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prosecutorboy41
13 years ago
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Sims 3 on Steam- Updates/Patches

I have been playing the Sims 3 for about a year now. I bought it on Steam (because no one likes Origin). I have also bought 6 Expansion packs. So now I want to buy Island Paradise. But I need to upda...
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  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    13 years ago

    Steam Version is updated through Steam so you don't need the button on the launcher.

    From what I'm reading, the patch is usually availble to Steam users on the same day but there seems to be a delay (for whatever reason).

    You need to be patient until it's offered to you trhough Steam.

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    crinrict
    13 years ago

    Talked to graham on twitter and he said they can't give an ETA for the Steam Patch but it's on the way.

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Anonymous
13 years ago

Did you click 'refresh'? That refresh button checks for new updates. 🙂
Also, having restrictions on your computer or any type of parental controls or firewall will keep your launcher from updating. Be sure to remove those temporarily.

from a fellow gamer and member of thesims3.com,

Lawaleeth010101

  • prosecutorboy41's avatar
    prosecutorboy41
    13 years ago

    There is no refresh button on the launcher.

    • crinrict's avatar
      crinrict
      Hero+
      13 years ago

      Steam Version is updated through Steam so you don't need the button on the launcher.

      From what I'm reading, the patch is usually availble to Steam users on the same day but there seems to be a delay (for whatever reason).

      You need to be patient until it's offered to you trhough Steam.

      ---------------------------------
      Please accept a solution if your issue is solved. XP is also appreciated
      I don't work or have any association with EA
      Help us helpers to help you

      • prosecutorboy41's avatar
        prosecutorboy41
        13 years ago

        Thank you. Do you know if Island Paradise will be available same day on steam?

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