The Sims game rumors/Archive: Difference between revisions

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.

==Confirmed true==

===The Sims 3: Hobbies & Professions===

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 fafake game cover and a huge amount of speculation can still be found{{fact}}.

===The Sims 3: Stuff Pack #2===

===The Sims 3: After Dark===

===The Sims Medieval/Realms===

===The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff/The Sims 3: Garden Style Stuff===

==[[=The Sims 3: Generations]]===

===The Sims 3: Unleashed===

==[[=The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]]===

;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]]''

===The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles===

===The Sims Medieval (mobile)===

==[[=The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff]]===

;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff]]''

==[[=The Sims 3: Showtime]]===

==[[=The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats]] Stuff Pack===

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>[httphttps://web.archive.org/20120913093018/rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/03/29/confirmado-los-sims-3-katy-perry-dulce-tentaci%C3%B3n-accesorios-primeras-im%C3%A1genes/ Rincon Del Simmer post to the pack (Spanish)]</ref><ref>[http://simsvip.com/?p=8946 SimsVIP post from Rincon Del Simmer]</ref>

==[[=The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff]]===

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>httphttps://web.archive.org/20120913081957/rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/04/22/pack-de-accesorios-de-la-firma-de-moda-diesel/</ref> There was also a recent poll that may be related to this stuff pack which asked "what theme would we like for the next Stuff Pack" and the choice '''Teen Stuff''' got the highest votes and won.<ref>http://www.simprograms.com/40048/sims-3-future-stuff-pack-community-poll-results/</ref>

==[[=The Sims 3: Supernatural]]===

===The Sims 3: Seasons===

On June 22, 2012, '''Rincon Del Simmer''' found listings from two different Hungarian gaming shop websites.<ref>httphttps://web.archive.org/20120913051211/rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/06/23/m%C3%A1s-tiendas-catalogan-estaciones-y-the-sims-3-refresh/</ref> '''Konzolvilág.hu'''<ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:wxFWtCQ9dPoJ:www.konzolvilag.hu/pc/jatekok/elorendelheto/13+&cd=6&hl=es&ct=clnk&gl=es]</ref> has three listings of the pack (in three different editions) while '''GameShop.hu'''<ref>[http://87.248.112.8/search/srpcache?ei=UTF-8&p=%22The+Sims+3+Plus+Seasons%22+Gameshop&rd=r1&fr=yfp-t-705&u=http://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=%22The+Sims+3+Plus+Seasons%22+Gameshop&d=4724155409109142&mkt=es-ES&setlang=es-ES&w=193302e8,f97c4b36&icp=1&.intl=es&sig=GJCcSn96iATOfmWOlfDSvA--]</ref> has only one (the combo pack edition).<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12382</ref> It is unknown however if all the listings were removed.

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 />*[httphttps://web.archive.org/20120913035136/rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/07/26/m%C3%A1s-tiendas-catalogan-en-espa%C3%B1ol-y-las-cuatro-estaciones/ Rincon Del Simmer's post]<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13431</ref> On July 27, 2012, they again found another Spanish listing from '''Hypnosys'''.<ref>Hypnosys listing of Season [http://hypnosysgame-clientes.com/articulo/5030934109079-pclossims3ylascuatroestaciones.html in Spanish]<br />[httphttps://web.archive.org/20120913034935/rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/07/27/hypnosis-game-que-predijo-diesel-cataloga-cuatro-estaciones/ Rincon Del Simmer's post]<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13467</ref>

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===The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff===

[[File:Wehkamp_decade_rumorlistingWehkamp decade rumorlisting.png|thumb|Wehkamp]]

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.

[[File:Dixons_decade_rumorlistingDixons decade rumorlisting.png|thumb|Dixons]]

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''.

[[File:Gameworld_decade_rumorlistingGameworld decade rumorlisting.png|thumb|GameWorld]]

On September 18, 2012, ''Rincon Del Simmer'' found a file from a Dutch game supplier cum retailer '''GameWorld''' which lists upcoming games and DLCs from then to early 2013.<ref>[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/09/18/la-mayorista-holandesa-gameworld-lista-d%C3%A9cadas/ Rincon Del Simmer's finding of Decades SP] with downloadable file of upcoming game releases for the Netherlands<br>[http://simsvip.com/?p=16167 SimsVIP similar article]</ref> It had found three listings related to this rumored pack (''The Sims 3 SP8 Decades (FR)'' and two ''The Sims 3 SP8 Decades'') where one of them may have been mistaken as ''Namco'' as the pack's developer. One of them is the French version of the pack while the other two may be the Dutch version. All three of them have a release date of January 24, 2013, which is a Tuesday - may be an actual release date.

A few minutes before the Maxis broadcast of October 10th10, an article from ''Games.com'' states that "it will soon be time for your Sims to flash back to decades past or put on the old chef hat to get cooking."<ref>[http://blog.games.com/2012/10/09/the-sims-3-seasons-weather-stone/ Game.com's article on Decade rumored announcement]</ref> It may be possible that this rumored pack and a new store set will be announced in the broadcast.

