The Sims' Biggest Competitor Just Got Delayed Indefinitely
, the robust simulator developed by Paradox Tectonic has had a rough development cycle and it seems the game's woes aren't over yet as it's just been delayed once again. Positioned as a major competitor to EA's, little is known about beyond the fact that it aimed to provide one of the most immersive life-simulator experiences on the market by offering unmatched customization and control over players' characters. That all sounds like a great deal of work, which may explain why publisher Paradox Interactive halted its imminent launch.
Per an official announcement from Paradox Interactive's Deputy CEO Mattias Lilja, is no longer going ahead with its previously scheduled early access release on June 4. While a reason behind the delay was not provided in the statement, Lilja does, unfortunately, confirm that the creative team is not yet willing to lock in an updated release window as they believe it would be "." Paradox will offer more updates and information in the coming months but excited players will simply need to be patient for the time being.
Life by You is going to compete against The Sims, and here are the biggest differences between the two games and the customization options they offer.
While has largely dominated the life-simulator genre for over two decades, is looking to upset the status quo by offering a more robust system of customization that will be expanded upon with post-launch updates. Paradox Tectonic noted that its aim with the early access launch is to work in tandem with the community to build the most optimized product that caters to the player base. is scheduled to be in early access for 12 months after its launch but when that will be is still unknown.
Whether is able to topple remains to be seen but Maxis is currently working on a new iteration of its beloved series. Going by the codename Project Rene, the game is hailed as the next step in series and while it may have been announced in 2022, there's still no word on what fans can expect.
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