Chingyu Sims 4 Mod Collection Guide (March 2026)

Updated by Soumya Thakur
November 4, 2025
GamingThe Sims 4

The Sims 4 modding community has revolutionized gameplay possibilities, and among the most innovative creators stands Chingyu, whose mods have transformed how players experience relationships, social interactions, and emotional depth in the game.

If you’ve ever wanted more nuanced romantic interactions, deeper friendship mechanics, or more realistic social dynamics in your Sims 4 gameplay, Chingyu’s mods offer exactly what you need. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of Chingyu’s mod collection from installation and configuration to troubleshooting and compatibility ensuring you can enhance your Sims 4 experience with confidence.

Whether you’re new to modding or a seasoned player looking to expand your mod library, this definitive resource provides everything you need to know about Chingyu’s Sims 4 mods, updated for the latest game version in March 2026.

Who is Chingyu? A Creator Spotlight

Chingyu has emerged as one of the most respected mod creators in the Sims 4 community, specializing in social interaction and relationship mods that add depth and realism to the game. With a background in programming and a passion for storytelling, Chingyu began creating mods in 2018 to address what they felt were missing elements in the base game’s social mechanics.

What sets Chingyu apart from other modders is their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to creating mods that feel like natural extensions of the original game rather than obvious additions. Each mod undergoes extensive testing to ensure compatibility with the latest game patches and expansion packs.

Chingyu’s modding philosophy centers around three core principles:

Realism: Creating interactions and behaviors that mirror real-life social dynamics
Integration: Ensuring mods work seamlessly with existing game content
Customization: Providing players with options to tailor mod features to their preferred playstyle

With over 2 million downloads across various mod platforms, Chingyu has established a reputation for creating reliable, feature-rich mods that enhance gameplay without causing performance issues or game instability.

Complete Chingyu Mods Collection

Chingyu has developed an impressive collection of mods that focus primarily on social interactions, relationships, and emotional depth. Below, we’ll explore each mod in detail, including features, requirements, and installation instructions.

1. Enhanced Relationships Mod

The Enhanced Relationships Mod is Chingyu’s flagship creation, completely overhauling how Sims form and maintain relationships. This mod introduces gradual relationship progression, more nuanced social interactions, and a compatibility system that affects how quickly Sims build connections.

Key Features:

Gradual relationship progression based on interaction quality and frequency
Compatibility system that affects relationship development speed
New social interactions organized by relationship type (friends, romantic, family)
Memory system that allows Sims to remember significant interactions
Relationship decay that varies based on relationship type and last contact
Dynamic relationship labels that change as relationships evolve

Requirements:

Base Game compatible
Works with all expansion packs (no requirements)
Updated for game version 1.105.345 (latest patch as of March 2026)

Download: Official Download Page

2. Realistic Romance Mod

The Realistic Romance Mod adds depth to romantic relationships, introducing new courtship stages, attraction mechanics, and more meaningful romantic interactions. This mod is perfect for players who want more realistic relationship progression and romantic storytelling options.

Key Features:

Five-stage courtship system (attraction, dating, exclusive, engaged, married)
Physical and personality attraction system
New romantic interactions for each relationship stage
Jealousy system that varies by trait and relationship stage
Breakup consequences that affect future relationships
Anniversary celebrations and relationship milestones

Requirements:

Base Game compatible
Recommended: Get Together Expansion Pack (for additional club interactions)
Updated for game version 1.105.345

Download: Official Download Page

3. Dynamic Friendships Mod

The Dynamic Friendships Mod enhances how Sims form and maintain friendships, introducing different friendship types, social circles, and more realistic friendship dynamics. This mod is particularly valuable for players who enjoy focusing on their Sims’ social lives and community connections.

Key Features:

Five friendship types (acquaintance, casual, close, best, lifelong)
Social circle system that affects how friends interact
Group activities that strengthen multiple friendships simultaneously
Friendship conflicts and resolutions
Childhood friendships that can evolve into adulthood
Long-distance friendship maintenance options

Requirements:

Base Game compatible
Recommended: City Living Expansion Pack (for additional apartment social interactions)
Updated for game version 1.105.345

Download: Official Download Page

4. Family Ties Mod

The Family Ties Mod completely revamps family relationships, introducing more realistic family dynamics, generational connections, and meaningful family interactions. This mod is essential for players who enjoy legacy challenges or family-centered gameplay.

Key Features:

Enhanced parent-child relationships with age-appropriate interactions
Sibling rivalry and support systems
Grandparent-grandchild special interactions
Family traditions and holiday celebrations
Inheritance system that considers relationship quality
Family reputation that affects how other Sims view your family

Requirements:

Base Game compatible
Recommended: Seasons Expansion Pack (for holiday interactions)
Updated for game version 1.105.345

Download: Official Download Page

5. Emotional Depth Mod

The Emotional Depth Mod expands on the base game’s emotion system, introducing more nuanced emotional states, emotional memories, and context-appropriate emotional responses. This mod works in conjunction with all other Chingyu mods to create more emotionally intelligent Sims.

Key Features:

15 new emotional states beyond the base game emotions
Emotional memory system that affects future reactions
Contextual emotional responses based on traits and experiences
Emotional contagion that spreads between Sims
Emotional regulation skills that Sims can develop
Mood swing system for realistic emotional fluctuations

Requirements:

Base Game compatible
Works with all expansion packs
Updated for game version 1.105.345

Download: Official Download Page

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Installing Chingyu’s mods requires careful attention to detail to ensure they work properly with your game. Follow these steps for a smooth installation process:

Prerequisites

Before installing any Chingyu mods, ensure you have the following:

The Sims 4 updated to the latest version (1.105.345 as of March 2026)
Script Mods Enabled in your game options
A backup of your Saves folder (located in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4)
Visual C++ Redistributable (for Windows users)
Enough storage space (mods require approximately 500MB total)

Installation Process

Download all desired Chingyu mods from the official Patreon page using the links provided above
Extract the downloaded files using a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip
Open your Mods folder (Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods)
Create a new folder named “Chingyu Mods” within your Mods folder
Copy all extracted files into the “Chingyu Mods” folder
Ensure the folder structure matches the original (don’t rename or move individual files)
Delete the localthumbcache.package file from your Sims 4 folder
Launch The Sims 4 and enable script mods in Game Options > Other
Restart the game to ensure all mods are properly loaded

Verification

To verify that the mods are installed correctly:

Load a save file or create a new household
Click on a Sim and look for new interactions
Check for a notification that Chingyu mods are loaded (appears on game startup)
Test basic interactions to ensure functionality

If you encounter any issues during installation, refer to our troubleshooting section below.

Configuration Guide

Chingyu’s mods come with extensive customization options that allow you to tailor the experience to your preferences. This section covers the configuration options for each mod.