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{{disambig||the Network Edition|[[SimCity 2000 Network Edition]]}} | {{disambig||the Network Edition|[[SimCity 2000 Network Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = SimCity 2000 cover. | + | |cover = SimCity 2000 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Maxis}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|Re-releases}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 1995}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 4, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 4, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_goes_mac|title=GOG.com goes Mac ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SimCity }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658969 | |gogcom id = 1207658969 | ||
+ | |hltb = 8557 | ||
+ | |lutris = simcity-2000 | ||
|strategywiki = SimCity 2000 | |strategywiki = SimCity 2000 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 657 |
|wikipedia = SimCity 2000 | |wikipedia = SimCity 2000 | ||
+ | |igdb = simcity-2000 | ||
|winehq = 504 | |winehq = 504 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://simcity.fandom.com/wiki/SimCity:SimCity_Wiki SimCity Wiki] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.simtropolis.com Simtropolis] - A fan site for the series |
{{GOG.com links|1207658969|simcity_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658969|simcity_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | No disc check. | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | No disc check. | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | simcity_2000_special_edition | DRM-free | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | simcity_2000_special_edition | DRM-free | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | simcity/simcity-2000 | Origin | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NFZSND3LPPN | Microsoft Store, Origin | Special Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | simcity/simcity-2000 | Origin | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/simcity/simcity-2000 Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/Simcity2000Demo Demo #1] [https://archive.org/details/SimCity2000_1020 #2] | + | {{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/Simcity2000Demo Demo #1] | [https://archive.org/details/SimCity2000_1020 Demo #2] |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Special Edition (or CD Collection) is a complete edition containing the base game, Urban Renewal Kit, Scenarios Volume 1: Great Disasters, and additional cities and scenarios not available separately. Includes DOS, Win16, and Win32 versions, though the Win32 version unfortunately has a 16-bit installer. | + | {{ii}} The '''Special Edition''' (or '''CD Collection''') is a complete edition containing the base game, Urban Renewal Kit, Scenarios Volume 1: Great Disasters, and additional cities and scenarios not available separately. Includes DOS, Win16, and Win32 versions, though the Win32 version unfortunately has a 16-bit installer. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Urban Renewal Kit | | DOS, Mac OS, Windows 3.x }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Scenarios: Volume 1 - Great Disasters | | DOS, Mac OS, Windows 3.x }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Patches=== | + | ===Official Patches=== |
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3753/7/ Patch 1.1] ([https://archive.org/details/SC211D DOS]) and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3755/7/ 1.2] can be found here. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove INTRO command|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Remove INTRO command|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|SC2000.BAT}} with a text editor. |
# Remove the <code>INTRO</code> line. | # Remove the <code>INTRO</code> line. | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The original Windows version can save cities anywhere ( | + | {{ii}} The original Windows version can save cities anywhere ({{folder|{p|game}}\Cities}} folder is the default). |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | |||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-2000/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-2000/en | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = always on |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Native Windows versions are always windowed. Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} for [[DOSBox]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Windows versions refresh with desktop. | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = Uses native pointer - mouse settings are adjusted in your Windows/DOS mouse driver. | |acceleration option notes = Uses native pointer - mouse settings are adjusted in your Windows/DOS mouse driver. | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Very little speech in the game ("Reticulating splines" when starting a new city, pilot lines). |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = true | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = Retail disc only | |notes = Retail disc only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail disc only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.org/details/sc2000-handbuch|title=German Manual|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail disc only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = ''SimCity 2000: Edição Especial''.<ref>[https://issuu.com/michelfranca/docs/revista_do_cdrom_017_090b81a637235f Revista do CD-ROM n.º 17 - p. 17; December 1996 (Editora Europa)]</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail disc only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues fixed== | + | ==DOS Issues fixed== |
+ | ===Simcity 2000 Setup Program reports insufficient Memory=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Setup program will report that you have less than 4MB of ram, this is a simple bug and does not affect the installer or game. It will go away if your computer has less than 32MB of ram. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game Hangs on Dos4GW initialization screen== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game hangs on the initialization screen for an indefinite amount of time | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure your EMS is set up properly|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Simcity 2000 does not work correctly if EMS is set to auto. To make sure the game works correctly, do this: | ||
+ | #Go to your config.sys file | ||
