All of the new mods I found for The Sims 2 released in May and June of 2024! A-Z in categories.
Gameplay Mods:
This mod by Gummi replaces the Sim Blender and/or Inge's Cat & the Visual Teleporter, adding new pie menu options for selecting babies & toddlers, children, teens, Young Adults, cats, and dogs to teleport, so they can be found more easily.
This mod by Lowedeus' Sancta Sanctorum fixes beds losing/changing textures when they get reset.
These are two separate mods by Meduza. The bending duel adds a new awesome interaction for sims with the bending traits, which are required. This is a similar idea to the magic duels in The Sims 1 Makin' Magic, and is a cool way for sims to gain the body skill. The outcome of the duel is affected by various factors, such as some elements being stronger depending on time of day as well as the sims' logic and body skill. The other mod adds a new pie menu interaction to the teddy bear allowing you to rename them, which will then update the other interactions with their name.
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This set of meshes by Simstralia allows you to create your very own playable Bonehilda, with an outfit for each category as well as an animated jaw so she looks realistic when she talks! It requires the SkeleBro mod to work properly. Meduza has also applied this new animated jaw to several other Bonehilda outfits here.
This mod by Lazy Duchess fixes the lag that often occurs when you click on step 4 of CAS.
This mod by Nopke improves the behavior around changing tables in many ways. Firstly, it allows sims to autonomously use other changing tables besides the Base Game one, such as the one added with FreeTime. It will also prevent sims from choosing an inaccessible changing table such as one in a locked or doorless room or in an unowned apartment. Furthermore, they will now choose the changing table closest to the baby/toddler rather than to themselves, since they will have to pick up the baby/toddler first anyway. They will no longer choose a changing table more than 30 tiles away, and in the conditional distance optional version, how far they are willing to go will depend on various factors like their personality or mood. There is also an optional version that makes it so that even if you use the 'change diaper' interaction on the baby/toddler, they will try to use a changing table if one is reasonably available instead of doing it on the spot.
This mod by latestfire fixes the bug that causes sims in their second trimester to appear in their third trimester when they spawn on community lots or visit other sims.
These mods by Epi improve the gameplay around cowplants. The Cowplant Mod adds some new interactions to the cowplant. Firstly, you can now give them a name and also recolor them in the naming menu, like you can with small pets. This is even better if you use PForest's new recolors too which also comes with an invisible pot option and a new root item so that you can make them appear unpotted and growing from the ground. Another interaction added by the Cowplant Mod is that now sims can talk to them, which increases the social need and nature enthusiasm. Sims can now also tease cowplants which causes the cowplant to get hungry faster and also grouchy sims will gain some fun from this. If you also want to use the mods Elixir doesn't work on ghosts and Cowplant cures zombiism, and also optionally Midge's zombie overlay, Quin has you covered with a patch for these and the Cowplant Mod! As for the Custom Male Cowplant, this adds a buyable version of the cowplant which is harmless to visitors and cannot be milked, and can also be used with the new interactions added by the Cowplant Mod, which is required.
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This set of mods by Nopke improves the behavior around diary writing.
The Diary Writing Fixes mod makes it so that the interaction can now be cancelled immediately, the sim will stop what they're doing if you cancel the interaction while they're still walking to the bookcase, rather than having to get it out, sit down, and write a few lines before stopping. It also improves the logic around deciding to autonomously do the interaction, so they won't attempt to if their fun need is 'too high' so they'd usually end up immediately stopping the interaction. They also won't try to do it autonomously if someone is nearby who they'd end up hiding it from. It also prevents sims hiding their diaries from a baby, a toddler, a ghost, the therapist, a magical assistant, a flying bird, a penguin, a robot (except for servos), or a remote-controlled car. In the logic tweaks version which I recommend, it also makes it so that the social need is also considered when deciding whether sims do the interaction autonomously, especially for shy sims, since diary writing fulfills social as well as fun. This version also restricts the autonomous interaction to on a residential lot, in a fraternity, in a dormitory, or in their own apartment only.
