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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2013 game|the first game|[[SimCity (1989)]]}} |
− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover = | + | |title = SimCity |
− | |developer | + | |cover = SimCity (2013) cover.png |
− | |publisher | + | |developers = |
− | |engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GlassBox}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 5, 2013}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2013}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SimCity }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|simcity|64}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|simcity--1|60}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |strategywiki = SimCity (2013) | ||
+ | |hltb = 8556 | ||
+ | |lutris = simcity-2013 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 65566 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = SimCity (2013 video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 14900 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | {{ | + | |
− | {{ | + | |release history = Originally released with an [[Digital rights management (DRM)#Always online|always-online]] requirement, update 10 removed the always-online requirement, allowing the game to be played offline with cities separated for online and offline. |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game no longer receives any fixes nor updates as of 2018, thus there are several bugs that may be unfixed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.origin.com/status Origin Server Status] and [https://twitter.com/simcity @simcity Twitter feed] to check game servers. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://answers.ea.com/t5/SimCity/ct-p/SimCity SimCity - Answer HQ] - EA's technical difficulties forum. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://community.simtropolis.com/forum/146-simcity-2013-bugs-technical-issues/ Simtropolis - Bugs & Technical Issues] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://community.simtropolis.com/forum/83-simcity-2013-general-discussion/ Simtropolis - General Discussion] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | | | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B007FTE2VW | Origin | Limited Edition (download or disc) | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1077-3 | Origin | Complete Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | simcity-complete-edition | Origin | Complete Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id955981476 | MacApp| | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NHMC3SJBGZK | Microsoft Store, Origin | Complete Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | simcity/simcity | Origin | Standard Edition or Complete Edition.<br/>Complete Edition included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For macOS, the Mac App Store version are 64-bit. While the Origin version is 32-bit. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Mac App Store version includes DLC but does not support online multiplayer. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Complete Edition includes the base game and all paid DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = The minor DLC include smaller item/customization sets. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes 2 city specializations and mega towers. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Cities of Tomorrow | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| 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.<ref>[https://www.origin.com/store/buy/simcity-2013-/mac-pc-download/addon/simcity-digital-deluxe-upgrade-pack SimCity Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack for PC/Mac Download | Origin]</ref> | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Airships Set | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Amusement Park Set | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| British City Set | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| French City Set | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| German City Set | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Heroes and Villains Set | Exclusive to Limited Edition or Digital Deluxe.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.simcity.com/en_US/media/video/SimCity-Limited-Edition--heroes-and-villains-trailer|title=SimCity Limited Edition -- Heroes and Villains Trailer (coming March 5, 2013)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Attractions Set | Free limited promotion with Crest and Oral-B products in the United States.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://help.ea.com/en/article/simcity-attractions-set-faq/|title=SimCity - SimCity Attractions Set FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> The promotion has ended.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140207191913/https://crest.ea.com/crestiwg/front.do EA/Crest Instant Win Game | Promotion Over]</ref>| Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Progressive Insurance Set | Free limited promotion for Progressive Insurance. The promotion has ended.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/9786585.page|title=SimCity Progressive Office FAQ - EA Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The 100% Electric Nissan Leaf | [https://www.origin.com/store/buy/simcity-2013-/mac-pc-download/addon/the-100-electric-nissan-leaf Free download from Origin] to promote the Nissan Leaf.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/article/simcity-nissan-leaf|title=SimCity Nissan LEAF® Charging Station|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SimCity\Games\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/SimCity/Games/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only offline mode cities are stored in this location; online mode cities are stored on the server.<ref name="offline">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319055901/http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/9997776.page|title=EA Forums - SimCity Single-Player Mode FAQ|date=2024-04-06}} (archived)</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = unknown | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|SimCity2013Options.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/simcity-5-2013/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= For unsupported resolution, use <code>-r:XXXXxYYYY</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]], where {{code|XXXX}} is width in pixels and {{code|YYYY}} is height in pixels. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = true | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Use <code>-w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] to start in windowed mode. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = true | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = 30, 60 and uncapped frame rates. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = true | ||
+ | |color blind notes = Go to Settings, Graphics and change Filter appropriately.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/article/simcity-image-filters|title=SimCity Image Filters|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | [[ | + | {{Input |
− | {{ | + | |key remap = false |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse menu = true |
− | | | + | |mouse menu notes = |
− | | | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
− | | | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = |
− | | | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
− | | | + | |touchscreen notes = |
− | | | + | |controller support = false |
− | | | + | |controller support notes = |
− | | | + | |full controller = unknown |
− | | | + | |full controller notes = |
− | | | + | |controller remap = unknown |
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | ||
+ | |closed captions = unknown | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Speech is a fictional language called [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Speech bubbles instead of subtitles. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Origin only lists Spanish for Digital Deluxe version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = false | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vertical line on right edge of screen=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Line appears on right edge, even when windowed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Graphic-Issues/Vertical-line-on-right-edge-of-screen/m-p/642524#U642524|title=Vertical line on right edge of screen. - EA Answers HQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Textures not loading=== | ||
