

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Glimmerbrook: Dawn Map Replacement 

Glimmerbrook Dawn fantasy map by 20th Century Plumbob

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Batuu Map Replacement

Batuu accurate map replacement by 20th Century Plumbob

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Oasis Springs Map Replacement

Oasis Springs world visual overhaul by 20th Century Plumbob

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StrangerVille Map Replacement

StrangerVille immersive map by 20th Century Plumbob

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Copperdale Map Replacement

Copperdale detailed world map by 20th Century Plumbob

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DerShayan

All map replacements by this creator can be found at the link

Mt. Komorebi Fanart Map

Mount Komorebi fanart map by DerShayan

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Ravenwood Fanart Map

Ravenwood fanart world map by DerShayan

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Moonwood Mill Fanart Map

Moonwood Mill fantasy map by DerShayan

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Mama-Llama

All map replacements by this creator can be found at the link

Sulani "Sunrise" realistic map replacement

Sulani Sunrise realistic map replacement by Mama-Llama

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Ciudad Enamorada realistic map replacement by Mama-Llama

Ciudad Enamorada city map by Mama-Llama

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San Myshuno "Luxury" realistic map replacement

San Myshuno Luxury 4k map replacement by Mama-Llama

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Forgotten Hollow "Mystic" realistic map replacement

Forgotten Hollow Mystic map replacement by Mama-Llama

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Willow Creek realistic map replacement

Willow Creek realistic world map by Mama-Llama

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MissChipsa (Estrella | Estele)

All map replacements by this creator can be found at the link

Oasis Springs Map Replacement

Oasis Springs historical map by MissChipsa

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Magnolia Promenade Map Replacement

Magnolia Promenade reimagined map by MissChipsa

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Willow Creek Medieval Map Replacement

Willow Creek medieval style map by MissChipsa

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Fanasy Granite Falls Map Replacement

Granite Falls fantasy map replacement by MissChipsa

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Winter in NewCrest Medieval Map Replacement

Newcrest winter medieval map by MissChipsa

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San Mishuno Medieval Map Replacement by MissChipsa

San Myshuno medieval map replacement by MissChipsa

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Prehistoric Granite Falls Map Replacement

Granite Falls prehistoric world map by MissChipsa

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Forgotten Hollow Map Replacement

Forgotten Hollow custom world map by MissChipsa

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