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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Sims 4 Cover.jpg | |cover = The Sims 4 Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-sims-4|67}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-sims-4|67}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play, Sponsored, DLC, Expansion pack, Cross-game bonus, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select, Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim, Farming }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, LGBTQ }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | ||
|steam appid = 1222670 | |steam appid = 1222670 | ||
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4 | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4 | ||
|hltb = 20992 | |hltb = 20992 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-sims-4 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 69077 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = The Sims 4 | |wikipedia = The Sims 4 | ||
|winehq = 16273 | |winehq = 16273 | ||
− | |license = | + | |license = free-to-play |
}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:life sim}} game developed by [[Company:Maxis|Maxis]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the fourth main installment of ''[[Series:The Sims|The Sims]]'' series. |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = It was released in North America on September 2, 2014, with releases in Europe and UK followed on September 4 and September 5 respectively. The MacOS version was later released worldwide on February 17, 2015. The base game was later made free-to-play on October 18, 2022.<ref name="Sims4Free">https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18</ref> | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = On November 18, 2019, support for 32-bit Windows systems as well as MacOS systems with OpenGL API were deprecated, and affected players were required to download the ''Legacy Edition'' from Origin which provide support for those legacy OS. The ''Legacy Edition'' was later discontinued on December 12, 2022, with installation of it on unsupported MasOS systems start receiving error whenever players try to launch it since April 18, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/r-z|date=2022-11-16|title=Online Services Shutdown - Electronic Arts|snippet=December 12, 2022<br><br>The Sims 4 Legacy Edition for PC and Mac}}</ref><ref>{{refurl|url=https://help.ea.com/sg/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/when-to-use-the-sims-4-64-bit-or-32-bit-version/|title=What you need to know about the 64-bit version of The Sims 4|date=December 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/The-Sims-4-Mac-Legacy-Edition-thread/td-p/8420037|title=The Sims 4 Mac Legacy Edition thread - EA Answers|date=December 12, 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/ Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/ct-p/the-sims-4-en Answer HQ for The Sims 4 at EA.com] | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/ct-p/the-sims-4-en Answer HQ for The Sims 4 at EA.com] | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7629115#M11425 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ] | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7629115#M11425 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | Expansions were provided on DVDs until the first expansion in the United States and at least the third expansion in Europe.<br>After that, all retail copies came with download codes.<br><br>Only the Windows version was available on the game install DVD, the Mac version required a download code.<br><br>Retail copies are no longer produced as of the ''Snowy Escape'' expansion. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | Expansions were provided on DVDs until the first expansion in the United States and at least the third expansion in Europe.<br>After that, all retail copies came with download codes.<br><br>Only the Windows version was available on the game install DVD, the Mac version required a download code.<br><br>Retail copies are no longer produced as of the ''Snowy Escape'' expansion. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00EFRN2IQ | Origin | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-sims-4 | Epic Games Store, Origin | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-4 | Origin | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9PB5T776N2SW | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included alongside the Get to Work expansion exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1222670 | Steam, Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-4 | Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition also available, included with {{store feature|EA Play}} alongside the Get To Work expansion. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1222670 | Steam, Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}} alongside the Get To Work expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1173-1 | Origin | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1173-33|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-sims-4-pc | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-sims-4 | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | ||
− | {{ii}} A [https://www. | + | {{ii}} A [https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/create-a-sim-demo Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo] is available. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on [[wikipedia:The Sims 4#Editions|Wikipedia]]. | {{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on [[wikipedia:The Sims 4#Editions|Wikipedia]]. | ||
{{ii}} '''Legacy Edition''' has disabled online features and does not support any downloadable content released after September 2019.<ref name="legacy">[https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7629115#M11425 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ]</ref> | {{ii}} '''Legacy Edition''' has disabled online features and does not support any downloadable content released after September 2019.<ref name="legacy">[https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/The-Sims-4-Update-on-Supported-Systems/m-p/7629115#M11425 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = Between 2014 and 2017, registering serial codes for [[The Sims 3]] and its expansion packs (but not its stuff packs) on a since-removed "Rewards" page on EA's websites, would unlock exclusive lamps (Many of them emotion-altering) and a statue. | ||
