Players, for the first time in series history, actually have a few options for the platform that they play The Sims 4 on. There's been a ton of attention put toward optimization with The Sims 4, so it's highly likely that even lower-end laptops will be able to run the game.

The Sims 4 was released in 2014 and still runs perfectly well on modern hardware. While EA is currently working on the series' next entry, more content is still coming for the game. The best part is that it doesn't cause any serious visual downgrades in-game.īeing the most modern entry in the series at the time of writing, The Sims 4 is available through several online retailers and is still receiving content updates. Players should locate their game's config file and find the category called 'option Shadows.' Changing 'boolProp simShadows' to false should disable the shadows beneath the feet of Sims and remedy the issue. Changing the in-game settings won't fix much, though there is still a way to remedy this problem. Modern users might notice some odd shadow glitches that appear around the feet of Sims. That isn't to say there aren't a few problems. RELATED: Every Resurrection Method in The Sims 4, Explained Unlike The Sims, however, The Sims 2 actually runs fairly well on modern systems. Physical copies of the game can still work, though much like with The Sims, these can be a bit limited. Currently, The Sims 2 is not available on any online retailers. Origin users were able to get their hands on The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection for free in 2014, though this was the last time EA provided an official way to play the second entry in the series.

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