EA Teases Next Generation of The Sims, Dubbed 'Project Rene'
Inevitably, a certain amount of time after The Sims 4 launched, the question everyone started whispering among themselves was, "When will we hear about The Sims 5?" Well, Maxis has just unveiled what appears to be the next generation of The Sims, but calling it "The Sims 5" may not be fully accurate.
The working title, for now, is "Project Rene," and it was first shown off during today's Behind the Sims Summit. The name Rene was chosen for its referances to words like renewal, renaissance, and rebirth, "to represent the developer's renewed commitment for The Sims' bright future," according to a press release.
Project Rene is in very, very early stages, and likely won't be available for several years. As such, we don't have a whole lot in the way of details as to what it will actually entail, but we do know that it's fundamentally still The Sims.
During the stream we got a look at some furniture customization on a level of detail previously impossible in Sims games. This included a demonstration of editing a bed furniture piece-by-piece, adjusting elements such as the bedspread color and pattern, and the design and shape of the footboard. We saw a similar level of detailed editing on a sofa, including changing color and design of individual cushions and the overall shape of different elements across the single piece.
Additionally, we saw the same game file copied on both a PC and a mobile device, with Maxis revealing that Project Rene will be playable across multiple supported devices. It will also function both as a solo experience as well as in collaboration with others.
“From the start, The Sims defined life simulation games and has continued to grow into an incredible platform for creativity and self expression,” said
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