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Observed arrival · 2026-09-27

OpenTS3 is rebuilding the engine around The Sims 3

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A community-developed 64-bit engine mod project documents its pre-alpha progress, roadmap, and playtesting plans for The Sims 3.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-27 issue.
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The Sims 3 players and modding community
Worth noticing
The project lists long-play saves, re-saving original saves, and safe writes as release blockers.

Field notes

The proposed engine loads and draws the world while relying on the existing game code for rules and interactions. The site reports automated save/reload checks and built-lot saves, but says long-play saves, re-saving original saves, and safe writes still block release. It also lists recent fixes for hair and hat crashes, placeholder traits, and placement issues.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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Landing page observed 2026-09-27. The live site may have changed.