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{{Archive}}
This page is a list of rumors that circulated about possible ''Sims'' games and titles, as well as some leaked history from expansion and stuff packs for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]''. Because this page is an archive, some sites listed as references may no longer exist, or may have changed their names.
=The Sims 3=
==Confirmed true==
{{Info|Confirmed games|All games listed below have been confirmed, though their rumored titles may differ from their actual titles. Please do not remove any games listed below without first [[talk:The Sims game rumors|discussing it on the talk page]].}}
Rumored titles may differ from actual titles.
===The Sims 3: Hobbies & Professions===
[[File:Thesims3 hobbies&professions cover byandy.png|right|200px|Artist's render of a cover.]]
;Type
: Expansion Pack
;Some features confirmed in ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''
While some rumors about '''Hobbies & Professions ''' were confirmed by the announcement of ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', some of the rumors are still unconfirmed and at least one fake game cover and a huge amount of speculation can still be found{{fact}}.
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File:TS3 Hobbies&Professions.png
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===The Sims 3: Stuff Pack #2===
;Type: Stuff Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff]]''
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===The Sims 3: After Dark===
[[File:The sims 3 after dark first screenshot leaked.jpg|right|200px|An artist's humorous rendition of a screenshot from ''After Dark''.]]
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===The Sims Medieval/Realms===
[[File:Tsr medieval.png|right|200px|Screenshot of the original TSR article.]]
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===The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff/The Sims 3: Garden Style Stuff===
[[File:TS3 Ep 3.jpg|right|200px|fake box art]]
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[[File:Ts3.jpg|right|200px|The official Box Cover]]
;Type: Expansion Pack
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===The Sims 3: Unleashed===
;Type: Expansion Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]''
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[[File:TS3TownLifeStuffRumor.png|right|200px|The game listing from Amazon.com before it is removed from their website.]]
;Type: Stuff Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]]''
[[File:5811968099 e71768512d o.png|left|50px]]'''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff''' was reported by SimCookie on May 27, 2011,<ref name="SimCookie Town Life">[http://www.simcookie.com/2011/05/27/the-sims-3-town-life-stuff/ SimCookie rumor report (in French)]</ref> and was later re-reported by InfiniteSims.com on May 28 <ref>[http://www.infinitesims.com/news/5469/the-sims-3-town-life-stuff-new-stuff-pack/ InfiniteSims rumor on Town Life Stuff]</ref> and [[SimPrograms]]<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/30739/simprograms-podcast31st-may-2011/ SimPrograms podcast on Town Life Stuff rumor.]</ref> on its May 31 podcast ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aQa9EmLpng&t=0m47s watch here]). The rumor was based on an Amazon.ca listing which has since been taken down from their website. SimCookie gave a release date of July 26 for the United States.<ref name="SimCookie Town Life" />
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===The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles===
[[File:SIMS 3 Medivel EP1.jpg|right|200px|The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles as it appears on a release list by EA Germany]]
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===The Sims Medieval (mobile)===
[[File:Onfile org ru 2011 06 10 17 32 50 4.png|right|200px|Screenshot of a possible mobile game.]]
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;Type: Stuff Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff]]''
[[File:Stuff Pack 5 Icon.png|left|50px]]It has been rumored on [http://www.simprograms.com/33980/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff-pack/ SimPrograms] that the next The Sims 3 stuff pack will be Master Suite Stuff, similar to high-tech stuff, with more expensive objects. A release date was rumored also, February 10, 2012. Other than that it isn't know if that's really true.
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;Type: Expansion Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]''
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;Type: Stuff Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats]]''
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SimsVIP had found another listing of the pack from a different retail shop, known as '''overstock.com'''.<ref>[http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/PC-Sims-3-Katy-Perry-Sweet-Treats/6579838/product.html?cid=123620 Overstock.com's listing]</ref><ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=8662</ref>
Rincon Del Simmer (a Spanish website for The Sims series news) had found a Spanish Origin listing and on the listing are three photos showing the contents. It showed the price which the pack cost €29.95. It is rated 12 by PEGI, like other Sims series games' rating.<ref>[
According to these posts, the pack is to be released on '''June 12, 2012''' and will be on sale for the price of '''US$28'''.
