This version was a "base game update," meaning even users without DLC received these features:
Right-clicking part01.rar and selecting "Extract Here" using software like WinRAR or 7-Zip will automatically pull data from all subsequent parts to recreate the full installer or game folder. Major Additions in v1.96 The.Sims.4.v1.96.365.1030.ALL.DLC.part01.rar
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). This version was a "base game update," meaning
Updated functionality to support the new life stage. Version & Content Details Game Version: v1
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.).
New cosmetic details in Create-a-Sim (CAS) for added realism.
A new way for Sims to have children via the phone.