+ | |dlc = '''Kits''' contain a small selection of themed object/cosmetics. <br/> '''Stuff Packs''' contain sizeable additions to content already available in the base game. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = '''Game Packs''' contain sizeable (but not major) additions not available in the base game. <br/> '''Expansion Packs''' contain major gameplay additions not present in the base game. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = Free-to-play as of October 18, 2022.<ref name="Sims4Free" /> Formerly required an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = | ||
+ | |sponsored = Certain updates introduced items from different franchises.{{note|For example, [https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sims_4/Patch_5 Patch 5] added Star Wars-themed cosmetics and [https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sims_4/Patch_64 Patch 64] added a [[Final Fantasy XV]]-themed outfit.}} | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | + | {{DLC/row| Life of the Party | Included in all but the Standard editions. | Windows, OS X }} | |
− | {{DLC/row| Life of the Party | Included in all but the Standard editions | + | {{DLC/row| Awesome Animal Hats | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions. | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Awesome Animal Hats | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions | + | {{DLC/row| Up All Night | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions. | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Up All Night | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions | + | {{DLC/row| Digital Soundtrack | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions. | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Digital Soundtrack | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions | + | {{DLC/row| Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Includes the above free DLC and the soundtrack. | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Includes the above free DLC and the soundtrack | ||
{{DLC/row| Rewards | Bonus content for the owners of [[The Sims 3]] expansion packs. | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Rewards | Bonus content for the owners of [[The Sims 3]] expansion packs. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Family Portrait | Bonus content. Could be obtained by signing up for The Sims Mobile at launch. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Holiday Celebration Pack | Free Stuff Pack (FP01). | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Grim's Ghoulish Guitar | Bonus content. Can be obtained by signing up for the newsletter. | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Grim's Ghoulish Guitar | Bonus content. Can be obtained by signing up for the newsletter. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Get to Work | Expansion pack 1 (EP01). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Get Together | Expansion pack 2 (EP02). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| City Living | Expansion pack 3 (EP03). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Cats & Dogs | Expansion pack 4 (EP04). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Seasons | Expansion pack 5 (EP05). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Get Famous | Expansion pack 6 (EP06). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Island Living | Expansion pack 7 (EP07). None of the expansion packs below are supported in Legacy Edition. | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Discover University | Expansion pack 8 (EP08). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Eco Lifestyle | Expansion pack 9 (EP09). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Snowy Escape | Expansion pack 10 (EP10). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Cottage Living | Expansion pack 11 (EP11). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Outdoor Retreat | Game pack GP01. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| High School Years | Expansion pack 12 (EP12). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Spa Day | Game pack GP02. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Lovestuck | Expansion pack 13 (EP13). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Dine Out | Game pack GP03 | + | |
− | {{DLC/row| Vampires | Game pack GP04. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Outdoor Retreat | Game pack (GP01). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Parenthood | Game pack GP05. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Spa Day | Game pack (GP02). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Jungle Adventure | Game pack GP06. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Dine Out | Game pack (GP03). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| StrangerVille | Game pack GP07. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Vampires | Game pack (GP04). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Realm of Magic | Game pack GP08. | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{DLC/row| Parenthood | Game pack (GP05). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Journey to Batuu | Game pack GP09. | + | {{DLC/row| Jungle Adventure | Game pack (GP06). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Luxury Party | + | {{DLC/row| StrangerVille | Game pack (GP07). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Perfect Patio | + | {{DLC/row| Realm of Magic | Game pack (GP08). None of the game packs below are supported in Legacy Edition. | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Cool Kitchen | + | {{DLC/row| Journey to Batuu | Game pack (GP09). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Spooky | + | {{DLC/row| Dream Home Decorator | Game pack (GP10). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Movie Hangout | + | {{DLC/row| My Wedding Stories | Game pack (GP11).| Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Romantic Garden | + | {{DLC/row| Werewolves | Game pack (GP12). | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{DLC/row| Kids Room | + | |
