23+ Sims 4 Main Menu Overrides: Fresh Menu Backgrounds
Freshen up your game’s menu with this collection of main menu overrides!
With the January 2025 update, the game’s main menu was redesigned, giving it a cleaner feel.
But simmers love variety, so there’s little surprise that we’ve seen plenty of main menu overrides become available.
From solid color menu backgrounds and in-world screenshots to Kawaii characters, there is something for everyone!
Our Favorite Sims 4 Main Menu Overrides
Reminder: Only place one main menu override file in your mods folder at a time.
The following main menu mods are free to download; however, some will require you to sign up for the creator’s FREE Patreon account!
1. Pastel Gradients Main Menu Backgrounds by MiunaChan
These main menu options come with 10 pastel gradient background designs, keeping things simple and pretty.
2. Main Menu Override by Honeymoonsimmer
Do you like simplicity?
This set includes 16 solid color swatches, including light and dark options like white chocolate and outer space.
3. Kawaii Main Menu Designs by Darkwaifu
Viewing the main menu, you can enjoy your favorite characters, including Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and more.
4. Arcane Main Menu Mods by Bulochka
If you’re an Arcane animated TV series fan, you can enjoy these 9 Arcane-themed main menu overrides.
5. Aesthetic Main Menu Overrides by Ellesimsworld
This collection of aesthetic menu options includes beautiful nature designs, fields, and some moody landscapes.
6. Main Menu Replacement by Stargazer-sims
This small set features two main menu replacements: a starry purple galaxy and a deep blue design.
7. Pink Main Menu Background Images by ASW
With this collection of main menu overrides, you get 9 pink-themed backgrounds featuring home interiors, beautiful clouds, and even a futuristic world.
8. Clouds Main Menu Backgrounds by Sleepy Angel
As the title states, this set of main menus will give your screen the cutest bundle of colorful clouds.
There are 10 options available, each including star and planet details.
9. Minimalist Main Menu Screen Mod by Lijoue
Add a minimalistic main menu background to your collection with this modern living room.
This main menu allows for a larger household image, and you can opt to replace the Sims 4 logo and/or hide your Sim household.
10. Sanrio Color Palette Main Menu by Darkwaifu
These main menu overrides are for 12 different Sanrio color swatches, from light blue and different pinks to black.
11. Mt Komorebi Main Menu Override by NekoChan-Simmer
Bring a touch of Snowy Escape to your gameplay with this Mt. Komorebi-inspired main menu override.
There is something minimalistic and relaxing about this interior space.
12. Dark Menu Overrides by Parsifall
Are you looking for something a little darker?
These deep main menu overrides come in 6 colors, from deep green to magenta, and you won’t see the news windows anymore.
13. Refreshed Main Menu Override by Ravievy
These light and refreshing main menu backgrounds are available in four simple yet elegant colors: blush, thyme, smoke, and almond milk.
14. Aesthetic Main Menu Overrides by Sleepy Angel
Turn your menu main into an aesthetic gateway with this set of 7 stunning backgrounds.
You can bring your Sim family to the forefront by pressing “T” a couple of times or clicking on the store and back.
15. Messy Foyer Main Menu Override by Scandisim
This main menu background is set in a home’s messy foyer.
It shows your Sim family in a wooden frame on a hallway table surrounded by everyday items.
16. Turquoise Pastel Theme Pack by Kazzaeo
Here, we have a turquoise theme pack, including a main menu override with a matching opening and loading screen.
17. Henford-on-Bagley Main Menu Overrides by Katverse
This set of main menu overrides features 5 options, each inspired by Henford-on-Bagley.
These in-game images focus on the beauty of this world and will give your menu a cozy feel.
18. Aura Color Overrides for the Sims 4 by Simmer Phoenix
If you want a bright and colorful main menu experience, this set of Aura color overrides is just what you need.
The set comes with 8 different aura color combinations, adding a beautiful pop of color to your game.
19. Moonstone Theme Menu by Kazzaeo
This Moonstone menu override offers a beautiful green landscape, a small home on the horizon, and white, cloudy skies.
The pack also comes with a matching opening screen and loading screen.
20. Ghibli Landscape Menu Overrides by Hydra
This adorable Ghibli-themed set features 20 landscape-style main menu backgrounds.
I love the vibrant green and blue colors in most of these main menu overrides.
21. Moody Main Menu Overrides by Ellesimsworld
Here are some more moody-themed main menu overrides, including a hollowed being, a lonesome lookout, moody fields, and more.
22. Historical Homestead Main Menu by Scandisim
Transform your main menu into something a little more historical.
This main menu override will display your Sim family in the center, surrounded by historical decor pieces.
23. Family Portrait Main Menu by SimMattically
Add a beautifully framed family portrait to your game’s main menu with this override.
There are 6 different versions available, including 3 different background colors and two types of frames (classic or modern).
24. Bright Colors & Stars by Sleepy Angel
This main menu overrides come in 5 colorful and starry backdrops with flowers in the two bottom corners.
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