This tool is a Windows installer that applies various fixes to The Sims 3's game files, gives you a Mods folder, and patches the game so it can run on modern systems, thanks to the work of these creators!
SmartScreen warnings: Please select 'More info' then 'Run anyway' in the warning.
This is because the program is unverified as I'd need to pay a fee to Microsoft for this. It's still safe, you can check the code for yourself!
* Not enabled by default
🟩 Implemented, well-tested
🟨 Implemented, experimental & untested
🟥 Unimplemented
⬜ Planned in the long term, but impossible/too difficult for now
⬛ Not planned
| Feature | Steam | EA App |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Perry Sweet Treats installer* | 🟨 | ⬜ |
| Mods folder template | 🟩 | 🟩 |
| Smooth Patch | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| GPU database update | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Increase CPU usage | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Increase VRAM usage | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Intel Alder Lake Patch | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Disable network connectivity* | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Simler90's Gameplay Core Fixes | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Options.ini persistence script | 🟥 | 🟥 |
| Browser integration for non-redistributable mods | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| macOS port | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| Linux port | ⬛ | ⬛ |
The latest version of the game on Steam or the EA App. (these auto-update, so don't worry about trying to check for updates!)
Disc/Retail copies of the game also work just as well, but you'll need to use the Super Patcher to make sure you're on 1.67 first.
If you know how to find your game version, this should be either 1.67 or 1.69. Both will work.
For the foreseeable future - no. The Sims 3 shouldn't require any fixes to run on macOS, but I definitely understand that you may want the fix mods it comes with.
Unfortunately, I do not have a Mac to test this with, so for now I'd recommend going to the links for the fixes yourself, and seeing if they're compatible with the macOS version of the game.
No. As The Sims 3 is still legitimately digitally obtainable, I cannot bundle the game nor its purchasable DLCs in this starter tool.
The Katy Perry Sweet Treats pack is an exception to this rule, as it is not legitimately digitally obtainable, and is therefore considered abandonware. This pack can optionally be installed using the tool.
If you'd like to get involved, please make a pull request, issue or contact me on ModTheSims.
All mods used either:
- Have personal permission from the creators themselves to be used
- Are from creators with TOUs that permit their creations to be redistributed
- Are from other creators, but are installed through their official source using a web browser (and therefore not actually redistributed). This is currently not implemented.