Bug Life

Bug Life is an immersive gameplay mod for The Sims 4 that introduces insects and bug-catching activities into the game. It enhances nature and outdoor experiences by adding collectible bugs, interactions, and even an Insectarium system for display and study.

Core Features

Bug Spawning System
  • Adds butterflies, beetles, fireflies, and other insects that spawn in various worlds.
  • Bugs spawn dynamically based on biome, time of day, season, and weather.
Catching Bugs
  • Sims can catch bugs using a new “Catch Bug” interaction.
  • Bug-catching works similarly to frog collecting but with unique animations.
Insectarium
  • A special container where collected bugs can be displayed and interacted with.
  • Bugs in the Insectarium are animated and move inside their enclosure.
Custom Collectibles
Adds new bug types that function as collectibles for completionists.

Fireflies at Night
Fireflies appear during warm seasons and at night for extra ambiance.

Integration with Other Systems
  • Seasons Pack: Spawning logic changes with seasonality.
  • Lot Traits: Outdoor or nature-themed lots have higher bug activity.
  • Optional Cross-Mod Integration: Works well alongside Bird Life and other Lot51 “world life” mods for a fuller ecosystem.
Cheats & Debug
  • bugs.spawn – Instantly spawns a random bug nearby.
  • bugs.spawn_specific [bug name] – Spawns a specific insect type.
Moodlets & Reactions
  • Sims get moodlets when catching bugs (Excited, Focused, etc.).
  • Sims with traits like Loves Outdoors or Animal Enthusiast are more likely to autonomously look for bugs.
Why Players Love It
  • Brings life to outdoor environments.
  • Adds a collecting mini-game similar to older Sims titles.
  • Enhances storytelling for nature lovers, scouts, and survivalist Sims.
REQUIREMENTS:
Base Game Lot51 Core Library (latest version).

OPTIONAL:
Outdoor Retreat
Seasons
Eco Lifestyle

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