The Sims 3 Release Date Announced

Electronic Arts today announced at the Leipzig Games Convention that The Sims 3 will be released worldwide at retail and as a digital download on February 20, 2009. The company also announced that The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition will also be in stores on February 20, 2009. The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition will include the full game along with additional collectible The Sims merchandise and a bonus in-game Italian-Style Sports Car unavailable elsewhere.

A limited number of copies of The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition will be available worldwide, and those who pre-order the product from select retailers will receive an additional exclusive in-game vintage sports car and a collectible poster that is a first look at the neighborhood, all available while supplies last.

The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition will include The Sims 3 for PC, The Sims Plumbob USB Drive with matching Green Carabiner, an exclusive in-game Italian-Style Sports Car, a handy dandy tips and hints guide, and The Sims 3 Plumbob Stickers.