As announced EA has released the first screenshots and info on The Sims 3. As we already knew, The Sims 3 will allow you to go into the city and explore many other public places. You’ll be able to visit neighbours, hang around with friends, visit the local park or have a nice chat with people you know while going for a stroll. Your Sim’s personality will be a lot more detailed than in previous The Sims games. Knowing how your Sim will react on a new situation will be important to keep him/her happy. Other Sims will have a more specific personality as well. You will also be able to build pre-built houses in your street to decorate the neighborhood.

Visit the official The Sims 3 site for more info and footage.