EA have released an updated FAQ for The Sims 4. System requirements are still unknown however one thing to take away from this if you’re a Mac user is that the Mac version will not be available at the same time as the PC version – so I’m thinking we will get a native port, woohoo!
What is The Sims™ 4?The Sims 4 is the only game where new Sims with unique personalities open up deep, rich, and sometimes weird possibilities in the stories you create. For the first time, it’s not about what they are, it’s about who they are, and they come to life through our brand new creative tools that are powerful, tactile, and easy to use. And, brand new to The Sims 4, players can share their creations with other players directly in the game with our all-new Gallery. The result is a stimulating new gameplay experience that powers a new era for The Sims.
When will The Sims 4 be available?
The Sims 4 will be available for PC starting September 2.
What platform is The Sims 4 available on?
The Sims 4 will be available for PC.
Will The Sims 4 be available on Mac?
We are currently focused on the PC version. We have no updates on Mac at this time.
What languages are supported in The Sims 4?
The Sims 4 will support English, German, French, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, and Korean.
What is the Gallery?
The Gallery lets you browse, share, and download new content without ever leaving your game. Get inspired by rich content created by The Sims 4 community and add new experiences to your game.
Is a persistent online connection required to play The Sims 4?An internet connection is required to activate the game for the first time. However after that, a persistent online connection is not required to play The Sims 4.
Does The Sims 4 require an Origin client to play?
Yes. You will need an Origin account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don’t need to be online to play.
Will I be able to bring any of my Sims or content from The Sims 3 into The Sims 4?
No. The Sims 4 is built upon an entirely new technology. The content from The Sims 3 will not be transferable to The Sims 4.
Will I be able to use SimPoints to purchase additional content in The Sims 4?
SimPoints will not be supported by The Sims 4, but will continue to be a form of payment for The Sims 3 content in The Sims 3 Store.
What will The Sims 4 be rated?
The Sims 4 is not yet rated by the ESRB or PEGI. We’ll update the website once we’ve received our rating.
What are the PC minimum system requirements for The Sims 4?
We are working to make the game accessible to as many players as possible. We will let you know once we’ve locked in the specs.
Who are some of the people that are making The Sims 4?
The Sims 4 is in development at The Sims Studio in Redwood City, and the team making the game is comprised by veterans whose experience dates back to the inception of the franchise. We have folks like Robi Kauker, Lyndsay Pearson and Kevin Gibson who have been with the series since the beginning.
Where can I go to find the latest information about The Sims 4?
You can visit www.TheSims.com to stay up to date with the latest information.
When will The Sims 4 be available?
Well, this seals it. I won’t be getting Sims 4 at launch. I will wait to see if the requirement to have an Origin account is dropped and, if not, I will re-evaluate if I will get it about half a year later, though with the Origin requirement I’m likely to just stick with Sims 3.
Meh. I was hoping they would be a console version. My PC is literally from 2004 and cannot even run The Sims 2 on medium settings, which is why I bought TS3 on my 360.
I guess by the time I finally have money for a new PC content we actually want (like pools and toddlers) should be available by then.