The super-patcher you need for Mac OSX depends on the region of the version you’re installing.
If you’re playing on PC, we recommend that you update your game directly through Origin.Įxpand for instructions on checking your region, downloading the super-patcher, and extracting and running it on your Mac. PC players can use the super-patcher as well. Do not close the Launcher until you have confirmed the update is completely installed, as this will cancel the update.If you’re playing on Mac, you need to use The Sims 3 super-patcher to update your game. Cancelling the update before it has completed may cause unexpected problems, so it is always best to let it finish entirely.
Updates can sometimes be rather large and may take a while to download and install completely.
The most recent patch or release will always be at the top.īefore installing an update for The Sims 3, an Expansion Pack, or a Stuff Pack, it is a good idea to run through the following checklist to ensure your game continues to work smoothly. They are easy to identify as the second integer in the game version will be zero.
If a new expansion pack is released on the same day as a patch (Which has been the case with HELS and Ambitions) the original game version will be added to the table even though the patch doesn't technically update it.
The game version displayed with each patch in the table below is the version the game has been updated to after applying the patch.