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{{--}} Users are reporting lots of bug and server outages.  
 
{{--}} Users are reporting lots of bug and server outages.  
 
{{++}} Beta users are reporting good performance even on low-end hardware.<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/16w1p6/my_thoughts_on_simcity_so_far/ My Thoughts on SimCity So Far (reddit Thread)]</ref>
 
{{++}} Beta users are reporting good performance even on low-end hardware.<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/16w1p6/my_thoughts_on_simcity_so_far/ My Thoughts on SimCity So Far (reddit Thread)]</ref>
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{{--}} Requires a persistent internet connection to play<ref>[http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/article/The-Benefits-of-Live-Service The Benefits of Live Service - SimCity Blog]</ref>
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{{--}} Requires a persistent internet connection to play.<ref>[http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/article/The-Benefits-of-Live-Service The Benefits of Live Service - SimCity Blog]</ref>
 
'''General information'''  
 
'''General information'''  
 
{{mm}} [http://www.origin.com/uk/status?websso=1 Origin's Server Status page] and [https://twitter.com/simcity @simcity Twitter feed] to check game servers.
 
{{mm}} [http://www.origin.com/uk/status?websso=1 Origin's Server Status page] and [https://twitter.com/simcity @simcity Twitter feed] to check game servers.

Revision as of 09:55, 25 August 2013

SimCity
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Developers
Maxis
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
GlassBox
SimCity (2013) on Wikipedia
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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

Key points

For an exhaustive list of bugs click here
Users are reporting lots of bug and server outages.
Beta users are reporting good performance even on low-end hardware.[1]
Requires a persistent internet connection to play.[2]

General information

Origin's Server Status page 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

Template:Availability Table

Video settings

Graphics settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Invert Y-axis

No option to invert Y for camera control.

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues unresolved

List of SimCity (2013) bugs.

Motion blur cannot be disabled

No option to disable motion blur.[3]

Vertical line on right edge of screen

Line appears on right edge, even when windowed.[4]

Issues fixed

Textures not loading

Textures not loading issue
Instructions

Simcity.exe crashes/terminates before the launcher shows up

Instructions
Instructions

Checking for updates

'Checking for updates' is stuck when launching the game.
Instructions

Data maps/region borders/snap points not showing

Applies to computers that use AMD Catalyst Control Center with ATI graphic cards
Instructions

Blue screen when starting SimCity with Crossfire enabled

Applies to computers with AMD graphic cards in Crossfire
Instructions

Other information

Offline play

Reddit user AzzerUK has shown it is possible to enable offline play, but without an ability to save.

Debug mode / Pop Fix / Disable Offline Disconnect

Instructions

Mods

Mod guides

Rudimentary modding guide by reddit user Plornt.

BagOfTrix

Place the file in your \SimCityData folder\ Remember to delete any pre-existing mods: DebugEnable.package~

Features:

  • Full Javascript Debug Console/Development Editor - ctrl+shift+e to use
  • Unlimited offline mode
  • Un-fudged population numbers
  • Expose debug UI
  • Debug menus
  • Roads outside of boundaries
  • Game going on while in budget crisis.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Windows XP/Vista/7 Windows 7
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Radeon HD2x00, Nvidia 7800, Intel Series 4. 256MB and Shader 3.0 Nvidia GTX 275 or ATI 5850
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.4
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) nVidia 9400M or Intel HD3000

References