Sims 3 Receives First Update in Over a Decade to Fix Compatibility Issue

EA releases a patch addressing a longstanding bug preventing The Sims 3 from running on newer Intel processors, leaving fans speculating about future updates.

• The Sims 3 was updated on January 13, 2025, marking its first patch since 2014, addressing compatibility issues with 12th generation Intel processors.
• The update fixes the 'Alder Lake bug,' which previously caused the game to crash on launch for EA App users with newer CPUs.
• The patch is exclusive to the EA App version of the game, with no corresponding update for Steam users, and lacks official patch notes from EA.
• Fans speculate the patch could signal more updates or re-releases for older Sims titles, though EA has not confirmed any plans.
• The update coincides with The Sims franchise's 25th anniversary, which EA is celebrating with new content for The Sims 4, emphasizing its ongoing priority for the series.

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