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The Sims 4 to require 64bit operating systems with Discover University

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A few months ago The Sims Team has made an announcement that they’ll be releasing a 64bit-only update for The Sims 4 Base Game, making it exclusive and playable only for users who have a 64bit operating system. The update, which was meant to be released in June 2019 was delayed, but it seems that it’s finally coming with the release of The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack according to Origin.

It’s also expected that The Sims 4 Legacy Edition (which was explained HERE) should be released soon for 32bit players that should support The Sims 4 and all of the packs that have been released until Discover University.

Origin has updated the system requirements for both PC and Mac that now read:

MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent)
RAM: At least 4 GB RAM
DISC DRIVE: DVD Rom Drive required for installation only
HARD DRIVE: At least 15 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
VIDEO: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better
DIRECTX: DirectX 9.0, 10 and 11 Compatible
INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS: Internet connection required for product activation.

RECOMMENDED SPECS:
OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

MAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: Metal required. Mac OS® X 10.11 (El Capitan)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Processor or better
RAM: At least 4 GB RAM
HARD DRIVE: At least 15 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or better. Video RAM of 256MB or better
INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS: Internet connection required for product activation.

RECOMMENDED SPECS:
OS: Mac OS® X 10.11 or later
PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5 or better
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
MEMORY: 8GB RAM
HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

 

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B R
B R
5 years ago

My god, if you’re running a x32 system now. In 2019… You don’t even deserve to use a computer, let alone call yourself a gamer. Get with the times, ffs. There’s no hardware out that doesn’t support x64, and that’s been the case for almost a freaking decade.

Peta
Peta
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Some people are using second hand computers because new ones are too expensive but sure okay.

Lauren
Lauren
5 years ago
Reply to  Peta

For some reason, I can only run this game properly through the 32-bit launcher, despite my laptop being 64-bit. It’s an old Windows 7 gaming laptop from 2008, but it runs TS4 (mostly) just fine…through the 32 bit launcher. When I use the 64 -bit launcher, it lags horribly, to the point of being almost unplayable. I don’t know why this is, but I’m honestly pretty devastated right now, because I’ve been HIGHLY anticipating this expansion. Now, I’m not sure I’ll be able to play it without awful lag. 🙁

CC
CC
5 years ago
Reply to  Lauren

I’ve had this problem as well. I have a fairly new computer but there was always this weird lag in the 64 bit version. Tonight I updated Origins and Sims 4 and I can’t play in 32 bit anymore. I had to switch over to 64 and it sucks. It just really sucks. I have spent SO MUCH money on buying expansions for me and my kids and we all play regularly. Now 2 of us can’t play, and yeah we’re poor and we still should deserve to play a game that I paid for that worked until today. It’s the only game I play, after working all day. Oh well poor people don’t deserve nice things I suppose, even after they PAID for them.

J
J
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Someone’s a douche

T M
T M
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

You really need a damn Xanax to calm your entitled ass the hell down. Some people have quite different situations and cannot always afford a 64 bit system, no matter how long it’s been out. Some people aren’t allowed to have new laptops and instead have to wait till someone else gets a new one so they can’t get the old one. You never know someone’s situation. Stop making yourself look like a vile degenerate like most gamers are labeled as B R.

jess
jess
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

not everyone can afford a x64 system pc but go off i guess

Brianna
Brianna
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Shut up, you sound so damn entitled.

Meow
Meow
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

doesn’t use x32 but suck my bolus

Megan
Megan
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Some people dont have any goddamn money for an expensice pc

Kat
Kat
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Not everyone has a nice gaming set up. Maybe you shouldn’t be so rude.

Amanda Gaskins
Amanda Gaskins
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Are you offer to buy computers for everyone who can’t afford them?

George
George
5 years ago
Reply to  B R

Fuck you

Peaches
Peaches
5 years ago

What does this mean for Consol players I play on Xbox I have every pack an expansion pack so what happens to Consol players

T M
T M
5 years ago
Reply to  Peaches

Console is completely different. You’ll have to wait until they release it for console, but I’m sure you’ll be fine.

Goldy Retriever
Goldy Retriever
5 years ago
Reply to  Peaches

Consoles should already using 64 bit

Adriana
Adriana
5 years ago

I’m running OS Sierra on Mac. Does it have to be El Capitan?

Caitlin
Caitlin
5 years ago
Reply to  Adriana

According to one of apple’s support pages, “Apple began transitioning to 64-bit hardware and software technology for Mac over a decade ago, and all modern Macs now include powerful 64-bit processors that can run advanced 64-bit apps. These apps can access dramatically more memory, enable faster system performance, and take advantage of technologies that define today’s Mac experience, such as Metal graphics acceleration.” – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436

Caitlin
Caitlin
5 years ago
Reply to  Adriana

(So, no, you should be all good as is! 🙂 )

Franz
Franz
5 years ago

what if I have 32 bot OS but 64 based? does it mean I am running on a 64 bit?

