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Countdown to the release of The Sims 4 Island Living

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Countdown to the release of The Sims 4 Island Living

We’re just days away until the release of The Sims 4 Island Living Expansion Pack on PC and Mac!

The pack releases worldwide on June 21st, 2019 on Origin and other gaming retail and online stores. There is a difference of several hours on a couple of time zones which is why we’ve made this countdown post for you so you can know exactly when you’ll be able to purchase and play the game as soon as it comes out!

The pack has 5 different release schedules in total, with each release belonging to a different time zone / group of countries that we’ve added down below.

In case you don’t know, this pack will release worldwide on the same day but with a staggered release across different time zones. Down below you can find countdowns for multiple time zones. Make sure you bookmark this article and also stay tuned on our YouTube Channel as we’ll be throwing a Launch Party for The Sims 4 Island Living – counting down to the exact release of Island Living in Europe and America.

Our Launch Party Livestream begins at 8PM CET. We hope to see you there!

North & South America (Midnight EDT New York Time, June 21st)

2019/06/21 06:00:00

Europe (Midnight CET Paris Time, June 21st)

2019/06/21 00:00:00

Russia, Saudi Arabia, Israel & Turkey (Midnight MSK Moscow Time, June 21st)

2019/06/20 23:00:00

Japan, Korea & the rest of Far East (Midnight KST Seoul Time, June 21st)

2019/06/20 17:00:00

Australia & New Zealand (Midnight AEST Sydney Time, June 21st)

2019/06/20 16:00:00

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Jovan

Reticulating splines as a webmaster for Sims Community over the last 12 years. You can find me here writing articles and doing reports on your favorite life sim games, among other things!

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Sim_girly
Sim_girly
6 years ago

I am glad that u gave us this countdown I set an alarm to play it

Zoë
Zoë
6 years ago
Reply to  Sim_girly

Lucky Japan! They get it in 30 Minutes!!!

Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago
Reply to  Zoë

They have a different time Zone, they had to wait long as us lol. it must be late for them.

Angela
Angela
6 years ago
Reply to  Zoë

Not sure why us in America get it way later than the rest of the world. The one time I’m not proud to be an American is when a new sims pack is released and my fave show heartland have to watch it 2 seasons behind bcuz I’m not in Canada. We have to wait an extra 6-8 hrs so not fair. I don’t get to play until midnight so glad I’m 26 if I were still in school I wouldn’t get to play it until the 21st after school. I would have learned nothing at school that day. The rest of the world is already playing and I’m sitting here like the wait is torture and it rly isn’t fair I payed for the game and I want to play when everyone else gets to.

Rebecca
Rebecca
6 years ago
Reply to  Angela

Angela, They have different times as us. We all have to wait the same time.

Sierra
Sierra
6 years ago
Reply to  Angela

reading this and you talking about not getting new seasons of heartland i swear I have never related more to a person in my life oml

Lily
Lily
6 years ago
Reply to  Angela

Do you not understand time zones…?

Abby
Abby
6 years ago
Reply to  Angela

Hi. They had to wait just as long as us. They just have a different time zone. So we might get it at 2 or something. But it was 2 when they got it.

Maree
Maree
6 years ago
Reply to  Angela

This is the ONE time your not proud to be American… Mate do I ever have some new few you, hint read the world new (your country/are likely in it and its not a good thing)

Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago
Reply to  Sim_girly

Haha same 6 more hours for me!

Nicole Turner
Nicole Turner
6 years ago

Great! Thank You! It’s very helpful to everyone around the that are #Simsters… . I’m 1 MYSELF and have been for well over 10yrs now. Keep ☝ the GREAT work! Just wondering by the way…do you think sims will become mobile in the next few packs? *Driving* ijs…sometimes the screen changing just to go across the street or visit a particular neighbour maybe be REAL close *same city* …ijs…no reason for.the.screen to.change or break in between visiting neighbours. Just a tip not a complaint….Thanks again…

Q
Q
6 years ago

Wait… It says it releases on the 20th on Origin.

A
A
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

It say the same to me when i pre-order it

keith denny
keith denny
6 years ago
Reply to  A

are you guys in the usa

A
A
6 years ago
Reply to  keith denny

No, I am from Denmark

Darla
Darla
6 years ago
Reply to  keith denny

im in the usa! does that mean that i’ll get to play it sooner since I have it preordered???

Noah
Noah
6 years ago
Reply to  Darla

nope,sadly not. when you preordered you got to play the game at the same time as everybody else.

Tilly
Tilly
6 years ago
Reply to  A

Wait really on my origin it still says 21th

Heather
Heather
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

It does release tomorrow, they have the countdown wrong. It’s in about 13 hours.