+ | #Edit the EMM386 initialization line. Type 'NOEMS' at the very end to disable EMS, or at the very least set an amount of RAM reserved for EMS by typing '1024 RAM' | ||
+ | #Additionally make sure you are not running any unnecessary TSRs or programs. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game does not work with ATI Cards== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Simcity 2000 has an ATI-specific card fix if your machine uses an ISA-based ATI card. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run ATISET.exe|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to your simcity2000 directory | ||
+ | #Run ATISET.exe before you start the game | ||
+ | #make sure your video card is set up correctly within the setup program | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Windows Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
{{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | {{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install with a modified 32-bit installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install with a modified 32-bit installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Insert the CD. | # Insert the CD. | ||
− | # Copy the contents of | + | # Copy the contents of {{folder|WIN95}} folder somewhere temporarily. |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. | ||
− | # Extract the new installer into the | + | # Extract the new installer into the {{folder|WIN95}} folder. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|install32.exe}} and follow the steps. |
− | # | + | # To play the videos from the CD, run the [[Registry Editor]], go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Paths}} and change the {{registry|Goodies}} key to the drive letter the CD will be placed in. |
# Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/14-simcity-2000-compatibility-patch/ SimCity 2000 compatibility patch]. | # Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/14-simcity-2000-compatibility-patch/ SimCity 2000 compatibility patch]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install with | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install and patch with [http://krimsky.net/patchers/sc2000x.html SC2000X]|fix= |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A completely [https://github.com/alekasm/SC2000X open-source (GitHub)] installer and game patcher. There are no pre-compiled or pre-patched binaries, it will recognize the specific version of the game and apply patches accordingly. |
+ | {{ii}} Contains the save/load crash patch | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install and patch with [https://www.weasyl.com/%7Eoneandonly/submissions/41208/simcity-2000-installer SimCity 2000 Installer]|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} An installer and game patcher. The program is partially open-sourced on [https://bitbucket.org/aldude999/sc2k-installer/src/master/SC2kInstall Bitbucket]. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Contains save/load crash patch | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use pre-patched game binaries|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Patches from [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=479955#p479955 iGREKKESS on Vogons] | |
+ | {{ii}} Patches from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/14-simcity-2000-compatibility-patch MRC on SevenForums] | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Black scrollbar padding (Windows 10)=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On Windows 10 the right-hand scrollbar may have a margin of black pixels at some resolutions. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Compatibility mode|compatibility mode]] to Windows 8.|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Traffic/water/power/building/etc animations are frozen=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Compatibility mode|256 colors mode]]. On Windows 8 and newer, the animations can be fixed with [https://github.com/Guspaz/SC2KRepainter SC2KRepainter].|ref={{cn|date=January 2024}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ==DOSBox-specific issues== | ||
===Game runs too fast (DOSBox)=== | ===Game runs too fast (DOSBox)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run | + | {{ii}} Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run faster than the player can react. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Type <code>config CPU cycles auto limit 65000</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Correct aspect ratio|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Correct aspect ratio|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go | + | # Go {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Game\DOSBox}}. |
− | + | # Open the file {{file|dosbox.conf}} in a text editor. | |
− | # Open the file | ||
# Locate the line <code>fullresolution=original</code>. Change this to <code>fullresolution=desktop</code> | # Locate the line <code>fullresolution=original</code>. Change this to <code>fullresolution=desktop</code> | ||
# Save the file and run the game. | # Save the file and run the game. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 3.1, 95 |
|minCPU = Intel 486 DX2/66 MHz | |minCPU = Intel 486 DX2/66 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 16 MB |
|minGPU = SVGA video card | |minGPU = SVGA video card | ||
|minVRAM = 512 KB | |minVRAM = 512 KB | ||
+ | |minother = 2X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
− | |minOS = 7.0 | + | |minOS = 7.0 |
|minCPU = 68030 processor or higher | |minCPU = 68030 processor or higher | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB |
Revision as of 07:48, 8 May 2024
For the Network Edition, see SimCity 2000 Network Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Maxis | |
Re-releases | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 31, 1993 |
DOS | February 1994 |
Windows 3.x | November 1, 1994 |
Windows | February 28, 1995 |
Windows (DOSBox) | October 4, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | October 18, 2012[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Simulation |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | SimCity |
SimCity | |
---|---|
Subseries of Sim | |
SimCity (1989) | 1989 |
SimCity 2000 | 1994 |
SimCity 2000 Network Edition | 1996 |
SimCopter | 1996 |
Streets of SimCity | 1997 |
SimCity 3000 | 1999 |
SimCity 4 | 2003 |
SimCity Societies | 2007 |
SimCity (2013) | 2013 |
SimCity 2000 is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and simulation game in the SimCity series.
