The Sims 4 announced

EA has announced The Sims 4, coming to PC and Mac in 2014.

This will be the first installment in the popular series since 2009 and it'll be handled by SimCity studio Maxis.

"The Sims 4 celebrates the heart and soul of the Sims themselves, giving players a deeper connection with the most expressive, surprising and charming Sims ever in their single-player offline experience," said EA.

"The Sims 4 encourages players to personalise their world with new and intuitive tools while offering them the ability to effortlessly share their creativity with friends and fans."

EA also said that The Sims series has sold over 150 million copies worldwide.