The Sims 4 is a life simulation video game developed by Maxis and The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. The game was released on September 2, 2014 and is the sequel of The Sims 3. The game is available on Microsoft Windows and OS X.
It was revealed during Gamescon via gameplay demo and release trailer.
The game does not require an internet connection to play, but it will need an Origin account and internet access during the initial installation process.