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Revision as of 20:11, 15 July 2021
This page is for the 2013 game. For the first game, see SimCity (1989).
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
GlassBox | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 5, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | August 29, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 64 |
IGDB | 60 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Simulation |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | SimCity |
SimCity | |
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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 |
Key points
- For an exhaustive list of bugs go here.
General information
- Origin Server Status and @simcity Twitter feed to check game servers.
- EA Forums
- SimCity - Answer HQ - EA's technical difficulties forum.
- Simtropolis - Bugs & Technical Issues
- Simtropolis - General Discussion
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Limited Edition (download or disc) | |||
Complete Edition. | ||||
Humble Store | Complete Edition. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Origin | Standard Edition or Complete Edition. Complete Edition included with EA Play. |
- All Windows versions require Origin DRM.
- No longer requires a constant internet connection and can be played offline; online and offline cities are separate.[1]
Version differences
- The Mac App Store version includes DLC but does not support online multiplayer.
- The Complete Edition includes the base game and all paid DLC.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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SimCity: Cities of Tomorrow | Included with EA Play. | |
Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack | Changes the base game edition to Digital Deluxe. Includes Heroes and Villains Set and the French, German and British City Sets.[2] | |
Airships Set | Included with EA Play. | |
Amusement Park Set | Included with EA Play. | |
British City Set | Included with EA Play. | |
French City Set | Included with EA Play. | |
German City Set | Included with EA Play. | |
Heroes and Villains Set | Exclusive to Limited Edition or Digital Deluxe.[3] | |
Attractions Set | Free limited promotion with Crest and Oral-B products in the United States.[4] The promotion has ended.[5] | |
Progressive Insurance Set | Free limited promotion for Progressive Insurance. The promotion has ended.[6] | |
The 100% Electric Nissan Leaf | Free download from Origin to promote the Nissan Leaf.[7] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SimCity\Games\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/SimCity/Games/ |
- Only offline mode cities are stored in this location; online mode cities are stored on the server.[1]
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
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Speech is a fictional language called Simlish. | |||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | Speech bubbles instead of subtitles. | |||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Origin only lists Spanish for Digital Deluxe version. | |||
Swedish | ||||
Traditional Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Vertical line on right edge of screen
- Line appears on right edge, even when windowed.[8]
Issues fixed
Textures not loading
Reinstall the game[9] |
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Simcity.exe crashes/terminates before the launcher shows up
Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on Windows 7[10] |
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Reinstall Origin[10] |
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Checking for updates
- 'Checking for updates' is stuck when launching the game.
Delete SimCityUserData folder[11] |
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Delete all files in |
Data maps/region borders/snap points not showing
- Applies to computers that use AMD Catalyst Control Center with ATI graphics cards
Set ATI 3D Settings to Default[12] |
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Blue screen when starting SimCity with Crossfire enabled
- Applies to computers with AMD graphics cards in Crossfire.
Disable CrossfireX (AMD Catalyst)[citation needed] |
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Under the "Performance" section of the AMD Catalyst Control Center, in the AMD CrossfireX tab, select "Disable AMD CrossFireX" |
Disable CrossfireX (RadeonPro)[citation needed] |
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Other information
Debug mode / Pop Fix
Enable Debug mode / Pop Fix using BagOfTrix.package[13] |
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Mods
Mod guides
- Rudimentary modding guide by reddit user Plornt.
BagOfTrix
Place the file in <path-to-game>\SimCityData\
Remember to delete any pre-existing mods: DebugEnable.package~
Features:
- Full Javascript Debug Console/Development Editor - Ctrl+⇧ Shift+E to use
- Un-fudged population numbers
- Expose debug UI
- Debug menus
- Roads outside of boundaries
- Game going on while in budget crisis.
Skyepack Modpack
Included in this GitHub repository is an installer for Skyestorme's Skyepack 3.2 modpack.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | Support for 64-bit was added in December 2019. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX or Intel HD Graphics Family 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
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Other | Broadband Internet connection with at least 256Kb/s Down and 64Kb/s Up |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[14] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.8.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series AMD Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM |
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Other | Broadband Internet connection with at least 256Kb/s Down and 64Kb/s Up |
- Intel GPUs are not officially supported on OS X.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 EA Forums - SimCity Single-Player Mode FAQ
- ↑ SimCity Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack for PC/Mac Download | Origin
- ↑ SimCity Limited Edition -- Heroes and Villains Trailer (coming March 5, 2013)
- ↑ SimCity - SimCity Attractions Set FAQ
- ↑ EA/Crest Instant Win Game | Promotion Over
- ↑ SimCity Progressive Office FAQ - EA Forums
- ↑ SimCity Nissan LEAF® Charging Station
- ↑ Vertical line on right edge of screen. - EA Answers HQ
- ↑ Terrain textures not showing - Simtropolis Forums
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 HERE ARE CRASH SOLUTION(s) - EA Answers HQ
- ↑ Checking for Updates Issue - EA Answers HQ
- ↑ No Snap Points and No Dashes. - Simtropolis Forums
- ↑ Place this file in your SimCityData to Enable Debug UI, Highways outside of city boundaries.. - r/simcity on reddit
- ↑ SimCity™: Complete Edition - Aspyr