Sims 4 Updater Reentry
Elvina Cannizzaro
Sims 4 Updater is a GUI tool for updating/repairing your The Sims 4 game to the newest available version. Simply select your game folder and click the Update button. Sims 4 Updater uses a mix of xdelta patches and full files to ensure as small download as possible.
Q: Updater doesn't run, I get some error message, what should I do?
A: First of all Sims 4 Updater is 64-bit only, so make sure your Windows is 64-bit too. It's 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 lastly make sure you have VC Redist 2015-2022 x64 installed and that your anti-virus doesn't block it.
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 the 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: I get download or metadata errors, what should I do?
A: If you use a VPN - try selecting a different country or disable it completely.
If you don't have a VPN or that didn't help - use ProtonVPN - free version works fine.
If it doesn't work or is too slow consider downloading the files manually (see below).
If the Updater can't auto-update, download the newest version yourself.If you can't update the game - first download all the patches between your current game version and the newest one:
-4-updater-beta#sims-4-updater-manual-updates
Then download my newest crack (no-origin-fix--ANADIUS.rar):
-sims-4-crack-only
And finally if you want to install some DLCs grab them from:
-sims-4-dlc-only-1
Put all downloaded files in the same folder as the Updater and simply run it.
Q: Can I use the Updater without internet connection?
A: No, but you can use the Patcher. It uses the same patch, crack and DLC files as the Updater (see links in the answer above). You can get it from here.
Extract the 7z archive with 7-zip or WinRAR. patcher.exe is what you want to use.
Q: Do I need a VPN? Does 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 with Updater only if you have some problems with your downloads.
Q: I have problems with starting/playing the game, where can I get some 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.
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.
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.
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Everyone raves about Kerbal Space Program, but KSP is a toy, where you launch toy ships with toy men at toy planets. There is no sense of scale or distance, the controls are terrible. In addition, the emphasis on lego construction leads to a lot of compromised designs from a small bin of standardized parts. You're never going to understand what flying in space is really like by flying Kerbal Space. It's for teaching orbital mechanics like you would a grade schooler, with cartoons and arrows you can click and drag everywhere.
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