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  Heather

only for europe on east of that. americas (n and s) get it late on the 20th

Mood
Mood
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

I think it’s june 20th for the west and central zones of the US

Skii Riettie
Skii Riettie
6 years ago
Reply to  Mood

My origin says 21 and the live steam says 21

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  Skii Riettie

skii riettie it releases late on the 20th in west and central times

Zoë
Zoë
6 years ago
Reply to  Mood

Thank you

SamIAm
SamIAm
6 years ago
Reply to  Mood

11 pm central time on 6/20, which is midnight eastern time. It probably releases at 8 pm on the west coast but don’t quote me on that.

SamIAm
SamIAm
6 years ago
Reply to  SamIAm

crap I can’t math. 9 pm not 8 pm.

Chelse
Chelse
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

SOLVED: Go to Origin > My Game Library > Expansion Packs > Scroll down until you see the pre-ordered expansion > Click the cover art.

This will take you to the dedicated Origin page for Sims 4 Island Living. Which looks like this:

I don’t know if HTML will work so here’s a direct link to the screenshot.comment image

As you can see, the Release date is specific here.

****Yes, it is June 20th, 2019 BUT it’s at 11:00 PM Central (USA). ****

I have sent multiple requests for Origin and EA to simply add the time to the other areas they list the release date as well (only 2 addtional places). This would clear up a tremendous amount of confusion.

Sadly enough, I found this information after chatting with EA who had said [and I’m quoting verbatim] “Kanishk: I can understand your concern Chelse , But I would not lie to you about the expansion pack being in your account already , will I?
It will automatically show up after 6 hours. Trust me :)”

It’s a shame, I really liked that agent. I TRUSTED HIM! hahaha

Ashley
Ashley
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

For those confused about time zones:
Midnight EST
11 PM CST
10 PM MST
9 PM PST

That’s why it says the 20th for some people, just check your time zone

Zoë
Zoë
6 years ago
Reply to  Ashley

I’m no good at time zones. San Francisco isn’t the kind of place you go to learn about that

Ashley
Ashley
6 years ago
Reply to  Zoë

LOL you’re in PST, so it’ll be available at 9pm 🙂

Ashleigh
Ashleigh
6 years ago
Reply to  Ashley

What time will I be able to play the game because I live in north California

Brandy
Brandy
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

I’m wondering about that too, mine says the 20th as well.

Mason
Mason
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

I live in Texas, so I can play it at like 11 PM tonight, but for everyone to the east of Texas(Central Time) it will be midnight, which is basically the 21st

daintyforestelf
daintyforestelf
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

I know right! Really odd. Not sure what to believe/follow. Just hoping and waiting.

Sophia
Sophia
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

Yeah, my origin said June 20 also. I’m in the Pacific Time Zone. Why would it say June 20 if it’s not playable until June 21? I was really looking forward to playing it today.

Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago
Reply to  Sophia

Ya that’s what I’m pissed about it say the 20th I’m in USA I pre ordered like tf I’m in central time zone but like tf

a
a
6 years ago
Reply to  Q

This is ridiculous. it says it gets released June 20/2019 its june 20/19 6:23MST. What on earth??!!!!!!!!!

evan
evan
6 years ago

why the f would they release it on a friday ffs i thought i heard they were gonna release it yesterday? typical ea

Rose
Rose
6 years ago
Reply to  evan

People with early access have it since yesterday. The rest of us get it tomorrow. It’s always been announced as june 21st 🙂

Nic
Nic
6 years ago
Reply to  Rose

Just use a vpn to get it day early

Skii Riettie
Skii Riettie
6 years ago
Reply to  evan

No they said in the livestream it will release on the 21

Alexa
Alexa
6 years ago

On my origin receipt it says the 20th?
This says the 21st. I’m so confused.

A
A
6 years ago
Reply to  Alexa

Me too. But i talk with EA supporter and they told me to try to download it 5-6 hour before it come out. Sorry if my english is not that good, i come from denmark 🙂

Alisha
Alisha
6 years ago
Reply to  Alexa

My origin says June 20th so I am highly confused. Maybe it’s because I preordered it?

Skii Riettie
Skii Riettie
6 years ago
Reply to  Alisha

That’s why I don’t preorder .if you preorder then like it and want to pay for the full version that’s too much money. Take my advice never preorder only pay full after it’s released. This is one of the reasons why people complain because people preorder and they start acting disrespectful to the sims creators and it’s wrong. There’s no reason bro hate but never do a mistake by preordering it. But full version.

alma ariaz
alma ariaz
6 years ago
Reply to  Skii Riettie

i think you’re confused. preordering is not a demo, its just paying for the pack before it comes out (not playing it before, but paying so you dont have to buy when it comes out and usually theres so many people ordering it takes a while to be able to order) its the full pack. its not a demo.

