WickedWhims, the most popular sex mod for The Sims 4, sees 400,000 daily downloads, says its developer.

The Sims 4 is all about life, and let’s be real—life includes some steamy moments. While the game presents romantic encounters in a way that’s suitable for mainstream TV, it’s no surprise that the most talked-about mod takes things to a whole new level. This mod’s popularity is well-known, and a recent interview with its creator reveals just how massive its reach is.

According to a translated interview with Turbodriver, the mod sees “400,000 people per day” engaging with it. This figure reflects the number of times the server is accessed when players launch the game with the mod installed. While some nuances may be lost in translation, that “400,000” figure is crystal clear.

WickedWhims does more than just remove the pixelated censorship from the Sims’ intimate areas. It adds features like birth control, menstrual cycle simulations, and STDs, enriching the gameplay experience. These enhancements have even led to the creation of a separate mod called WonderfulWhims, which offers similar depth without the adult content.

Understanding what 400,000 daily users means in relation to the overall Sims 4 player base is tricky, as daily active user stats aren’t publicly available. Reports indicate that 85 million players have tried The Sims 4, but this includes console users who can’t access mods like WickedWhims.

SteamDB shows concurrent player counts between 20,000 and 40,000, varying by time and day, but this only reflects Steam users and not those on the EA app, where The Sims 4 was available for six years before hitting Valve’s platform.

Regardless of how it stacks up against the broader Sims 4 community, 400,000 daily users is an astonishing achievement for any mod. “I can hardly believe it myself,” Turbodriver admits. “But it’s true.”

Maxis emphasizes that “The Sims has always been more than a game,” asserting that its core values remain intact as it develops “the next evolution” of the series.