General information
- SimCity Wiki
- Simtropolis - A fan site for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | No disc check. | |||
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |||
Microsoft Store | Special Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged with DOSBox. Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
Version differences
- The Special Edition (or CD Collection) is a complete edition containing the base game, Urban Renewal Kit, Scenarios Volume 1: Great Disasters, and additional cities and scenarios not available separately. Includes DOS, Win16, and Win32 versions, though the Win32 version unfortunately has a 16-bit installer.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Urban Renewal Kit | ||
Scenarios: Volume 1 - Great Disasters |
Essential improvements
Official Patches
Skip intro videos
- These steps are for the DOS version; for the Windows version simply run the game without the CD in the drive.
Remove INTRO command[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\SC2000.CFG[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
- Many settings (e.g. game speed) are stored in the city file itself.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\Cities\*.sc2 |
Windows | <path-to-game>\Cities\*.sc2[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
- The original Windows version can save cities anywhere (
{p
\Cities}} folder is the default).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Original Windows versions only. | ||
Multi-monitor | Game window has a maximum width of 4096 pixels.[3] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Native Windows versions are always windowed. Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter for DOSBox. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Windows versions refresh with desktop. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | Uses native pointer - mouse settings are adjusted in your Windows/DOS mouse driver. | |
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Very little speech in the game ("Reticulating splines" when starting a new city, pilot lines). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail disc only | |||
German | Retail disc only.[4] | |||
Japanese | Retail disc only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | SimCity 2000: Edição Especial.[5] | |||
Spanish | Retail disc only. |
DOS Issues fixed
Simcity 2000 Setup Program reports insufficient Memory
- The Setup program will report that you have less than 4MB of ram, this is a simple bug and does not affect the installer or game. It will go away if your computer has less than 32MB of ram.
Game Hangs on Dos4GW initialization screen
- The game hangs on the initialization screen for an indefinite amount of time
Make sure your EMS is set up properly[6] |
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Simcity 2000 does not work correctly if EMS is set to auto. To make sure the game works correctly, do this:
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Game does not work with ATI Cards
- Simcity 2000 has an ATI-specific card fix if your machine uses an ISA-based ATI card.
Run ATISET.exe[7] |
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Windows Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
Install with a modified 32-bit installer[citation needed] |
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Install and patch with SC2000X |
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Install and patch with SimCity 2000 Installer |
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Use pre-patched game binaries |
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Black scrollbar padding (Windows 10)
- On Windows 10 the right-hand scrollbar may have a margin of black pixels at some resolutions.
Set the compatibility mode to Windows 8.[citation needed] |
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Traffic/water/power/building/etc animations are frozen
Set the game to run in 256 colors mode. On Windows 8 and newer, the animations can be fixed with SC2KRepainter.[citation needed] |
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DOSBox-specific issues
Game runs too fast (DOSBox)
- Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run faster than the player can react.
Type config CPU cycles auto limit 65000 [citation needed]
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Correcting aspect ratio (DOSBox)
- Running the game on contemporary 16:9 or 16:10 monitors can result in a distorted picture. This can be fixed by altering a DOSBox configuration file.
Correct aspect ratio[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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WinG | [8] | |
DOS video modes | SVGA, SVGA (VESA) |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 DX2/66 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card 512 KB of VRAM |
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Other | 2X CD-ROM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 68030 processor or higher | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
References
- ↑ GOG.com goes Mac ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SimCity 2000 | WSGF
- ↑ German Manual - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Revista do CD-ROM n.º 17 - p. 17; December 1996 (Editora Europa)
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ WinG - Wikipedia - last accessed on 2020-03-20