MillieSim
MillieSim
6 years ago
Reply to  Skii Riettie

That doesn’t make any sense. You’re basically buying the game when you preorder.

Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago
Reply to  Skii Riettie

Lolololol preorder gets the full pack wtf are you talking about dude

Darla
Darla
6 years ago
Reply to  Alisha

that’s what mine says too, the 20th………. I am soooo confused…….

Mason
Mason
6 years ago
Reply to  Alisha

I live in Texas as well, so I can play it at like 11 PM tonight, but for everyone to the east of Texas(Central Time) it will be midnight, which is basically the 21st

Chelse
Chelse
6 years ago
Reply to  Alexa

I replied to “Q” who commented the same issue above. You can find the release time by going to the dedicated page for Island Living on Origin.

Mason
Mason
6 years ago
Reply to  Alexa

I live in Texas , so I can play it at like 11 PM tonight, but for everyone to the east of Texas(Central Time) it will be midnight, which is basically the 21st

Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago
Reply to  Alexa

Late on the 20th, depends where you live.

caitlyn
caitlyn
6 years ago

What time zone would it be for canada?

S
S
6 years ago
Reply to  caitlyn

Im trying to figure that out, but id like to know aswell! I preordered and it says its available o the 20th ‍♀️

Alisha
Alisha
6 years ago
Reply to  S

I think its because (at least for the UK) they have us linked to a time zone and at midnight that time zone it may be 11PM or something of the sorts for us so then we get it at 11PM at that time zone on the 20th while those at midnight in that tome zone get it on the 21st in essence

Gisselle
Gisselle
6 years ago
Reply to  Alisha

Seriously? Are you people that slow? Obviously it depends on your freaking location. I mean, the countdown is right up there! If you live in the US, it comes out on the 20th or 21st depending on where you live. That’s why everybody has different release dates on their Origin. If you live in a California, it comes out 9 PM PST which is 12 AM EST. My goodness. You would think you guys would be a bit brighter with a literal countdown in front of you.

ass
ass
6 years ago
Reply to  Gisselle

Your a cunt Gisselle.

Lola
Lola
6 years ago
Reply to  Gisselle

You’re*

Rosa
Rosa
6 years ago
Reply to  Gisselle

Calm down Gisselle HAHAHAHHAA

Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago
Reply to  Gisselle

Chill out Grisselle, lol. They were confused.

Bri
Bri
6 years ago
Reply to  Gisselle

Why are you being so insulting? These people are confused, so what? Remember that kindness is free, and the rewards are priceless.

S
S
6 years ago
Reply to  caitlyn

it’ll be midnight Friday when its available in Canada!

Emily Tyner
Emily Tyner
6 years ago
Reply to  S

well….at least you got free healthcare

TJ
TJ
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily Tyner

LOL

Simsbong
Simsbong
6 years ago
Reply to  TJ

dont forget the weed! everything is better in canada

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  S

only in some parts on canada. for others it will be 9-11 pm the 20th

Teresa
Teresa
6 years ago
Reply to  caitlyn

It will come out in Canada midnight EST (New York time zone) everywhere in North America.

Cenna
Cenna
6 years ago
Reply to  caitlyn

12pm

Laura
Laura
6 years ago

It says 20th on my pre-order, in the UK. Why is that, if it’s not releasing until midnight of the 21st? I booked a day off to play all day, aww! :-/

Keely Brown
Keely Brown
6 years ago
Reply to  Laura

I know the feeling I paid for it so we should be able to play it as soon as the money came out the bank I’m not happy

Hooligan
Hooligan
6 years ago
Reply to  Laura

Hi there! It will be different times depending on your location! Mine says 11:00 PM on the 20th so that’s when it will be available. Some people get it at 9:00 (I believe in California) and some won’t get it until midnight on the 21st. Whatever it says on your preorder is correct! If it is at midnight on the 21st, it’ll only be an hour later than the 11:00 PM that it says on your preorder so you’ll still get to play all day! (:

Charlotte
Charlotte
6 years ago

CDT Is not on thier

E
E
6 years ago

My Origin says it’s June 20th for me, I’m in the US (Texas). Anyone else have this showing?? I’m trying to see when I can play and no one has a straight answer.

Chelsea
Chelsea
6 years ago
Reply to  E

It’s showing the 20th for me too, but I pre-ordered the game.

