How to find your game version number

Introduction

In Sims 4 there are several ways to check which game version you have. This can be important information for troubleshooting or if you need to know if a mod your using is compatible with your patch level.

It’s advisable to always play with the newest version but there are situations where you might not want to update right away (like on patch day if you want to wait until your favorite mods are updated).

The game version usually looks like this

1.xx.yyy.zzzz

xx = Changes on big patches
yyy = Changes on big and smaller patches
zzzz= Indicates if you are on Mac/PC and if you’re running the Standard or the Legacy Edition although the last two numbers seem to vary between 10, 20 and 30 depending on the patch.
- 1030 = PC Standard
- 1230 = Mac Standard
- 1530 = PC Legacy
- 1630 = Mac Legacy

Main Menu
Cheat
In the files
Console

After starting the game, the version number will show on the lower right part of your screen

Do the following steps to use the cheat console

Open the cheat console with ctl-shift-c
Enter the cheat you need in the entry box which appeared in the upper left corner of your screen.
Hit ENTER
Repeat steps 2 & 3 for every necessary cheat.
After entering all needed cheats, close the cheat console with ctl-shift-c

Instructions

Type: version

Depending on how many packs you own, you might need to scroll all the way up in the cheat window to see the version

You can also check your files if you don’t have the game open.

In Documents\Electronicarts\The Sims 4 you’ll find a file called GameVersion.txt. Open that with any text editor and it will give you your version. You will need to start the game at least once after patching to update the file. If it still shows an older version although you are certain, yours is newer, delete the file, then start the game and let it create a new one.

As an alternative you can check the following file: programs(x86)\Origin_Games\The Sims 4\game\bin\default.ini. This file will update after patching. No need to start the game.

The Cheat Version also works for console but you can also see the information on the Options Screen of the game

Instructions

Select the game and press Options (PS4) or Menu (XB1)

For Playstation: Either click on Update History or Information.

For XBox: Go to Manage Games and you should find the same info.

Find the version where it says version.