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Sojourna: /* The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes. */

2026-05-26T00:43:21Z

The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes.

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	The open beta of Battlefield 6 imposes strict requirements on the computer hardware people use to play the game, which caused discontent among the player base.		The open beta of Battlefield 6 imposes strict requirements on the computer hardware people use to play the game, which caused discontent among the player base.

	===~~'''~~The Sims 3 ~~Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition~~ and Steam ~~owners~~ without critical security fixes~~.'''~~===		===Origin-only update for The Sims 3 leaves owners of physical and Steam copies without critical security fixes===
	On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of ~~the~~ Sims 3 (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).		On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of ''The Sims 3'' (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).

	*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69.47 in 2025. Fixed many bugs that are still present on Physical and Steam editions.		*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69.47 in 2025. Fixed many bugs that are still present on Physical and Steam editions.
	*Patch 69.47 (PC) Critical Security Update: Removes ~~Securom~~ and Safedisc dependencies.		*Patch 69.47 (PC) Critical Security Update: Removes [[SecuROM]] and Safedisc dependencies.
	*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.		*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.

	Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through ~~the~~ Sims 3 Launcher. In order to artificially generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates~~. One that~~ is required to even play the game on ~~64bit~~ Macs and ~~one~~ that includes critical kernel level security fixes by removing ~~Securom~~ and Safedisc for Windows.		Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re-download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through The Sims 3 Launcher. In order to artificially generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates, of which one is required to even play the game on 64-bit Macs and another that includes critical kernel-level security fixes by removing SecuROM and Safedisc for Windows.

	===The Sims 4 Maker Program===		===The Sims 4 Maker Program===

105.224.78.217: /* The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes. */

2026-05-25T21:38:38Z

The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes.

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	*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69.47 in 2025. Fixed many bugs that are still present on Physical and Steam editions.		*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69.47 in 2025. Fixed many bugs that are still present on Physical and Steam editions.
	*Patch 69.47 (PC) ~~removes~~ Securom and Safedisc dependencies.		*Patch 69.47 (PC) Critical Security Update: Removes Securom and Safedisc dependencies.
	*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.		*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.

105.224.78.217: /* The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes. */

2026-05-25T21:37:39Z

The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes.

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	On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of the Sims 3 (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).		On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of the Sims 3 (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).

	*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69 in 2025. Fixed many bugs.		*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69.47 in 2025. Fixed many bugs that are still present on Physical and Steam editions.
	*Patch 69.47 (PC) removes Securom and Safedisc dependencies.		*Patch 69.47 (PC) removes Securom and Safedisc dependencies.
	*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.		*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.

105.224.78.217: /* The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes. */

2026-05-25T21:36:34Z

The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes.

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	*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.		*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.

	Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through the Sims 3 Launcher. In order to generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates. One that is required to even play the game on 64bit Macs and one that includes critical kernel level security ~~updates~~ for ~~windows on Patch 69.47~~.		Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through the Sims 3 Launcher. In order to artificially generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates. One that is required to even play the game on 64bit Macs and one that includes critical kernel level security fixes by removing Securom and Safedisc for Windows.

	===The Sims 4 Maker Program===		===The Sims 4 Maker Program===

105.224.78.217: /* The Sims 3 Physical and Steam edition update lockout */

2026-05-25T21:34:07Z

The Sims 3 Physical and Steam edition update lockout

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	The open beta of Battlefield 6 imposes strict requirements on the computer hardware people use to play the game, which caused discontent among the player base.		The open beta of Battlefield 6 imposes strict requirements on the computer hardware people use to play the game, which caused discontent among the player base.

	=== '''The Sims 3 Physical and Steam ~~edition update lockout~~''' ===		==='''The Sims 3 Origin update exclusivity leaving Physical edition and Steam owners without critical security fixes.'''===
	On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of the Sims 3 (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).		On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of the Sims 3 (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).

	* Patch 69.47 (PC) removes Securom and Safedisc dependencies.		*Patch 69.43 (PC) final patch prior to patch 1.69 in 2025. Fixed many bugs.
	* Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.		*Patch 69.47 (PC) removes Securom and Safedisc dependencies.
			*Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.

	Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through the Sims 3 Launcher. In order to generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates. One that is required to even play the game on 64bit Macs and one that includes critical kernel level security updates~~, in the case of Securom and Safedisc removal~~.		Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through the Sims 3 Launcher. In order to generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates. One that is required to even play the game on 64bit Macs and one that includes critical kernel level security updates for windows on Patch 69.47.

	===The Sims 4 Maker Program===		===The Sims 4 Maker Program===

105.224.78.217: /* Incidents */ Added Sims 3 origin exclusive updates including critical security fixes

2026-05-25T21:30:24Z

Incidents: Added Sims 3 origin exclusive updates including critical security fixes

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	{{Main\|EA requires open beta players of battlefield 6 to change their motherboard bios settings}}		{{Main\|EA requires open beta players of battlefield 6 to change their motherboard bios settings}}
	The open beta of Battlefield 6 imposes strict requirements on the computer hardware people use to play the game, which caused discontent among the player base.		The open beta of Battlefield 6 imposes strict requirements on the computer hardware people use to play the game, which caused discontent among the player base.

			=== '''The Sims 3 Physical and Steam edition update lockout''' ===
			On November 12, 2015 Maxis released patch 69, the final patch of the Sims 3 (prior to patch 70 on October 28, 2020 for Mac and patch 1.69.47.024017 on January 13, 2025 for PC). Patch 69, 69.47 and 70 are all exclusive to Origin (Now EA App).

