EA have confirmed that developer Maxis have begun work on the latest game in their popular life simulation series, The Sims.
According to an official announcement, "The Sims 4 celebrates the heart and soul of the Sims themselves, giving players a deeper connection with the most expressive, surprising and charming Sims ever in this single-player offline experience.
"The Sims 4 encourages players to personalize their world with new and intuitive tools while offering them the ability to effortlessly share their creativity with friends and fans."
The game is scheduled for release in 2014 on PC and Mac.