The Sims Vacation Expansion Pack (tm) Goes Gold!

Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that The Sims Vacation Expansion Pack (PC Windows), the newest add-on disk to the top-selling PC game of 2000 & 2001, The Sims(tm), has been approved for manufacturing and is expected to begin shipping to stores in the U.S. on March 26th. The Sims and their families have been in overdrive with the magical high-jinx of Livin' Large, the wild parties of House Party and the never-ending social obligations of Hot Date. They need a break and The Sims Vacation provides the perfect opportunity to give them a little rest and relaxation on a fun-filled vacation island!

Vacation Island boasts a snowy alpine setting, a beach resort and boardwalk and a forest campground. Awesome activities such as beach volleyball, snowboarding, fishing or hunting for hidden treasure are all available at this unique resort location. A wacky resort staff, all-new social interactions, and over 125 new objects will have Sim vacationers entertained from dusk until dawn. Whether The Sims are looking for an extreme holiday, romantic retreat or a family getaway, The Sims Vacation provides the perfect destination.

The Sims' unparalleled success has already inspired the creation of three add-on packs, The Sims Livin' Large which shipped in September 2000, The Sims House Party which shipped April 2001 and The Sims Hot Date which shipped November 2001.