Core mods will make the game throw an unofficial game modification error.
The exception to the rule applies though since it looks like that we’re getting a new version number (1.69). XML mods have already been deemed to be fine as there are no changes to the files.
Mods will most likely not break since this is an update to the way the game is launcher and not gameplay. The 1.67 has troubles running EIG on the post-Sept 2012 disc version, so I recommend updating to 1.69.įor people using the old disc version that want to stay at 1.67, use the old version that’s still available to download. Will this affect my ability to use EIG/CAW ?ĬAW is now available in two versions. With the second smaller update, SecuRom was also removed from all expansion packs and stuff packs. SecuRom was removed from Sims 3 base game. Was SecuRom removed from the Sims 3 download Versions ?
Only difference is that you’ll start at patch 1.42 instead of 1.0. If you still want to revert, same procedure as pre-Sept-2012 apply. It also seems that they fixed the issue where clicking on the short-cut would start Origin only instead of the actual game. I would recommend to stay on 1.69 because it actually gives you advantages like the possibility to repair the game through Origin, change the language easily and turn off the expansions. There’s not much reason to go back to 1.67 if you have either of these versions because you already had to run Origin in the background anyways and had all the draw-backs as EIG not working anyways. Make sure that you get the old version that has no Origin-tie-in. I’ve not seen any workaround yet but a possibility to would be to go try find a cheap disc on Ebay. If you have the download version, it’s probably not possible to revert because downloading through Origin will automatically give you the new patch.
I tried to just install super patch over the updated game but that didn’t work as the patch didn’t find the game. If you have the disc one, you can just uninstall your base game, turn off Origin and reinstall it from disc. This version does not require Origin in any way and let you bypass the launcher/Origin in the past. If you either play on a Mac or on Steam, this patch will not be offered to you. 1.67 is only possible if you have everything on disc.Īn overview over the existing versions can be found here: Sims 3 Base Game Versions. This heavily depends on your base game version. If you have any EPs/SPs as download through Origin, you will need to update to 1.69. Will Origin need to run all the time with this ? One of the reasons for this is to make Sims 3 more compatible with Origin. You can continue to play the way you have without installing the update. It will work just like the post-2012 version if you update your game. This will remove to need to input the disc but it will also remove your ability to play the game without Origin.
Yes, you can patch the disc version this way. Can the disc version be patched this way ? Also make sure to keep a backup of your saves. Don’t load those while the expansions are deactivated. Be aware that deactivating certain packs like World Adventure, Into the Future or University Life can lead to issues if your save games was saved in those worlds. How will this affect my played save games ?Īny content that is not available anymore will be replaced with other things or removed. You can then press play to launcher the Sims 3 with just these expansions and stuff packs. Mark the ones you want to play by checking the checkbox next to the pack. Please see this for details: Expansions get a new home in Origin.Īll packs you have installed will show in the pack selector for you too select. Be aware that all expansions have been moved under i on the base game a while ago and no longer show as individual games in my Games. To be able to activate/deactivate your expansions and stuff packs, you will first need to install them all. After doing so, right click on the base game in Origin and hit Check for Updates or Update if you are already offered the update. You will need to register all your games on Origin in order to be able to take advantage of this. The Manager is part of the latest Sims 3 Patch and can be downloaded through Origin.
How to get Expansion and Stuff Pack Manager If you turn it on, Sims 3 will update though. Be aware that this will affect all your Origin games and that you will need to manually patch each game if you turn it off. If you don’t want the patch, make sure to turn off automatic updates in Origin. Before installing this, please backup all your user files