Announcing StrangerVille Game Pack

[Playalot]

StangerVille Available Mac and PC Feb 26th

Official Links

YouTube Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CQ9Gccjs4c  (No Spoilers)
Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPXvlX9BAYQ  Spoiler Alert: Shows the world, some lots and explains how to start solving The Mystery. If you want to discover this for yourself, don't watch the trailer just yet!

Dev's Live Stream:   https://m.twitch.tv/videos/386618916   Spoilers! (Obviously!)

Comic/Blog 1: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/strangerville-comic/part-1
Comic/Blog 2: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/strangerville-comic/part-2
Comic/Blob 3: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/strangerville-comic/part-3
Comic/Blog 4 and Final: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/strangerville-comic/part-4

Devs Blog: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/news/strangerville-reveal?utm_campaign=sims4_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_strangerville-reveal-article-tw&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cid=56727&ts=1550685727314

Details about the new world, we don't know much yet.

The new Military Career is fully playable, similar to the Gardening Career that Seasons brought us.

There is one new Aspiration and Trait.

Articles:
Polygon Article link that Grant Rodiek Tweeted: https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/19/18232153/sims-4-expansion-tease-live-stream-twitter-aliens
PC Gamer Article: https://www.pcgamer.com/what-is-happening-to-everyone-in-the-sims-4-strangerville/?utm_content=buffer3b1a4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer-pcgamertw
Rock Paper Shotgun Article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/02/20/the-sims-4-investigates-the-paranormal-in-strangerville/


Carl's StrangerVille Guide  http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gamepacks/strangerville/ (No Spoilers as all this information is available to the community)
Carl's Guide to Important Places: http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gamepacks/strangerville/town.php (Minor Spoilers)
Carl's StrangerVille Story Summary: http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gamepacks/strangerville/story.php (Complete spoilers!)

[Playalot]

StangerVille Available Mac and PC Feb26th


Blog/Comic
https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/strangerville-comic/part-1


StrangerVille:

Start your investigation and solve the mystery of a desert town that holds a deep, dark secret in The Sims™ 4 StrangerVille.* In this ominous town, Sims are acting strange for unknown reasons. Is there a conspiracy? Will this seemingly odd force possess your Sim? Uncover the story of the secret lab where Sims will encounter strange plants and interact with peculiar devices. Can you solve the mystery?

KEY FEATURES:

A Different World – Explore StrangerVille, a rural desert town shrouded in secrecy. Encounter weird weather, creepy townies, dangerous plants, odd collectibles, and more.

Unravel the Story – 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.

Crack the Code – Have your Sims investigate using their Military training, searching for clues to solve a mystery that lies within the secret lab.

Suit Up Your Sim – 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.

[Playalot]

Lead up info that we know:

Developers Twitter Info:

Various Strange tweets from the devs this morning definitely hinting towards some sort of 'take over' aka mind control:

https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1097933819666096129
https://twitter.com/SimGuruRusskii/status/1097946616395313152

Thread that hints at certain items can 'protect' a sim as well as whatever this 'affliction' is spreads: https://twitter.com/SimGuruLyndsay/status/1097934572354863104

And a reference of a 'being' called The Mother:  https://twitter.com/SimGuruRomeo/status/1097940727617605632

Very apocalyptic background items: https://twitter.com/SimGuruKate/status/1097947093711360000

Other things mentioned by the devs this morning: a crater, eating the Fruit of the Mother, and this 'being' as 'arboreal mind dreams through our fleshy eyes'. A running theme is 'our eyes are open' and 'accept her gifts and all will be well' being posted with sim in creepy mind-controlled states.

Dev tweeted screenshots:

[Playalot]

Dev Tweeted Screenshots:




https://twitter.com/SimGuruHouts/status/1097948220976652288

Looks like Vampires can be affected: https://twitter.com/SimGuruGeorge/status/1097973710693163008

[Playalot]

Confirmation from SimGuruLyndsay that the sims are not zombies: https://twitter.com/SimGuruLyndsay/status/1097966278348685312

I think that was pretty obvious from all the mind control hints/tweets though

[Playalot]

Laptops!
https://twitter.com/SimGuruSteve/status/1098038800687583232

Confirmed from SimGuruKate: https://twitter.com/SimGuruKate/status/1098412309448253441

[sdhoey]

I am liking the looks of this. 

[reggikko]

If this is Strangetown I am going to lose it. I LOVE Strangetown. And it looks like maybe Military career?

[Playalot]

My thoughts (as opposed to devs tweets/information) Maybe functional trailers?... After watching the 1st Game Player trailer I'm now more inclined to think this RV is background only. Link to trailer in first post - you can see the trailer in the first shot and then the interior of the sims tiny house is shown, rather than the RV.



https://twitter.com/SimGuruKate/status/1098071513939374081

We do know, however that the plane wreck is not just background art: https://twitter.com/SimGuruHouts/status/1098298881845030913

[reggikko]

Yes, that trailer looks like something new with the panels on the side. I hope they bring back the Paranormal career. I always want new careers.

[Playalot]

A little bit more of a peek at the new world.

https://twitter.com/SimGuruHouts/status/1098036038558076930



https://twitter.com/SimGuruKate/status/1098028673184104448

[KTK10]

Thanks @Playalot, I'm really looking forward to seeing what this is all about

[Playalot]

You're welcome @KTK10  Not too long to wait now 

[TomasGrizzly]

I must say, the facial expressions look really fun.

[MarianT]

Thanks for posting this, @Playalot! I'm curious to see what they reveal today.