#The Sims 3 update 2025

The Sims 3 received an unexpected update this week, nearly 16 years after its initial release and a decade after its last official patch. The update, issued by Electronic Arts (EA), addresses a critical compatibility issue that has plagued players using newer 12th-generation Intel processors, which caused the game to crash on launch. The patch, which updates the game to version 1.69 for Windows users via the EA App launcher, doesn’t introduce new content or gameplay changes. Unfortunately, players using Steam have not yet received this update, leaving them reliant on third-party fixes. While the update is welcomed by many, it has sparked concerns among the dedicated Sims 3 community. Reddit user CowardlyCandy reassured fans that mods appear to remain unaffected, and a detailed guide has been shared to help players avoid the update if they wish to preserve their setup. The decision to update a game as old as The Sims 3 has left some fans speculating about EA’s motivations. While The Sims 4 remains a juggernaut in the life simulation genre with over 30,000 concurrent players on Steam, The Sims 3 still retains a loyal fanbase. Read more in our articles including "The Sims 3 Gets Surprise Patch After a Decade, Fixing Major Hardware Issue" and "The Sims 4 is free for a limited time on Origin".