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Line 1: ~~{{Distinguish\|Carmen Patch (exterminator)\|Carmen Patch (townie)}}~~ {{Notification \|cite = y \|1 = Computer games receive patches to fix compatibility problems after their initial release just like any other software, but they can also be applied to change game rules or algorithms. These patches may be prompted by the discovery of exploits in the multiplayer game experience that can be used to gain unfair advantages over other players. Extra features and game play tweaks can often be added. These kinds of patches are common in first-person shooters with multiplayer capability, and in MMORPGs. MMORPGs, which are typically very complex with large amounts of content, almost always rely heavily on patches following the initial release, where patches sometimes add new content and abilities available to players. Because the balance and fairness for all players of an MMORPG can be severely corrupted within a short amount of time by an exploit, servers of an MMORPG are sometimes taken down with short notice in order to apply a critical patch with a fix.▼ ~~\|1 =~~ ▲Computer games receive patches to fix compatibility problems after their initial release just like any other software, but they can also be applied to change game rules or algorithms. These patches may be prompted by the discovery of exploits in the multiplayer game experience that can be used to gain unfair advantages over other players. Extra features and game play tweaks can often be added. These kinds of patches are common in first-person shooters with multiplayer capability, and in MMORPGs. MMORPGs, which are typically very complex with large amounts of content, almost always rely heavily on patches following the initial release, where patches sometimes add new content and abilities available to players. Because the balance and fairness for all players of an MMORPG can be severely corrupted within a short amount of time by an exploit, servers of an MMORPG are sometimes taken down with short notice in order to apply a critical patch with a fix. \|2 = Patch_(computing)#Computer_games \|3 = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(computing)#Computer_games }} To get to individual patch pages, please use the navigation table at the [[~~Patch#External~~patch ~~links~~notes#References\|bottom of the page]].▼ ▲To get to individual patch pages, please use the navigation table at the [[Patch#External links\|bottom of the page]]. ==The Sims== Line 16 ⟶ 12: {{Notification \|tip = y \|1 = Each of these updates were included in later [[~~List of~~ The Sims ~~games~~#~~The~~Expansion ~~Sims~~Packs\|expansion packs]]. Players with ''[[Superstar]]'', ''[[Makin' Magic]]'', or ''[[The Sims Complete Collection]]'' do '''not''' need any of these updates. Players with ''[[The Sims: Unleashed\|Unleashed]]'', but nothing later, do '''not''' need the ''Hot Date'' or ''Deluxe'' updates. Players with both ''Deluxe'' and ''Hot Date'' do '''not''' need the ''Hot Date'' update. }} ==The Sims 2== ''The Sims 2'' featured an in-game notification system where a player connected to the internet was told if a new version of their expansion packs was found. ~~[[Electronic~~Patches ~~Arts\|EA]]~~were released ~~only one update~~ for ~~each~~every expansion pack and ~~one~~ for the ''[[The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff\|Family Fun Stuff Pack]]''. ~~Each patch~~There was ~~independent~~also ofone ~~each~~for ~~other~~the ~~and~~Exchange to fix an ~~not~~uploading ~~cumulative~~issue. Patches were only released for the latest game engine version at the time; for example, when ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime\|FreeTime]]'' was released, all patches from [[Electronic Arts\|EA]] were only for ''FreeTime'', meaning that the player had to install ''FreeTime'' in order to get the latest patches. If a player had ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage\|Bon Voyage]]'' but not ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons\|Seasons]]'', they could get the patches released for ''Bon Voyage'', but not the patches for ''Seasons''. If multiple patches were released for the same game engine version, the newer patches would be cumulative of the previous patches for that game engine version. Patches generally were not included in newer expansion packs. However, [[Compilations of The Sims 2\|compilations of the game]] typically had patches for their respective packs preinstalled. ;Base game {{main\|The Sims 2/Patch}} CD Update 1.0.0.971 DVD Update 1.0.0.971 Update 1.0.0.1022 ;University {{main\|The Sims 2: University/Patch}} Update 1.1.0.284 ;Nightlife {{main\|The Sims 2: Nightlife/Patch}} Update 1.2.0.355 ;Open for Business {{main\|The Sims 2: Open for Business/Patch}} The 1.3.0.351 patch succeeds the 1.3.0.280 patch. Update 1.3.0.280 Update 1.3.0.351 ;Family Fun Stuff {{main\|The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff/Patch}} Update 1.4.0.142 ;Pets {{main\|The Sims 2: Pets/Patch}} The 1.6.0.277 patch succeeds the 1.6.0.273 patch. Update 1.6.0.273 Update 1.6.0.277 ;Seasons {{main\|The Sims 2: Seasons/Patch}} The 1.7.0.158 patch succeeds the 1.7.0.151 and 1.7.0.157 patches. Update 1.7.0.151 Update 1.7.0.157 Update 1.7.0.158 ;Bon Voyage {{main\|The Sims 2: Bon Voyage/Patch}} The 1.10.0.130 patch succeeds the 1.10.0.122 patch. Update 1.10.0.122 Update 1.10.0.130 ;FreeTime {{main\|The Sims 2: FreeTime/Patch}} The 1.13.0.161 patch succeeds the 1.13.0.148 and 1.13.0.155 patches. Update 1.13.0.148 Update 1.13.0.155 Update 1.13.0.161 ;Apartment Life {{main\|The Sims 2: Apartment Life/Patch}} The 1.16.0.194 patch succeeds the 1.16.0.187 patch. Update 1.16.0.187 Update 1.16.0.194 ==The Sims 3== {{main\|The Sims 3/~~patch~~Patch}} With ''The Sims 3,'' EA is releasing updates more frequently than previous games, even between expansion releases. ''The Sims 3'' is a hugely complex game and [[Glitches\|bugs or glitches]] are bound to happen. The [[~~EADM~~Origin]] ~~(Electronic Arts Download Manager)~~downloader comes with the game and players that use the [[Launcher]] to start the game will be notified of any new updates. ''The Sims 3'' patches have not only fixed bugs, but also added or improved on existing gameplay features or interface elements for the base game.<ref>See [[The Sims 3/Patch 12#Official patch notes]].</ref>. {{Notification \|tip = y \|1 = ~~Players~~Since ~~will~~[[The Sims 3/Patch 24\|Patch 24]], players don't need to install a separate patch for every expansion and stuff pack they have anymore. }} {{Notification \|tip = y \|1 = The full update patch is a master patch for the game. This patch can update the game from any game version and any game region. It is recommended for players to apply the game update from this master patch to prevent errors when updating the game. }} ==The Sims 4== {{Main\|The Sims 4/Patch}} {{Expand}} ==External links== [https://web.archive.org/web/20100809145204/http://thesims.ea.com/us/getcool/gamepatch/updateindex.html ''The Sims'' game updates] at [[TheSims.com]] (Archived) [https://web.archive.org/web/20130114082825/http://thesims2.ea.com/update/index.php ''The Sims 2'' game updates] at [[TheSims2.com]] (Archived) [http://www.thesims3.com/game/patches ''The Sims 3'' game updates] at [[TheSims3.com]] [http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/latest-patch-notes ''The Sims 4'' game updates] at [http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/ The Sims Forums] ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Patch-nav}} {{Wikipedia\|Patch (computing)#Computer games}} [[ru:Обновление]] [[nl:Patch]] [[Category:Patches and updates\| ]]