===The Sims 3 Refresh===

===The Sims 3: University Life===

[[File:Ts3ul_logorender1Ts3ul logorender1.png|75px|right]]

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:8072094542_416ff34730_o8072094542 416ff34730 o.png|thumb|180px]]

On October 9th9, 2012, during the last minutes of the Maxis Live Broadcast after announcing ''[[The Sims 3: 70s, 80s & 90s Stuff]]'' and recapping what was happening in the broadcast, there was a dressed-up school mascot and a graduate. They were running around, interrupting Ryan Vaughan, the producer of The Sims 3. Furthermore, he commented upon the "graduates" saying, "I think those guys belong back in university or something like that...". Many viewers have taken this as a confirmation of the impending release of The Sims 3 University thus this act may be a hint to this rumored pack.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/10/09/ea-unofficially-officially-confirms-the-sims-3-university/ SimsVIP article on hinting University]</ref>

On November 10th10, '''Sims Soul''' found three listings of different editions from '''Tu Tienda de Videojuegos''', a Spanish game retailer.<ref>[http://sims-soul.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/nueva-pista-de-los-sims-3-universitario.html Sims Soul article on three University listings]</ref> They have a different name to ''University'', which is ''The Sims 3 Move In The Faculty'' or ''The Sims 3 Move In School'', which may hint that players can use or create functional universities and/or schools and move their Sims in them. The listings had slated a release date which is March 7th7, 2013 for Europe. They were now removed. '''SimsVIP''' found another listing from '''Hypnosys Games'''<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/10/new-listing-for-the-sims-3-university/ SimsVIP article on a University listing]</ref> which slated the same European release and a code ''5030934109178''. It was also removed then.

[[File:8219174148_500c2d2e338219174148 500c2d2e33.jpg|thumb|200px]]

'''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 6th6, 2012, so this may hint that the expansion pack is in the works now, and also confirming the name of a University-themed expansion pack for ''The Sims 3'', '''''University Life'''''.

On November 26th26, '''GameStop Germany''' (Gamestop.de) listed the pack for pre-order.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/26/gamestop-germany-lists-the-sims-3-university/ SimsVIP article on Gamestop University listing]</ref> The pack costed €59.99 (US$77.66) which gave a big and unusual increase, but it may not be true.

On November 28th28, '''Rincón del Simmer''' found a post from '''ForumsSims3'''<ref>[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/11/28/archambault-ca-cataloga-university-life-movida-en-la-facultad/ Rincón del Simmer article on Archambault listings] (Spanish)</ref> dated on November 26th26 which has a link to a listing (normal)<ref>[http://www.forumsims3.com/the-sims-3-university-t9119.html#p203785

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 5th5, 2013 and the price which is CA$39.99 (US$40.28) while the complication listing slated the release date which is March 23th23, 2013 and the price which is CS$49.99 (US$50.35). Although the listings were removed, they can still be searched using the search bar.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/28/archambault-ca-lists-the-sims-3-university-life/ SimsVIP article on Archambault listings]</ref>

[[File:8231764183_146cee70ff_o8231764183 146cee70ff o.jpg|thumb|180px|University Life logo in red circle]]

On November 29th29, a tweet from '''@eventosTPI''' was caught with the glimpse of a logo which could be ''University Life''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/eventosTPI/statuses/274066960894029824 eventosTPI tweet on University Life "logo"]</ref> It mentioned that an EA game launch which showcased new releases, including ''[[The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff]]'' had ended in Madrid, Spain. It was then reported by '''Rincón del Simmer''' a day later in an article<ref>[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/11/30/logotipo-de-los-sims-3-movida-en-la-facultad/ Rincón del Simmer article on University Life "logo"] (removed)<br>[http://simsvip.com/2012/11/30/the-sims-3-university-life-logo-spanish/ SimsVIP equivalent article]</ref> which states that University Life is going to be official.

Three rating boards from Germany,<ref group="note">Germany's rating board is '''[http://www.usk.de/ USK]'''.</ref>, Singapore<ref group="note">Singapore's rating board is '''[http://www.mda.gov.sg/Industry/Video/Pages/default.aspx MDA]'''.</ref> and Brazil<ref group="note">Brazil's rating board is '''[http://portal.mj.gov.br/ClassificacaoIndicativa/jsps/ConsultarJogoForm.jsp Ministerio de Justicia]'''.</ref> have rated the game to the suitable rating. This also speculates the development of the pack being final.<ref>''[http://simsvip.com/2012/12/13/the-sims-3-university-rated-by-germanys-usk/ The Sims 3 University Rated by Germany’s USK]''<br>''[http://simsvip.com/2012/12/15/mda-rates-the-sims-3-university-life/ MDA Rates The Sims 3 University Life]''<br>(SimsVIP)</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:

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>

It is confirmed true as Electronic Arts announced it on a press release an hour before a live broadcast on January 8th8, 2013.

===The Sims 3: Future Expansion Pack===

It was officially confirmed at the 2013 line-up for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' that EA revealed .<ref>''[http://simsvip.com/2013/01/08/ea-reveals-the-sims-3-line-up-for-2013/ EA's line-up for 2013 (SimsVIP)]</ref>. However, this pack focuses only on the future, and the title is yet to be revealed.

On May 6th6, 2013, it was confirmed that the title of this expansion pack is ''Into the Future''. Some of the features as described on the survey were removed, as Sims are only able to travel to the future. The Old West time period is realized to be part of ''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff]]'' theme.

==[[TheConfirmed Sims 4]]fakes==

===The Sims 3: In the Country===

===The Sims 3: Spellbound===

===The Sims 3: Hollywood===

'''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>[httphttps://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=390901 Sims 3 Hollywood - Pretty Bogus?] at [[ModTheSims]]</ref> Similar to some features of [[The Sims 3: Late Night]].

===The Sims 3: Pets (fake)===

===The Sims 3: Seasons (fake)===

'''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.

===The Sims 3: Life Moments===

===The Sims 3: Seaside Stuff===

===The Sims 3: Seasonal Holiday Stuff===

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>

===Future The Sims 3 Expansion Packs===