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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Support for 32-bit Windows systems, as well as OpenGL support in macOS (OS X) was retired on November 12, 2019<ref>[https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/td-p/7629106 The Sims 4: Update on Supported Systems - EA Answers HQ]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} A special Legacy Edition has been made available for users of affected systems. It can be freely downloaded using the Origin client. | ||
{{++}} Built-in modding support. | {{++}} Built-in modding support. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4 Official website] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/ Official forums] |
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/ct-p/the-sims-4-en Answer HQ for The Sims 4 at EA.com] | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/ct-p/the-sims-4-en Answer HQ for The Sims 4 at EA.com] | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7629115#M11425 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ] | ||
{{mm}} [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_4?useskin=monobook The Sims Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_4?useskin=monobook The Sims Wiki] | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on [[wikipedia:The Sims 4#Editions|Wikipedia]]. | {{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on [[wikipedia:The Sims 4#Editions|Wikipedia]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Legacy Edition has disabled online features and does not support any downloadable content released after September 2019.<ref name="legacy">[https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7629115#M11425 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ]</ref> | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Sims 4 Legacy Edition | Free compatibility expansion for users of 32-bit Windows systems and non-Metal macOS (OS X) systems. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Awesome Animal Hats | Included with the Limited Edition and Digital Deluxe edition | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Awesome Animal Hats | Included with the Limited Edition and Digital Deluxe edition | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Up All Night | Included with the Digital Deluxe edition | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Up All Night | Included with the Digital Deluxe edition | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode. | Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game will not launch on 32-bit Windows systems and macOS (OS X) systems without Metal support after the 1.58.63.1010 (PC) / 1.58.63.1210 (Mac) update. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="legacy"/>|fix= | ||
+ | Download and install the free Legacy Edition expansion, available in the Extra content tab of Origin client. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = Only macOS (OS X) in Legacy Edition. |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |metal support = | + | |metal support = true |
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 SP1 |
− | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.1 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 15 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 | ||
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|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 series |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X4 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X4 series |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 18 GB |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | ||
+ | {{ii}} An Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 GHz or an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2.1 GHz CPU is required when using integrated graphics. | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.11 (El Capitan) |
− | |minCPU = 2.4 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
− | |||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 15 GB </br> 22 GB for Legacy Edition |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro | ||
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 256 MB |
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
− | |recOS = 10. | + | |recOS = 10.11 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 series |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Intel HD Graphics 4000, AMD Graphics Core Next-based GPU or Nvidia Kepler-based GPU is required for Metal support. | |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
SmartSim | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 2, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | February 17, 2015 |
The Sims | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
Key points
- Support for 32-bit Windows systems, as well as OpenGL support in macOS (OS X) was retired on November 12, 2019[1]
- A special Legacy Edition has been made available for users of affected systems. It can be freely downloaded using the Origin client.
- Built-in modding support.
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Answer HQ for The Sims 4 at EA.com
- Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com (OS X)
- The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ
- The Sims Wiki
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Expansions were provided on DVDs until the first expansion in the United States and at least the third expansion in Europe. After that, all retail copies came with download codes. Only the Windows version was available on the game install DVD, the Mac version required a download code. |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play. Digital Deluxe and Limited editions. |
- All versions require Origin DRM.
- A Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo is available.
Version differences
- List of all different versions and regions can be found on Wikipedia.
- Legacy Edition has disabled online features and does not support any downloadable content released after September 2019.[2]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Sims 4 Legacy Edition | Free compatibility expansion for users of 32-bit Windows systems and non-Metal macOS (OS X) systems. | |
Awesome Animal Hats | Included with the Limited Edition and Digital Deluxe edition | |
Up All Night | Included with the Digital Deluxe edition | |
Life of the Party | Included with the Digital Deluxe edition | |
Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Upgrades the base game edition to the Digital Deluxe edition. Also includes a copy of the soundtrack. Included with EA Play. | |
Holiday Celebration Pack | Free | |
Outdoor Retreat | Game pack | |
Get to Work | Expansion pack | |
Luxury Party Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Perfect Patio Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Spa Day | Game pack | |
Cool Kitchen Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Spooky Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Get Together | Expansion pack | |
Movie Hangout Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Romantic Garden Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Dine Out | Game pack. Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Kids Room Stuff | Stuff pack. Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Backyard Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Grim's Ghoulish Guitar | Free. Can be obtained by signing up for the newsletter. | |
City Living | Expansion pack | |
Vintage Glamour Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Vampires | Game pack | |
Bowling Night Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Parenthood | Game pack | |
Fitness Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Toddler Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Cats & Dogs | Expansion pack | |
Laundry Day Stuff[3] | Stuff pack | |
Jungle Adventure | Game pack | |
My First Pet Stuff | Stuff pack | |
Seasons | Expansion pack | |
Get Famous | Expansion pack | |
StrangerVille | Game pack | |
Island Living | Expansion pack |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video settings
Frame rate limit
Modify Options.ini[4] |
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DPI Scaling
Modify Options.ini[5] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Issues fixed
RivaTuner OSD does not display on Windows 10
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode. |
Game does not launch
- The game will not launch on 32-bit Windows systems and macOS (OS X) systems without Metal support after the 1.58.63.1010 (PC) / 1.58.63.1210 (Mac) update.
Instructions[2] |
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Download and install the free Legacy Edition expansion, available in the Extra content tab of Origin client. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | Only macOS (OS X) in Legacy Edition. | |
Metal support | ||
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.1 GHz |
Intel Core i5 series AMD Athlon X4 series |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | 18 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 Intel GMA X4500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
- An Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 GHz or an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2.1 GHz CPU is required when using integrated graphics.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 (El Capitan) | 10.11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i5 series |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB 22 GB for Legacy Edition | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 |
- Intel HD Graphics 4000, AMD Graphics Core Next-based GPU or Nvidia Kepler-based GPU is required for Metal support.