Electronic Arts’ The Sims Studio is putting the power of world creation directly into The Sims 3 players’ hands. Available from today as a free download from the official website, www.TheSims3.com, The Sims 3 Create a World Tool – BETA allows players to create and share unique new worlds that they design.

Registered The Sims 3 players will be able to step into the shoes of The Sims 3 development team by using the same robust world-building tools the team uses to create worlds and towns for The Sims 3. This massive, creative tool allows players to design and build entire worlds for their Sims or begin their creations with pre-made Sunset Valley or Riverview terrains. Once players are satisfied with their brand new world, they can then share their creations online through The Sims 3 Exchange. The tool allows for endless creative possibilities and countless new stories to be told using a brand new world, designed by the players, as the canvas.

The Sims 3 Create a World Tool – BETA is a robust tool for avid Sims players that want to expand their gameplay experience and create an entire world. Players can build anything from mesas, mountains, and waterfalls to their favourite The Sims 2 neighbourhood, their own home town, or even the Moon! A walk-through guide is located here to help players get started creating their own worlds. Now The Sims 3 players can be game designers and take their creativity to a whole new level.

Also available for download from today on www.TheSims3.com, players can update their copy of The Sims 3 and for the first time ever, shop from The Sims 3 Store right inside their game with Shop Mode. As items are purchased, they will be added to the player’s catalogue, while the game is running. Players can browse the full The Sims 3 Store catalogue directly from their game and purchase exclusive furniture, décor, hair, and clothing – without ever closing the game. The game update will also provide further updates to The Sims 3 and The Sims 3 World Adventures such as an uninstaller for the Mac, some support for recovering saved games and much more. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on The Sims videogame series.

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