The Sims 2 released back in 2004 to critical acclaim for finally upgrading a beloved franchise in many ways. Sims fans are so loyal that many still play this sequel to this day. Although the modding community has moved on mostly from 2 to Sims 3 and Sims 4 since 2004, there is a healthy amount that you need to check out if you’re looking to spice up your vanilla copy. Here are the best Sims 2 mods in 2021 to download right now.
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Enlarge That Text!
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
This mod helps the game immensely by making the text within The Sims 2 a lot less smaller. Finally, you’ll be able to actually read the messages that pop up regardless of the size of your monitor. You’d think this would be in the game, but don’t worry, modders are here to fix it right up.
Change Townie Names
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
If you’re sick and tired of the townie names around The Sims 2 (which, yes, is the weirdest thing to be a stickler about), you can totally have them all renamed with this mod. It takes from a pool of names and replaces names all around town.
Play the Stock Market
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
For sims that have the investing privilege from the Fortune Aspiration, this mod is a pretty good one. No more would you have any negative returns from the stock market. That means it’ll always be a win for you and money will rain down upon you and your sim family.
New University Majors
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Spice up your student sim’s college career with new majors! Modders have taken it upon themselves to think up wacky, random, and legit majors that your sims can partake in. Some even work towards legitimate career mods that have been created, too. Here are some to get you started:
Get Automatically Rejuvenated
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
With this mod, a Rejuvenation Chamber is added to the inventory of items that you can place within your sim’s home. It will fill up all your sims’ mood bars and aspiration bars and you won’t have to waste any time at all. It’s a bit of a cheat, but it definitely makes life easier.
New Eyes
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
There are plenty of mods for changing your sims’ eyes up. They range from making eyes more realistic to just changing up the color of them. You can look around and find a ton that will match what you’re looking for. Here are some to get you started:
Play Gameboy!
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
This mod requires the University pack because it’s a skin that replaces the usual handheld that your sims can play with, with a blast from the past. This makes your sims super cool as they play their original Gameboys.
New Sun
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
This mod is a fix for a glitch that removes the sun from The Sims 2 altogether. It will bring back the light in your sim days.
Dollar Bills, Y’all
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
This mod is a skin replacement for the game’s regular simoleons. It makes them all into USD in either $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, or $100. You can’t install all at once so choose your favorite!
More Easels
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Have some artistic sims? You can install a whole bunch of new easels for them to get their painting on. Different size canvases are also included with each. Some are even different shapes! Here are some to get you started.
Cereal For Toddlers on the Floor
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Tired of the hassle from feeding toddlers? Don’t want to deal with your adult sim being totally consumed with the task? Get this mod to make a portable cereal possible. You just drop it on the ground and you’re set!
Make Your Baby’s Bottle Look Like Milk
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Your sim toddlers deserve better than the weird goop that the milk bottles bring. If you want to stick to milk bottles and don’t want to install the previously mentioned mod, then get this one to make your milk actually look white.
Clothes
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Clothing are a huge part of The Sims 2. They’re the perfect way to make your sims look their best and express themselves. Naturally, modders have taken their wonderful creativity to make some amazing clothing mods. Check them out for yourself and choose whichever you like. Look fabulous!
More Food
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Have some culinary inclined sims in your family? Or maybe you just got tired of all the vanilla recipes offered in the base game. Whatever the case may be, modders have your back. Pick and choose your favorite recipes, you’re bound to find some food you love that your sims can cook up. Check them all out over here.
New Pets
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
A ton of mods have created all new pets for you to download. Check them out and pick your favorite new furry companion today!
More Hairs
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Tired of the hairstyles that come with The Sims 2? Modders have your back. There is a multitude of mods that will introduce whole new haircuts into your sims life. Thank god because this is one of the most important parts of The Sims, after all. Looking fabulous. Check them out for yourself!
Nails!
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Like with clothes and haircuts, modders have also taken it upon themselves to make nails for your sims to look fabulous wearing. There are a ton in different shapes, styles, and colors, so choose your favorite.
Tattoos
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Want to equip your rebellious, artistic, and outspoken sims with some fashionable tattoos? Mods are abundant for them. Check out a ton of them over here.
