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The Sims 4 Island Living System Requirements

June 20, 2019Maxis75/100

The Sims 4: Island Living lets players relocate their Sims to the tropical island of Sulani. Engage in conservation, live off the land, experience local customs, and dress in traditional island attire.

The Sims 4 Island Living Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: 1.8 GHz Intel, NVIDIA GeForce 6600,, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
64 Bit Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
Processor
1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 6600, ATI Radeon X1300, or Intel GMA X4500GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Storage
15 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
64 Bit Windows 10
Processor
Intel core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or equivalentGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Storage
15 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Gameplay Trailer

Quick Performance Tips for The Sims 4 Island Living

#1

Lower your graphics settings for better performance.

#2

Close unnecessary background programs.

#3

Reduce the population of stray Sims.

#4

Upgrade your RAM if possible.

The Sims 4 Island Living System Requirements FAQ

Can I run The Sims 4 Island Living on a low-end PC?
Yes, you can *try* to run it, but you'll need at least a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ CPU, NVIDIA GeForce 6600, ATI Radeon X1300, or Intel GMA X4500 graphics card, and 4 GB of RAM to meet the *minimum* requirements. Expect lower graphics settings and potentially lower frame rates.
What GPU do I need for The Sims 4 Island Living?
For minimum settings, an NVIDIA GeForce 6600, ATI Radeon X1300, or Intel GMA X4500 is required. For a smoother experience with higher settings, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 (or equivalent) is recommended.
How much RAM does The Sims 4 Island Living need?
The Sims 4 Island Living requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. However, 8 GB of RAM is recommended for smoother gameplay, especially with larger households and more detailed environments.
Will The Sims 4 Island Living run on integrated graphics?
The game *might* run on integrated graphics like the Intel GMA X4500, but performance will likely be very poor. Expect low frame rates and graphical glitches. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended for a playable experience.
What is the best graphics settings for The Sims 4 Island Living?
This depends on your hardware. If you meet the *recommended* specs, you can likely run the game on high or ultra settings. If you only meet the *minimum* specs, start with low or medium settings and adjust until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. Pay attention to water detail as Island Living adds a lot of water effects.
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The Sims 4 Island Living Game Info

Developer

Maxis

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release Date

June 20, 2019

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player

The Sims 4 Island Living Screenshots

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