The Sims 3/Patch 31

The 31th patch for The Sims 3 was released on February 29, 2012

You can download it through The Sims 3's Launcher, or directly download from EA server here

Release Notes
This game update includes the following changes:

Exciting new connected features which allow you to:
 * Post and view messages from your friends while playing, without having to leave or even pause the game.
 * Find new friends and add them to your friends list.
 * Access your Player Profile and Wall from the Options Menu
 * Receive status updates from your friends about their game, and comment!
 * Achievements—view the badges you’ve earned for those you’ve completed, sort and view those you have yet to complete, and find new achievements, which will be introduced to your game regularly!
 * Edit and view your Player Profile, including your avatar, My Story, and wall posts all about you!
 * Get all of the latest and exciting news from The Sims 3!
 * You can now specify what outfit your Sim will wear to work by using a dresser.
 * When a Service NPC joins the family, their special service outfit is added to the wardrobe.