			* Patch 69.47 (PC) removes Securom and Safedisc dependencies.
			* Patch 70 (MacOS) updates The Sims 3 to run with 64bit MacOS versions after 32-bit was dropped.

			Physical disc and Steam owners of The Sims 3 were forced to register and re download their games on Origin in order to receive these updates. Updates that otherwise were always delivered through the Sims 3 Launcher. In order to generate increased traffic to their Origin platform, EA has gated crucial updates. One that is required to even play the game on 64bit Macs and one that includes critical kernel level security updates, in the case of Securom and Safedisc removal.

	===The Sims 4 Maker Program===		===The Sims 4 Maker Program===

Simplex: /* Incidents */ added link to Dead Space 2 activation limit lockout article

2026-05-25T11:20:36Z

Incidents: added link to Dead Space 2 activation limit lockout article

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	===The Sims 4 Maker Program===		===The Sims 4 Maker Program===
	On March 3rd 2026, EA announced The Sims Maker Program<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-03-03 \|title=The Sims Maker Program \|url=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/maker-program \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310180351/https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/the-sims-maker-program-and-marketplace \|archive-date=2026-03-10 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=EA.com}}</ref>, allowing independent custom content creators to publish and sell their works through The Sims 4 Marketplace. With this change, the company introduced [[microtransactions]] into the game, and the actual creators make only 30% of revenue, remaining 70% going into EA. At the same time, their official mod policy<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-11-25 \|title=The Sims 4 Policy on Mods \|url=https://help.ea.com/en/articles/the-sims/the-sims-4/mods-policy/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310135202/https://help.ea.com/en/articles/the-sims/the-sims-4/mods-policy/ \|archive-date=2026-03-10 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=EA.com}}</ref> (presumably for unaffiliated creators) mandates that "Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free of charge".		On March 3rd 2026, EA announced The Sims Maker Program<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-03-03 \|title=The Sims Maker Program \|url=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/maker-program \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310180351/https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/the-sims-maker-program-and-marketplace \|archive-date=2026-03-10 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=EA.com}}</ref>, allowing independent custom content creators to publish and sell their works through The Sims 4 Marketplace. With this change, the company introduced [[microtransactions]] into the game, and the actual creators make only 30% of revenue, remaining 70% going into EA. At the same time, their official mod policy<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-11-25 \|title=The Sims 4 Policy on Mods \|url=https://help.ea.com/en/articles/the-sims/the-sims-4/mods-policy/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310135202/https://help.ea.com/en/articles/the-sims/the-sims-4/mods-policy/ \|archive-date=2026-03-10 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=EA.com}}</ref> (presumably for unaffiliated creators) mandates that "Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free of charge".

			===Dead Space 2 activation limit lockout===
			{{Main\|Dead Space 2 activation limit lockout}}

			An ongoing consumer rights incident in which paying owners are locked out of the product by its TAGES Solidshield content-protection system after exceeding a five-machine activation cap, while [[Electronic Arts]] continues to sell the game on [[Steam]] for $19.99.<ref name="steam-store">{{Cite web\|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/47780/Dead_Space_2/\|title=Dead Space 2 on Steam\|website=Steam\|publisher=Valve Corporation\|access-date=2026-05-08}}</ref>

	==Positive incidents==		==Positive incidents==

Tracerneo: /* Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down */ IncidentCargo

2026-05-18T14:23:45Z

Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down: IncidentCargo

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	===Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down===		===Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down===
			{{IncidentCargo
			\|Company=Electronic Arts
			\|StartDate=2023-12
			\|ProductLine=Mirror's Edge
			\|Product=Catalyst
			\|ArticleType=Product
			\|Type=Online service shutdown
			\|Description=In December 2023, all servers for Mirror's Edge Catalyst were shut down by EA, leaving all multiplayer game features inoperable and some achievements unobtainable.
			}}
	In December 2023, all servers for Mirror's Edge Catalyst were shut down by EA, leaving all multiplayer game features inoperable and some achievements unobtainable.		In December 2023, all servers for Mirror's Edge Catalyst were shut down by EA, leaving all multiplayer game features inoperable and some achievements unobtainable.

Tracerneo: /* Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down */

2026-05-18T14:18:32Z

Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down

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	On 12 January, 2026, the servers were shut down to the dismay of many.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web \|last=Shepard \|first=Kenneth \|date=2026-01-13 \|title=7 Years Later, BioWare's Anthem Is Dead But It'll Never Be Forgotten \|url=https://kotaku.com/anthem-server-shutdown-final-hours-videos-clips-stream-2000659367 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-01-14 \|website=Kotaku \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260114200220/https://kotaku.com/anthem-server-shutdown-final-hours-videos-clips-stream-2000659367 \|archive-date=14 Jan 2026}}</ref>		On 12 January, 2026, the servers were shut down to the dismay of many.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web \|last=Shepard \|first=Kenneth \|date=2026-01-13 \|title=7 Years Later, BioWare's Anthem Is Dead But It'll Never Be Forgotten \|url=https://kotaku.com/anthem-server-shutdown-final-hours-videos-clips-stream-2000659367 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-01-14 \|website=Kotaku \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260114200220/https://kotaku.com/anthem-server-shutdown-final-hours-videos-clips-stream-2000659367 \|archive-date=14 Jan 2026}}</ref>

			===Mirror's Edge Catalyst servers shut down===
			In December 2023, all servers for Mirror's Edge Catalyst were shut down by EA, leaving all multiplayer game features inoperable and some achievements unobtainable.

	===Battlefield 6===		===Battlefield 6===

Sojourna: /* References */ HTML -> Reflist.

2026-05-11T05:45:01Z

References: HTML -> Reflist.

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	==References==		==References==
	~~<references />~~		{{Reflist}}

	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]