− | {{DLC/row| Backyard | + | {{DLC/row| Luxury Party | Stuff pack(SP01). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Vintage Glamour | + | {{DLC/row| Perfect Patio | Stuff pack (SP02). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Bowling Night | + | {{DLC/row| Cool Kitchen | Stuff pack (SP03). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Fitness | + | {{DLC/row| Spooky | Stuff pack (SP04). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Toddler | + | {{DLC/row| Movie Hangout | Stuff pack (SP05). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Laundry Day | + | {{DLC/row| Romantic Garden | Stuff pack (SP06). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| My First Pet | + | {{DLC/row| Kids Room | Stuff pack (SP07). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Moschino | + | {{DLC/row| Backyard | Stuff pack (SP08). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Tiny Living | + | {{DLC/row| Vintage Glamour | Stuff pack (SP09). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Nifty Knitting Stuff | Stuff pack | + | {{DLC/row| Bowling Night | Stuff pack (SP10). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Fitness | Stuff pack (SP11). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Toddler | Stuff pack (SP12). | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Laundry Day | Stuff pack (SP13. | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| My First Pet | Stuff pack (SP14). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Moschino | Stuff pack (SP15). None of the stuff packs below are supported in Legacy Edition. | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Tiny Living | Stuff pack (SP16). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Nifty Knitting | Stuff pack (SP17). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Paranormal | Stuff pack (SP18). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Home Chef Hustle | Stuff pack (SP46). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Crystal Creations | Stuff pack (SP49). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC/row| Throwback Fit | Kit (SP20). None of the kits are supported in Legacy Edition. | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Country Kitchen | Kit (SP21). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Bust the Dust | Kit (SP22). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Courtyard Oasis | Kit (SP23). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Industrial Loft | Kit (SP25). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Fashion Street | Kit (SP24). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Incheon Arrivals | Kit (SP26). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Modern Menswear | Kit (SP28). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Blooming Rooms | Kit (SP29). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Carnival Streetwear | Kit (SP30). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Décor to the Max | Kit (SP31). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Little Campers | Kit (SP33). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Moonlight Chic | Kit (KP13). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Little Campers | Kit (KP14). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| First Fits | Kit (SP34). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Everyday Clutter | Kit (KP16). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Pastel Pop | Kit (SP36). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Desert Luxe | Kit (SP35). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Everyday Clutter | Kit (SP37). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Simtimates Collection | Kit (SP38). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Bathroom Clutter | Kit (SP39). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Greenhouse Haven | Kit (SP40). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Basement Treasures | Kit (SP41). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Grunge Revival | Kit (SP42). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Book Nook | Kit (SP43). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Poolside Splash | Kit (SP44). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Modern Luxe | Kit (SP45). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Castle Estate | Kit (SP47). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Goth Galore | Kit (SP48). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Urban Homage | Kit (SP50). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Party Essentials | Kit (SP51). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Riviera Retreat | Kit (SP52). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Cozy Bistro | Kit (SP53). | Windows, OS X}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
|boost = | |boost = | ||
− | |cosmetic = | + | |cosmetic = |
|currency = | |currency = | ||
|finite spend = | |finite spend = | ||
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|free-to-grind = | |free-to-grind = | ||
|loot box = | |loot box = | ||
− | |none = | + | |none = No microtransactions are present in the game. |
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
|time-limited = | |time-limited = | ||
