The Sims 3 Release Date

- New release date is June 2, 2009
- No specific reason for the delay has been given
- Game was originally scheduled for release on February 20, 2009IGN: The Sims 3 Delayed

Electronic Arts has announced that The Sims 3 has been delayed until June. The game was originally slated to be released in February.
Official Word

EA announced the new release date for The Sims 3 on February 3, 2009. Below is the text of the official press release:
Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that The Sims 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.”
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”Official Site: EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3