When downloading a games patch, can I just download the latest, or do I need to download all of them?

Question

When downloading a games patch, can I just download the latest, or do I need to download all of them?

Answer 1

In most cases you need to download all of them. Most patches patch up the previous patch!

Download all versions.

Answer 2

It depends on the game. For the Sims 2, you have to download and install all of the patches in their order of release.

To be on the safe side, download all of them and install them in the order in which they were released. That way, you won't miss anything.

If there is any dialog on the download page, read it. It may tell you if you need one or all of the patches.

Answer 3

It depends on how this patch is implemented. Most patches allow you to download the most recent patch and it will contain all the previous fixes. On rare occasions, you will have to download all the previous patches but this is usually stated within the read-me or in the text on the website.

Answer 4

Jack B is wrong. For example, if you download the version 1.6 patch for a game, this will include the 1.1 to 1.6 patch, with no errors from previous versions.

Answer 5

You only need to download the latest patch.