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[[File:Diesel-2.png|thumb|right]]
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'''Rincon Del Simmer''' (from SimsVIP post) had reported that there was a 7th stuff pack releasing on July 12, 2012 (and being sold as pre-order at 18 Euros) as they had found two listings from two separate gaming company websites, ''Hypnosys'' and ''Tu Tienda De Video Juegos''. But these listings were removed, which means that this pack is unknown whether it may be true.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=9731</ref><ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=10022</ref>
On April 22, 2012, they had discovered a new game category "Diesel" on The Sims 3 website, which gave some clues to the stuff pack. They knew that there was a poll in The Sims 3 website from November 2011 which asked "what brands would you like to see in The Sims 3". The choice '''Diesel''' had the highest votes and won.<ref>
Before the announcement, the pack's listings from various game retailers from around equestria can be seen. The stuff pack was confirmed and announced<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=10578</ref> on May 10, 2012. It will be released on July 10, 2012.[http://www.diesel.com/sims]
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[[File:577551 10150874700486748 653470039 n.jpg|thumb|The Sims 3: Supernatural (Russian)|100px]]
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===The Sims 3: Seasons===
;Type
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Meanwhile on June 21, 2012, '''[http://fr.sims.wikia.com/wiki/Les_Sims_Wiki Les Sims Wiki]''' found a listing for the pack in '''Amazon France'''.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12291</ref> The listing was removed soon after. '''[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Flemag.rueducommerce.fr%2Fhigh-tech%2Fjeux-videos%2Felectronic-arts-nous-devoile-ses-hits-de-noel.html Le Mag]''' then posted about an EA conference held a week before the post announcing this year end’s newest titles. The Sims 3: Seasons is mentioned on the post.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12298<br />''The program of festivities for this year-end 2012: '''The Sims3 “Seasons,”''' Medal of Honor Warfighter, Need for Speed Most Wanted and Fifa13!''<br />Acclaimed by fans of Sims 2 in February 2007, the extension “Seasons” returns Nov. 16, 2012 in Sims3. To you, snowball fights, snow in the winter before returning to the cottage, summer water sports or lazing by the pool of your villa … watch out for sunburn!''</ref> Finally, a user from SimsVIP found another French listing from '''[http://www.jeuxvideo.com/ Jeux Video]''' for the same pack.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12302</ref>
On June 22, 2012, '''Rincon Del Simmer''' found listings from two different Hungarian gaming shop websites.<ref>
On July 20, 2012, two readers from '''SimsVIP'''<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=13223</ref> found two more listings from '''Toys.ie'''<ref>http://www.toys.ie/The-Sims-3-Seasons-EP8-PC-!125104-prd.aspx</ref> and '''Smyths.com UK'''.<ref>http://www.smythstoys.com/the-sims-147sc/the-sims-3-seasons-ep8-pc-125104itm.aspx?qwSessionID=c6ce95f1-405a-4c49-8b48-184f51e241e9</ref> Both listings are on normal edition.
