Retro98 UI
What started as a custom tumblr theme turned into a UI mod for TS4 😼 a complete UI overhaul inspired by Windows 98!
Check the status of my UI mods all in one post + Frequently Asked Questions
🔗 Guide to UI Mod Glitches 🔗 Installing and Troubleshooting Tips
📥 Installation
// Main mod
Before installing/updating, remove any old versions of Retro98 UI whenever there's a new mod update and clear your caches.
Download & extract the zip file into your Mods folder.
// Extras
[Retro98 UI] Loading screen: loading screen files. Requires Refreshed Loading Screen (all versions can be installed at once). Press R key to switch between backgrounds.
[Retro98 UI] Splash screens - file to replace the TS4 intro screen. Choose depending on which game language you use. Available in 2 versions.
vyxated-Retro98-PhoneIcons_EA: only available for EA icons.
🖥️ Mod-related Info
// Recommended mods to match the Retro98 UI look:
pixelated buildbuy gizmo override in white
highlight/outline override in black
CAS organizers in retro98
// Compatibility with other mods ⚠️
Conflicts with other UI Recolor mods by Dskecht and mine
🔧 Custom wrench icons
UI Mods not listed above are compatible with this UI mod. Make sure they are updated too so you don't encounter any texture bugs.
📜 Credits/Resources
font used in previews (not included): Classic Console Neue & Player Sans Mono
S4Studio, UI Texture Squasher (CmarNYC), Image Viewer (luniversims), JPEXS Flash Decompiler
Loading screen tut, splash/opening screen, UI/world map override tut, UI setup, phone icon resources by xosdr
📋 Changelog
// 2 October '26
Initial release
Comments (36)
as someone obsessed with windows 9x i am forever grateful for this 🤩
This with an ms paint matching cas background would go HARD
Oh my god. Okay this is definitely going to be up there as one of my most used UI mods right alongside the sims 2 UI 😆 I cannot wait to use this!! Thank you so much for all these wonderful mods seriously
I use your comic inspired UI but omg this is actually amazing
Without you, the game just isn't fun anymore.
omgg my fav!!
I know you probably get this all the time, but truly thank you for what you do and your time and dedications for your mods!
Vyxated do you plan to create a CAS background and lighting inspired by Retro98?
CAS bg yeah, I have a wip ready but I'm still configuring the design a bit.
Bruh this is sooooo goooood
ILOVEYOUILOVEYOUILOVEYOU OMG!!!!! I couldn't ask for a more perfect UI!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥
for me the loading screen’s progress bar and text appear way below the plumbob, is that a conflict or have i installed something wrong?
It's a feature from RMM. See the mod's post for how to change their positions.
i. am. OBSESSED!!! i am genuinely gagged I've dreamed of a ui mod like this. i just love all your ui overrides so much!! they are all so amazingly well made! I'll never be able to pick a favourite! ^-^ 🫶
WOW, this is next level!
this is so cool you are such a genius
this is amazing! thank you!
your big brain never fails to amaze me!!!
and should you ever feel like creating a colourful windows vista version i'll be SAT 👀
I seriously LOVE this 😭❤️ As someone who grew up in the 2000s, I’m obsessed with this aesthetic and I’ve been looking for something like this for TS4!! I even made a retro loading screen once, but THIS is on another level 😭 You’re incredible Vyxated 🌝💚
HELL YEAHHH !!!
The Windows 98 look fits The Sims UI way too perfectly! 🖥️
wait I didn't know I needed this...your mind...your mind...
is there a way to get the speckles behind the sim with their emotion in live mode on its own for other uis? in picture 8/9
It'll be something I have to edit myself, but I don't plan on adding them to other UIs, sorry! Only Paperlite UI has it since it fits with the theme.
since you're the god of ui may i very softly very optionally suggest a dark colored green/purple cozy nature themed ui? if it inspires u only ofc !
the phone icons im screamingggg this is incredible!!!
OMG this is so gorgeous! Thank you for your effort! It would be so cool to have a frutiger aero theme!;
RetroXP when?
HELL. YES
Woahhh this is amazing
OH OH OH OHHHHHHHH LETS GOOOO!!!!!!!! BEST UI EVER!!!!!
u r the god in charge of UI mod!!!
im so in love with this!!! my irl looking over my shoulder asked if there could be a pink version (or windows vista version), just like your other pink ui youve made 😅 i cant wait to put this in game, its gonna make it feel so good!!! (i apologize if request/ideas are rude! no intention to be ♡)
OOO! You keep making me switch my ui!!😭
I love this so much 😭😭