Additionally, many free updates have been released throughout the game's lifespan that include major features and additions to the game, such as the addition of swimming pools, character customization options, and terrain tools. The most recent expansion pack is High School Years, to be released on July 28, 2022. Twelve expansion packs and twelve 'game packs' have been released. The Sims 4 has received many paid downloadable content packs since its release. The Sims 4 focuses on its improved character creation and housebuilding tools, as well as deeper in-game simulation with the new emotion and personality systems for Sims. The Sims 4 was announced on May 6, 2013, and released in September 2014 for Microsoft Windows versions for PlayStation 4, and Xbox One were subsequently released in 2017. It is the fourth major title in The Sims series, and is the sequel to The Sims 3 (2009). The Sims 4 is a 2014 social simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
