Sims 4 release date is slated for autumn 2014.

EA announced last year that The Sims 4 release date will happen at some point in fall season 2014. Although no specific Sims 4 release date have been revealed yet, many fans are already expressing their excitement regarding the game's arrival.

Below are some of the Twitter posts of some avid Simmers:

sims 4 will be the death of my social life

— (@nztalie) January 18, 2014

Yes, the news of Sims 4 coming out did just make my day. — Katie Coyle (@katieanncoyle) January 18, 2014

The Sims 4 is out this year and I would be lying if I said I wasn't excited haha

— I remain, (@charldotcom) January 18, 2014

Meanwhile, Prima's Official Game Guide for The Sims 4 has already been listed on Amazon, according to a separate post from SimsVIP. However, the game is not yet available for pre-order.

Simmers who want to get updates about the Prima game guide for The Sim 4 can sign up for a product alert to send auto-notification once the game becomes ready for pre-order.

As for more The Sims 4 news, the game is already available for pre-order in various online retail shops. For instance, game retailer called GAME has released a newsletter to inform everyone that the Collector's Edition of EA's upcoming lifestyle simulation game will be exclusively available on their store in the UK. As posted on SimsVIP, The Sims 4: Collector's Edition will be available for £84.9. Those who are interested to pre-order the game can already do so by visiting GAME's webpage.

Below are the features included in The Sims 4: Collector's Edition, as listed on GAME's website:

Interactive Plumbbob Statue - An exclusive interactive USB-powered plumbbob statue bySteelSeries^TM dynamically changes colors to reflect your Sims' emotions.

Creator's Guide Hardcover Book - A hardcover guide that teaches you to become a Sims mastercreator, and also includes art from The Sims 4.

Up All Night Digital Content - Features the Laser Light Show, new parties, outfits, decorations, andrecipes.

Life of the Party Digital Content - Features the Flaming Tiki Bar and spectacular party costumes.

The Sims 4 Digital Soundtrack - A digital soundtrack featuring music from the game.

Stay updated for more The Sims 4 release date news and updates popping up in the coming weeks and months.