Happy release day everyone! Early Access is now over! Thank you for all the support during early access! Enjoy the save file 💕

✨ Early Access: Available now for patrons!
This save file will be publicly released in one month for everyone to enjoy. Thank you so much for supporting my work and helping me keep creating customized worlds for The Sims 4 ⚓

It’s finally here! I’m so excited to share Version 5 of my Realistic Save File, featuring a complete rebuild and lore expansion of BRINDLETON BAY world that came with the Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5FUerOG7n4g

PLEASE READ FULL POST‼️

⚓ What’s Included

🏡 16 Brand New Builds — Aesthetic + Functional

• A variety of fully redesigned residential homes, including
  → 1 starter home
  → 2 unoccupied houses (a bit expensive)
  → 3 occupied homes

• 2 business lots to bring more activity and storytelling options to Brindleton Bay

  → Harbor Cat Café + residential

  → Equestrian Center + residential

• 2 residential rentals for flexible gameplay and rotational storytelling

  → 3 unit rentral with 2 units empty (warehouse)
  → 2 unit rental with 2 households living there

• 4 community lots

  → Vet clinic & Pet pharmacy
  → Community Park
  → Lounge: Club Calico
  → Fish Restaurant

• 2 custom venues

  → Bed & Breakfast
  → Yacht Club

• 1 vacantion rental

👪 Townie Makeovers

• Complete makeovers for all default Brindleton Bay families : Hecking, Linx, Delgato

• 4 Brand-new households added to enrich the world

• Fully connected relationships & lore

🏘️ Neighborhood Breakdown

Sable Square

Sable Square is a charming neighborhood where modern community living meets peaceful countryside charm. With a cozy community park, local vet clinic, pharmacy, beautifully converted barns, one family house, and a farmhouse equestrian center, the area feels both lively and serene. Surrounded by open fields and rustic details, Sable Square blends city-life convenience with a warm rural aesthetic perfect for families, horse lovers, and quiet country living.

• Family-oriented home

• Community dog park

• Farmhouse & equestrian center

• 2-unit residential rental

• Local vet clinic

Whiskerman's Wharf

Whiskerman’s Wharf is a cozy coastal neighborhood filled with salty ocean breezes and charming seaside spots. Home to a historic lighthouse, old docks and warehouses, this neighborhood is the place where you can find a fresh seafood restaurant, a cat café, sweet ice cream and candy shop, and the stylish Club Calico lounge, the area perfectly blends lively waterfront energy with relaxing coastal vibes. Visitors can also enjoy a charming bed and breakfast while taking in the peaceful atmosphere of this colorful harbor town.

• Coastal fish restaurant

• Club Calico lounge

• Cat café with ice cream & candy shop

• Warehouse-style 2-unit residential rental

• Cozy bed and breakfast venue

Cavalier Cove

Cavalier Cove is a peaceful coastal neighborhood where the ocean meets open countryside. Featuring a relaxing sand beach, scenic forest trails, a stylish yacht club, and four cozy family homes, the area offers the perfect balance of nature, seaside living, and warm homey vibes. With calm coastal views and quiet surroundings, Cavalier Cove feels like the perfect escape for families and ocean lovers alike.

• Coastal yacht club (custom venue)

• Charming seaside cottage

• 2 cozy family homes

• 1 starter home

Deadgrass Isle

Deadgrass Isle is a quiet coastal escape with a moody yet peaceful atmosphere, perfect for Sims looking to slow down and reconnect with nature. Home to a cozy vacation rental, scenic outdoor activities, and a pet cemetery filled with history and charm, the island blends eerie coastal beauty with calm, relaxing vibes. Surrounded by rugged landscapes and ocean mist, Deadgrass Isle feels both hauntingly beautiful and welcoming.

🌍 Additional Worlds Included

This save file also comes with:

• New Crest Save V1

• Sulani Save V2

• Henford-on-Bagley Save V3

• Willow Creek Save V4

📦 Required Packs

‼️You’ll need every pack EXCEPT Journey to Batuu to ensure the world loads as intended.

Download and details below!

🛠️ Fully Functional & Complete – Every lot is finished and ready to play! No empty or incomplete spaces. Keep an eye out for future updates, as I may add renovations or tweak townies and other worlds.

⚠️ Found an Issue? – If you notice anything not working as intended, let me know! I’ll do my best to fix it and update the save.

📸 Share Your Gameplay! – I’d love to see your Sims thriving in this world! Tag me in your screenshots, I’d be so happy to see how you play. 💕

How to Download and Install Save Files in The Sims 4

⬇️ HOW TO DOWNLOAD SAVE FILES TUTORIAL ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ox6o2bLJLI

• Download the Save File:

  • Click the download link provided in the post to download the file.

  • Once the download is complete, find the .zip file in your Downloads folder or wherever your files are saved.

• Extract the File:

  • Right-click on the downloaded .zip file and choose "Extract All".

• Place the Save File in Your Sims 4 Saves Folder:

  • Copy the file you downloaded into your Sims 4 saves folder. The typical location for this folder is:

    • Windows: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Saves

    • Mac: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Saves

• Check for Existing Save Files:

  • Before pasting, make sure not to overwrite any saves you want to keep. You can rename the downloaded save file by changing the slot number (e.g., Slot_00000001.save) to avoid conflicts.

• Launch The Sims 4:

  • Open The Sims 4 and go to the main menu. Click "Load Game," and you should see the new save file in your list.

• Enjoy Your New Save File!

  • Click on the save and start playing to explore all the new builds and features!

❗ This save file includes content from most packs but you can still download and enjoy the save without having all the packs, but keep in mind that some sims and builds may be missing certain items.❗

PACK LIST:

Get to Work,Get Together,City Living,Cats & Dogs,Seasons,Get Famous,Island Living,Discover University,Eco Lifestyle,Snowy Escape,Cottage Living,High School Years,Growing Together,Horse Ranch,For Rent,Lovestruck,Life & Death,Businesses & Hobbies,Enchanted by Nature, Adventure Awaits, Royalty and Legacy

Outdoor Retreat,Spa Day,Dine Out,Vampires,Parenthood,Jungle Adventure,StrangerVille,Realm of Magic,Dream Home Decorator,My Wedding Stories, Werewolves

Luxury Party,Perfect Patio,Cool Kitchen,Spooky,Movie Hangout,Romantic Garden,Kids Room,Backyard,Vintage Glamour,Bowling Night,FitnessToddler,Laundry Day,My First Pet,Moschino,Tiny Living,Nifty Knitting,Paranormal,Crystal Creations,Home Chef Hustle

Bust the Dust, Country Kitchen, Courtyard Oasis, Industrial Loft, Blooming Rooms, Decor to the Max, Little Campers, Desert Luxe, Pastel Pop, Everyday Clutter, Bathroom Clutter, Greenhouse Haven, Basement Treasures, Book Nook, Modern Luxe, Castle Estate, Party Essentials, Cozy Kitsch, Artist Studio, Storybook Nursery, Cozy Bistro, Riviera Retreat, Refined Living Room, Business Chic, Sleek Bathroom, Sweet Allure, Grange Mudroom, Essential Glam Kit, Modern Retreat ,Garden to Table, Bikini Bottom Bundle, Prairie Dreams, Tea Time Solarium

Map Replacement: https://www.patreon.com/c/filipesims_art

Full VODs with Save File Building: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGADQVULRT0kN-BfQdD9P6vpdCBrRAX4h