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Electronic Arts has announced the first details of the next major instalment in its hugely successful Sims series.
Sims 3 is the next major release in the 98 million-selling people simulator series following the huge success of its predecessor Sims 2, which spawned seven expansion packs and eight Stuff! packs.
The next game in the franchise will feature an open-world environment and a 'huge number' of storytelling options and locations. EA says it's keen to promote a new create-a-Sim interface with 'highly realistic personalities and an infinite number of customisation options'.
Head of The Sims Studio Rod Humble said of the next title: “In The Sims 3, Sims can go beyond the boundaries of their home lot, and immerse themselves in an open, living neighbourhood, interacting with other Sims using our new deeper personality system.
“It is this type of open-ended gameplay that inspires endless creative possibilities. In addition, the new goals and rewards systems will give players of all kinds from core gamers to storytellers the ability to enjoy long-term gameplay.”
Ben Bell, executive producer on The Sims 3, added: "The new engine and technologies in The Sims 3 are designed to unleash the player's imagination with realistic-looking Sims who have distinct personalities and a seamless living neighborhood for them to discover. Players are going to be thrilled by the level of realism in The Sims 3!"
The game is scheduled for a UK release in 2009.
Sims 3 is the next major release in the 98 million-selling people simulator series following the huge success of its predecessor Sims 2, which spawned seven expansion packs and eight Stuff! packs.
The next game in the franchise will feature an open-world environment and a 'huge number' of storytelling options and locations. EA says it's keen to promote a new create-a-Sim interface with 'highly realistic personalities and an infinite number of customisation options'.
Head of The Sims Studio Rod Humble said of the next title: “In The Sims 3, Sims can go beyond the boundaries of their home lot, and immerse themselves in an open, living neighbourhood, interacting with other Sims using our new deeper personality system.
“It is this type of open-ended gameplay that inspires endless creative possibilities. In addition, the new goals and rewards systems will give players of all kinds from core gamers to storytellers the ability to enjoy long-term gameplay.”
Ben Bell, executive producer on The Sims 3, added: "The new engine and technologies in The Sims 3 are designed to unleash the player's imagination with realistic-looking Sims who have distinct personalities and a seamless living neighborhood for them to discover. Players are going to be thrilled by the level of realism in The Sims 3!"
The game is scheduled for a UK release in 2009.
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