This page is for the first game. For the latest game, see SimCity (2013).
Key points
- The source code was released in 2008. See Micropolis for the open source version of the game
General information
- SimCity Wiki - A massive wiki for everything SimCity related
- /r/SimCity
- Simtropolis Forum
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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DRM: Reference card. Windows 3.x support was only included with the Classic re-release. Some Windows copies do not support Windows 3.x. |
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- Demo (DOS)
Version differences
- The Enhanced CD version has improved VGA graphics.
- Micropolis is an open source version of SimCity Classic. It has been modified to work under browsers, add compatibility to modern systems, and enhance graphics.
Monetization
- Re-releases may include these features.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Graphics Set 1: Ancient Cities |
Contains the graphics skins Ancient Asia, Medieval Times, and Wild West. |
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Graphics Set 2: Future Cities |
Contains the graphics skins Future Europe, Future U.S.A., and Moon Colony. |
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Terrain Editor |
Provides enhanced map editing tools. |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System |
Location |
DOS |
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Windows |
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Mac OS (Classic) |
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Save game data location
System |
Location |
DOS |
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Windows |
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Mac OS (Classic) |
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Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Issues fixed
Game crashes or closes when saving or loading a game on Windows 10
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DOS video modes |
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Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit | ARM |
Notes |
Windows | |
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ARM support requires an outdated Micropolis version with a substantially changed HUD.[1] |
Linux | | | |
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Micropolis only.[2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | | | |
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System requirements
DOS | Windows 3.x | Windows | Mac OS (Classic) |
DOS |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
3.1 |
6.2 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel 386SX
| Intel 486 |
System memory (RAM) |
570 KB |
2 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2 MB | |
Video card (GPU) |
16-bit SVGA graphics card | |
Windows 3.x |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
3.0 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel 80286 | |
System memory (RAM) |
2 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Video card (GPU) |
EGA
| VGA |
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
95 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i486 DX2 |
System memory (RAM) |
4 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Mac OS |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
6.0.2 |
9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) |
Motorola 68000
| PowerPC |
System memory (RAM) |
512 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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- 2 MB of RAM required for color version.
References