EA brings home Sims 2 Pets

By Tim Surette, GameSpotPosted Jul 27, 2006 9:03 am PT

Animal-friendly Sims game will expand on PCs, stand alone on consoles, handhelds; content will differ between platforms.

One of the things Sims fans have been clamoring for in the Sims 2 are pets--and they're not talking about a decorative fish bowl or a rodent spinning in a hamster wheel. The Sims community has been asking for dogs and cats to be included in the life simulator, and Electronic Arts has finally obliged.

The Sims 2 Pets has been officially announced, after being teased at this year's E3. A promotional clip of the game was shown at EA's booth, but information was spotty at best. There was speculation that the game would be an expansion for The Sims 2 PC edition, a stand-alone console game, a booster pack, or even its own spin-off.

Those questions were answered today. The game is coming to the PC as an expansion pack, and in a somewhat surprising move, the game will also be going for a walk on consoles, namely the PlayStation 2, GameCube, PlayStation Portable, DS, and Game Boy Advance. Currently, there are no plans to release an Xbox edition. All versions will ship on October 17, except for the PSP version, which gets let out in November.

Every edition will include "dogs, cats, caged animals, and more," as well as a create-a-pet feature that gives gamers an opportunity to design their own puppy or kitty. Various color schemes, body types, and markings will be available, as well as personalities.

Owners will also be responsible for training their four-legged friends, or risk having cats claw up furniture and dogs make a mess of the house. As players progress through the game, they'll receive codes for unlockable items, such as accessories, pet markings, or fur types, which can be shared with other Sims 2 Pets players.

Several editions of Sims 2 Pets will also carry unique features. The PC expansion will let players create designer breeds and pets to earn some extra Simoleans by working in three career tracks--security, entertainment, and service. On the PS2, PSP, and GameCube, gamers and their pets can travel to the Central Town Park and the Town Center, where they can shop for cat clothes and dog duds. The DS version gives a pet store and a pet care center to players, and owners of the GBA edition can try their hand at being a vet or become a professional pet trainer and compete in a trick contest.

EA has not yet released pricing or rating information for the games. For more on The Sims 2 Pets, check back later for an interview with the franchise's executive producer, Rod Humble.

43 Comments

  • texasfight54

    Posted Aug 14, 2006 5:43 pm PT

    This game is gonna rock, Nightlife has been the worst ep yet, excluding stuff ep's. If you haven't read the transcripts on sims2.com then you should, it's gonna rock.

  • Author_1990

    Posted Jul 30, 2006 7:10 am PT

    Air-Hendrix>

    Uhh... not actually. This is a major expansion pack. It features a new gameplay feature and it will cost a bit more than the Stuff Packs.

    Please get your facts straight.

  • izzygrigg

    Posted Jul 29, 2006 9:38 pm PT

    Look, to all those people who are complaining about it, stop complaining! If you don't like it dont go on the forum.

  • magnolio369

    Posted Jul 29, 2006 2:20 pm PT

    i just hope its alot different from the sims unleashed!

  • Zion_7

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 3:02 pm PT

    I mean, If you dont like the idea, Maxis isnt imposing you to buy it, so you should just say "good for the poeple who like this stuff" If I worked at maxis I would do the same thing they are, and I'd be rich, everyone would, for that matter.

  • Kaizerblade

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 2:22 pm PT

    Why normal pets? I want an alligator and three monkeys...

    Don't ask why...

  • shreng

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 12:20 pm PT

    why ea never stop putting stupid new expansion packs on a two years old game???? why can't they just make a new game thats is not sooooooooo lame?????

  • mnm_enterprises

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 10:13 am PT

    My girlfriend will be so stoked.......she will die if it gets pushed back.

  • grave_rob

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 9:10 am PT

    my girlfriend will be stoked...i will proceed to NOT CARE

  • R3last

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 8:49 am PT

    Yes they could have put it all in one expansion, but this is EA the money hungry, developer overworking, roster update for $60 company. It doesn't surprise me that they add a new "expansion pack," every few months. The game is popular and keeps their pockets lined.

  • jakeboudville

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 2:28 am PT

    I can't wait for this awesome expansion pack to be released

  • jackie_demon

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 1:27 am PT

    Looks awesom, ive been waiting for another pets game on the sims, ever since The Sims 2 came. Im getting it on PSP, is The Sims 2 good on PSP? cos if it is, ill probably not get it and just wait for The Sims 2: Pets to come out. Its no an expansion pack on the PSP, so u dont need the original one for it,, or do u???

  • jackie_demon

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 1:23 am PT

    Looks awesome, I've been waiting for a new Sims pet game ever since The Sims 2 came out. I'm gonna get it on PSP, shame it comes out later tho . Is The Sims 2 good on PSP?

  • Air-Hendrix

    Posted Jul 28, 2006 12:42 am PT

    This is just gonna be another Stuff pack. DO NOT GET IT! It's just gonna be a waste of money man.

  • mogry

    Posted Jul 27, 2006 10:42 pm PT

    Another pack again?.. Why not wait a year and bring all 5000 expansion packs out at once. IN ONE GAME?!?

  • moomanpen

    Posted Jul 27, 2006 8:20 pm PT

    yeah it's finally here i came to the site every day and checked finally thank you Will wright

  • Travis281

    Posted Jul 27, 2006 5:03 pm PT

    This is going to be a great expansion pack, but really, the core of this should have already been implemented into the original sims 2 game. They shouldn't be praised for accomplishments they've already achieved in the sims 1.

    I am glad it's coming out though, sounds like a lot of fun. Everyone loved Nintendogs, right.

  • gamespy123

    Posted Jul 27, 2006 4:02 pm PT

    So, it makes sense to say that the console versions (PS2, GC, PSP, etc.) will not be expansions, but rather separate games? The PC version will be an expansion? Because, the PSP version looks really good and I'm looking forward to it. It's a sad shame that PSP-versions usually get out later.

  • cesarotromundo

    Posted Jul 27, 2006 3:26 pm PT

    YAY! i want my dogs and cats right now!

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