The Sims 2 shipping September 17
Sources confirm to GameSpot that the sequel to Maxis' lifestyle sim will be out this fall.
Today at E3, GameSpot learned the release date for The Sims 2. The sequel to the best-selling PC series of all time will hit PCs on September 17, according to an anonymous source close to the game's development.
While game retailers had speculated a late 2004 Sims 2 release--EB Games is listing a tentative date of September 6--EA had not made public any hard information since the game missed its January 2004 ship date. When queried, EA representatives told GameSpot to expect more official information on The Sims 2 "soon."
Developed by EA-owned Maxis, The Sims 2 updates the multimillion-selling franchise--which remains based on the original's four-year-old engine--with a host of new features. Besides adding 3D graphics and expansive levels, the game will also follow players' sims through their entire life cycles, from cradle to grave. Players' sims will even be able to sire children, who will be continue to pass their own genes on until the first Sims 2 expansion pack arrives.
Check back later for more on this breaking story, in addition to all of GameSpot's extensive E3 coverage. To pre-create content for the upcoming game, download The Sims 2 Body Shop and Body Shop Starter Pack from GameSpot DLX.
Hot Stories
Newsmakers
-
Mass Effect 2 Interview: Adrien Cho
Bioware's Adrien Cho discusses the latest revelations about BioWare's upcoming sci-fi role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2009 11:17 am PT
-
Visually impaired gamer sues Sony Online
Refusal to implement or facilitate changes to make online games more accessible violates Americans with Disabilities Act, suit claims. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2009 3:48 pm PT
- 1237 Comments
Featured Stories
-
Modern Warfare 2 sells 4.7 million in 24 hours
Activision and Infinity Ward's shooter claims largest entertainment launch crown with $310 million in UK, US, and Canadian sales; North American day-one sales hit 3.38 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2009 11:02 am PT
- 287 Comments
-
C&C4: Tiberian Twilight falls in March
Final installment of the Tiberium saga heading to PC on March 16 in North America, March 19 in Europe; preorder incentives include exclusive bonus mission and early access to beta program. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2009 8:14 am PT
- 38 Comments
-
Prince of Persia film could generate $2.7 billion-plus - Ubisoft
CEO Yves Guillemot and Jake Gyllenhaal-led action film franchise may generate more than Pirates of the Caribbean; French publisher investing more in game development. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2009 1:37 pm PT
- 123 Comments
-
Xbox Live purged of up to 1 million users - Report
Information Week estimates Microsoft may have suspended 5% of service's subscribers for using modded Xbox 360s--which are now flooding Craigslist. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2009 2:31 pm PT
- 474 Comments
-
Natal release date, price leaked?
British reports peg the Xbox 360's motion-sensing peripheral as launching next November at an artificially low £50 (approx. $83) price point; 5 million-unit initial shipment expected. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2009 11:31 am PT
Submit News
Related Game
Recent News
-
Shippin' Out Nov. 15-21: Assassin's Creed II, New Super Mario Bros., Tony Hawk Ride, L4D2
Hectic week at retail sees headliners joined by more EA Sports Active, RE: Darkside Chronicles, God of War Collection, first Sims 3 expansion, NCAA...
0 Comments
Sign in / Sign up