The Sims 3/Patch 22

The 22nd patch for The Sims 3 was released on May 31st, 2011, in conjunction with the release of The Sims 3: Generations. You can download it through The Sims 3's Launcher.

Release Notes

 * Base Game Updates
 * You can now collect Memories of significant moments in your Sims’ lives in the new Scrapbook. Custom Memories can also be created using the Capture This Moment tool. All Memories can be uploaded and shared on TheSims3.com and Facebook!
 * You can now adjust the lifespan length for each individual phase of life that a Sim goes through via the Options menu.
 * A glitch where non-active neighborhood toddlers would develop the Desolate moodlet randomly and then become stuck in an endless loop of crying has been fixed.
 * Live Mode
 * Sims can now ask other Sims out on dates!
 * Sims will now be given a Romantic Reputation based on their social interactions in the local dating scene.
 * Create a Sim
 * Body hair can now be applied on male Sims, from head to toe!
 * Build/Buy Mode
 * Players can now use the Catalog Filter in Build and Buy Mode to sort Content from different installed Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs, as well as content from The Sims 3 Store.


 * World Adventures
 * Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features


 * Ambitions
 * Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features


 * Late Night
 * Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features


 * Generations
 * Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

The Sims 3/Обновление 22