The Fix is In!
You asked for it, you got it - an update to the game! It fixes bugs, improves gameplay, whitens teeth and freshens your breath! Well, okay, the patch doesn't do EVERYthing, but it's still pretty good. Come and get it! (For a faster download, go to the Start menu, under Program Files, under Maxis, under The Sims, and choose Check for patches.)
North America and Poland
This patch is for the North American and Polish release (including English, Spanish and Polish).
Download Patch for North America and Poland (2.8 Mb)
Europe and South America
This patch is for the European and South American releases (English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and Portugese).
Download Patch for Europe and South America (2.8 Mb)
Asia (except Japan)
This patch is for the general Asian release (English, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean).
Download Patch for Asia (except Japan) (2.8 Mb)
Japan
This patch is for the Japanese release only.
Download Patch for Japan (2.8 Mb)
Bild Version of The Sims
This Patch is only for the Bild version of the game, available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Download Patch for Bild Version (2.8 Mb)