EA Maxis announces The Sims 3 Roaring Heights will be released on Origin on February 6th and to U.K. retailers the following day, as the next of their planned infinite series of expansions for The Sims 3, their lifestyle simulation. Here's the deal:

Today, EA and Maxis announced The Sims™ 3 Roaring Heights, a newly released world currently available for digital download on The Sims 3 Store, will be coming to Origin.com and retailers in the UK on PC/Mac on February 7. In this new world, players will be welcomed to a sparkling city nestled by the sea where their Sims will experience a bustling lifestyle reminiscent of the golden era.

The Sims 3 Roaring Heights is a vibrant city full of iconic Art Deco skyscrapers. Here, players will find new locations to take their Sims, dozens of clothing and décor objects to customize their game and will also get the Fixer-Upper Car. The Fixer-Upper Car is a classic vehicle that Sims will be able to work on to get into pristine shape. Once complete, Sims can take it out for a spin on the town, relishing in the breathtaking architecture and beachside bliss of Roaring Heights.

The Sims 3 Roaring Heights requires The Sims 3 base game to play, is rated PEGI 12 and will be available on Origin.com worldwide starting February 6, 2014 and at retailers in the UKon February 7, 2014. For more information on this world, visit http://store.thesims3.com/roaringheights.