EA, Maxis and Playfish today revealed that Sim City Social is now live and available to play on Facebook.
"SimCity Social will entice a new generation of urban planners with its easy-to-use tools that allow anyone to expand and grow their own unique sprawling metropolises and watch as it comes to life in fun and unexpected ways," said Playfish's Jami Laes.
Laes then added: "SimCity Social is about playing with your friends. Whether you do that with kindness by helping put out a fire or through mischievous acts like helping a criminal escape, the decisions you make with your friends will determine how the story of your cities plays out."
Players will evolve their cities, dealing with issues such as crime and pollution. Social interaction will include a friend or foe system, with players able to use each others cities for resources and specific tasks, or they can form an intense rivalry.
If you're considering signing up for the Facebook game, make sure you "like" it, those who do will get access to bonus in-game content.
Click here to read Bengt's recent blog on the game.