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Linux / Steam Deck

Complete installation guide for Linux distributions and Steam Deck

1

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • The Sims 4 installed via Steam
  • Steam Proton enabled (Proton 8.0+ recommended)
  • Basic terminal knowledge
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For Steam Deck, switch to Desktop Mode first by holding the Power button.

2

Find Your Game Directory

Locate where The Sims 4 is installed. Common paths:

~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4

Or for Steam Deck:

/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4
3

Download DLC Files

Download the DLC files from our website and extract them to a folder.

Download DLCs
4

Install DLC Unlocker

Copy the DLC Unlocker files to your game directory:

cp -r ~/Downloads/dlc-unlocker/* ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/The\ Sims\ 4/
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Make sure The Sims 4 is completely closed before copying files.

5

Launch The Game

Launch The Sims 4 through Steam as usual. The DLCs should now appear in game!

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Enable mods in Game Options > Other > Enable Custom Content and Mods

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