− | |unlock = | + | |unlock = |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-07-17|comment=}}</ref> |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Options.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Sims 4 video settings.png|Video settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|The Sims 4 - accessibility settings.png|Accessibility settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sims-4/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sims-4/en | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Hor+}} gameplay with spanned HUD. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI can be scaled under Accessibility settings. See also [[#UI scale|UI scale]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Lacks specific option.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-09-07|comment=Applies an unknown amount with '''Texture Quality''' set to High. <code>EnableAniso</code> existed in GraphicsRules.sgr. Same as The Sims 3, it's either on or off.}}</ref> Force in [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|graphics card control panel]] for best results. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[ | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], labelled as '''Edge Smoothing'''. '''Off''', '''Low''' (2x), '''Medium''' (4x), '''High''' (8x).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-07-17|comment=Checked using [[Special K]]'s Framebuffer Setup.}}</ref> |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = FPS cap | + | |120 fps notes = 200 FPS cap by default. See [[#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] to adjust the cap. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change 200 FPS limit|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2017-02-08|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|Options.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Options.ini}}. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Depth of field=== |
− | {{ii}} UI | + | {{ii}} This mod removes the distance blur (depth of field). |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use 3rd party fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2023-06-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.patreon.com/posts/mod-no-blur-in-48521320 No Blur in Distance]. | ||
+ | # Copy to {{file|\Mods|folder}} in [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===UI scale=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} UI can be scaled under Accessibility settings. This can be modified further than what the game allows. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Further UI scaling|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://modthesims.info/t/545908|title=Mod The Sims - Increasing or decreasing the UI size is in options.ini file|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|Options.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Options.ini}}. | ||
− | # Find the key {{code|uiscale}} and set the value to <code>('''your dpi''' - | + | # Find the key {{code|uiscale}} and set the value to <code>('''your dpi''' - 150)</code>. |
+ | #* UI becomes smaller with increasing values. | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Both axes can be inverted in the "Game Camera" options. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Console versions only. |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Sims 4 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = '''Object Music''', '''Music''', '''Voices''', '''Sound Effects''' and '''UI Sound''' sliders. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = '''Quad''', '''5.1''' and '''7.1''' in-game setting is available. |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | |subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Labelled '''Audio Focus'''. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Region locked to Polish, Czech and Russian in Poland. Changing language to any other languages is impossible. | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-07-17|comment=Origin copy. May also apply to keys, like is the case with [[Titanfall 2]].}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Unresponsive and stuck sim=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} You may want or need to reset your Sims if they become stuck or unresponsive. |
− | Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode | + | {{ii}} Resetting your Sim will return it to a playable state but the Sim will not return to its home lot and its needs will remain the same. This works for all Sims, not just the ones you are controlling, except in cases of “Sim not found.” |
+ | {{ii}} Resetting your Sim will cancel your Sim's wishes and moodlets, so make sure to check back with your Sims if you need them to complete specific actions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=ResetSim method|ref=<ref name="stuckfix">{{Refurl|url=https://help.ea.com/en/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/how-to-reset-stuck-and-unresponsive-sims-in-the-sims-4/|title=The Sims 4 - How to reset stuck and unresponsive Sims in The Sims 4|date=2023-06-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the cheat window by pressing {{key|Ctrl|Shift|C}}. | ||
+ | # Type {{code|resetSim Firstname Lastname}} and press {{key|Enter}}. Make sure you enter the name of the Sim you want to reset. | ||
+ | # If you need to reset all of the Sims in your current game, you can type {{code|resetSim *}}. This cheat command may not be able to reset all Sims and you may receive a “Sim not found” error. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Testingcheats true method|ref=<ref name="stuckfix"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the cheat window by pressing {{key|Ctrl|Shift|C}}. | ||
+ | # Type {{code|testingcheats true}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Shift}} and then click on the Sim you want to reset. | ||
+ | # Select the Reset Object (Debug) option. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===RivaTuner OSD does not display=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game does not launch=== | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
{{ii}} The game will not launch on 32-bit Windows systems and macOS (OS X) systems without Metal support after the 1.58.63.1010 (PC) / 1.58.63.1210 (Mac) update, released on November 12, 2019. | {{ii}} The game will not launch on 32-bit Windows systems and macOS (OS X) systems without Metal support after the 1.58.63.1010 (PC) / 1.58.63.1210 (Mac) update, released on November 12, 2019. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the free Legacy Edition update, available in the Extra Content tab of the Origin client.|ref=<ref name="legacy"/>|fix= |
