The file is a compressed archive representing the first part of a multi-volume download for The Sims 4 . This specific version (v1.96.365.1030) was a significant update released in early 2023, coinciding with the launch of the Growing Together expansion pack. Version & Content Details Game Version: v1.96.365.1030 (PC) / v1.96.365.1230 (Mac).
A new way for Sims to have children via the phone.
This version was a "base game update," meaning even users without DLC received these features: The.Sims.4.v1.96.365.1030.ALL.DLC.part01.rar
Updated functionality to support the new life stage.
In the context of this specific file name, it indicates that the installer is intended to include all expansion, game, and stuff packs released up to the Growing Together pack (March 2023). File Structure & Installation The file is a compressed archive representing the
Because the full game with all DLC is extremely large (often exceeding 50GB–60GB), it is split into multiple smaller parts (e.g., part01, part02, etc.).
This update introduced the Infant life stage to the base game, filling the gap between newborns and toddlers. A new way for Sims to have children via the phone
New cosmetic details in Create-a-Sim (CAS) for added realism.