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The Sims Team

2 years ago

DirectX 11 Technical Issues and Feedback Thread

Sul Sul Simmers! With today's base game update, we've enabled DirectX 11 (DX11) for PC/Windows players using either NVIDIA and AMD GPU’s. For Intel or other GPU users interested in enabling thi...

rjssim

Seasoned Ace

2 years ago

DX11 still doesn't seem to run as smoothly vs DX9. It seems very stuttery vs a smooth DX9.

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DirectX 11 Technical Issues and Feedback Thread

Game unable to open on dx9 but works on dx11

Game Missing After Windows 11 Update

GAME CRASHING

Windows showing through Curtains

Sims 4 (STEAM, ARCH LINUX) Launches But "Preparing Game" Won't Go Away