DirectX 11 (DX11) for The Sims 4 - A Step-by-Step Guide

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DirectX 11 (DX11) for The Sims 4 - A Step-by-Step Guide

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DirectX 11 (DX11) for The Sims 4 - A Step-by-Step Guide

 

OVERVIEW

 

DirectX 11, abbreviated as DX11, is a set of drivers from Microsoft that enhance visual and audio performance for games. Applying DX11 to The Sims 4 on a compatible PC can result in better performance, smoother animations, and overall improved gameplay experience.

Please note that DX11 is not available for PlayStation or Mac systems.

In our latest updates we have defaulted players using NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards to Direct X 11.

NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards
Players using NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards are now automatically set to use DirectX 11.
If you had previously opted into DirectX 11 manually, please remove the "-dx11" argument to ensure smooth gameplay. Instructions are provided below.

Note: If the "-dx11" argument is not removed, players will not have the option to view or select the DirectX 9 option from the in-game settings.

Intel or other graphics cards
Players using any other graphics cards, including Intel, will continue to enjoy The Sims 4 on DirectX 9 with an update to DirectX 11 to come at a later date. However if you would like to switch to DirectX 11, please follow the steps provided below.

Check DirectX Version
To verify that you are on DirectX 11, navigate to the main menu and check the bottom right corner of the screen.

 

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DirectX 11 Technical Issues and Feedback Thread

For additional info, or to direct issues/feedback, please visit [DirectX 11 Technical Issues and Feedback Thread] 
Before reporting an issue please ensure that your graphics drivers are fully up to date:

 

AMD Drivers

 

NVIDIA Drivers

If you wish to disable DX11 for the time being, please scroll to the end of this page for instructions. 


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HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR COMPUTER SUPPORTS DX11

  1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "dxdiag" and press Enter.
  3. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window that appears, click on the "Display" tab, or “Display 1” tab if you have a multi-monitor setup.
  4. Under the "Drivers" section, look for "Feature Levels". If “11_0” or higher is listed, your computer supports DX11.

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HOW TO ENABLE DX11

 

EA App & Epic Game Store & Game Pass for PC:

  1. Open the EA App on your computer.
  2. Find The Sims 4 in your game library.
  3. Click on the game advance settings (3 dot icon) above the play button.
  4. Select "View Properties".
  5. In the "Advanced launch options" box, type "-dx11"
  6. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

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Steam:

  1. Open Steam and go to your library.
  2. Right-click on The Sims 4 and select "Properties".
  3. Under the "General" tab, find the "Launch Options" box
  4. In the text field, type "-dx11"
  5. Click "OK" to save your changes.

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Desktop Shortcut:

EA App: *Requires Windows Admin permission

  1. Right-click on The Sims 4 desktop shortcut and select 'Properties'.
  2. In the 'Target' field, add a space at the end and then type "-dx11".
  3. Click 'Apply', then 'OK' to save the changes.

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HOW TO DISABLE DX11

  1. Follow the same steps as above to reach the "Command Line Arguments" box (EA App) or the "Set Launch Options" text field (Steam).
  2. Simply delete "-dx11" and save your changes.

HOW TO FORCE DX9

If you run into issues launching The Sims 4 on your AMD or NVIDIA card after this update:

 

  1. Follow the same steps as above to reach the "Command Line Arguments" box (EA App) or the "Set Launch Options" text field (Steam).
  2. In the text field, type "-dx9"
  3. Click "OK" to save your changes.

 

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please feel free to ask in this thread.

Please be aware that we’re still fine-tuning our DX11 implementation and are aware of some existing issues. Further enhancements are on the way!

 

HOW TO DISABLE DX11 - Through In-Game Options
(ONLY players on NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards will be able to see this option) 

 

  1. Launch The Sims 4
  2. From the main menu, select Options → Game Options → Graphics
  3. In the “Graphics” tab, find the “DirectX 9” checkbox at the bottom right of the menu
  4. Click the “DirectX 9” checkbox
  • The Sims 4 will run in DirectX 9 on the next launch

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