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Files with the .PACKAGE extension contain various types of Electronic Arts (EA for short) video game data, packed in the form of an archive with one or multiple files in the DBPF format, which is also standard for EA. The data is often saved in the XML format and can contain three-dimensional models, textures, sounds, characters, and information about the surroundings.
The games that use .PACKAGE files are: The Sims, versions 2 and newer, Spore, and SimCity 4. In the case of The Sims 2, the files can be edited using the free SimPE editor. The Sims 2 ContentManager, also officially developed by Electronic Arts, also allows for editing in-game content, which comes in the form of PACKAGE files.
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PACKAGE file extension is used by resource files by some of the games developed by Electronic Arts (EA). PACKAGE file is a type of DBFP archive (standard format used by EA) that contains on or more files. PACKAGE files store data in XML format; PACKAGE files can hold data such as 3D models, character models, audio data, textures, or game environment data.
PACKAGE file applications
PACKAGE file packages are used by such games as Spore, SimCity 4, and The Sims series, starting with The Sims 2. The Sims game series store all modifications for the game in PACKAGE files.
Editing PACKAGE files
PACKAGE contents can be edited and repacked using dedicated tools developed and distributed by Electronic Arts.