GTA 5, Cyberpunk 2077 & More Are Now Canon In Sims 4

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players tired of their creations wasting their time playing video games like Blicblock and Incredible Sports are in luck because anew mod allows them to experience some excellent real-world titles. Given how flexible and reactive ' systems are, it stands to reason that users could have their Sims spend time sitting at the computer and grinding out levels in their favorite video game. While there are certainly more beneficial hobbies, it's a fun bit of meta-textual design to have characters in the game playing a video themselves.

Over on Nexus Mods, creator SimmerWellPupper shared their «Better Computer Games» mod which does exactly what one might expect by swapping out 's fictional games with titles like and. The mod comes with seven new games that Sims can install on their computers as well as unique flavor text for each one and some modified animations. While they may not be officially canon to, they'll certainly help sell the fantasy for users creating as realistic a world as possible.

These platforms, including Tumblr and YouTube, are the best places to find the latest and greatest custom content for The Sims 4.

As for how the mod actually works, it seems to be the case that the game the Sims are playing is just pre-captured footage that's then played on the computer screen to make it appear as though they're actually controlling the action. In addition to the popular AAA titles, the «Better Computer Games» mod also allows players to purchase a high-end ROG Gaming PC to ensure that their Sims are able to run even the most intense experiences. It's currently unknown whether the creator plans on expanding the mod with extra games but it could be an opportunity for the future.

While developer Maxis has released a wealth of add-on content for, the community has still taken an active role in shaping the experience they want out of the game. Thousands of mods have been developed to help users create even more detailed Sims while also making the construction