An update has been released for The Sims 3 today. It fixes a variety of things, mainly to do with Into The Future. Make sure you take the regular precautions before you patch and check mod compatibility.

 Important! Nrass Mods will not be updated to support Game Update 1.66.

To update, open The Sims 3 Launcher and go to ‘Game Updates’.

To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher.

This game update includes the following changes:

Into the Future Updates:

  • Fixed the Laser Rhythm-a-con VFX when on a houseboat
  • Corrected a mannequin outfit issue when cloning the clothing pedestal
  • Fixed an issue with Plumbot Trait Chips not appearing in the Adjust Trait Chip menu
  • Future Sim reactions to SimBots are now more appropriate
  • Ghosts no longer appear in the Time Almanac
  • Fixed an issue that prevented completion of The Silicon Slinger opportunity
  • Descendants names will now update correctly after changing name at City Hall
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a teen to be trapped in a child’s body when travelling to the future at the exact moment of a birthday
  • Fixed some consistency issues associated with Legacy Statue achievements
  • Fixed an issue with the Bot Career not progressing correctly
  • Fixed an issue with the Quantum Power Suits not working after reloading a saved game
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Time Traveler to catch on fire and not be able to be put out

Mac Updates:

  • Fixed several graphical errors on the game screen that could occur when changing the resolution

The Sims 3 Store content updates:

  • Fixed issues that occurred with having the Tree of Prosperity installed with Into the Future

  • Fixed issue with Baby Walker and Playpen that could cause toddler problems