"The Sims 4" release date is happening later this year.

EA officially announced last year that the Sims 4 release date will be set for fall 2014. Until now, it is only the official information available about The Sims 4 release date.

Aside from a more specific The Sims 4 release date, fans of EA's lifestyle simulation game are now curious about the 'specs' about the game. For instance, a fan named Luca StClair (@TheLucaStClair) asked SimGuruGraham regarding the availability of the system requirements of the game.

And according to @SimGuruGraham, Sims 4 system requirements will be revealed nearer to its launch date. See the actual Twitter conversation below:

@TheLucaStClair Not until we're closer to launch when performance optimization is finalized.

— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) February 6, 2014

Moreover, another tweet was made by SimsGuruGraham to respond to another inquiry from a fan. He explained that the system requirements for the game have not been announced yet because the Sims team is still working to "ensure it runs well across a range of specs." Check out the Twitter posts below:

@worryfaraway We haven't announced system specs yet and won't for awhile yet. We're working to ensure it runs well across a range of specs. — Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) February 8, 2014

The Sims 4, as described on its official page:

Play with life like never before in The Sims 4. Create new Sims with intelligence and emotion. Experience new intuitive creative tools to sculpt your Sims and build unique homes. Control the mind, body, and heart of your Sims, and bring your stories to life.

The Sims 4 is currently available for pre-order. Three game bundles have been confirmed for the game, which are "The Sims 4 Limited Edition" worth $59.99, "The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe Edition" available for $69.99) and lastly, "The Sims 4 Premium Edition priced at $79.99).