Mods and custom content have long been the lifeblood of The Sims on PC. Now, they're coming to console at last... kind of.

The Sims 4 is about to launch a couple of major initiatives that may not exactly be what players have been looking for.

EA clarified that The Sims 4 Marketplace does not replace free content, and that Makers can continue to offer free or paid early access custom content or mods on other platforms under its mod policy.

The Sims 4 celebrates the heart and soul of the Sims themselves, giving players a deeper connection with the most expressive, surprising and charming Sims ever in this single-player offline experience ...

The Sims 4 is giving fans an early look at some of its planned quality-of-life changes, planned to arrive in the game ...