Refreshed Main Menu: Dynamic Edition 2.0 (Standalone)
Hey everyone! This is Refreshed Main Menu: Dynamic Edition (Standalone), dynamically changing based on real-life time.
If you play in the early morning, you'll be greeted by a rising sun; but if you play in the evening, you'll get deep purple shades of the coming night; and if you play at night, the whole sky will be covered with stars, and you'll get the warm light of a nearby campfire.
All in all, there are 5 different states based on the real time of day you're playing :)
• 4:00 - 5:59: Dawn
• 6:00 - 9:59: Morning
• 10:00 - 17:59: Day
• 18:00 - 20:59: Evening
• 21:00 - 3:59: Night
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Current Version: 2.0
Compatible with PC: 1.112.519.1020 / Mac: 1.112.519.1220
The Standalone Refreshed Main Menu means this mod operates independently and is not intended to be installed or used alongside the main edition of the Refreshed Main Menu.
There are optional files inside the OPTIONAL folder. Please read more below to learn how they work.
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FEATURES:
Background changes based on the time of day.
Press the "S" key to show or hide news.
Press the "F" key to show or hide family portrait.
OPTIONAL: An alternative The Sims 4 logo with the 3D plumbob.
OPTIONAL: Family Portrait Initially Visible – this file will make the family portrait display by default.
OPTIONAL: Smaller Family Portrait – this file ensures your family always fits the frame, though they may appear small depending on the number of Sims. Best for families with 1 or 4 Sims. Refresh by deleting the thumbnail cache file or making changes to the family.
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Changelog:
February 16, 2025 – version 2.0 released.
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Terms of Use
Please ensure you are familiar with my Terms of Use.
• Do not upload the mods to other websites or claim them as your own work.
• Modifying the mods, including altering images or any part of the content, or publishing them in any modified form, is strictly prohibited.
• Reusing or modifying any portion of the code written for these mods is not allowed.
Please note that while these rules are in place, they are not exhaustive. Any actions taken in bad faith will also be addressed.
Comments (49)
Hello, I love this mod, it's amazing! Do you plan to update it, please?
Hi! Are you planning to update this lovely background on version 1.117.2271.117.227
Hi! Can this be used with your no ads mod?
Hey! No, no ads mod is a standalone mod. This one needs an update to implement this feature.
can i still use this one? becuz i did and havent updated it and it worked. i updated to 2.1 and it doesnt
Thank you!! I've been waiting for this 😁
Hi do you have the old version for 1.106(˃ ⌑ ˂ഃ )
Can you fix it for the newest main menu? thank you!
Done! Enjoy :)
Is there any chance of you making a version of this mod for the new main menu?
Just updated the mod :) enjoy!
HUGE fan of your main menu overrides. Thank you for taking the clutter away from the main screen; it makes me super nostalgic for earlier games like TS3 and TS2's menus! :)
Hey I love your main-menu overrides but what happened to the simple and minimalistic ones? I saw that they got discontinued and I'm curious if there's a reason why? I love the aesthetics it gave to the mainmenu for example the "SimMattically_RefreshedMainMenu_DarkMode_Darker" :((((
The game update broke them, and at the time I didn’t have the energy to fix all the mod variants. But I can tell you that a new solid black version is coming soon. :)
heyy not sure what the issue is, but for some reason twisted mexi's better exceptions is flagging both this and the loading screen mod as exceptions. the mods work fine in game, but when i click on my save file to start playing, its stuck infinitely loading. i had to remove both mods to be able to play.
Hey! You can email the Better Exceptions report to simmattically[at]gmail.com, and I’ll take a look at it.
I love this! Do I need both files in my folder for this to work? Or is it one or the other?
Realized I need to clarify this better - sorry for any confusion! You need the “Standalone Dynamic” file for the mod to work. The “Animated Logo” is an optional add-on. You can install it if you’d like the logo to feature a spinning plumbob. :)
This is definitely a mod override that I cannot play my game without. Has it been confirmed whether or not its compatible with the new patch update?
It’s compatible! 🙂
Hey! hope your having a wonderful day, idk if its this mod but i think it has broken my game. I have deleted it from the mod folder but its still in game. Maybe its the new update but ive removed all my ui mods from the mods folder including this one but whenever i start it up it is still showing the broken ui plus the menu still in the middle, please help
Ilove!!!!!
My favorite thing for sims. Thank you so much. You are the best! I wish you an ocean of inspiration and a good time of day!
Wow I did not know about this version but tried it today and it looks amazing! Such high quality, thank you!🙏🏼🤩
this is insane thank you!
Thank you so much for the update - this mod is irreplaceable! <3
wicked!
hi, I love the dynamic main menu (and loading screen). Having the menu in the middle is so pleasing to me. Are you going to update this one? it seems to be broken with the newest update :')
same for me
Hey is this still compatible with the newest version of the game?
Help me please. I saved this file in the Mods folder. But instead of a beautiful menu, I was greeted by an inactive white blank screen. I had to exit the game through the task manager. I decided to remove this mod, and I have the old boring menu again. What's my problem? How to install this mod correctly? Maybe it's because I have an unofficial version of the game?
Mods aren't universal but are tied to a specific game version. If you use an outdated version of the game, they won't work.
Hey, i need some help here, The Mod is not working for me, it's a issue with the June Update?
It works perfect for me, what (if any) other UI mods do you have?
FAB!!! Thanks for your work to help us clear out all the unnecessary blah, blah, blah that is on the EA original.
this is NUTS thank you!!
This menu looks and works amazing, BUT the scenario icon doesn't work for DX11 version of the game. That's what I noticed, unfortunatelly. It shows squared black and white lama instead :(
Oh, that's right! I forgot to update the icon in this one. I am sorry, I will do it asap!
It works fine, but the command frames are missing, just the text remains with the new MAJ, thanks for your help and thanks for your excellent mods, nice day
It works fine, but the command frames are missing, just the text remains with the new MAJ, thanks for your help and thanks for your excellent mods, nice day:)
Thanks for letting me know. Unfortunately the main menu has been updated in the latest game update, so I have to update all my main menu mods. It will take some time and I will take care of it when I have a moment :)
This is friggin amazin
a no automatic version please? so i can have always night menu
Oh this is SO GOOD 😍😍
Thank you!!
Superbe! Thank you;)
Thanks!
You snapped!!! I love this so much! Thank you!
Thank you!!