+ | {{Image|SimCity textures not loading xameiu.png|Textures not loading issue}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game or verifying game files integrity.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://community.simtropolis.com/topic/54197-terrain-textures-not-showing/|title=Terrain textures not showing - Simtropolis Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Video freezes after a few seconds but audio keeps playing on Intel Iris Xe=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download DXVK and place 32-bit d3d9.dll in the same folder as Simcity.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url= https://old.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/17m50zo/simcity_complete_edition_stuck_like_this_what_to/kvlri8t/|title=Simcity complete edition stuck like this. What to do? - Simcity Reddit|date=19 March 2024}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==={{code|Simcity.exe}} crashes/terminates before the launcher shows up=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on Windows 7|ref=<ref name="Crash Solutions">[http://answers.ea.com/t5/Crashes/HERE-ARE-CRASH-SOLUTION-s/m-p/640312#U640312 HERE ARE CRASH SOLUTION(s) - EA Answers HQ]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Click Start, and then click Network (click Start, type ncpa.cpl into the search box for Windows 7 or Vista, press {{key|Enter}}). | ||
+ | # Click on the Network and Sharing Center | ||
+ | # Click Manage Network Connections. | ||
+ | # Right click on the Local Area Connection select Properties. | ||
+ | # Select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4). | ||
+ | # Click the Advanced button under the General tab. | ||
+ | # Click the WINS tab. | ||
+ | # Click Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP. | ||
+ | # Click OK and Exit the settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall Origin|ref=<ref name="Crash Solutions" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Completely uninstall Origin. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Origin Games</code>. Depending on how many games you have you will find a few registry folders that come up as numbers. | ||
+ | # If you click on any of these there will be a value in the right pane called "DisplayName", which shows the name of the game that registry location is for. | ||
+ | # Find the registry (in the Origin Games registry folder) that shows SimCity for the DisplayName. | ||
+ | # Once you find the SimCity registry folder, delete it. | ||
+ | # Re-download a new Origin install file, and install Origin. | ||
+ | # Now go to the location that you installed Origin in (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin) and find the "Origin.exe" file. | ||
+ | # Right click the file and go to properties and then go to the compatibility tab. At the bottom there will be a check box with "Run this program as administrator". Check the box, click apply, then click OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Checking for updates=== | ||
+ | {{--}} 'Checking for updates' is stuck when launching the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete SimCityUserData folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Updater/Checking-for-Updates-Issue/td-p/634232|title=Checking for Updates Issue - EA Answers HQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Delete all files in <code>{{p|game}}\SimCityUserData\</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Data maps/region borders/snap points not showing=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Applies to computers that use AMD Catalyst Control Center with ATI graphics cards. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set ATI 3D Settings to Default|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://community.simtropolis.com/topic/54455-no-snap-points-and-no-dashes/?p=1339459|title=No Snap Points and No Dashes. - Simtropolis Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Click Start, and then click All Programs (differs for each operating system), then click AMD Control Center | ||
+ | # Go to GAMING catagory and select 3D Application Settings | ||
+ | # Change all settings back to default (or make a separate profile for Simcity), specifically the anti aliasing settings. | ||
+ | # Run Simcity with the Catalyst settings on default to check that the problem has been solved. If not re-install the game and restart the computer. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Blue screen when starting SimCity with Crossfire enabled=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Applies to computers with AMD graphics cards in Crossfire. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable CrossfireX (AMD Catalyst)|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | Under the "Performance" section of the AMD Catalyst Control Center, in the AMD CrossfireX tab, select "Disable AMD CrossFireX" | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable CrossfireX (RadeonPro)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install RadeonPro | ||
+ | # In RadeonPro, click "Add new profile". Navigate to and select SimCity executable (default C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\SimCity\SimCity\SimCity.exe) | ||
+ | # Select the profile in RadeonPro | ||
+ | # In the launcher tab of RadeonPro, configure launcher as Steam/Impulse/Origin | ||
+ | # In the tweaks tab of RadeonPro, under CrossfireX Tweaks, move the slider so that "Turn off CrossfireX" shows above it | ||
+ | # Play the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Debug mode / Pop Fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Debug mode / Pop Fix using BagOfTrix.package|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1a9wym/place_this_file_in_your_simcitydata_to_enable/|title=Place this file in your SimCityData to Enable Debug UI, Highways outside of city boundaries.. - r/simcity on reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download BagOfTrix.package from any of the mirrors on this [https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1a9wym/place_this_file_in_your_simcitydata_to_enable/ Reddit Post] | ||
+ | # Place into <code>{{p|game}}\SimCityData\</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Mods== | ||
+ | ===Mod guides=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1a8bw7/how_to_mod_sim_city_2013_getting_started_basics Rudimentary modding guide] by reddit user Plornt. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1abddh/bagoftrix_version_3_added_unlimited_offline_timer/ BagOfTrix]=== | ||
+ | Place the file in <code>{{p|game}}\SimCityData\</code> | ||
+ | Remember to delete any pre-existing mods: DebugEnable.package~ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Features: | ||
+ | * Full Javascript Debug Console/Development Editor - {{key|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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/sjkorvin/SimCity_2013_SkyePack/ Skyepack Modpack]=== | ||
+ | Included in this GitHub repository is an installer for Skyestorme's Skyepack 3.2 modpack. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Support for 64-bit was added in December 2019. | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |
− | | | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
− | |minHD = | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
− | |minGPU = Radeon | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
+ | |minHD = 12 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 2600 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics Family | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection with at least 256Kb/s Down and 64Kb/s Up | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
− | + | |OSfamily = OS X | |
− | |minOS | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.aspyr.com/games/simcity-complete-edition|title=SimCity™: Complete Edition - Aspyr|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | |minOS = 10.8.5 |
− | |minHD = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
+ | |minHD = 12 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 2600 Pro | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection with at least 256Kb/s Down and 64Kb/s Up | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Intel GPUs are not officially supported on OS X. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | |||
− |
Latest revision as of 16:20, 3 May 2024
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 | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Simulation |
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 (2013) is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and simulation game in the SimCity series.