− | Install the free Legacy Edition update, available in the Extra Content tab of the Origin client. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The game will minimize a few seconds after a black screen appears, any subsequent attempts to restore it will lead to the same problem. | {{ii}} The game will minimize a few seconds after a black screen appears, any subsequent attempts to restore it will lead to the same problem. | ||
{{ii}} The issue appears to happen when the game resolution mismatches the desktop resolution. | {{ii}} The issue appears to happen when the game resolution mismatches the desktop resolution. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set proper resolution|ref=<ref name="minimizes">[https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-4-Minimized/td-p/4616212 Solved: Sims 4 Minimized - Answer HQ]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open the file {{file|Options.ini}}. | # Open the file {{file|Options.ini}}. | ||
# Set the options <code>resolutionwidth</code> and <code>resolutionheight</code> to your desktop resolution, e.g. for a 2560x1080 resolution you'd use <code>resolutionwidth = 2560</code> and <code>resolutionheight = 1080</code>. | # Set the options <code>resolutionwidth</code> and <code>resolutionheight</code> to your desktop resolution, e.g. for a 2560x1080 resolution you'd use <code>resolutionwidth = 2560</code> and <code>resolutionheight = 1080</code>. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Oversensitive/unresponsive camera rotation=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Origin and Discord overlays can interfere with the game, where the mouse becomes oversensitive (especially when rotating the camera) or unresponsive. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Origin and/or Discord overlay for the game<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/comments/mybu0j/mose_sensitivity_is_off_the_charts_recently/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Child Accounts can't see the game in the EA app library=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Parent accounts can't grant The Sims 4 to a linked child account because there is no key to redeem. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Ask EA Support to grant the base game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Game-Questions/Connect-a-child-underage-account-to-my-account-as-a-family/m-p/13847708/highlight/true#M87419|title=EA Answers HQ Community Manager post|date=2024-08-18}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Contact EA support via their [https://help.ea.com/en/help-contact-us/?product=ea-account&topic=login-ea-account live chat]. | ||
+ | # Ask the support representative to grant The Sims 4 base game content manually to the child account. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |windows exe notes = 32-bit support only in Legacy Edition. |
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit support only in Legacy Edition. | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{ii}} All specifications mentioned are the base game only, no DLCs accounted for. | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 SP1 | + | |minOS = 10 <br/>Legacy Edition: 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz <br/>Legacy Edition: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.1 GHz | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz <br/>Legacy Edition: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.1 GHz |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 50 GB (Legacy Edition: 22 GB) and 1 GB for saved games |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 | ||
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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0, 10, 11 |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-2400 |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X4 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 <br/>Legacy Edition: AMD Athlon X4 |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 8 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7750 | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required for non-Legacy Edition. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For computers with integrated graphics, a minimum of an Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 GHz or AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2.1 GHz CPU is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
|minOS = 10.11 (El Capitan) | |minOS = 10.11 (El Capitan) | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz <br/>Legacy Edition: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 25 GB (Legacy Edition: 22 GB) and 1 GB for saved games |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro |
− | |minGPU3 = Intel HD | + | |minGPU3 = Intel HD 4000 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 (4 cores) |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 50 GB and 1 GB for saved games |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 |
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 560 | ||
+ | |recGPU3 = Intel Iris Graphics | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required for non-Legacy Edition. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 17:34, 15 September 2024
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
SmartSim | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 2, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | February 17, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
OpenCritic | 70 |
IGDB | 67 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, Sponsored, DLC, Expansion pack, Cross-game bonus, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select, Direct control |
Genres | Life sim, Farming |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Contemporary, LGBTQ |
Series | The Sims |
The Sims | |
---|---|
Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
The Sims 4 is a singleplayer life sim game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth main installment of The Sims series.
