Revision as of 17:28, 18 March 2012

Patching Sims 3

Patches are updates to your game which fix bugs, add new features, and ensure you can use the latest custom content. Unless there are major issues with a specific patch, MTS staff always recommend fully patching your game.

Before You Patch

Before you patch your game, you should:

Backup your user files

Just in case something goes wrong, you won't lose all your progress. If you don't know how, see: TS3 Back Ups

Remove incompatible custom content

Some custom files are only compatible with one specific game version and will not work or will cause problems with any other version.

• Core, Script, XML Tuning, etc. Mods: For any mod/hack type files in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages, you'll need to remove them before patching and go back to where you got them from in the first place to see if the creator has said if they're compatible or has provided an update for the new patch version. If the creator hasn't put anything regarding updates, you must assume the mods are not compatible, and do not use them until the creator updates or verifies the mod still works with the patch you're using.

• Config/Replacements: Restore any original versions (you did keep the originals, didn't you?) of any .ini or similar type files put into Program Files.

Current Patch

Download and install to update your game to the latest version. You only need to patch the base game, not the expansions too.

Patch 1.3x Issues (READ THIS!) The newest set of patches are a special case. In order to patch to the newest patch, 1.33, you must first patch to 1.29, then to 1.31, and then to 1.33. Patching straight to 1.33 using the superpatcher without first patching to 1.31 can cause issues which can only be resolved by reinstalling your game! To Patch to 1.33: 1. Superpatch to 1.29 (Click here to download, 862 MB) 2. Incremental patch to 1.31 (See below) 3. Incremental patch to 1.33 (See below)

Patch 1.31.118 - (Patch Notes)
Region 1 - Americas	Region 2 - Worldwide	Region 3 - Asian	Region 5 - Japanese	Region 7 - Digital Download
Incremental patches
from 1.29 [@189 MB]	from 1.29 [@191 MB]	from 1.29 [@189 MB]	from 1.29 [@189 MB]	from 1.29 [@195 MB]
Patch 1.33.2 - (Patch Notes)
Region 1 - Americas	Region 2 - Worldwide	Region 3 - Asian	Region 5 - Japanese	Region 7 - Digital Download
Incremental Patches
from 1.31 [@117 MB]	from 1.31 [@119 MB]	from 1.31 [@117 MB]	from 1.31 [@117 MB]	from 1.31 [@123 MB]
SuperPatcher
SuperPatcher, from any region [@950 MB] Do not install this superpatcher without first patching to 1.31! (See red box above)

Need help on which patch to download?

Links to older patches

OSX (Mac) patches

Patching Issues

If you can't patch, or you have patched and now you have problems...

"Invalid File" error when installing patch

Game not working after patching

"It looks like you have installed an unofficial game modification that does not match your current version of The Sims 3. We recommend that you either uninstall these game modifications or get updated versions of them - otherwise you may experience crashes or significant bugs."