Electronic Arts (EA) has announced a new expansion pack for The Sims 2. Called as ‘The Sims 2 Bon Voyage’, it will give gamers a chance to whisk their Sims away on exhilarating trips to discover exotic locations, including the Far East, Rustic Mountaintops, and even a Tropical Island
The Sims 2 Bon Voyage will let gamers build sand castles as well as catch rays to meditate in the Zen garden after a dip in the pool. They will be able to quickly change their Sims from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers. The Sims will also gain knowledge of new customs including local greetings and traditional dances to take home and teach to their friends.
What’s more, The Sims will interact and learn from a range of real and mythical locals including the wise old hermit, fire dancers and even Big Foot as they travel along in the game. In Sims 2 Bon Voyage, the Sims will be able to buy exceptional jewelry to wear or take home as gifts.
Here are the key features of Sims 2 Bon Voyage:
Travel to Three Exotic Destinations: Each location offers unique landscapes and local residents, such as the Fire Dancer and Ninja, for your Sims to meet and learn from. Try local cuisine and admire cultural landmarks as your Sims explore these new locales.
Send Your Sims on Tours: Glass bottom boat rides, adventurous van tours, and other excursions are fun new activities for your Sims, but there may be some surprises in store!
Buy or Find Unique Items: Shop for rare items found only on your Sims’ travels, including unique jewelry they can wear or take home as gifts. Stumble upon hidden locations, collect shells on the beach, or dig up treasure.
Stay at New Travel Accommodations: Splurge on a luxury suite for your Sims or choose a cozy cabin. Your Sims will enjoy the comfort of room service, get pampered at the spa, and more.
Rod Humble, VP & Studio Head, The Sims Division says, “The Sims 2 Bon Voyage brings so many new experiences and locations to the game, there’s almost no end to the surprises that fans and their Sims are going to discover as they travel to each of the three vacation spots. It’s a perfect break from the everyday home routine! Every member of the family should be able to find activities that suit them, Mom can get a massage at the spa, Dad can practice Tai Chi in the Zen Garden, kids can explore the ruins of our largest object yet, the Pirate Ship! With The Sims 2 Bon Voyage, you can take your Sims, even your family on the trip of a lifetime!”
The Sims 2 Bon Voyage is being developed at EA’s Redwood Shores studio. The expansion pack is expected to release in US and Europe by October 2007. However, gamers will require Sims 2, Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, Sims 2 Holiday Edition or Sims 2 Deluxe for PC to play The Sims 2 Bon Voyage.
Just last month, Electronic Arts had released the Sims 2 Fashion Runway expansion pack for the PC and now they announce Bon Voyage. It seems that fans of the Sims franchise are having a great time as EA is bringing out lots of content for them to play with.