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Computer games receive patches to fix compatibility problems after their initial release just like any other software, but they can also be applied to change game rules or algorithms. These patches may be prompted by the discovery of exploits in the multiplayer game experience that can be used to gain unfair advantages over other players. Extra features and game play tweaks can often be added. These kinds of patches are common in first-person shooters with multiplayer capability, and in MMORPGs. MMORPGs, which are typically very complex with large amounts of content, almost always rely heavily on patches following the initial release, where patches sometimes add new content and abilities available to players. Because the balance and fairness for all players of an MMORPG can be severely corrupted within a short amount of time by an exploit, servers of an MMORPG are sometimes taken down with short notice in order to apply a critical patch with a fix. |
To get to individual patch pages, please use the navigation table at the bottom of the page.
The Sims[]
An expansion pack would usually address issues that arose in previous expansions. However, Hot Date, Unleashed and Deluxe each got a separate update.
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Tip: Each of these updates were included in later expansion packs. Players with Superstar, Makin' Magic, or The Sims Complete Collection do not need any of these updates. Players with Unleashed, but nothing later, do not need the Hot Date or Deluxe updates. Players with both Deluxe and Hot Date do not need the Hot Date update. |
Additional patches for The Sims 1:
- Wide Screen patch for Sims 1
- Sims Teleportation Patch
- Sims Telecom Upgrade (allows Sims to socialize via Phone instead of having to invite other Sims to their home)
- Sims Adam&Eve Patch (removes the blocky censorship overlay when sims are naked)
The Sims 2[]
The Sims 2 featured an in-game notification system where a player connected to the internet was told if a new version of their expansion packs was found. Patches were released for every expansion pack and for the Family Fun Stuff Pack. There was also one for the Exchange to fix an uploading issue.
Patches were only released for the latest game engine version at the time; for example, when FreeTime was released, all patches from EA were only for FreeTime, meaning that the player had to install FreeTime in order to get the latest patches. If a player had Bon Voyage but not Seasons, they could get the patches released for Bon Voyage, but not the patches for Seasons. If multiple patches were released for the same game engine version, the newer patches would be cumulative of the previous patches for that game engine version.
Patches generally were not included in newer expansion packs. However, compilations of the game typically had patches for their respective packs preinstalled.
- Base game
- CD Update 1.0.0.971
- DVD Update 1.0.0.971
- Update 1.0.0.1022
- University
- Update 1.1.0.284
- Nightlife
- Update 1.2.0.355
- Open for Business
The 1.3.0.351 patch succeeds the 1.3.0.280 patch.
- Update 1.3.0.280
- Update 1.3.0.351
- Family Fun Stuff
- Update 1.4.0.142
- Pets
The 1.6.0.277 patch succeeds the 1.6.0.273 patch.
- Update 1.6.0.273
- Update 1.6.0.277
- Seasons
The 1.7.0.158 patch succeeds the 1.7.0.151 and 1.7.0.157 patches.
- Update 1.7.0.151
- Update 1.7.0.157
- Update 1.7.0.158
- Bon Voyage
The 1.10.0.130 patch succeeds the 1.10.0.122 patch.
- Update 1.10.0.122
- Update 1.10.0.130
- FreeTime
The 1.13.0.161 patch succeeds the 1.13.0.148 and 1.13.0.155 patches.
- Update 1.13.0.148
- Update 1.13.0.155
- Update 1.13.0.161
- Apartment Life
The 1.16.0.194 patch succeeds the 1.16.0.187 patch.
- Update 1.16.0.187
- Update 1.16.0.194
The Sims 3[]
With The Sims 3, EA released updates more frequently than previous games, even between expansion releases. The Sims 3 is a hugely complex game and bugs or glitches are bound to happen. The Origin downloader comes with the game and players that use the Launcher to start the game will be notified of any new updates. The Sims 3 patches have not only fixed bugs, but also added or improved on existing gameplay features or interface elements for the base game.[1]
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Tip: Since Patch 24, players don't need to install a separate patch for every expansion and stuff pack they have anymore. |
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Tip: The full update patch is a master patch for the game. This patch can update the game from any game version and any game region. It is recommended for players to apply the game update from this master patch to prevent errors when updating the game. |
The Sims 4[]
The Sims 4 has even more patch notes than The Sims 3, with multiple patches between expansion packs. As The Sims 4 has a lot of content, such as many packs, things may break over time which are fixed by the patches. Patches have also introduced new content such as the life stages toddlers and infants, as well as ghosts and likes and dislikes.
External links[]
- The Sims game updates at TheSims.com (Archived)
- The Sims 2 game updates at TheSims2.com (Archived)
- The Sims 3 game updates at TheSims3.com
- The Sims 4 game updates at The Sims Forums
References[]
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