The Sims 3 Patch 1.70 is an official update specifically released for macOS. If you are playing on a Windows PC, this patch is not applicable to you; your equivalent latest version is either 1.67 (Steam/Disc) or 1.69 (EA App/Origin). Patch 1.70 Overview (macOS Only)
Changelog
Scenario 2: EA App Users (Origin Replacement)
- Launch the EA App.
- Go to My Collection.
- Click the Menu (three dots) on The Sims 3 icon.
- Select Repair.
Method 2: Manual Download from EA's Website
Quick tips
5. Common Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Solution | |--------------------------------------------|--------------| | Game won’t launch after 1.70 | Rename
The Sims 3folder in Documents → launch game (fresh user data). | | “Invalid file” error during repair | Uninstall Sims 3 completely → reinstall via EA App → repair. | | Mods not working | Delete cache files (see above) and redownload mods for 1.69/1.70. | | EA App says “patch failed” | Run EA App as Administrator → disable antivirus temporarily. | | Want to revert to 1.67? | You cannot officially downgrade. Use a backup or reinstall from disc/Steam. |Install: Click Download to install the full version. The game will automatically be at version 1.70 upon completion.
The Sims 3 Patch 1.70 is a specialized update released exclusively for to enable 64-bit support. Released on October 28, 2020