Makeup
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Get your pretty sims looking their best with some all new makeup. Modders have added a wealth of options for those of you that want to have as much makeup to choose from as possible. Get some mods for yourself over here.
Get Your Sims Looking Real
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Your sims can continue looking all cartoony as was originally intended. Or you can get them looking as real as possible. That’s right, mods even exist for making your sims look like humans. It’s crazy. Check them out for yourself.
Have More Stuff to Watch
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Something that modders take very seriously and you wouldn’t think that they do is what your sims watch on TV. Tired of seeing the same recycled shows? Want to add more culture into your sims’ lives? Get them some new stuff to watch with these mods.
New, Full-Fledged Neighborhoods
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Did you know that you could get all new neighborhoods without breaking a sweat? That’s right, new lands for the taking. New spaces to build upon and call your home. Modders have made a ton of all new ‘hoods so check them out!
Pose Packs!
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
If you like snapping a lot of pictures of your sims, you’ll want to look into pose packs. Modders have made a TON and you can get all kinds of poses to make up some wonderful stories for your sims. Here are some to get you started:
Different CAS Backgrounds
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Want to spice up the background to the Create a Sim screen? There a lot of choices for you to do so. Highly recommend this beautiful mod that turns the CAS into a tranquil setting. The sky’s the limit with this one, though!
Timing Fix
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
You know that annoying bug that makes timed events (e.g. Aging and Aspiration Decay) stop working forever on certain lots or in specific neighborhoods? This mod will fix that and prevent the bug from happening so that you can experience your game more smoothly.
No More Tinkering
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
If those useless tinkering interactions with random objects are annoying to you, then this mod will get rid of them. While the hobby system introduced in FreeTime has its good qualities, you might want to get rid of the “Tinker” interaction on appliances and electronics. Your Sims will still be able to gain tinkering enthusiasm.
Fitness Decay
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
If you’re wanting a more realistic experience in your game, then you can download this mod. Sims in currently played households will lose their fitness over time, depending on their age and fitness level. The files are open to editing if you want to make any changes, too.
More PJ Colors
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
If you’re tired of the bland clothing in The Sims 2 and already went through the previously listed clothing section, why not also check out this mod? It adds more colors/recolors to the original pajamas and also pairs socks with them!
Animalistic Nursery
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
It’s always nice to brighten up your Sims’ homes with new furniture. This mod will add a wilderness-themed nursery set to your game so your wild kids can get in touch with their natural side.
Forest Bedroom
Follow up on the previously listed animal-themed nursery mod with this forest-themed bedroom mod. When your toddlers grow up, they can continue their love for the natural world by sitting in their very own frog chair or sleeping on a nice bear bed.
Princess Bedroom
If you’re in search of a more pink theme for your Sims’ children, then this mod has you covered. Who wouldn’t love to have a little princess-themed desk as a child? The possibilities are endlessfor your little royal Sims.
New Colorful Lights
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
The Sims 2 isn’t as expansive as it could be with its furnishing options. This mod will add some great, colorful new lights to the Build Mode. Your Sims will never be without bright, aesthetically-pleasing lighting again.
Coraline Clothing
Best Sims 2 Mods 2021
Who doesn’t love Coraline? If you’re an avid fan of the creepy classic, make sure to have a look at this mod. It offers recolors and clothes themed to match those of Coraline’s own aesthetic.
No Zodiac Chemistry
Annoyed by the star-based attraction system present in the game? This mod will remove the zodiac aspect from the chemistry system. All star signs will then be neutral towards each other. No more attraction, no more repulsion.
Butler Fix
Apartment Life added a lot of cool features, like the Butler NPC. This mod will fix bugs that werenever resolved by The Sims team themselves to make your rich Sims’ lives a little bit easier.
Sims Can Talk– IN THE POOL!
Finally, your Sims can chat while they’re lounging around in the pool. They can swim and talk with other Sims, or they can snuggle close with them if you add this mod to your game. Other Sims can be overhead by those swimming, and swimming Sims can change topics of conversation.
Those are some of the best Sims 2 mods you can download now in 2021. Make sure to check out more Sims-related content below or look for more great mods on ModTheSims.
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