Meohmy
Meohmy
5 years ago
Reply to  Franz

You can get a brand new laptop that can run this for under $500. Even cheaper right now with black Friday sales. 32 bit is being phased out, less and less new software will use it.

Get a part time job, save your allowance. Whatever your situation is. If it’s so bad as some claim, they shouldn’t be buying expensive new game expansions. There is certainly more important uses for that money.

anon
anon
5 years ago
Reply to  Franz

No. Your system is 32-bit. Your processor supports 64-bit architecture. If you want to play the new DLC – install 64-bit system.

D
D
5 years ago

My mac is 64bit but I am not able to update it to Metal. I think I already know the answer but does that mean I won’t be able to run new packs like DU?

Joana
Joana
5 years ago

My laptop is 64 bit, but its telling me I have to have the legacy edition to run… I’ve pre-ordered University pack does this mean when its released on Friday I won’t be able to run it?? Just slightly confused tbh

Sonia
Sonia
5 years ago
Reply to  Joana

Is your computer metal compatible?
That’s the thing that screwing a lot of us over.

Mckenzie
Mckenzie
5 years ago
Reply to  Joana

It might mean nothing. Origin keeps telling me about the Legacy Edition every time I sign in, and I’m on a two year old gaming computer. I think it might just be warning everyone just in case.

Nic
Nic
5 years ago
Reply to  Mckenzie

Please share this petition with people you know who also don’t want to play water down version of the game called Legacy edition Especially since there would be no future updates or expansion packs and gallery will be disable In my opinion EA could have still support OpenGL on mac for older macs which are still 64 bit computers who don’t have metal graphics cards. http://chng.it/d2B7shH2

Niecy1
Niecy1
5 years ago

Can I just get all my money back? The entire game is WORTHLESS at this point

Stephanie
Stephanie
5 years ago

Can someone tell me what are the othet requirements to run discover university i have a 64bit laptop i cant play it

Tatum
Tatum
5 years ago

This is complete BS. I have a 64 bit of and I still can’t run the game. Honestly this is so disappointing. How do you make a decision like this without thinking about your customers that use ALL the features of this game. Then you try and cover it up with the Sims legacy, come on. That’s biting the hand that feeds you, this is outrageous. I spent so much money on this game and now I can’t even play it. No way in hell will I be downloading legacy. But it’s not like you really care about the customers anymore right ? You only care about the money. Just wow is all I can say. At this point I wish I never bought the game in the first place

Leah
Leah
5 years ago

I’ve got an old Mac I think it’s mid-2011(I know ancient) what would you suggest i get? I don’t mind a second hand Mac I’m unsure which year to look at orrrrr a windows laptop could do. Any suggestions? 🙂

D
D
4 years ago

My mac is 64bit but I am not able to update it to Metal. I think I already know the answer but does that mean I won’t be able to run new packs like DU?

Franz
Franz
4 years ago

what if I have 32 bot OS but 64 based? does it mean I am running on a 64 bit?

anon
anon
4 years ago
Reply to  Franz

No. Your system is 32-bit. Your processor supports 64-bit architecture. If you want to play the new DLC – install 64-bit system.

Meohmy
Meohmy
4 years ago
Reply to  Franz

You can get a brand new laptop that can run this for under $500. Even cheaper right now with black Friday sales. 32 bit is being phased out, less and less new software will use it.

Get a part time job, save your allowance. Whatever your situation is. If it’s so bad as some claim, they shouldn’t be buying expensive new game expansions. There is certainly more important uses for that money.

B R
B R
4 years ago

My god, if you’re running a x32 system now. In 2019… You don’t even deserve to use a computer, let alone call yourself a gamer. Get with the times, ffs. There’s no hardware out that doesn’t support x64, and that’s been the case for almost a freaking decade.

George
George
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Fuck you

Megan
Megan
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Some people dont have any goddamn money for an expensice pc

Amanda Gaskins
Amanda Gaskins
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Are you offer to buy computers for everyone who can’t afford them?

Meow
Meow
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

doesn’t use x32 but suck my bolus

jess
jess
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

not everyone can afford a x64 system pc but go off i guess

Brianna
Brianna
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Shut up, you sound so damn entitled.

Peta
Peta
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Some people are using second hand computers because new ones are too expensive but sure okay.