The Diary Writing Need Tweaks Mod reduces the maximum fun, social, and comfort that can be gained from diary writing to make it more realistic and logical.
The Diary Writing Builds Creativity mod does exactly as it says, and shy sims will build the skill faster just like when painting.
These new objects by Epi can be placed in front of doors to change the logic around opening and closing them. The stay open one will make a door stay open indefinitely after a sim walks through it. The close behind one will make a door always close behind a sim after they walk through it even if another sim is blocking it. The weather based one will make the door stay open after a sim walks through it if the temperature is above 0 and it is not raining, otherwise it will close on its own or close behind them. The not in use one will prevent sims from using the door at all. It also comes with a required global fix which prevents doors getting jammed by objects.
This mod by Epi makes it so that only 1-3 sims can spawn on a community lot at a time, rather than the default of 3-8. It does not affect OFB Businesses or how many playable sims you can bring. While I personally choose to use mods with the opposite effect of this one, it would be fantastic if you're going for a very small-town vibe or have a very weak computer. Epi kindly recommends to use this mod with my Community Lot Arrival Delay Fix - No Pre-Populate mod.
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This mod by latestfire is a new version of the apthack mod which makes it so that build mode items are not included in the deposit price, since they never got refunded for those so it doesn't make sense to charge them for it.
This mod by latestfire is a new version of the Death by Childbirth mod which fixes the intended effect of the odds increasing with age. It also adds support for teens and elders in case you use mods which allow them to get pregnant too, but that's not necessary. The base odds are reduced from 10% to 1% but now when they are 20 days away from becoming an elder, the odds start increasing by 2% per day, and once they are an elder, the odds stop increasing (at 40% in this case, but this is all tunable).
This mod by latestfire lowers the odds of success when pleading for a loved one, so that the odds are basically halved. However, there is now no minimum relationship requirement for the plead to be attempted.
This mod by Epi is a new version of the Look At Me Now mod so that it lasts longer, so sims will now look at the player for about 20 seconds.
These mods by Gayars and Jo allow you to change the appearance of the baby bottle on per-lot basis. They make the default version white and smoother and allow you to select from various patterns and top colors.
This mod by latestfire allows sims to show signs of pregnancy all day in their first trimester, not just in the morning.
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Epi & PForest have been busy overhauling the Myshuno/Bingo experience. Epi's Myshuno Fixes resolves many issues with the game. Players now don't need to sit facing the object anymore, and sims can also sit on dining chairs next to tables or in dining booths without the game stopping or an error occuring. It also lowers the fun game from playing, due to the silly way that sims usually stop what they're doing if their fun need is maxed, which used to mean full myshuno games would rarely occur. Elder sims still gain more fun than other sims though, it's just lowered for everyone. It also lowers the advertising of all interactions and stops the 'practice' interaction from being autonomous, so sims aren't as obsessed with it anymore. However, once they are playing they will now only quit mid-game if their other motives are low. Lastly, it also improves the caller winning animation. PForest has also made a default replacement so that it looks like a traditional bingo machine, as well as improving the look of the cube and pen accessories too. PForest has also made a lovely complementary decorative set so you can now make some really realistic bingo halls.
This mod by Meduza adds two new sign posts that can be placed on a beach, and when they are, cause either a dolphin or a shark to spawn in the sea depending which sign post was used. Swimming near a dolphin will cause a sim's social need to increase whereas a shark will decrease the comfort need. You can also pet the dolphins!
This is a pack of custom memories by latestfire. They currently have to be manually added with the new object, but can be great for storytelling such as 'got engaged to a rich sim', 'left sim at the altar', 'rejected sim for going steady/engagement'. It also comes with memories inspired by the Ask to leave partner social, Friendly Breakup, and the Confess to cheating social mods, though the memories can be used without them.
This mod by Pick N Mix adds a new social interaction for asking sims what their favorite color is.
