I'm really on the fence about this expansion. I love all the content that's been included (gifts are finally returning!!) but I'm worried about the changing and loading of the seasons slowing the game down and bogging down the overall performance. I understand that everyone's experience with it will be different because of computer hardware but I rune Geforce and intel core i7 so while I know the game should in theory run fine, you never know. I mean look at how TS3 ran.

As far a loading, I've only noticed just a little change, but not by much.

"AxeEcliptica;d-943245" wrote:I'm really on the fence about this expansion. I love all the content that's been included (gifts are finally returning!!) but I'm worried about the changing and loading of the seasons slowing the game down and bogging down the overall performance. I understand that everyone's experience with it will be different because of computer hardware but I rune Geforce and intel core i7 so while I know the game should in theory run fine, you never know. I mean look at how TS3 ran.It really depends on what one is running and how well this program was developed. TS3 ran well on my systems and if there was any lag it was attributed to an developer issue such as an bad patch for in theory the better the machine the better the game runs and that is with any game. The only thing with Sims series it does not matter what specs you are using your game does not scale or down to it's specs even though you may get better graphics with the type of card you use. However, in time lower end may feel the strain and notice that with some packs the specs do change as they add on but as far as features goes not much goes into them if it taxes the engine and lower end systems. I would expect Sims 4 to run smoothly on my systems being it does not have many features that can challenge them.

Loading time I've notice no difference. The only issue I've had is when I was in winter and it was snowing hard my game started to drop frame rate but it seemed like as the game continued the frame rate started to go back up.

Does Seasons Slow The Game Down?

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AxeEcliptica
7 years ago
"Simmerville;c-16573591" wrote:

This was very insightful, thank you!!
Wooldrop
7 years ago
Besides the known bugs, I haven't noticed any difference.
Busufu
Seasoned Hotshot
7 years ago
Not for me. My game runs smootly. Be sure to regulary delete the chache files. Cause these can cause problems.
rjssim
Rising Scout
7 years ago
Not for me, the game runs smooth as silk performance wise.
wrgvkg
7 years ago

Are you playing with or without mods?

Without mods. I have just watched a whole sim hour go by with my sims frozen on their tasks... painful when your only 5 minutes into playing...
FruFraler
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
Strangely enough, no. My laptop's characteristics are not the top ones and I thought that Pets and Seasons will screw me, but nope, still good and fun. :)
Joanne_Snow
Rising Traveler
7 years ago
Bugs aside, it runs extremely well on my laptop (i7, GTX 1060, 8 GB ram) and like an absolute dream on my PC (better i7, GTX 1060, 16 GB ram). Currently only using the laptop as I'm on vacation but I haven't experienced any slow down or lag as far as I'm aware. Bugs, yes, but performance is great otherwise. Of course my desktop will always be better but given that I don't experience any issues, I think you'll be fine playing it as long as your laptop or PC meets (and preferably exceeds) the recommended specs :)
BlackamusCatamu
7 years ago
> @Tammie1992tammie said:
> It has for me! Since installing it my gameplay is slower. My sims stand around doing nothing for ages even when I have tasks lined up for them. Also they’ll sit on the toilet while it goes all the way up to green, then it’ll go back down to red and do that continuously until they’ve been on the toilet for about 2 sim hours or more. When my sims go to work or sleep the super speed option doesn’t work properly so I spend ages sitting around waiting for them to get home from work. I didn’t have any of these issues before this pack and I’ve got all updates/patches installed.

Same with me, ever since installing it, my game runs horribly. I've had every expansion pack installed before it and every game pack (with the exception of Jungle Adventure) and it ran smoothly with no issues. Right when i load up my game after i installed seasons, my frames took a vacation to Argentina. It's so laggy. I have a ryzen 5 1400, a gtx 1050ti, and 8gb of ram. help

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