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
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Input settings
Template:Input Settings
- No option to invert Y for camera control.
Audio settings
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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
Simcity.exe crashes/terminates before the launcher shows up
Checking for updates
- 'Checking for updates' is stuck when launching the game.
Data maps/region borders/snap points not showing
- Applies to computers that use AMD Catalyst Control Center with ATI graphic cards
Blue screen when starting SimCity with Crossfire enabled
- Applies to computers with AMD graphic cards in Crossfire
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
Mods
Mod guides
- Rudimentary modding guide by reddit user Plornt.
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 |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
Windows XP/Vista/7 |
Windows 7 |
Processor (CPU) |
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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) |
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System memory (RAM) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
12 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
nVidia 9400M or Intel HD3000 |
References