Sims Summit Announces Project Rene, Bringing Multiplayer To The Sims

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The Sims Summit is a new and more structured version of the past Maxis Monthly streams. Filmed in a studio with Phoebe Robinson as a host, it promises sneak peaks, announcements, updates and cameos from The Sims community and the first edition didn't disappoint. Along with news of an upcoming Overwolf partnership, and some updates to The Sims Mobile and Freeplay, the first livestream has brought news of Project Rene. This appears to be essentially The Sims 5, and looks set to include multiplayer features and customization like we've never seen before.

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During the stream, the concept art for two new expansions was revealed first, showing two new worlds. One includes a market surrounded by colourful houses, while the other shows a waterside path and a large bridge. The build artwork includes a rustic looking bedroom and kitchen, followed by some cryptic objects including teeth in a jars. There was also a baby cry to be heard, suggesting a long awaited overhaul of babies. This was later confirmed at the end of the stream when a baby crawled across the floor followed by the words "Expecting 2023," reflecting infants being the theme of the next expansion.

Next was a slew of shorter announcements including an Overwolf partnership which will be creating an official destination for in-game creators to upload, host and share mods and custom content, all safely curated. The program is currently under trial and more information will be revealed later this year.

The news we were all waiting for was kept until the end, as Project Rene was revealed. This is being billed as the next generation of The Sims, and the name was chosen to reflect what the team sees as a renewal, renaissance, and