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On July 24, 2012, a reader from SimsVIP, '''XwertyQ1''' found a listing from '''ABCGames.sk''', a Slovakian gaming retail.<ref>ABCGames.sk listing of Season [http://www.abcgames.sk/?p=hry_zobraz&id=15503 in Polish] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abcgames.sk%2F%3Fp%3Dhry_zobraz%26id%3D15503 in English] (translated)<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13370</ref> Two days later, '''Rincon Del Simmer''' found two listings from two Spanish gaming retails, '''Xtreme Media''' and '''Tu Tienda De Video Juegos'''.<ref>*[http://xtremmedia.com/LOS_SIMS_3_Y_LAS_CUATRO_ESTACIONES_PC_1.html Xtreme Media listing on Season]<br />*[http://www.tutiendadevideojuegos.com/portal/es/detalle-producto/7/pc/19295/los-sims-3-y-las-cuatro-estaciones.htm Tu Tienda De Video Juegos listing on Season]<br />*[
On July 28, 2012, a SimsVIP poster '''[http://simsvip.com/?author=3 Penelope]''' made an article naming ''Official EA/Sims Hints @ Seasons''.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=13470</ref> He said that EA had tossed out some possible hints at the rumored pack. On July 20, '''[https://www.facebook.com/desimsnlbe The Sims 3 Dutch page]''' posted a photo with the caption ''“After the Rain...”''<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=465029670182278&set=a.359656817386231.91954.356771804341399&type=3 TS3 Dutch photo hinting Seasons]</ref> while on the same day of the post, '''[https://www.facebook.com/dieSims The Sims 3 German page]''' created a poll asking users ''“Many of you want a weather add-on. What season your Sims like the most?”''.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/questions/10150972257783583/ TS3 German question hinting Seasons]</ref> He also said a few days ago, some fansites from around the world ''revealed they were invited to an exclusive community event at EA’s California Studio in mid August.'' And ''with 4 months left, there isn’t a whole lot of time to advertise Seasons after Supernatural’s release.'' The '''[http://www.platinumsimmers.com/page/index.html Platinum Simmers]''' gave some information about the community event.<ref>[http://www.platinumsimmers.com/page/articles.html/_/news/special-community-day-r153 The Platinum Simmers' post about a community event]</ref>
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It was confirmed at the EA Summer Showcase that The Sims 3 Seasons is in fact real and will be released this Fall, November 13, 2012.
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6940098670_62842c0e0c_o.png|'Rain' is currently listed on the [[Sims 3 Store]].|link=http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5495913
6941477260_74cca01f06.jpg|@SimGuruMeatBall hints 'The Sims 3: Seasons'
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===The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff===
It was known as '''''The Sims 3: Decades Stuff'''''.
[[File:
At the end of August or the start of September 2012, ''Sims Nieuws'' found a listing from a Dutch retailer '''Wehkamp''. The listing is known as ''Sims 3 - Decades (PC)'' and it would cost €25.99 (US$33.19). A release date was also found in the listing, stating that this pack would be released on January 23, 2013. The links to Sims Nieuws' post and the listing were removed.
''SimsVIP'' found out that this can be a stuff pack.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=15373</ref> Months ago on March 2012, a poll was created by the producers of ''The Sims 3''. One of the options in the poll was ''The Sims 3 Decades Stuff''.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=8726</ref>
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On September 8, 2012, a user from ''SimPrograms'' found another listing from a Dutch electronic retailer '''Dixons'''.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/42894/dutch-retailer-dixons-list-sp8-decades/ Dixons' listing of Decade SP] - from SimPrograms<br>[http://simsvip.com/?p=15671 SimsVIP similar article]</ref> The listing, ''[http://www.dixons.nl/games-software/pc/games/electronic-arts-the-sims-3-sp8-decades.html Electronic Arts THE SIMS 3 SP8 DECADES]'', tells that it is the "eighth stuff pack" of The Sims 3 series and it would cost €29.99 (US$38.30), €4 higher than the previous rumored pricing from ''Wehkamp''. It also showed the release date of January 4, 2013, a few weeks before the previous rumored release date from ''Wehkamp''.
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On September 18, 2012, ''Rincon Del Simmer'' found a file from a Dutch game supplier
Four new listings from four different Dutch retailers were found by ''Rincon Del Simmer''.<ref>[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/09/29/un-mont%C3%B3n-de-tiendas-m%C3%A1s-catalogan-d%C3%A9cadas-accesorios/ Rincon Del Simmer's finding of Decades SP] (2)<br>[http://simsvip.com/?p=16432 SimsVIP similar article]</ref>
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A few minutes before the Maxis broadcast of October
The announcement was actually true. During the last few minutes of the broadcast, a host announced that this pack known as ''The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s (Stuff) Pack'' is still on development and it will be released on January 2013. The broadcast also displayed some rendered pictures and sketches.