Originally released with an always-online requirement, update 10 removed the always-online requirement, allowing the game to be played offline with cities separated for online and offline.
The game no longer receives any fixes nor updates as of 2018, thus there are several bugs that may be unfixed.
General information
- Origin Server Status and @simcity Twitter feed to check game servers.
- SimCity - Answer HQ - EA's technical difficulties forum.
- Simtropolis - Bugs & Technical Issues
- Simtropolis - General Discussion
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Limited Edition (download or disc) | |||
Complete Edition. | ||||
Humble Store | Complete Edition. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Complete Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Standard Edition or Complete Edition. Complete Edition included with EA Play. |
- All Windows versions require Origin DRM.
- For macOS, the Mac App Store version are 64-bit. While the Origin version is 32-bit.
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.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | The minor DLC include smaller item/customization sets. |
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes 2 city specializations and mega towers. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cities of Tomorrow | ||
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.[1] | |
Airships Set | ||
Amusement Park Set | ||
British City Set | ||
French City Set | ||
German City Set | ||
Heroes and Villains Set | Exclusive to Limited Edition or Digital Deluxe.[2] | |
Attractions Set | Free limited promotion with Crest and Oral-B products in the United States.[3] The promotion has ended.[4] | |
Progressive Insurance Set | Free limited promotion for Progressive Insurance. The promotion has ended.[5] | |
The 100% Electric Nissan Leaf | Free download from Origin to promote the Nissan Leaf.[6] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SimCity\Games\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/SimCity/Games/ |
- Only offline mode cities are stored in this location; online mode cities are stored on the server.[7]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | For unsupported resolution, use -r:XXXXxYYYY parameter, where XXXX is width in pixels and YYYY is height in pixels. |
||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use -w parameter to start in windowed mode. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30, 60 and uncapped frame rates. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Go to Settings, Graphics and change Filter appropriately.[8] |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional Simlish language. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Speech is a fictional language called Simlish. | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
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 |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
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.[9]
Issues fixed
Textures not loading
Reinstall the game or verifying game files integrity.[10] |
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Video freezes after a few seconds but audio keeps playing on Intel Iris Xe
Download DXVK and place 32-bit d3d9.dll in the same folder as Simcity.exe[11] |
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Simcity.exe
crashes/terminates before the launcher shows up
Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on Windows 7[12] |
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|
Reinstall Origin[12] |
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|
Checking for updates
- 'Checking for updates' is stuck when launching the game.
Delete SimCityUserData folder[13] |
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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[14] |
---|
|
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] |
---|
|
Other information
Debug mode / Pop Fix
Enable Debug mode / Pop Fix using BagOfTrix.package[15] |
---|
|
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
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | Support for 64-bit was added in December 2019. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX Intel HD Graphics Family 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
|
Other | Broadband Internet connection with at least 256Kb/s Down and 64Kb/s Up |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[16] | ||
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 |
|
Other | Broadband Internet connection with at least 256Kb/s Down and 64Kb/s Up |
- Intel GPUs are not officially supported on OS X.
References
- ↑ SimCity Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack for PC/Mac Download | Origin
- ↑ SimCity Limited Edition -- Heroes and Villains Trailer (coming March 5, 2013) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SimCity - SimCity Attractions Set FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EA/Crest Instant Win Game | Promotion Over
- ↑ SimCity Progressive Office FAQ - EA Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SimCity Nissan LEAF® Charging Station - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ EA Forums - SimCity Single-Player Mode FAQ - last accessed on 2024-04-06 (archived)
- ↑ SimCity Image Filters - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Vertical line on right edge of screen. - EA Answers HQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Terrain textures not showing - Simtropolis Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Simcity complete edition stuck like this. What to do? - Simcity Reddit - last accessed on 19 March 2024
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 HERE ARE CRASH SOLUTION(s) - EA Answers HQ
- ↑ Checking for Updates Issue - EA Answers HQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ No Snap Points and No Dashes. - Simtropolis Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Place this file in your SimCityData to Enable Debug UI, Highways outside of city boundaries.. - r/simcity on reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SimCity™: Complete Edition - Aspyr - last accessed on 9 June 2023