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Q: Paragraph: The game has the same concept as its predecessor , The Sims 3 ; players control their Sims in various activities and can form relationships . The game , like most of the series , does not have a defined final goal ; gameplay is nonlinear . The Create - a-Sim and Build Mode tools have been redesigned to allow more versatility when creating game content . Emotional state plays a larger role in game play than in previous games in the series , with effects on social interaction , user interface , and personality . To date EA has released three expansion packs , with the most recent ( City Living ) being released in November 2016 . There have also been several '' game packs '' released , including Parenthood which allows the players to shape the characters ' children and teenagers as they go through life , as well as free updates that include major changes such as the addition of a toddler life stage .
Question: how many sims 4 expansion packs are there

A:
three