Darla
Darla
6 years ago
Reply to  Chelsea

me too, showing 20th

Ash
Ash
6 years ago
Reply to  E

Literally same. I’ve been trying to read the comments but I still don’t know

Haley S
Haley S
6 years ago
Reply to  E

11pm on Thursday night (6/20).

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  E

Mine says the same thing. Unless the date is wrong on there or something

Mason
Mason
6 years ago
Reply to  E

I live in Texas as well, so I can play it at like 11 PM tonight, but for everyone to the east of Texas(Central Time) it will be midnight, which is basically the 21st

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  E

its because of time zones, youre in central time so it will come out 11pm

Hooligan
Hooligan
6 years ago
Reply to  E

You’ll be able to play on the 20th! I’m in the US in Missouri and mine says 11:00 PM on June 20th, trust the date and time Origin is showing you.

Alicia Vasquez
Alicia Vasquez
6 years ago

I’m from California and it says that for North and South America it’s gonna be out in 1 day which means tomorrow which is June 20 not the 21… I am confused I thought EA said that Island living would be available June 21 which would be in 2 days….

Erin Brookes
Erin Brookes
6 years ago
Reply to  Alicia Vasquez

The Origin website says: Release date: June 21, 2019 12:00 AM EDT. Which means Thursday night at midnight in the EST/EDT timezone. I think that’s what it means!!

Erin Brookes
Erin Brookes
6 years ago
Reply to  Erin Brookes

Which is why it’s so confusing! It’s midnight of the 20, but it’s technically the 21st at midnight lol.

Emily Tyner
Emily Tyner
6 years ago

I live Central Time in U.S. and mine will be available on Origins at 11:00pm CST on the 20th. Soo glad, was worried had to wait until the 21st.

Haley S
Haley S
6 years ago

Omg refer to the time zone of your general area. For example, it is released at midnight on the 21st on the east coast for me. Therefore, 12am EDT will be 11pm on the 20th in CDT where I reside. Time zones are not that hard.

Debra
Debra
6 years ago

So it’s the 20th and it’s not letting me download the game.!? I’m so confused

Ashley
Ashley
6 years ago
Reply to  Debra

Check your time zone 🙂 It comes out at 9pm PST, 10pm MST, 11pm CST, Midnight EST

Ashley
Ashley
6 years ago

For those confused about time zones:
Midnight EST
11 PM CST
10 PM MST
9 PM PST

That’s why it says the 20th for some people, just check your time zone 🙂

Caren
Caren
6 years ago

For those who are questioning when the pack will be realeased if preordered from Origin …. Whichever Country you are in it will be realeased on Origin the same time when these timers above hit zero :). For instance, if you live in the UK, it will be released at 11pm on the 20th BST because of the different time zones. However it is a worldwide release of 12am (midnight) 21st. So please check your zone above, SimCommunity does a great thing for us with this countdown every time there is a pack release 🙂

Zoë
Zoë
6 years ago
Reply to  Caren

My timer isn’t there and well my origin account says it will be realest today

Alexandra
Alexandra
6 years ago

Thanks so much for this. Except now there’s only like 4 hours and I’m desperate

Shad
Shad
6 years ago

Only a few hours left, but I can’t wait

Erzy
Erzy
6 years ago

Is it definitely being released in 2 hours in Australia or is it coming at midnight here? I’m so confused and feeling impatient.

Caitlin
Caitlin
6 years ago
Reply to  Erzy

It says (about) two hours but that’s 11pm – underneath it says midnight which I think would be the correct time. I’m also getting impatient! 🙂

Niamh
Niamh
6 years ago

Are these times correct? It says it will be released at midnight AEST (Sydney Time) and that (when i am writing this) there is 1 hour left, however, it is only 10pm in Sydney.
I’m confused.

To anyone else wondering when it will be released, go onto origin and search ‘island living’ and it will say the release date

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  Niamh

they updated the australia time, they had messed it up. hope this cleared things up 🙂

vaylin001
vaylin001
6 years ago

Yay, 58mins to go!

Niamh
Niamh
6 years ago

Regardless of when it’s released, I’m so excited!!! Cannot wait, so glad I pre-ordered it

g r a c e
g r a c e
6 years ago

Is the time for Australia and New Zealand right?

John
John
6 years ago

I think the countdown for Australia is wrong. I’m in Perth and mine will unlock at 10pm local time. That would make it midnight in Sydney (2hrs) in front. Not the 3hrs or Daylight savings time, your countdown in showing. Its 1hr fast.

chris
chris
6 years ago

your clock is wrong for Australia you have it coming out at 11pm on the 20th june

Eli
Eli
6 years ago

Australias isn’t out am i reading this wrong or something????

