Corrects the bug where the application icon would appear hidden or invisible in the dock.
Fixes "sluggish" system performance that occurred when the game window was minimized or hidden at high resolutions.
Resolves an issue where the game could get "stuck forever in Finalizing" during the installation process. Bug Fixes: The Sims 3 Patch 1.70 Download
The primary purpose of this version is to make the game compatible with 64-bit-only macOS versions (Catalina, Big Sur, and beyond) using Apple's Metal graphics API .
This patch is unique because it is not just a standard update but a complete architectural overhaul for the Mac platform. Corrects the bug where the application icon would
If you own the standard 32-bit version of The Sims 3 on Mac, the "64-bit & Metal" version should appear as a separate title in your EA App library .
Corrects an issue where DLC icons would not light up correctly in the game launcher. How to Download and Install Patch 1.70 Bug Fixes: The primary purpose of this version
Your Mac must support the Metal API . This includes most Macs released from 2012 onwards. Important Compatibility Notes Why can I not find the newest patch | EA Forums - 8322837
Corrects the bug where the application icon would appear hidden or invisible in the dock.
Fixes "sluggish" system performance that occurred when the game window was minimized or hidden at high resolutions.
Resolves an issue where the game could get "stuck forever in Finalizing" during the installation process. Bug Fixes:
The primary purpose of this version is to make the game compatible with 64-bit-only macOS versions (Catalina, Big Sur, and beyond) using Apple's Metal graphics API .
This patch is unique because it is not just a standard update but a complete architectural overhaul for the Mac platform.
If you own the standard 32-bit version of The Sims 3 on Mac, the "64-bit & Metal" version should appear as a separate title in your EA App library .
Corrects an issue where DLC icons would not light up correctly in the game launcher. How to Download and Install Patch 1.70
Your Mac must support the Metal API . This includes most Macs released from 2012 onwards. Important Compatibility Notes Why can I not find the newest patch | EA Forums - 8322837