In The Sims 4, moving houses is an exciting and dynamic experience that players can customize to suit their preferences. The concept of moving houses can apply to both moving the entire lot and house or just relocating the household. Each method comes with its own set of options and restrictions, enabling players to make changes according to their unique playstyle.
An important aspect to consider when moving houses in The Sims 4 is the availability of Simoleons, as players may need a significant amount if they want to replace their old home with a larger one. Alternatively, players could save money by moving in with another family and sharing the same house. The game is continuously updating, giving players even more control over their moves, such as the ability to move apartments, which comes with its own set of rules and features, further enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
How To Move Houses In The Sims 4
Adjusting The House’s Position
In order to change the house’s position in The Sims 4, enter Build Mode, then select Save To My Library (represented by a folder with an arrow icon). Next, go to Menu, Manage Worlds, Gallery, find the saved house and choose a new lot to place it on. It is important that the lot matches the size of the house or is larger. Keep in mind that any unique items such as paintings or upgraded objects won’t stay with the family when they move, so move these important objects to the Inventory in Build Mode.
Shifting The House
While in Build Mode, click the Move House option (located at the top-middle of the screen and represented by the plus-sign [+]). This allows players to reposition the house or the lot, providing flexibility when constructing or adjusting a home.
Relocating The Household
To move a household in The Sims 4, there are several methods:
- Access the Manage Worlds menu, click on the desired household, select More (represented by the “…” icon), choose Move Household, and then choose another property or an empty lot.
- Using a Sim’s phone from the bottom-left corner, select the Travel category and then choose Move Household.
- In the Manage World menu, click on the Manage Households option at the top-right corner. This displays all current families in the world. Choose the desired household and move them to the preferred location.
Transferring The House To Another World
To transfer a house to a different world in The Sims 4, follow these steps:
- Enter the lot with the house, then click the folder icon.
- Choose Save Lot to the Gallery.
- Go to Manage Worlds, then click the icon at the top-left corner to access World Select.
- Select the desired World, pick a suitable lot, and click Build.
- Open the Gallery, and place the saved house on the new lot.
Sometimes the ideal house might be located in an unsuitable world. For example, Strangerville is not the best place to live if players don’t want to engage with the town’s mysteries, as the World is filled with strange behaviors.
Relocating A Room
When moving a house in The Sims 4, players transfer all the rooms to a different location. To move a single room, choose the desired room and save it individually to the Gallery. Then, visit the preferred build or an empty lot, open the Gallery, and place the room along with other rooms to complete the house. Also, it is possible to move the desired room within the same build by selecting the room and pressing the plus (+) button to reposition it freely.
How to Relocate Apartments in The Sims 4
Moving Entire Apartments
In The Sims 4, you might come across a perfect apartment but wish to move it to a different World. To do this, select the desired apartment and press + to relocate it on the current lot or save the lot to the Gallery using the Save to My Library option. You can then choose a lot in another World and place the apartment there.
Transferring Individual Units
If you want to move a specific unit within an apartment, the process is a bit different as residential units are considered separate rooms. For smaller units with few rooms, you can move each room individually to a different location on the lot or save them to the Gallery and place them in the new World.
For larger units with multiple rooms, use the floors to your advantage. In Buy Mode, remove the walls separating the rooms on one floor to create a single large room. Then, move and split the large room back into individual rooms using the wall tool. Repeat this process for each floor to move the entire unit. To prevent losing decorations like mirrors and pictures when removing walls, use the bb.moveobjects on cheat to keep items floating in place.
Shifting Rooms within Apartments
Moving rooms within apartments is straightforward in The Sims 4. Simply select the room you want to move, open the dropdown menu displaying the room’s unit name, and choose a different unit to transfer the room to. To physically move the room, select it and press +.