John
John
6 years ago
Reply to  Eli

They just updated it to the correct time

Auzi
Auzi
6 years ago
Reply to  John

Wow lol. I was about to go to bed but thought I’d stay up to play it cause I thought it was out already. Laaame. Oh well. Still excited.

Auzi
Auzi
6 years ago

The countdown for Australia has already ended but I’m still unable to download it? So confused. So it’s wrong right? Must be or I guess I’d be able to download it lol :/

chris
chris
6 years ago
Reply to  Auzi

the time was wrong

Jacinta
Jacinta
6 years ago

Please remember to include South Africa. That would be SAST time.

Zoë
Zoë
6 years ago

There was no clock for where I live and that wasn’t fair. My origin account also said that it comes out today

Zoë
Zoë
6 years ago
Reply to  Zoë

And that is confusing me cause I mean there is no timer for The Pacific side of America

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  Zoë

9pm for you
🙂

A
A
6 years ago

If i change locations on my pc and origin account can i so download it?

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  A

No harm in trying, dont think it’ll work on mac but try setting it forward 🙂

Keely
Keely
6 years ago

Yeah I’m not so happy as orgin says the 20th June and in the UK that’s today that’s fauls advertising if they have changed the date or if orgin is wrong I pre orded it as well and it took the money out my account there for I should be able to download and play it when the money came out am I wrong or do people agree with me?

Avery
Avery
6 years ago
Reply to  Keely

youll get it very very late in between the 20th and 21st. for origin, 12am the 21st is the 20th, hope this cleared things up 🙂

Avery
Avery
6 years ago

Hi guys, this can be confusing, but if you live in America, refer to your time zone.
West Time release-9pm the 20th
mountain time release-10 pm the 20th
central time release-11pm the 20th
east time release-12am the 21st
hope this helps 🙂

Dante
Dante
6 years ago

this is so dumb its not coming out on the 21st when it says the 20th. Like why cant it be released at the same time every where. Because really the people a day ahead of us are not waiting longer since they are a day ahead it would make sense for it to come out on the 20st for us and the 21st for the people who are a day ahead since it would be the same amount of waiting and is the same day for all of us!

kelle burke
kelle burke
6 years ago

I’m in the UK and it says it comes out 11pm on the 20th which is today. I’m so confused.

daintyforestelf
daintyforestelf
6 years ago

GMT? Anyone?

Alh
Alh
6 years ago

5hours 30min!!!

I am planning to stay up the night for this !!

Sinyora
Sinyora
6 years ago

Jovan Jovic you are perfect and you are better than simgurus !! Thank you very much for your hard work <3 Ea must to pay for it !

H
H
6 years ago

I was so excited to play this but I couldn’t be bothered anymore w/ the trackpad issue on mac

Diklah Beaver
Diklah Beaver
6 years ago

If we pre ordered it’ll be available the 20th right..? Or am I tripping?

Natasha Rayner
Natasha Rayner
6 years ago

For all those confused about the 20th & 21st situations because of time zones who’s ahead behind etc, we all get it at roughly the same time. I myself am in the UK and am getting the game just shy of midnight, so technically the twenty first while Paris is getting it an hour before because they are an hour ahead of me.

Blackbird303
Blackbird303
6 years ago

kids can be mermaids but it’s just like vampires! make a baby with 2 vampires and they have a vampire baby, only gets its vampire-form from teen on….

Amy
Amy
6 years ago

Anyone know the pst countdown time? I’m in Bc Canada (same time zone as Los Angeles) and I can’t seem to figure it out because none of these clocks are my time zone?

Julie
Julie
6 years ago

What time will go out in south Africa
And my sims 4 living island game says processing what does it mean

YEetus
YEetus
6 years ago

5 hours and 25 more minutes…

Molly
Molly
6 years ago

Can dogs and cats swim in the ocean?

Aubrey Faigle
Aubrey Faigle
6 years ago

So impatient

a
a
6 years ago

this is absolutely ridiculous. why cant they release it the same time and day for everybody. why the heck does north & south america have to wait.

Kylie
Kylie
6 years ago

Im in australia and it is not letting me download the pack? Do you know why that is?

Angela
Angela
6 years ago

I payed for the game I want to play it when everyone else gets to. They need to fix this time zone crap being the last to get the game is fine but 6 hrs later than the rest of the world is just ridiculous I don’t get to play until midnight on the 21st so basically a whole day later than everyone else so not proud to be in America now.

PessimisticPepsi
PessimisticPepsi
6 years ago

If my time zones an hour behind new york id still get it an hour earlier right or is the new york countdown for everyone in the us?

geoff hall
geoff hall
6 years ago

what about canada 3 hrs?