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===The Sims 3 Refresh===
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===The Sims 3: University Life===
[[File:
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Some readers from '''Sims.Mixei.ru''' had discovered a '''Russian Origin''' listing with some leaked information.<ref>[http://sims.mixei.ru/the-sims-3-universitet-university-novosti/the-sims-3-universitet-university-devyatyj-addon.html Sims.Mixel.ru article on University]<br>[http://simsvip.com/?p=15812 SimsVIP similar article] in English</ref> The listing was for a limited edition '''University-themed expansion pack''' for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. There was a short description which said (in translation) ''"Feel their college years!"''. The developer shown was under ''[[Maxis]]'', which can be a similar developer for other expansion packs for ''The Sims 3'' which was The Sims Studio. It would cost 799p/799 Russian Rubles (US$25.16).
Sims.Mixei.ru also found out that the idea of a University-themed expansion pack was from a expansion pack ideas survey given to some players.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=10282</ref> One of the options was related to this rumored pack.
[[File:
On October
On November
[[File:
'''Les Sims Wiki''' discovered an End User Licence Agreement for a similar University expansion pack named ''The Sims 3 University Life''.<ref>[http://fr.sims.wikia.com/wiki/Blog_utilisateur:Aster09/Rumeurs_:_les_jeux_%C3%A0_venir#The_Sims_3:_University_Life_.28disque_additionnel.29 Original post about the EULA for University Life]<br>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/25/ea-eula-the-sims-3-university-life/ SimsVIP article on EULA]</ref><ref>[http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/EULA_%20THE%20SIMS%203%20UNIVERSITY%20LIFE%20ROW.pdf EULA for University Life]</ref> The last revision from the EULA is November
After the discovery of the EULA for University Life, more listings from different retailers roll in.
On November
On November
Re: [Rumeur] The Sims 3 University] in ForumsSims3 (French)</ref> from a Quebecer (Canadian) retailer '''Archambault'''. However, Rincón del Simmer also found another listing which is a complication of the base game and University Life. The normal listing slated the release date which is March
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On November
Two '''Amazon''' stores from separate countries (Canada and Spain) were found to have listings of all three editions.<ref>''[http://simsvip.com/2012/12/11/amazon-canada-lists-the-sims-3-plus-university-life/ Amazon (CA & ES)Lists The Sims 3 *Plus* University Life]'' (SimsVIP)</ref> Since Amazon is one of the major retailers around the world, this speculates that the expansion pack's development is on its final stage. The listings from Amazon Spain are setted that the pack is to be released on March 7, 2012 in Europe.
Three rating boards from Germany,<ref group="note">Germany's rating board is '''[http://www.usk.de/ USK]'''.</ref>
Listings were discovered from 12 different retailers from Italy and Belgium.<ref>''[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/12/19/una-docena-de-tiendas-italianas-cataloga-movida-en-la-facultad/ Una docena de tiendas italianas cataloga 'Movida en la Facultad']'' (Rinco del Simmer, Spanish)</ref> They are:
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There is a leaked box art of the pack from '''SimsDomination'''.<ref>''[http://www.simsdomination.com/forum/topico/capa-do-the-sims-3-vida-universitaria-2113/ Capa do The Sims 3 Vida Universitária]'' (SimsDomination, Portuguese)</ref> It is a limited edition box art in English. Not only is the box art leaked, but several photos are also leaked from '''Digital River''' by '''Rinco del Simmer'''.<ref>''[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/12/21/la-fuente-secreta-de-las-im%C3%A1genes-de-movida-en-la-facultad/ La "fuente secreta" de las imágenes de 'Movida en la Facultad']'' (Rinco del Simmer, Spanish)</ref>
Despite not being announced by EA, it was discovered on December 29, 2012 that the ESRB had posted a T certificate for the expansion.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/12/29/the-esrb-rates-the-sims-3-university-life/ SimsVIP - ESRB rates The Sims 3: University Life]</ref>
It is confirmed true as Electronic Arts announced it on a press release an hour before a live broadcast on January
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===The Sims 3: Future Expansion Pack===
;Type: Expansion Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''
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It was officially confirmed at the 2013 line-up for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' that EA revealed
''Additionally this fall, Sims will finally be able to travel to the future in an all-new expansion pack, currently untitled. More details will be revealed in the coming months, but Sims will certainly have the time of their lives this year with the offerings from The Sims 3.''
