: Downloading and installing the latest game patches without needing to manually hunt for individual files.
: Verifying that the installed files match the current game version to prevent crashes.
: Many users have transitioned to manually downloading DLC folders and using the EA DLC Unlocker to activate them, rather than relying on the automated updater.
: While the original developer's site may go down, mirror sites and community-hosted versions often reappear under the same name.
: Allowing users to download specific expansion, game, and stuff packs directly into their installation folder.