On May 3, 2013, Electronic Arts sent out an e-mail to several fansites stating that there would be a big announcement on May 6, 2013, which many speculated would be The Sims 4.
La ​​3 mai 2013, Electronic Arts a trimis un e-mail la mai multe fansites afirmând că nu ar fi un anunț mare la 06 mai 2013, pe care mulți ar fi speculat The Sims 4.