Where to Download SimCity 4 Regions
Simtropolis and the SC4 Devotion forums have hundreds of custom SimCity 4 regions for download. Sim Archive also has a few regions along with other custom resources. You might find links to custom regions in the SimCity 4 forums on Steam. If you know the name of the region you want, just search for it on Google.
How to Install SimCity 4 Regions
Some regions or maps come with installation instructions. If you downloaded a region without instructions, follow these steps:
Best Regions to Download in SimCity 4
Here’s an overview of the most popular custom regions for SimCity 4.
Maxisland Region: The Maxisland region is a fully developed metropolis with three medium-sized cities that are home to an art museum, a casino, a courthouse, and 1.3 million sims. A single hydrogen plant powers all three cities. There is an agricultural area in the north and a bay in the south where Sims can take a cruise or visit remote islands by ferry. Rina’s Ridiculous Rivers: Rina’s Ridiculous Rivers region has water, water everywhere, but there are also rolling hills with pre-flattened terraces perfect for building. The map is basically a blank canvas, perfect for creating your own community from scratch. Boston Region: The Boston region for SimCity 4 is a 1:1 scale map of the greater Boston area in Massachusetts. The map is completely flat, so it is ready for heavy development. Nihon, Japan Region: The Nihon, Japan region for SimCity 4 is a fan favorite and highly rated downloadable region. It is a recreation of real-world islands in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Reykjavik Region: The Reykjavik region depicts the capital city of Iceland. Released in 2003, this map has thousands of downloads to its credit and is highly ranked by users. Male and Female Regions: The male and female region maps are based on the male and female gender symbols, but you don’t have to make sex-segregated cities. Get creative and build communities that bend the gender binary.
