Sims 4 Updater

Linux and Mac players - read the appropriate section at the end of this page.

Sims 4 Updater is a tool for updating/repairing your cracked game and downloading new DLCs.

If you have a legit game you can still use it to download DLCs and to add a cracked exe to your game. If you decide to play the game from a cracked exe - make sure to update it after each game update.

To use Sims 4 Updater you need to browse for your game installation folder and click the "Update" button. In a lot of cases Updater automatically selects the right folder. If the Updater detects certain files it will ask if that's your legit game. Answer truthfully! Finally it asks which DLCs you want to install. If that window doesn't show up - that means you already have all DLCs.

Sims 4 Updater uses a mix of incremental patches and full files to ensure the download is as small as possible.

Download

Version 1.4.2
SHA256 checksum of the ZIP file: 1FC62221A3B7D85E8C197691E0432A5DCB194874F80AA4D7AA66D193F7620EBF
SHA256 checksum of the EXE file: FA05D2B1D4DB39B6E052A861067A1ABEBB758ED880798FECBA9A6EF24DBBBF00

Download for Mac

Manual downloads:

Sims 4 Updater downloads everything automatically for you. However, there are times when you would want to download files manually: when you get download errors, when the speed is too slow, or when you want to help me - using manual download links helps me pay for the download servers.
You can’t download the whole game from the links below. If you get download errors for "Base Game" and "Full Patch" in Sims 4 Updater - use other solutions from the FAQ, like using a VPN.
Sims 4 Updater tells you what file is being downloaded. If you get download errors - simply download that file from links below. After downloading the file(s) you need, put them in the same folder as Sims 4 Updater, then open the Updater again.

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Patches:
buzzheavier • datanodes • gofile
Cracks (no-origin-fix files; you need the newest one only):
buzzheavier • datanodes • gofile
DLCs:
buzzheavier • datanodes • gofile

If you have a cracked game installed you can also update it with my Patcher. It doesn't require internet access and it uses the same files as the Updater, so you can also use the manual download links listed above.

With the Patcher you can update to whatever game version you want. As with the Updater, place your downloaded files in the same folder as the Patcher and run it.

You can download it here.

Password for the crack is origin-fix, but both Updater and Patcher extract it automatically.

FAQ:

Q: Do I need a VPN? Does Sims 4 Updater use torrents?
A: No. Updater uses HTTPS downloads, so you don't need a VPN. Your ISP can't see what you're downloading, only that you connected to some server. Use a VPN only when you have download issues (see below).
Q: I get download or metadata errors, what should I do?
A: Disable your firewall. If that doesn't help - use a VPN. With a VPN the Updater will try downloading from a different server.
If you already use a VPN - try a different one.
If using a VPN doesn't help - try changing the VPN server/country.
If that still doesn't help - make sure you are connected to a VPN server. Simply installing a VPN and opening it is usually not enough, you need to click a button to connect. Browser VPNs will not work! If you connect to a VPN in your browser this will not work! Download a normal VPN. Recommended VPNs:
  • Proton VPN (free version doesn't let you select a server)
  • Windscribe VPN (10GB per month for free)
  • Hide.me VPN (10GB per month for free)
  • NordVPN (paid but has a free trial)
  • Mullvad VPN (paid)
If it doesn't work - try another VPN. Try all VPNs from the list above. If it still doesn't work or is too slow - read the "manual downloads" section above the FAQ.
Q: I get other error messages or the solutions above didn't help, what should I do?
A: Disable your anti-virus.
If that doesn't help - reset file permissions (see question below).
If that doesn't help - move the folder with Updater to a different place. I recommend putting it at the top of the drive with your game, like C:\Sims 4 Updater or D:\Sims 4 Updater, etc. If you don't know what that means - just keep it in your Downloads folder.
If moving the Updater doesn't help - create a copy of it. Right click on the folder, "Copy", then right click on empty space and "Paste". Delete the original folder, keep the copied one. If you get copy errors - skip the affected files. If that doesn't help - do the same with your game. Make a copy, delete the original folder, and rename the copied folder to original name. If that doesn't help - delete updater_tmp folder.
Q: Error message tells me to reset file permissions, how do I do it?
A: Download this file. Right click on it, run as administrator.
Q: Why is the download speed slow?
A: Maybe there are problems with the download servers in your region. See the question about download errors for possible solutions.
Q: Updater doesn't run, I get error messages, what should I do?
A: Sims 4 Updater is written in Python 3.10 and they dropped Windows 7 support in 3.9, so if you have Windows 7 - update it to 8 or newer. And make sure you have VC Redist 2015-2022 x64 installed and that your anti-virus doesn't block the Updater.
There's a hack to make it run on Windows 7 but don't ask me for help with it.
Q: My anti-virus says Updater is a virus, should I be concerned?
A: Sims 4 Updater is written in Python and turned into exe with PyInstaller. It is a common issue that some anti-viruses mark it as a virus because of how it's made instead of checking what it does.
There's a source code audit by administrator of CS RIN forum posted in the second post of Sims 4 Updater thread.
I've been making stuff for The Sims 4 since 2018. If you don't trust the Updater - don't use any other of my tools either. Online crack that most repackers use is also made by me. :)
Q: Can I use the Updater without internet connection?
A: No, but you can use the Patcher. Read the "manual downloads" section above the FAQ.
Q: How can I uninstall DLCs I no longer want?
A: Sims 4 Updater adds DLC toggler (for disabling without uninstalling) and DLC uninstaller to the folder you selected. Open Sims 4 Updater and read the path shown below "Select the folder with your The Sims 4 game". That's where your game is and that's where you can find those tools.
Q: How can I change the game language?
A: Sims 4 Updater adds language changer to the folder you selected.
See answer above for more information.
Q: How can I uninstall the game?
A: Sims 4 Updater doesn't create any uninstaller. Simply delete the folder you selected in the Updater.
Q: Is the new update/DLC added to the Updater?
A: Check out a couple of last pages from The Sims 4 thread:
https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=65003
I post the news about the Updater there.
Q: Can you install the whole game with the Updater?
A: Yes, but I don't recommend it. Use a repack from the second post of The Sims 4 thread instead.
Q: I updated the game but a new DLC is not installed, why?
A: There are 3 possible reasons:
  1. That DLC isn't out yet. The Sims 4 always gets an update 2-5 days before the DLC comes out. The DLC may appear unlocked on the main menu screen but if it's not out yet then I can't do anything about it, I'm not a time traveller.
  2. You didn't check that DLC in the "Install DLCs" window.
  3. You use DLC Unlocker and didn't read what to do when we get a new DLC.
Q: I have problems with starting/playing the game, where can I get help?
A: Make sure you read the troubleshooting guide.
If you still have problems you can ask on my Discord.
Q: Can I just download DLCs without updating my game?
A: Yes, create a text file and rename it to "no game update". Keep in mind that new DLCs need a new game version. So if you can't see a DLC icon on the main menu screen - you won't be able to use it.
Q: Can I change the font in Updater?
A: Yes. Set environmental variables:
SIMS_4_UPDATER_FONT - for font name
SIMS_4_UPDATER_FONT_SIZE - for font size

Information for Linux players

The easiest way to run the Updater is by using Lutris. You can also add it yourself on Steam or run directly through Wine.

If Updater crashes - make sure you're running it through Wine version 8.13 or newer, or Proton version 8.0-5 or newer.

If you have a legit game through Steam - Updater should automatically detect the correct path. Then it will ask if that's your legit game - answer "yes". Updater will leave the legit exe untouched in Game/Bin folder and will put a cracked one in Game-cracked/Bin. You can play that cracked game (add it on Lutris or Steam) or you can use a DLC Unlocker, as the Updater says.
If you have a cracked game - you will have to select the main installation folder yourself. It should be somewhere inside your Wine prefix.

When running the Updater your root directory is available as a Z: drive. When browsing for folder you access it by opening "My Computer".

Information for Mac players

The easiest way to run the Updater is by downloading the Wineskin wrapper. You can also make it yourself or run the Updater through Wine/CrossOver.

If Updater crashes - redownload the Updater using the links I provided for Mac users.

Updater will try to automatically detect where your game is. If it doesn't - select The Sims 4 app. It should automatically detect the correct path to use:
If you have a legit game - Updater will select the correct The Sims 4 Packs folder. And it will download DLC files only.
If you have a cracked game (Windows version running through Wineskin wrapper) - Updater will select the correct path inside the wrapper.

If EA app says "Game update required" after using Sims 4 Updater, but trying to update doesn't do anything - repair your game in EA app instead: open the game page, click "Manage" and then "Repair". If trying to repair your game doesn't do anything either - reboot your computer and try again. If that still doesn't do anything - disable automatic game updates in EA app settings and reboot your computer one more time. This is an issue with file permissions. Only people with legit DLCs are affected. But don't worry, this should happen only once, when you run Sims 4 Updater for the first time and it shows a message about missing DLC files. It will happen again if you buy a DLC or click the "Repair" button in Sims 4 Updater, keep that in mind too.

When running the Updater your root directory is available as a Z: drive. When browsing for folder you access it by opening "My Computer". External drives are mounted in /Volumes, so they should be in Z:\Volumes.

If you have a legit game and Updater can't move the files to The Sims 4 Packs folder or can't create folders in there - run this script.