Dear Origin Gamer, Your current version of The Sims 2 will lose technical support on 22 July 2014. We want you to have the most up-to-date version of The Sims 2 in your collection, so you will see a brand new addition to your Origin library: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection! This is the most up-to-date version of The Sims 2 and the version that is still supported by Origin. It also features a lot more content than you may already have in your current version of The Sims 2. The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection will appear in your Origin library automatically. You’ll need to download and install it to your computer to play it.

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EA today announced that The Sims 4 is arriving on PC starting September 5th in North America. The Sims 4 is the only game where the new generation of smarter Sims with big personalities gives players the power to play with life and create meaningful, and sometimes weirder, stories.

“On September 5th our fans will be able to experience why we believe The Sims 4 is the best life simulation game ever,” said Rachel Franklin, VP and Executive Producer for The Sims 4. “These are brand new Sims whose traits, emotions and aspirations combine to define more meaningful personalities than you’ve ever played with before. You decide not only what they look like, but more importantly, who they are. The combination of these new Sims, our powerful new creative tools, and the all-new Gallery add up to the best game we’ve ever made.”

The Sims 4 takes this best-selling franchise to an entirely new generation. Our new Sims have been reinvented into smarter, emotionally rich characters who come to life through a combination of their free will and player direction. Players control the mind, body, and now the heart of these new Sims and bring their stories to life with richness and texture that has never before been possible in the franchise. Pair these revolutionary new Sims with brand new creative tools that are powerful, tactile, and easy to use, and the all-new Gallery, which allows players to access other players’ The Sims 4 user generated content directly from the game, and the result is a stimulating new gameplay experience that powers a new era for The Sims.

Pre-orders are available at www.TheSims.com/TheSims4. Those who pre-order now will receive the Limited Edition which comes with the Life of the Party Digital Content.

With Build Mode in The Sims 4, effortlessly construct the home of your dreams! Build Mode in The Sims 4 will allow you to push and pull the size of the rooms, drag and drop objects, and pick and place styled rooms directly from an in-game catalog. The Sims 4 will be vailable for PC in Fall 2014.

The Sims 4 will be released for the PC worldwide in autumn 2014, EA and Maxis have announced.

In development at Maxis’ The Sims Studio, The Sims 4 brings all new ways to play with life; powerful new creative tools, all-new Sims with enhanced emotion and intelligence, and a gaming experience where players control the "mind, body and heart" of their Sims.

“The Sims franchise has the best fans in the world and their passion and enthusiasm is at an all-time high,” said Rachel Franklin, VP and General Manager of The Sims Studio. “Those millions of voices will fuel our development process, helping The Sims 4 to be the most ambitious and the best game our studio has ever made. We can’t wait to see our fans reaction when The Sims 4 comes out in autumn 2014.”

Pre-orders are available at thesims.com. Those who pre-order will receive the Limited Edition which comes with The Sims 4 Life of the Party Digital Content.

Source: Press Release

The Sims 4 was revealed at Gamescom a few weeks ago, and really impressed. The new create-a-sim functionality is solid, the build tools seem powerful and easy to use, and the gameplay itself is taking quite a few big steps forward.... We caught up with producer Grant Rodiek to chat about how all these elements change the gameplay, and what that means for Sims fans.

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EA has today announced the first details for The Sims 4, which will launch for the PC in 2014. Built on a brand new technology platform, The Sims 4 empowers players to create and control an entirely new generation of Sims like never before. Through powerful new creative tools and dynamic, emotion-rich gameplay, every relationship is interwoven to create a ripple effect that shapes the life journey of the Sims.

“Over 10 years ago, we created a genre, now we’re taking our most revolutionary step forward by focusing on the heart of the franchise, the Sims themselves,” said Rachel Franklin, VP and Executive Producer for The Sims 4. “The magic of The Sims has always come from the combination of the player’s creativity and the Sims’ free will, and in The Sims 4 we’re taking this further by unlocking more possibilities and deeper gameplay opportunities. The Sims 4 is the bold leap for the franchise where each Sim now has a rich emotional center that drives meaningful social interactions. Your ability to affect the mind, body and heart of these new Sims brings your stories to life in a way that is more personal than ever before.”

The Sims 4 brings all new ways to play with life. Built on the foundation of a brand new technology platform, the nuance and delight of being human come together to create more intelligent, more emotionally rich and more relatable Sims. These Sims have evolved into beings whose every action is informed and affected by interactions and emotional states. Because players are in control of life’s triumphs and failures, life’s moments make stories richer, Sims more relatable and their homes more personal. Pair these revolutionary new Sims with brand new creative tools that are powerful, agile and tactile, and the result is a provocative new gameplay experience that powers a new era for The Sims.

Pre-orders begin today at TheSims.com. Those who pre-order now will receive the Limited Edition which comes with the Life of the Party Digital Content. Fans can also pre-order The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition which contains an interactive Plumbob Statue, the Creator’s Guide Hardcover Book, Life of the Party Digital Content, Up all Night Digital Content and The Sims 4 Digital Soundtrack. Both The Sims 4 and The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition will be available for PC in 2014.
Source: Press Release

Some very, very official looking screenshots for The Sims 4 have turned up on the internet today, accompanied by what looks for all the world like a leaked press release ahead of this month’s Gamescom event in Cologne. The images were reportedly found in a directory on the official Sims site, while the press release still has no known source. Still, check it out:

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The Sims 4 web domain appears to have been registered by EA, with the game's unveiling expected on Monday (May 6). The studio is holding a conference call tomorrow and has promised to make a major announcement related to the world-creation franchise, according to a NeoGAF forum post.

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