It was released in North America on September 2, 2014, with releases in Europe and UK followed on September 4 and September 5 respectively. The MacOS version was later released worldwide on February 17, 2015. The base game was later made free-to-play on October 18, 2022.[1]
On November 18, 2019, support for 32-bit Windows systems as well as MacOS systems with OpenGL API were deprecated, and affected players were required to download the Legacy Edition from Origin which provide support for those legacy OS. The Legacy Edition was later discontinued on December 12, 2022, with installation of it on unsupported MasOS systems start receiving error whenever players try to launch it since April 18, 2023.[2][3][4]
General information
- Official forums
- Answer HQ for The Sims 4 at EA.com
- Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com (OS X)
- The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Expansions were provided on DVDs until the first expansion in the United States and at least the third expansion in Europe. After that, all retail copies came with download codes. Only the Windows version was available on the game install DVD, the Mac version required a download code. Retail copies are no longer produced as of the Snowy Escape expansion. |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included alongside the Get to Work expansion exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition also available, included with EA Play alongside the Get To Work expansion. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam) alongside the Get To Work expansion. | |||
(unavailable) | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- All versions require Origin DRM.
- A Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo is available.
Version differences
- List of all different versions and regions can be found on Wikipedia.
- Legacy Edition has disabled online features and does not support any downloadable content released after September 2019.[5]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Cross-game bonus | Between 2014 and 2017, registering serial codes for The Sims 3 and its expansion packs (but not its stuff packs) on a since-removed "Rewards" page on EA's websites, would unlock exclusive lamps (Many of them emotion-altering) and a statue. |
DLC | Kits contain a small selection of themed object/cosmetics. Stuff Packs contain sizeable additions to content already available in the base game. |
Expansion pack | Game Packs contain sizeable (but not major) additions not available in the base game. Expansion Packs contain major gameplay additions not present in the base game. |
Free-to-play | Free-to-play as of October 18, 2022.[1] Formerly required an upfront purchase to access. |
Sponsored | Certain updates introduced items from different franchises.[Note 1] |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Life of the Party | Included in all but the Standard editions. | |
Awesome Animal Hats | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions. | |
Up All Night | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions. | |
Digital Soundtrack | Included in all but the Standard and Limited Editions. | |
Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Includes the above free DLC and the soundtrack. | |
Rewards | Bonus content for the owners of The Sims 3 expansion packs. | |
Family Portrait | Bonus content. Could be obtained by signing up for The Sims Mobile at launch. | |
Holiday Celebration Pack | Free Stuff Pack (FP01). | |
Grim's Ghoulish Guitar | Bonus content. Can be obtained by signing up for the newsletter. | |
Get to Work | Expansion pack 1 (EP01). | |
Get Together | Expansion pack 2 (EP02). | |
City Living | Expansion pack 3 (EP03). | |
Cats & Dogs | Expansion pack 4 (EP04). | |
Seasons | Expansion pack 5 (EP05). | |
Get Famous | Expansion pack 6 (EP06). | |
Island Living | Expansion pack 7 (EP07). None of the expansion packs below are supported in Legacy Edition. | |
Discover University | Expansion pack 8 (EP08). | |
Eco Lifestyle | Expansion pack 9 (EP09). | |
Snowy Escape | Expansion pack 10 (EP10). | |
Cottage Living | Expansion pack 11 (EP11). | |
High School Years | Expansion pack 12 (EP12). | |
Lovestuck | Expansion pack 13 (EP13). | |
Outdoor Retreat | Game pack (GP01). | |
Spa Day | Game pack (GP02). | |
Dine Out | Game pack (GP03). | |
Vampires | Game pack (GP04). | |
Parenthood | Game pack (GP05). | |
Jungle Adventure | Game pack (GP06). | |
