The Sims 3: Island Paradise

The Sims 3: Island Paradise is the tenth expansion pack for The Sims 3. It was announced as one of the line-ups of 2013 in The Sims series via a press release. During the broadcast, it was stated that the expansion pack is still in the early development stage and only one screenshot was shown. It has been said that it will be released on June 25th, 2013 in North America, June 27th in Europe and June 28 in the United Kingdom.

Island Paradise is about giving the Sims paradise and experiencing it. It is vacation-themed, similarly to The Sims: Vacation, The Sims 2: Bon Voyage and the first expansion pack of The Sims 3, World Adventures. It has a new world which is still in early development.

Description
''Let your Sims escape to their own island paradise, complete with sparkling waters and sun-drenched beaches in The Sims™ 3 Island Paradise. They can explore by boat, go scuba diving, live in a houseboat or even build and run their own resorts. Nautical Sims can discover new islands, uncover sunken treasure, or even befriend a mermaid! With innovative features never before seen in The Sims™ PC franchise and a world of new possibilities on land and at in sea, your Sims will have an unforgettable adventure in their own island paradise.''

Features

 * Set sail for adventure: Your Sims can now take off across the waves to discover new islands and explore like never before, whether by paddleboat, speedboat, or fully customizable houseboat! What will you discover?


 * Build the best resort in the islands: Specialize in waterslides and buffet tables to attract families, build pool bars where single Sims can meet and flirt, or create a romantic retreat dotted with bungalows. How you choose your amenities and set your prices will affect your reviews and profits. Get a high enough star rating, and you’ll soon be rolling in Simoleons!


 * Dive into the blue: See what surprises await beneath the sea! As your Sims build their snorkeling and scuba diving skills, they may find themselves on the shore of a new island or discover a long-lost treasure.


 * Boat sweet boat: Whether your Sims love the water or just love exploring, there is a range of fully customizable houseboats that can be moored at any open port. If your Sims tire of the view, they can just cruise on to a new locale!


 * Build over the water: New stilted foundations give your Sims the best of both worlds—a home that’s partially on the water and partially on land. Build a resort, create travelling houseboats, and customize your very own island paradise for your Sims!

These features are confirmed by the developers from the first live broadcast after it was announced.


 * Boats
 * Sims can travel by sea in boats, from island to island in a world.
 * Players can create and customize houseboats in build and buy mode and Sims can live on them just like regular houses.
 * They can also customize normal boats.


 * Underwater
 * Sims can go underwater and discover new collectibles and marine life using scuba diving and snorkeling skills.
 * New types of fish, including sharks and kraken.


 * Resort System
 * Players can build resorts and Sims will be able to own/run their own resort.
 * Resorts can range from bungalows to high-class hotels.
 * Sims earn simoleons by running resorts.
 * A Sim's success depends on the resort's popularity and its reviews.


 * New Career: Lifeguard


 * New Life State: Mermaid

Editions

 * Original Edition - only contains original content


 * Limited Edition - Original Edition with the exclusive Survival Kit.

The Island Survival pack equips your Sims with the necessities to scrape together an existence on a deserted island, fashion a makeshift home on a floating barge, build and escape to a minimalist retreat in the middle of the ocean—or enjoy these back-to-basic pieces in the comfort of civilization! With more items than any previous Limited Editions from The Sims 3, your Sim will have everything they need to sport that island survival look, from tattered togs to shipwreck-inspired furnishings. With the Island Survival Pack, your Sims will be ready to simplify their lives in an island paradise!
 * The stories of paradise lost... and found – From telling the tale of your Sims stranded at sea to decorating an austere stilted home, you can build and play out new stories that show off a different side of island paradise.
 * Bring the island into your Sim's home – Furnish their homes with one-of-a-kind shipwrecked-chic items. Your Sims can drift off to a perfect night's sleep in a canopy bed, made of re-purposed driftwood.
 * More Limited Edition content than ever before – Packed full of clothing, furniture, and décor options that will allow you to extend the way you play with your own island paradise.

Images
"Official Screenshots"=

Videos
For the broadcast on February 24th, 2013, please visit this link.