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The Sims 2 is a 32-bit game and originally only uses 2GB of RAM. Applying the 4GB patch prevents the "pink flashing" glitch and frequent crashes.

Since the game was released in 2004, it requires a few tweaks to work on Windows 10 or 11:

First in the series to introduce aging and complex DNA, where children actually inherit physical traits from their parents.