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On May
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[[File:Sims-41.png|thumb|200px|Unofficial logo (Courtesy of SimsVIP)]]▼
In April 2010, an EA employee leaked information on [http://www.twitter.com/ Twitter] that development of ''The Sims 4'' had begun.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/sims-4-in-production-and-a-note-to-those-in-the-community/ TS4 in production note]</ref> However, that is the only information available.▼
[[File:Sims-4.png|thumb|A edited screen shot of ''The Sims 4'' on [[Origin]]]]▼
In April 1, 2012, which is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day April Fools' Day], SimsVIP pranked viewers by photoshopping images which enthralled users making them believe ''The Sims 4'' was being started on by creating a post with the title ''The Sims 4 Press Release + Origin Listing *Leak*''.▼
This is what the post shows: ▼
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<blockquote>EA REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF NEXT-GENERATION FLAGSHIP PC GAME - The Sims 4 Gives You Complete Freedom, Inspiring You With Endless Creative Possibilities.</blockquote> A teaser trailer was released on YouTube and was confirmed by EA as The Sims 4.▼
The post included information on what's involved in ''The Sims 4'' such as;▼
*"Sims can go beyond the boundaries of their neighborhood, and immerse themselves in an open subhood, 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.”▼
*New Weather System — Every Day is an Unpredictable Day▼
*“The Weather System really delivers what the players have been asking for – a unique gaming experience offering new seasonal, outdoor activities that players can engage in. And because each season unfolds differently, winter, spring, summer and fall will look different than the year before, guaranteeing a fresh experience each season.”▼
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On April 25th 2013, SimsVIP revealed screenshots from a flash mock-up of the possible UI for The Sims 4, and also mentioned how several staff working on The Sims 3 had moved to a new team but were not allowed to give more information. <ref>http://simsvip.com/2013/04/25/the-sims-4-pre-production-ui-design-screens/</ref>▼
On May 6, 2013, [[Maxis]] announced the title and it is confirmed that it will be released on Mac and PC in 2014.▼
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=Confirmed fakes=▼
{{Info|Fake Rumors|Any game rumor listed here has been proven to be untrue, ''even if a game was later confirmed with the same title.'' The rumor listed here refers to the first, '''fake''' rumor, not the later '''confirmed real''' one. Please do not delete or alter the title of this section without first [[talk:The Sims game rumors|discussing it on the talk page]].}}
===The Sims 3: In the Country===
[[File:Sims3 expansion fake rumor in the country.jpg|200px|right|An April's Fool joke.]]
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===The Sims 3: Spellbound===
[[File:The Sims 3 Spellbound.jpg|right|200px|Player's rendition of a cover]]
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===The Sims 3: Hollywood===
[[File:Sims3Hollywood.jpg|right|200px|Player's rendition of a cover.]]
