The Sims 4 popped up at Gamescom today. The Sims 4, the next-generation of the hit life simulator franchise is launching in 2014. There are some pretty unique new features in The Sims 4. The added ability of emotion-rich gameplay is very unique, every relationship is interwoven to create a ripple effect that shapes the life journey of the Sims. There are also some new tools to help build homes and spaces.
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
Below is a great in depth video of the character customization window, where you just push and pull your character to define what they look like. Lindsey the Producer of The Sims 4 walks us through an interaction scenario with gameplay examples. The new Sims 4 looks like a pretty far jump in the game, it will be great to get some hands on later and see how it plays.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life just got better. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced the first details for The Sims™ 4, the next-generation of the hit life simulator franchise launching in 2014. The Sims 4 gives fans an entirely new way to experience the excitement and delight of life’s moments. Built on a brand new technology platform, The Sims 4empowers 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. The world debut gameplay trailer for The Sims 4 is available to view at www.TheSims.com.
“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 www.TheSims.com/TheSims4. Those who pre-order now will receive the Limited Edition which comes with the Life of the Party Digital Content. The Sims 4 will be available for PC in 2014 and is not yet rated by the ESRB. For the latest on The Sims 4 please visit the all-new franchise website atwww.TheSims.com
