.SCS File Extension

SCS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: SimCity Societies Saved Game File

An SCS file contains a saved SimCity Societies city. SCS files save cities and share game states. They are in My Documents\Simcity Societies\User Data\[playername]\Save Games. SCS files use two TGA fi...

General Information

Title SCS File Extension
Extension .scs
Full Form SimCity Societies Saved Game File
File Type Game File
Developer Tilted Mill Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Store city designs, gameplay settings

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, in-game

Use Cases

City-Building Simulation Yes
Gameplay Continuation Yes
Game Modification Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption, unintended changes
Best Practices Regular backups, careful editing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Varies by patch

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sim, .city

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SimCity Societies Paid Windows

Type 2: Prism3D Game Data

Data file used by games developed with SCS Prism3D technology. Contains game data like 3D models, audio, scripts, missions, maps. Used to bundle resources into a finished game. SCS files are ZIP archi...

General Information

Title SCS File Extension
Extension .scs
Full Form Prism3D Game Data File
File Type Game Data File
Developer SCS Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Contain resources, models
Features Binary format, Packaged content

File Characteristics

Quality High, Optimized
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Possible
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Modding Yes
Resource extraction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File replacement
Best Practices Verify sources, Modding community standards

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with game release
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .pak

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
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