Sims 4 Marketplace and Moola Explained (2026)

The Sims 4 Marketplace is an in-game store that arrived on PC and Mac on March 17, 2026, and on PlayStation and Xbox on April 16, 2026. It sells Maker Packs, which are Create a Sim and Build mode items made by approved community creators, plus the official kits from The Sims team. Both are bought with Moola, a virtual currency you purchase through your platform's store. Expansion, game and stuff packs are listed too, but you still pay for those with regular money.

Last checked: November 9, 2026 (game version 1.129).

Marketplace timeline

Since April 16, console players can only buy kits with Moola inside the game, while PC and Mac players can buy them either way.

What you can buy in the Marketplace

Maker Packs are made by community creators who have been accepted into The Sims Maker Program. According to EA:

• Each Maker Pack has between 3 and 50 items, and the Maker sets its size and price within EA's guidelines.
• Every pack is reviewed by people at EA before release to check it's safe, works properly and fits the game's age rating.
• Maker Packs install without restarting the game.
• Content bought with Moola can't be gifted or passed to another player.

Kits from The Sims team are also sold for Moola and install without a restart.

Expansion, game and stuff packs appear in the Marketplace, but you buy them with real money through your platform, and the game needs a restart afterwards. See our list of all Sims 4 expansion packs if you're deciding between them.

EA has also run free giveaways. Besides the Country Kitchen Kit, a few free Maker items were added each week from June 11 to July 9, 2026, under the Marketplace's free tab.

How Moola works

Moola is used only in the Marketplace. EA's rules:

• Buying it: you buy Moola in bundles through your platform's store. Prices vary by region and platform.
• Where it works: Moola stays within one platform family. Moola bought through the EA app also works if you play through Steam or the Epic Games Store, but it doesn't move between families such as PlayStation and Xbox.
• No transfers: Moola can't be traded, gifted or moved to another account.
• What Makers earn: creators receive about 30% of the Moola spent on their packs. EA puts it as 30 US cents for every 100 Moola spent on their content.

Before buying a bundle, check the Moola price of the pack you want, so you don't end up with far more currency than you need.

How to use the Marketplace

1. Start The Sims 4 while connected to the internet.
2. Click the Marketplace banner on the main menu.
3. Browse or search for Maker Packs and kits, then buy with your Moola balance.
4. New Marketplace items carry a gold star icon in Create a Sim and Build mode, so you can find what you just added.

You must be online to browse and buy. Offline, you can only view your collection.

The Marketplace also contains My Collection > Pack Selection, where you can switch any pack you own on or off. Some players found that packs newly installed through the EA app stayed switched off after the Marketplace update. If a new pack doesn't show up in your game, tick it in Pack Selection and restart when asked.

Notes for console players

• On PlayStation and Xbox, kits are part of the game files, so the Marketplace storage space is used only for Maker Packs.
• Console storage for Maker Packs is shared by every account on that console.
• If you play through Xbox Cloud Gaming, you may need to download your Maker Packs again at the start of each session, using the Marketplace Download Manager before you load a save.

Marketplace vs free CC and mods

The Marketplace doesn't replace free custom content. EA says creators can still share free CC and mods on other sites under its mod policy, and can also offer paid early access there. Content released elsewhere can't then be sold in the Marketplace.

The main differences:

If you want free CC on PC or Mac, follow our guide on how to install Sims 4 mods and CC.

Do you have to use the Marketplace?

No. EA says there are no plans to require extra purchases to enjoy The Sims 4, and no plans for a subscription or battle pass. The base game stays free, the Gallery keeps working, and base game updates continue to add free content, such as the elder outfits and furniture added on October 27, 2026. Read is The Sims 4 free for everything included at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is Moola in Sims 4?

Moola is The Sims 4's virtual currency, added in March 2026. You buy it through your platform's store and spend it in the in-game Marketplace on Maker Packs and kits. It can't be used for expansion, game or stuff packs.

What is the Sims 4 Marketplace?

It's an in-game store that sells Maker Packs made by approved community creators, plus official kits, all paid for with Moola. It launched on PC and Mac on March 17, 2026, and on PlayStation and Xbox on April 16, 2026.

How do I open the Marketplace in Sims 4?

Start the game while online and click the Marketplace banner on the main menu. From there you can browse, buy and manage your packs under My Collection. Without an internet connection, you can only view your collection.

Can you buy expansion packs with Moola?

No. Expansion packs, game packs and stuff packs are paid for with regular money through your platform's store, even when you find them in the Marketplace. Moola only buys Maker Packs and kits.

Does Moola transfer between platforms?

Only within the same platform family. Moola bought on the EA app also works through Steam or the Epic Games Store, but it doesn't move between PlayStation, Xbox and PC. It can't be gifted or traded either.

Are Sims 4 kits only available with Moola?

On PlayStation and Xbox, yes: since April 16, 2026, kits are sold only in the in-game Marketplace for Moola. On PC and Mac, kits returned to the EA app and Steam on the same day, so you can buy them there or in the Marketplace.