This page is for the first game. For the latest game, see SimCity (2013).
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
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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- Some retail re-releases include these expansions.
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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Royalty free audio |
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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] |
macOS (OS X) | | | |
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[2] |
Linux | | | |
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Micropolis only.[3] |
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