Patcher does not recognize game files in installation folder for Ultimate Collection

[Etheziel]

Operating System

Windows 11

Patcher Program Version

v0.1.0

Python Version

No response

Describe the problem

The patcher does not recognize my installation folder. I tried selecting it manually, that did not work either. It gives the error,

"Wrong folder selected
No installation of The Sims 2 (or its expansion packs) was found in this folder."

In the patcher status bar it says, "Missing EA Games Folder"

I tried to reinstall the game in the registry as "Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection", but that did not work either. I also tried running as Administrator, and taking ownership of the folder and giving full control permissions.

I am using The Sims 2 Starter Pack.

Traceback

No response

[lah7]

Thanks for the report. Can confirm the Ultimate Edition isn't recognised by the patcher at the moment since its file structure is different to the retail discs.

For example, it's expecting this:

'The Sims 2'                     'The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff'
'The Sims 2 Apartment Life'      'The Sims 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff'
'The Sims 2 Bon Voyage'          'The Sims 2 Nightlife'
'The Sims 2 Celebration! Stuff'  'The Sims 2 Open For Business'
'The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff'    'The Sims 2 Pets'
'The Sims 2 FreeTime'            'The Sims 2 Seasons'
'The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff'  'The Sims 2 Teen Style Stuff'
'The Sims 2 H&M® Fashion Stuff'  'The Sims 2 University'
'The Sims 2 IKEA® Home Stuff'

With each folder more or less:

CSBin            eauninstall.ico  Sims2EP9.ico         Support  TSData
eauninstall.exe  filelist.txt     Sims2EP9_Uninst.exe  TSBin

It appears the Ultimate Edition lays out its files like this:

'Best of Business'  'Double Deluxe'  'Glamour Life Stuff'  'University Life'
'Bon Voyage'        'Fun with Pets'   Seasons

and then TSData can be found inside each of the subfolders:

EP3  SP5  SP7  VP6

I made a modified build that will see the Ultimate Collection. I'll need some time to fix it in the patcher properly. Till then, try this one:

📁 sims2-4k-ui-patch-v0.1.0-ultimate-collection.zip