EA has released The Sims 4 at its gamescom press confernce and reiterated the 2014 release date.
The game will feature new control option for Sims and house building techniques. The Sims 4 will have "emotion based gameplay" and houses will be "easier and faster" to construct.
The SIms 4 can be pre-ordered now and get a more extensive look at the game in the trailer below which features actual gameplay.