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This mod by Simstralia is an edit of Epi's Towel Lite Mod, but with towel support added for children based on Pick N Mix's Change After Bathing mod.
This is a turn on/off replacement set made by simgigglegirl inspired by Epi's and PForest's and supports various traits.
This mod by latesfire is an addon for ACR and either Pregnancy While Visiting or RCC so that ACR Risky Woohoos still result in a chance of pregnancy even if one or neither sim is selectable.
This mod by Epi adds a new object you can use to manually give sims the benefits or penalties sims usually receive when returning from a vacation, such as je ne sais quoi, carefree, and jetlagged, at any time but still temporarily.
This mod by latestfire makes a notification appear when visitors arrive on the lot, so you never miss them without realizing if they don't ring the doorbell. It doesn't apply to walkbys, working NPCs or party guests, only visitors waiting to be greeted.
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New Functional Objects:
This item is a rare free download by LindaSims which allows you to apply beautiful nail overlays to your sims. The item itself shows you the color options on it, so you don't have to guess what each one looks like as you're choosing one to select.
This is a conversion of the carnival ducks game from Animal Crossing New Horizons (converted to The Sims 4 initially) by Jacky93Sims. The ducks are animated and sims can play it and gain fun by throwing balls at the targets behind the moving ducks.
This is a conversion from The Sims 4 by Jacky93Sims which toddlers can play in to gain fun. It can be used by 2 toddlers at the same time!
This is a fountain object by Jacky93Sims which can autonomously be used by dogs to gain a bit of hygiene independently as they roll and splash around in the clean water.
These are two functional bouncy castles by Jacky93Sims. They are usable by children and older, and 3 sims can use them at the same time. They gain fun and behave and are animated in the same way as jumping on the couch. There are now some cute recolors by Alderlock too!
This is a functional basketball throwing game converted from The Sims 3 by Jacky93Sims. It can be used by children and older to gain fun. Sims will throw basketballs at the basket - it works similarly to dart throwing.
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This is a functional swing for toddlers by Jacky93Sims. They can use it independently, but another sim can also push them. They will gain fun, but the animations are similar to when they are sitting in a high chair.
This is a functional Skeeball game converted from The Sims 3 by Jacky93Sims. It can be used by children and older to gain fun. Sims will throw balls at the holes - it works similarly to dart throwing.
This is a conversion from The Sims 4 by Jacky93Sims. It is a small kitchen appliance that can be used to make various different popcorn recipes. It has a custom popping sound, and sims will eat the popcorn out of a bucket in a similar way to the other snacks, which they will then throw away when finished.
This is an adorable set for children by Jacky93Sims. It contains various items, some decorative, some unique versions of things like a shopping cart toybox, a snack fridge, a children's muffin oven with functional sink, and a bookcase cart. But, the star of the show is something brand new - a functional washing machine toy. It builds fun and the cleaning skill, and has an adorable unique animation.
This is a conversion from The Sims 3 by Jacky93Sims of a rock climbing wall. It can be used by sims children and older, and 2 sims can use it at the same time. It can be used autonomously, and builds fun and the body skill.
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Default Replacements:
This mod by Epi replaces the bird cage with a nicer bigger version made by DeeDee.
This mod by GrilledCheese-Aspiration replaces the open/closed business sign with a higher quality nicer version.
This mod by Jacky93Sims replaces the plumbobs with a heart like the one in the first kiss cinematic event.
This mod by PForest replaces the aura that appears around good witches with a higher quality version. You can choose between a strong, medium, subtle or very subtle effect.
This is a replacement for the plumbobs by Jacky93Sims which makes them smaller, prettier, and more shiny/luminous with a holographic effect.
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This mod by S1ndle replaces the plumbob with a smaller, more modern and clean alternative. This mod is different to most other plumbob replacers because it also replaces them in cinematics, neighborhood view, groups and dates, and business employees, rather than just the regular ones above sims' heads.
This mod by Dilya replaces the neighborhood redbud tree with a much nicer and higher quality alternative. It is based on Linden Trees Redux and requires it.