The Sims 4 Legacy Edition [32 Bits]
Official EA FAQ
⚠ This is the Original EA FAQ and some instructions will be different when you use the off line version available for download in this post ⚠
I already own The Sims 4, do I need to purchase The Sims 4 Legacy Edition?
No, if you are an existing The Sims 4 owner, you can get your copy of The Sims 4 Legacy Edition for free.
Will The Sims 4 on my Non-Metal Mac be automatically updated to the legacy version?
No, when you try to open The Sims 4, if your Mac doesn't support Metal you will be asked to download The Sims 4 Legacy Edition. To find out if your Mac supports Metal, you can also check here https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205073
My computer is running a version of macOS that supports Metal, but I’m being told I have to use the Legacy Edition. Is something wrong?
Apple’s Metal technology supports only more modern GPUs. You will have to use The Sims 4 Legacy Edition if your macOS computer does not have Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer, AMD GCN-based GPUs, and Nvidia Kepler-based GPUs or newer.
Will The Sims 4 on my 32-bit OS PC be automatically updated to the legacy version?
No, when you try to open The Sims 4, if you are on a 32-bit OS PC you will be asked to download The Sims 4 Legacy Edition.
Will The Sims 4 Legacy Edition receive any additional content or bug fixes in the future?
No, The Sims 4 Legacy Edition will not receive any more content or bug fixes.
Do online features still work in The Sims 4 Legacy Edition?
The Gallery, game banners, and social integrations are disabled. The Sims 4 Legacy Edition will not display or allow any purchases of content released after the update happens.
What Stuff Packs, Game Packs, and Expansion Packs can I play using The Sims 4 Legacy Edition?
You will be able to purchase and play all Stuff, Game and Expansion packs released between September 2, 2014 and September 10, 2019. This includes Luxury Party Stuff Pack, Perfect Patio Stuff Pack, Cool Kitchen Stuff Pack, Spooky Stuff Pack, Movie Hangout Stuff Pack, Romantic Garden Stuff Pack, Kids Room Stuff Pack, Backyard Stuff Pack, Vintage Glamour Stuff Pack, Bowling Night Stuff Pack, Fitness Stuff Pack, Toddler Stuff Pack, Laundry Day Stuff Pack, My First Pet Stuff Pack, Moschino Stuff Pack, Outdoor Retreat Game Pack, Spa Day Game Pack, Dine Out Game Pack, Vampires Game Pack, Parenthood Game Pack, Jungle Adventure Game Pack, StrangerVille Game Pack, Realm of Magic Game Pack, Get Together Expansion Pack, Get To Work Expansion Pack, City Living Expansion Pack, Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack, Seasons Expansion Pack, Get Famous Expansion Pack and Island Living Expansion Pack.
Stuff Packs, Game Packs and Expansion Packs released after September 2019 will be unavailable.
Does custom content still work with The Sims 4 Legacy Edition?
It's up to the custom content or mod developer to decide to support their custom content for both The Sims 4 and The Sims 4 Legacy Edition.
Are there different versions of The Sims 4 Legacy Edition for Non-Metal Macs and 32-bit PC OS?
There will be one version of The Sims 4 Legacy Edition that you will be able to download.
Will my save files still work in The Sims 4 Legacy Edition?
Yes, save files will still work with The Sims 4 Legacy Edition. Your save files will automatically transfer over when you first launch The Sims 4 Legacy Edition.
Note: Standard The Sims 4 save games will only be transferable into The Sims 4 Legacy Edition if the save was generated before the Legacy Edition update to the base game. If you play and save in a newer version of The Sims 4, that save game will not be transferable to the Legacy Edition.
Can I transfer my save files to The Sims 4 in the future?
Yes, you can transfer your saves from The Sims 4 Legacy Edition to The Sims 4 standard at any time by copying your saves from Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4 Legacy Edition/saves into Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4 folder.
Will I be able to download and update The Sims 4 in a different computer if I get The Sims 4 Legacy Edition now?
Yes, if you get The Sims 4 Legacy Edition, both versions of the game will co-exist in your Origin Game Library.
How can I uninstall The Sims 4 Legacy Edition from my Metal compatible Mac or 64-bit OS PC?
Even if you have both versions installed on your computer, The Sims 4 Legacy Edition will only run if you are playing on a Non-Metal macOS or a 32-bit OS PC.
If you still want to remove The Sims 4 Legacy Edition, please, uninstall The Sims 4 and install it again, making sure not to install The Sims 4 Legacy Edition this time.
Can I install The Sims 4 Legacy Edition without installing The Sims 4?
No, The Sims 4 Legacy Edition requires The Sims 4 to be installed on your computer to run.
Hi my game keeps saying origin is installed. Do you know how to fix this issue?
You need to kill Origin on your task manager each time before starting the game, as instructed in the tutorial 🙂
so I have an ssd under D: that i would like to use, but it is not the main save spot. can I use that? If I can, do I have to make a folder labeled " C:\Program Files\The sims 4 " ? I have tried that and it won't let me add : into file names. I'm a bit confused at that part of the video.