Lauren
Lauren
4 years ago
Reply to  Peta

For some reason, I can only run this game properly through the 32-bit launcher, despite my laptop being 64-bit. It’s an old Windows 7 gaming laptop from 2008, but it runs TS4 (mostly) just fine…through the 32 bit launcher. When I use the 64 -bit launcher, it lags horribly, to the point of being almost unplayable. I don’t know why this is, but I’m honestly pretty devastated right now, because I’ve been HIGHLY anticipating this expansion. Now, I’m not sure I’ll be able to play it without awful lag. 🙁

CC
CC
4 years ago
Reply to  Lauren

I’ve had this problem as well. I have a fairly new computer but there was always this weird lag in the 64 bit version. Tonight I updated Origins and Sims 4 and I can’t play in 32 bit anymore. I had to switch over to 64 and it sucks. It just really sucks. I have spent SO MUCH money on buying expansions for me and my kids and we all play regularly. Now 2 of us can’t play, and yeah we’re poor and we still should deserve to play a game that I paid for that worked until today. It’s the only game I play, after working all day. Oh well poor people don’t deserve nice things I suppose, even after they PAID for them.

T M
T M
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

You really need a damn Xanax to calm your entitled ass the hell down. Some people have quite different situations and cannot always afford a 64 bit system, no matter how long it’s been out. Some people aren’t allowed to have new laptops and instead have to wait till someone else gets a new one so they can’t get the old one. You never know someone’s situation. Stop making yourself look like a vile degenerate like most gamers are labeled as B R.

J
J
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Someone’s a douche

Kat
Kat
4 years ago
Reply to  B R

Not everyone has a nice gaming set up. Maybe you shouldn’t be so rude.

Joana
Joana
4 years ago

My laptop is 64 bit, but its telling me I have to have the legacy edition to run… I’ve pre-ordered University pack does this mean when its released on Friday I won’t be able to run it?? Just slightly confused tbh

Sonia
Sonia
4 years ago
Reply to  Joana

Is your computer metal compatible?
That’s the thing that screwing a lot of us over.

Mckenzie
Mckenzie
4 years ago
Reply to  Joana

It might mean nothing. Origin keeps telling me about the Legacy Edition every time I sign in, and I’m on a two year old gaming computer. I think it might just be warning everyone just in case.

Nic
Nic
4 years ago
Reply to  Mckenzie

Please share this petition with people you know who also don’t want to play water down version of the game called Legacy edition Especially since there would be no future updates or expansion packs and gallery will be disable In my opinion EA could have still support OpenGL on mac for older macs which are still 64 bit computers who don’t have metal graphics cards. http://chng.it/d2B7shH2

Tatum
Tatum
4 years ago

This is complete BS. I have a 64 bit of and I still can’t run the game. Honestly this is so disappointing. How do you make a decision like this without thinking about your customers that use ALL the features of this game. Then you try and cover it up with the Sims legacy, come on. That’s biting the hand that feeds you, this is outrageous. I spent so much money on this game and now I can’t even play it. No way in hell will I be downloading legacy. But it’s not like you really care about the customers anymore right ? You only care about the money. Just wow is all I can say. At this point I wish I never bought the game in the first place

Niecy1
Niecy1
4 years ago

Can I just get all my money back? The entire game is WORTHLESS at this point

Stephanie
Stephanie
4 years ago

Can someone tell me what are the othet requirements to run discover university i have a 64bit laptop i cant play it

Leah
Leah
4 years ago

I’ve got an old Mac I think it’s mid-2011(I know ancient) what would you suggest i get? I don’t mind a second hand Mac I’m unsure which year to look at orrrrr a windows laptop could do. Any suggestions? 🙂

Adriana
Adriana
4 years ago

I’m running OS Sierra on Mac. Does it have to be El Capitan?

Caitlin
Caitlin
4 years ago
Reply to  Adriana

(So, no, you should be all good as is! 🙂 )

Caitlin
Caitlin
4 years ago
Reply to  Adriana

According to one of apple’s support pages, “Apple began transitioning to 64-bit hardware and software technology for Mac over a decade ago, and all modern Macs now include powerful 64-bit processors that can run advanced 64-bit apps. These apps can access dramatically more memory, enable faster system performance, and take advantage of technologies that define today’s Mac experience, such as Metal graphics acceleration.” – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436

Peaches
Peaches
4 years ago

What does this mean for Consol players I play on Xbox I have every pack an expansion pack so what happens to Consol players

Goldy Retriever
Goldy Retriever
4 years ago
Reply to  Peaches

Consoles should already using 64 bit

T M
T M
4 years ago
Reply to  Peaches

Console is completely different. You’ll have to wait until they release it for console, but I’m sure you’ll be fine.