The Sims 3/Patch 17

Patch 17 for The Sims 3 was released on October 26, 2010, which coincided with the North American launch date of The Sims 3: Late Night. It adds the Muscle Definition and Breast Size sliders and the new group feature. It also adds the ability to limit opportunities by checking the Opportunities Suppression check box in the Game Options menu. It can be downloaded through The Sims 3's launcher.

Release Notes

 * Base Game
 * Players can now suppress Opportunities by selecting the Opportunities Suppression check box in the Game Options menu. This means players can still get opportunities through interactions, but no opportunities will be automatically directed towards the player.
 * The game can now detect downloaded content and use these objects in Sims’ dreams, opportunities, etc.


 * Live Mode
 * Sims can now form groups with one or more other Sims to stay linked to each other while out and about in the world.
 * Players can now set lights purchased from Buy Mode as a “black light.”


 * Create a Sim
 * Players can now adjust a Sim’s muscle definition and breast size.
 * New Sims can now have an Astrological Sign assigned.
 * Players can select a lifetime wish, even if not influenced by their traits.


 * Build/Buy Mode
 * Players can now use the Platform Tool to create stages and other elevated spaces.
 * Half Walls can now be created and placed on lots.
 * Urinals can now be purchased and placed in addition to toilets!
 * Using new rounded corners and size adjustments, players now have more control over the shapes and sizes of swimming pools.
 * Swimming pools are no longer restricted to being built on the ground floor. They can now be built on multiple other levels of a structure.
 * Players can now create fountains on Residential and Community lots throughout the world by using the Fountain Tool.
 * Painting and other wall decor can be dragged up and down
 * Additional bug fixes to existing features


 * Edit Town
 * Players can now place the Public Sounds wall stereo on Community Lots to set and play continuous music throughout a community lot.


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


 * Ambitions
 * Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features