Hi! You can install the game into
D:\Program Files\The Sims 4without any issue (you are supposed to do everything normally but with the correct drive letter instead.so I just need to make a folder labeled Program Files\The Sims 4 under my other ssd? It's okay that it would be labeled D:\Program Files\The sims 4? just making sure using the let c is not necessary. I don't have enough space on my normal drive unfortunately.
Yes, it totally is! It should work without issues. The only thing you always have to do it so keep it separate from the version from Origin.
this might be a silly question but does this include the sims 4 base game?
Yes, All in One versions have everything.
But the one where you commented it outdated, please use this instead:
The Sims 4 1.58.69.1010 Discover University November 25th Patch + Legacy Edition 1.58.69.1510 All in One Portable
i moved my saves and mods to the 2 programs folder, and still neither of them are showing up?? same goes for my tray folder n custom music its like they arent even there :((
Added content like saves, mods, cc and music all have specific folders where you are supposed to place them inside. The folders are usually somewhere inside Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4, the game creates those folders when you run the game for the first time in your computer. Depending on the language you use the name of the folder may be different. Also, the Legacy Edition separates the files from the main version of the game, so you will have a The Sims 4 Legacy Edition or something similar instead of a The Sims 4 folder for that specific variation of the game, in case you're playing with it.
i moved my saves and mods to the 2 programs folder, and still neither of them are showing up?? same goes for my tray folder n custom music its like they arent even there
The mods belongs in your Documents folder, like you would do with the regular EA version of the game. On top of that you also have to enable mods in game.
I've checked the 'anadius' version of the latest Sims 4 update, but I couldn't found it on the web. Any update on that 'anadius'?
Hi! It was discontinued. I wish I had news about him, I wish he's safe and well, it really saddened me to see his website disappear, maybe he was too overwhelmed and decided to shut it down or something. I wish he was not a victim of censorship, I don't reply to technical matters on social media usually since I almost lost my YouTube Channel 3 months ago. People don't understand what we do and tag us as if we were doing anything wrong, when we just help people to have the ability to play their game with more flexibility and without spyware. You can use the releases found on my website on top of his.
My game crashes whenever I try to load into a household. Any idea why? >:
No, but most of the time it happens because you have a mod or custom content that wasn't updated to be compatible with the latest version of the game.
Yup, I forgot to update one of my mods, now everything is working just fine! Thank you!
I think I may have found the issue, it's only when I have my mods enabled that it crashes, so I guess my mods are just too much for the game to handle with all the new updates and university. So I'll just have to play without mods. Thank you very much for trying to help anyways. 😊
Oh, maybe you need to update your mods and test them separately until you find which ones are broken.
That's normal with every update of the game, lots of mods get broken and need to be fixed.
Hello! I was wondering how I can use the gallery? I can't connect online so is there a certain way I can have access to it? Thank you ^^
Hi. The gallery is not working right now. I am looking into a suitable solution.
i dont know if i already comment this but im having trouble for playing the discover university. There's " the application was unable to start correctly 0x000007b" do you know how to fix it? please please help me out T.T my laptop is 64bit
Did you install the Visual C++ Libraries as instructed and did all the other things? It seems like you are missing the Visual C libraries or your anti virus removed something.
hi! first i want to thankyou for providing this! thankyou very much!
i want to play di discover university so bad but there's "the application was unable to start correctly 0x000007b" meanwhile my pc is 64bit. Please help me on how to fix it! *cried
Did you install the Visual C++ Libraries as instructed and did all the other things? It seems like you are missing the Visual C libraries or your anti virus removed something.
I'm playing the 64 bit version that includes university.
I don't understand then. The LE folder has the Legacy Edition. The other folder has the 64 bit which has University.
Oh! Also, I was wondering if it's possible to play the legacy edition 64 bit version because, there's only one program in the Bin_LE and when I load it up it says i'm playing the 32 bit version.
Yes, it's possible, but it's better to play with the 64 bits. The Legacy Edition does not have University either.
Hi! I am having a big issue with the game, every time I try to create a new household to move into a lot or try to play a household that's already in the lot, my game crashes. So I am basically unable to play, I don't mean to be a bother, I just want to know if there is a way to fix this issue. I am playing on a 64 bit PC and have 8 GB of RAM.
Hi! Sorry I took this long to reply!
Are you playing with the new 64 Bit Version that includes Discover University or the Legacy at 32 Bits?
im sorry i ask too much question and probably annoying too but one final question im sorry my english is not that good but i understand abit you said this version have 64 bit version too right? including new discover university pack.?
Hi. Please don't worry, you do not annoy me at all. Ask away 😉
Yes, this version combines both 32 and 64 bits into a single repack.
The one below, on the other hand, only has the 64 bits version, and is smaller:
The Sims 4 Discover University 1.58.63.1010 All in One Portable [November 2019]
hello sir new here is this 34 bit version right? and also few question is it possible to play this game without copying it to my destination files? basicly download and play will it work?
Yes, it's both 32 AND 64 bits. The 32 Bits has everything except for University. The 64 has everything including University, but it won't run on Windows 32. Yes, you should be able to download and play from wherever it is saved in your computer or external drive.