Sims Fans Rejoice: EA Shelves Online-Focused Project Rene
For players, this means a potentially more stable and complete version of The Sims 4 is on the horizon, rather than another experimental online-focused Sims game. For the industry, it signals EA's wil…
For players, this means a potentially more stable and complete version of The Sims 4 is on the horizon, rather than another experimental online-focused Sims game. For the industry, it signals EA's wil…
Key points - EA has paused development on Project Rene, the rumored next Sims game, to focus on Project Evergreen. - Project Evergreen is believed to be a remaster of The Sims 4 with most DLC included and bugs fixed. - The Sims 4 originally started as an MMO-style game for mobile devices, leading to a rough launch. - EA has released over 100 DLC packs for The Sims 4, totaling around $1,600 if bought individually. - The Sims 4 is officially done receiving new expansion packs, but no Sims 5 has been announced.
Timeline - Recently: EA announces the closure of BioWare and reaffirms commitment to Apex Legends, Skate, and The Sims. - Recently: EA pauses work on Project Rene (Project Lotus) and shifts focus to Project Evergreen. - 2014: The Sims 4 launches after pivoting from an MMO-style game to a traditional Sims game late in development.
FAQ
Q: What is Project Rene? A: Project Rene (also known as Project Lotus) was the rumored next entry in The Sims franchise, believed to be an online/mobile MMO-style game. EA has now paused its development.
Q: What is Project Evergreen? A: Project Evergreen is rumored to be a remaster of The Sims 4 that includes most or all DLC and fixes recurring bugs. EA is shifting resources to this project.
Q: Is The Sims 4 still getting new content? A: No, The Sims 4 is officially done receiving new expansion packs. However, EA continues to support the game with bug fixes and smaller updates.
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