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The Sims 4: StrangerVille

Start your investigation and solve the mystery of a desert town that holds a deep, dark secret in The Sims 4: StrangerVille, a game pack for The Sims 4. In this ominous town, Sims are acting strange for…

26 February 2019

The Sims 4: StrangerVille is an adventure developed by Maxis, released 26 February 2019 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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What The Sims 4: StrangerVille is

The Sims 4: StrangerVille is an adventure game developed by Maxis and released in 2019. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on SmartSim.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Explore StrangerVille, a rural desert town shrouded in secrecy. Encounter weird weather, creepy townies, dangerous plants, odd collectibles, and more. Immerse your Sim in unique and mysterious events. Unmarked vans appear in neighborhoods, government agents use secret listening devices, and scanners are key in detecting the unusual. Have your Sims investigate using their Military training, searching for clues to solve a mystery that lies within the secret lab. Get Sims in the mystery-solving mood by gearing them up in desert-inspired clothing and military fatigues, or prepare them for the end with conspiracy-themed clothes, secret agent attire, and a hazmat suit.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are comedy, fantasy, romance and sandbox. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the The Sims series

The Sims 4: StrangerVille is the 152nd of 227 entries we hold in the The Sims series. The next entry was The Sims 4: Plus Seasons Bundle in 2019.

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What it launched against

The Sims 4: StrangerVille launched on 26 February 2019, within three weeks of Metro Exodus, Devil May Cry 5, Anthem and Tom Clancy's The Division 2. It was a PlayStation 5 launch-window title.

Released around the same time: Metro Exodus, Devil May Cry 5, Anthem, Tom Clancy's The Division 2.

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When did The Sims 4: StrangerVille come out?
The Sims 4: StrangerVille was released on 26 February 2019 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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