EA has issued a press release for The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff, which is now in Stores (in the US) today, with other countries releasing the game later in the week into next:

Make it the best day ever for your Sims when you redesign their outdoor living space! Today, The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff pack is available for purchase in retail stores across North America and at The EA Store. The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff pack is designed for you to enjoy hosting parties, grilling food, playing outside and ending the night in a hot tub for two.

Call the neighbors, strike the grill and start heating the hot tub; it’s a party in your Sims backyard! With The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff pack give your Sims all the items needed for a leisurely day in the sun. New items include hot tubs, a telescope to gaze at the stars, fireplaces and fire pits, a terrarium with a stand and more! Choose from two new outdoor living styles. If your Sim prefers wrought-iron pieces pick the Garden Terrace collection, or if they’d prefer something more akin to the Tuscan sun choose Sunset on the Veranda with décor that brings the warmth of the outdoors to everyday living. Also included in the pack will be new clothing and hair for a perfect summer night under the stars or a neighborhood BBQ.

For more information on The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff pack or The Sims 3 franchise, visit www.thesims3.com.