The Sims 2 Starter Pack

NSIS-based installer for installing & optimizing The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection. Provides the full Ultimate Collection (free Origin version from 2014 with all packs/updates) and bonus content, including fixes needed for modern systems.

Instructions:

Updated install/setup guide (TS2.crd.co)

The OG Google Docs Guide is also still available.

Flavors:

Web Installer (Recommended)

• Installs The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC & fixes via GitHub direct download.
• Automated Touchup process based on the install directory.

Standalone ("Touchup") Installer

• Offline registry install/repair for user-specified Ultimate Collection game path. Game files not included, requires separate download.
• Includes same fixes as Web Installer without downloading function.

Download installers via the Assets of the latest Release.

Included Fixes/Dependencies

• Sims2RPC Launcher & Bright CAS Fix by Lazy Duchess
• Graphics Rules Maker from SimsNetwork
• Sim Shadow Fix by SimNopke
• Store/Pre-order Content
• CEP (Color Enable Package) by Numenor
• Pie Menu Text String Fix by LdDarcy
• AL/MG UI Font Fix by DanTheMann15 patched in
• Localized Music Unlocked by spockthewok (Web Installer)
• Visual C++ Redist (x86)
• .NET Framework (required for RPC)
• Optional:
  • DXVK (not toggled by default)
  • Clean Hood Templates: CroconawSims (PV, VV, RH, DV, Universities, Bluewater Village), Dorsal Axe (ST), MeetMe2TheRiver (Downtown, Stealth Hoods), and TheNeonPlumb (BC)

Resources & Support:

• For help with your TS2 game, there are various resources such as our #ts2-faq and #ts2-help forums in the TS2 Community Discord, or the r/Sims2Help Reddit!
• Our members also share gameplay, CC/Mods, and plenty of other useful resources.

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