The Sims 2 University will add some depth to the game, adding an
extra age in between teenager and adult where young adult Sims can
study hard (and by "study hard" we mean fraternities, keg parties
and sororities) in order to get a jump start on their life's goals.
Classes, dorm rooms, social clubs, a whole seperate University
campus and even roomates enter the picture. Here's the full details
from today's press release:
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - November 22,
2004-Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that EA's
Maxis Studio is developing The Sims 2 University, the first
expansion pack for the highly-acclaimed The Sims 2 PC game. The
Sims 2 University will ship this March and gives players of The
Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put
childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new college town
to live out their ultimate college fantasy.
Sinjin Bain, Executive Producer and Maxis Vice President,
highlights the company's commitment to its loyal following, "We are
thrilled to open up a whole new stage of life for the Sims,
allowing players to lead them through all the challenges of college
and living the exciting university lifestyle of the dorms, parties
and exams. This title is also the first in a line of expansion
packs that will address our players' desires, further develop The
Sims 2 franchise and continually expand the world of the Sims
creating almost endless gameplay and storytelling
possibilities."
In The Sims 2 University players for the first time will play
through the new "young adult" life stage as their Sims head off to
college and join the campus crowd. Whether they live in the dorms
or rush a fraternity or sorority that's just the beginning
Sims can
choose from one of 11 majors and by keeping their grades on track,
they'll secure a final degree and open up 4 new career paths.
Players will enjoy all-new college based wants and fears that are
tied to their Sims' social life and academic goals which will lead
to new rewards and powers that will help them achieve their goals
and aspirations in college and beyond.
Pranks, parties and college social interactions add to the
excitement while your Sims explore campus locations such as college
lounges, pool halls, gyms and coffee houses. As in real life, if
your Sims start running low on funds, they can earn Simoleans by
picking up a part time job, like tutoring, or engaging in riskier
affairs like printing money as a member of the "secret
society."
Of course, making the right decisions can lead to your Sim to the
ultimate goal of becoming "Big Sim on Campus" in The Sims 2
University.