;Type: Expansion Pack
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'''The Sims 3: Hollywood''' was rumored<ref>[http://www.gamesportal.us/13162-the-sims-3-hollywood-2010rusrepack.html The Sims 3 Hollywood (Russian)] ([http://translate.google.ca/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamesportal.us%2F13162-the-sims-3-hollywood-2010rusrepack.html&sl=auto&tl=en English translation])</ref><ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/rumor-2nd-sims-3-expansion-to-focus-on-superstar-aspect/ Rumor – 2nd Sims 3 expansion to focus on ‘Superstar’ aspect?]</ref> to be the second expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It would take elements from ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', allowing Sims to live the life of a rich and famous actor, singer, dancer or journalist as well as include real celebrities.<ref>[
Some rumored features were included in the 3rd [[expansion pack]]: ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''.
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===The Sims 3: Pets (fake)===
[[File:The sims 3 pets fake pc gamer scan.jpg|right|200px|Scan from the August issue of 'PC Gamer' 2010.]]
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===The Sims 3: Seasons (fake)===
[[File:Sims Seasons.png|right|200px|This was made by one of the many Sims 3 fans]]
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'''The Sims 3: Seasons''' was a rumored [[Expansion Pack]] for ''The Sims 3''. The expansion would be based on weather and festivals. On January 22, 2011, it was confirmed fake. However, on August 2, 2012, it was [[The Sims 3: Seasons|confirmed and announced]] at EA's Summer Showcase and it was released in November 2012.
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===The Sims 3: Life Moments===
;Type: Expansion/Stuff Pack
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===The Sims 3: Seaside Stuff===
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===The Sims 3: Seasonal Holiday Stuff===
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[http://www.simprograms.com/ Simprograms] had rumored ''Seasonal Holiday Stuff'' but no source was given about it.{{fact}}
Much speculation has been made about this stuff pack due to the fact that despite ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' is released, there still were holiday-themed sets from [[TheSims3.com|''The Sims 3'' Store]]. Most of the sets were removed without any reason, but they were re-listed in the Store weeks after the release of ''Seasons''.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/19/sims-3-store-free-harvest-bounty-sets-now-live/ Sims 3 Store: Free Harvest Bounty Sets Now Live]</ref><ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/26/sims-3-store-new-years-christmas-sets-now-live/ Sims 3 Store: New Years & Christmas Sets Now Live]</ref>
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===Future The Sims 3 Expansion Packs===
;Type
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In the end, the Time-Travel theme was selected to be the last expansion pack of ''The Sims 3''. It was unknown whether the result was purely based on the survey or not, or whether EA has eventually scrapped the other three ideas.
=The Sims 4=
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===The Sims 4===
▲[[File:Sims-41.png|thumb|200px|Unofficial logo (Courtesy of SimsVIP)]]
▲In April 2010, an EA employee leaked information on [http://www.twitter.com/ Twitter] that development of ''The Sims 4'' had begun.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/sims-4-in-production-and-a-note-to-those-in-the-community/ TS4 in production note]</ref> However, that is the only information available.
▲In April 1, 2012, which is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day April Fools' Day], SimsVIP pranked viewers by photoshopping images which enthralled users making them believe ''The Sims 4'' was being started on by creating a post with the title ''The Sims 4 Press Release + Origin Listing *Leak*''.
▲This is what the post shows:
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▲<blockquote>EA REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF NEXT-GENERATION FLAGSHIP PC GAME - The Sims 4 Gives You Complete Freedom, Inspiring You With Endless Creative Possibilities.</blockquote> A teaser trailer was released on YouTube and was confirmed by EA as The Sims 4.
▲The post included information on what's involved in ''The Sims 4'' such as;
▲*"Sims can go beyond the boundaries of their neighborhood, and immerse themselves in an open subhood, 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.”
▲*New Weather System — Every Day is an Unpredictable Day
▲*“The Weather System really delivers what the players have been asking for – a unique gaming experience offering new seasonal, outdoor activities that players can engage in. And because each season unfolds differently, winter, spring, summer and fall will look different than the year before, guaranteeing a fresh experience each season.”
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▲On April
▲On May 6, 2013, [[Maxis]] announced the title and it is confirmed that it will be released on Mac and PC in 2014.
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