Elara stared at the blinking cursor on her screen. The Sims 3 launcher. A relic. A beautiful, bloated, beloved relic.
: If you are installing from a disc, you must first update to version 1.67 using the Manual Super Patch . Once at 1.67, the EA App should recognize the installation and prompt you to update to 1.69. Key Features of Patch 1.69 The Sims 3 1.69 Patch Download
If you are stuck with 1.69, don’t worry – your mods and custom content will work fine. Just prepare for the annoyance of launching through the EA App. Elara stared at the blinking cursor on her screen
If you already own the game on Steam or disc, do not switch to the EA App version unless forced. Many players call 1.69 a “downgrade in convenience.” A beautiful, bloated, beloved relic
Patch 1.69 offers over 1.67. It exists solely to tether The Sims 3 to EA’s modern launcher ecosystem. Most experienced Simmers recommend avoiding 1.69 if possible.
Run the launcher as an administrator.
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