StrangerVille | Game pack (GP07). | |
Realm of Magic | Game pack (GP08). None of the game packs below are supported in Legacy Edition. | |
Journey to Batuu | Game pack (GP09). | |
Dream Home Decorator | Game pack (GP10). | |
My Wedding Stories | Game pack (GP11). | |
Werewolves | Game pack (GP12). | |
Luxury Party | Stuff pack(SP01). | |
Perfect Patio | Stuff pack (SP02). | |
Cool Kitchen | Stuff pack (SP03). | |
Spooky | Stuff pack (SP04). | |
Movie Hangout | Stuff pack (SP05). | |
Romantic Garden | Stuff pack (SP06). | |
Kids Room | Stuff pack (SP07). | |
Backyard | Stuff pack (SP08). | |
Vintage Glamour | Stuff pack (SP09). | |
Bowling Night | Stuff pack (SP10). | |
Fitness | Stuff pack (SP11). | |
Toddler | Stuff pack (SP12). | |
Laundry Day | Stuff pack (SP13. | |
My First Pet | Stuff pack (SP14). | |
Moschino | Stuff pack (SP15). None of the stuff packs below are supported in Legacy Edition. | |
Tiny Living | Stuff pack (SP16). | |
Nifty Knitting | Stuff pack (SP17). | |
Paranormal | Stuff pack (SP18). | |
Home Chef Hustle | Stuff pack (SP46). | |
Crystal Creations | Stuff pack (SP49). | |
Throwback Fit | Kit (SP20). None of the kits are supported in Legacy Edition. | |
Country Kitchen | Kit (SP21). | |
Bust the Dust | Kit (SP22). | |
Courtyard Oasis | Kit (SP23). | |
Industrial Loft | Kit (SP25). | |
Fashion Street | Kit (SP24). | |
Incheon Arrivals | Kit (SP26). | |
Modern Menswear | Kit (SP28). | |
Blooming Rooms | Kit (SP29). | |
Carnival Streetwear | Kit (SP30). | |
Décor to the Max | Kit (SP31). | |
Little Campers | Kit (SP33). | |
Moonlight Chic | Kit (KP13). | |
Little Campers | Kit (KP14). | |
First Fits | Kit (SP34). | |
Everyday Clutter | Kit (KP16). | |
Pastel Pop | Kit (SP36). | |
Desert Luxe | Kit (SP35). | |
Everyday Clutter | Kit (SP37). | |
Simtimates Collection | Kit (SP38). | |
Bathroom Clutter | Kit (SP39). | |
Greenhouse Haven | Kit (SP40). | |
Basement Treasures | Kit (SP41). | |
Grunge Revival | Kit (SP42). | |
Book Nook | Kit (SP43). | |
Poolside Splash | Kit (SP44). | |
Modern Luxe | Kit (SP45). | |
Castle Estate | Kit (SP47). | |
Goth Galore | Kit (SP48). | |
Urban Homage | Kit (SP50). | |
Party Essentials | Kit (SP51). | |
Riviera Retreat | Kit (SP52). | |
Cozy Bistro | Kit (SP53). |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | No microtransactions are present in the game. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -nointro command line argument[6]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Options.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1222670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1222670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay with spanned HUD. | ||
4K Ultra HD | UI can be scaled under Accessibility settings. See also UI scale. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Lacks specific option.[7] Force in graphics card control panel for best results. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, labelled as Edge Smoothing. Off, Low (2x), Medium (4x), High (8x).[8] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 200 FPS cap by default. See Frame rate capping to adjust the cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Frame rate capping
Change 200 FPS limit[9] |
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Depth of field
- This mod removes the distance blur (depth of field).
Use 3rd party fix[10] |
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UI scale
- UI can be scaled under Accessibility settings. This can be modified further than what the game allows.
Further UI scaling[11] |
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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 | Both axes can be inverted in the "Game Camera" options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Console versions only. |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Object Music, Music, Voices, Sound Effects and UI Sound sliders. | |
Surround sound | Quad, 5.1 and 7.1 in-game setting is available. | |
Subtitles | No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional Simlish language. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Labelled Audio Focus. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | Region locked to Polish, Czech and Russian in Poland. Changing language to any other languages is impossible.[12] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
Unresponsive and stuck sim
- You may want or need to reset your Sims if they become stuck or unresponsive.
