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;EA announces ''The Sims 4: Discover University'' expansion pack!
After numerous leaks by online retailers, EA has dropped the official trailer for ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'' - the eighth expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. It is set for a November 15, 2019 release on PC and a December 17, 2019 release on console. The pack re-introduces the college experience to the game, as well as the return of the [[Servo]] life state, in its new campus world of [[Britechester]]. (Oct 22, 2019)
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;Fifth anniversary update for ''The Sims 4'' is now available
A [[The Sims 4/Patch 84|patch]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released in celebration of the game's fifth anniversary. It includes new configuration options for [[Staircase|stairs]], Muslim-inspired [[Create a Sim]] and [[Build mode (The Sims 4)|build mode]] items, and more. (Sep 6, 2019)
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;EA announces ''The Sims 4: Realm of Magic''
After being announced at EA Play on June 8, 2019, the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L09ld07hEVc trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'' officially debuted on August 20, 2019. It is set for release on September 10, 2019 (PC/Mac) and October 15, 2019 (console). The game pack is set to introduce [[Spellcaster|spellcaster]] as a new life state, as well as magic spells, potion brewing, [[familiar|familiars]] and the new world of [[Glimmerbrook]]. (Aug 21, 2019)
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;''Moschino Stuff'' coming soon for ''The Sims 4''
Official release dates have been confirmed in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_94WYACUY trailer] for ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]'', previously announced at EA Play. It will be released on August 13th, 2019 for PC and Mac, and September 3rd, 2019 for PS4 and Xbox One. (Aug 7, 2019)
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;Major design overhaul coming for ''The Sims 4''
The latest [https://simscommunity.info/2019/07/12/livestream-the-sims-teams-july-2019-maxis-monthly/ Maxis Monthly livestream] showcased an overhaul of the game's general theme and design, which will be added in the 82nd patch coming on July 16th. Other patch additions include a "story mode" for [[Create a Sim]] and over 1000 world objects being unlocked for use in [[Build mode (The Sims 4)|build mode]]. (Jul 13, 2019)</onlyinclude>
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;A new update for ''The Sims 4''
The [[The Sims 4/Patch 81|81st update]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' has been released! Alongside many bug fixes the update adds a portable lounge chair, new options for swimming, changes to [[Fishing (The Sims 4)|fishing]], a randomize traits button to [[Create a Sim]], new build mode additions such as stilted foundations, pride month content, and more. (Jun 18, 2019)
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;Magic-themed game pack and new stuff pack announced
Along with the announcement of the ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]'' expansion pack, EA has also announced ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'', a new game pack that will add magic to ''The Sims 4''. A new stuff pack, ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]'', was also debuted. (Jun 8, 2019)
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;''The Sims 4: Island Living'' announced as the next expansion pack
After being rumored and leaked for a few weeks, ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'' has now been officially announced by Electronic Arts as the next [[Content pack|expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 4]]''. Take your Sims to the tropical paradise of [[Sulani]] and make them experience many island activities such as swimming, sailing, sunbathing, exploring the ocean, enjoying the local culture, meeting up with [[mermaid]]s, and more! ''Island Living'' will be released on June 21, 2019 for PC and Mac. (Jun 8, 2019)
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;SimGuruKate leaves Maxis
SimGuruKate, the community manager for ''The Sims'', announced that she is stepping down from her position. SimGuruFrost will take over as the new ''The Sims'' community manager. For more information, [https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/959887/don-t-cry-because-it-s-over-smile-because-it-happened read the official announcement thread on thesims.com forums], or [https://simsvip.com/2019/05/31/the-sims-simgurukate-leaves-maxis/ this news post on SimsVIP]. (May 31, 2019)
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;350 new color swatches coming in a future update for ''The Sims 4''
After presenting [https://twitter.com/SimGuruLyndsay/status/1130886485660450816 mysterious numbers] on Twitter, SimGuruLyndsay has [https://twitter.com/SimGuruLyndsay/status/1131670546070949888 confirmed] that a whopping 350 new color swatches for various objects are coming to ''The Sims 4'' in a future update, which could possibly be released this June. (May 25, 2019)
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;''The Sims 4: Get Famous'' is out now!
Let your Sims become famous, gain reputation, join the acting career and more in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]'', available now! (Nov 16, 2018)</onlyinclude>
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;''Seasons'' launches for consoles
;''The Sims 4: Cats and Dogs'' under development
The next expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'', titled ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]'', was announced by EA at Gamescom 2017. The pack has a planned worldwide release date of November 10, 2017. (Aug 21, 2017)
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