- Resetting your Sim will return it to a playable state but the Sim will not return to its home lot and its needs will remain the same. This works for all Sims, not just the ones you are controlling, except in cases of “Sim not found.”
- Resetting your Sim will cancel your Sim's wishes and moodlets, so make sure to check back with your Sims if you need them to complete specific actions.
ResetSim method[13] |
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Testingcheats true method[13] |
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RivaTuner OSD does not display
Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Game does not launch
- The game will not launch on 32-bit Windows systems and macOS (OS X) systems without Metal support after the 1.58.63.1010 (PC) / 1.58.63.1210 (Mac) update, released on November 12, 2019.
Install the free Legacy Edition update, available in the Extra Content tab of the Origin client.[5] |
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Game keeps minimizing on launch
- The game will minimize a few seconds after a black screen appears, any subsequent attempts to restore it will lead to the same problem.
- The issue appears to happen when the game resolution mismatches the desktop resolution.
Set proper resolution[14] |
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Oversensitive/unresponsive camera rotation
- The Origin and Discord overlays can interfere with the game, where the mouse becomes oversensitive (especially when rotating the camera) or unresponsive.
Disable Origin and/or Discord overlay for the game[15] |
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Child Accounts can't see the game in the EA app library
- Parent accounts can't grant The Sims 4 to a linked child account because there is no key to redeem.
Ask EA Support to grant the base game[16] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | Only macOS (OS X) in Legacy Edition. | |
Metal support | ||
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 32-bit support only in Legacy Edition. | ||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit support only in Legacy Edition. |
System requirements
- All specifications mentioned are the base game only, no DLCs accounted for.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 Legacy Edition: 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 |
10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz Legacy Edition: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz Legacy Edition: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.1 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2400 AMD Ryzen 5 Legacy Edition: AMD Athlon X4 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB (Legacy Edition: 22 GB) and 1 GB for saved games | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 Intel GMA X4500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0, 10, 11 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 7750 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required for non-Legacy Edition.
- For computers with integrated graphics, a minimum of an Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 GHz or AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2.1 GHz CPU is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 (El Capitan) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz Legacy Edition: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i5 (4 cores) |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB (Legacy Edition: 22 GB) and 1 GB for saved games | 50 GB and 1 GB for saved games |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro Intel HD 4000 256 MB of VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon RX 560 Intel Iris Graphics |
- A 64-bit operating system is required for non-Legacy Edition.
Notes
- ↑ For example, Patch 5 added Star Wars-themed cosmetics and Patch 64 added a Final Fantasy XV-themed outfit.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1222670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown - Electronic Arts - last accessed on 2022-11-16
- "December 12, 2022
The Sims 4 Legacy Edition for PC and Mac"
- "December 12, 2022
- ↑ What you need to know about the 64-bit version of The Sims 4 - last accessed on December 12, 2023
- ↑ The Sims 4 Mac Legacy Edition thread - EA Answers - last accessed on December 12, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Sims 4 Legacy Edition FAQ
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-09-07
- Applies an unknown amount with Texture Quality set to High.
EnableAniso
existed in GraphicsRules.sgr. Same as The Sims 3, it's either on or off.
- Applies an unknown amount with Texture Quality set to High.
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-17
- Checked using Special K's Framebuffer Setup.
- ↑ Verified by User:Hawaii_Beach on 2017-02-08
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2023-06-14
- ↑ Mod The Sims - Increasing or decreasing the UI size is in options.ini file - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-17
- Origin copy. May also apply to keys, like is the case with Titanfall 2.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 The Sims 4 - How to reset stuck and unresponsive Sims in The Sims 4 - last accessed on 2023-06-14
- ↑ Solved: Sims 4 Minimized - Answer HQ
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EA Answers HQ Community Manager post - last accessed on 2024-08-18