At this time, Maxis dropped a ton of The Sims-related info spanning the video games, the upcoming movie, content material creators, and extra. Whereas some followers might have been scouring the updates for information on next-gen Sims launch Project Rene, there wasn’t a lot to go on…besides that there will probably be one other invite-only playtest of the sport coming this fall.
Per Maxis, Project Rene will maintain a “small, invite-only playtest” within the fall, “giving an early take a look at a multiplayer expertise that explores becoming a member of associates and different gamers at a shared location.” people can sign up to participate in the playtest here.
This is the second publicized public playtest Project Rene has held since its announcement, having beforehand had an identical small, closed playtest centered on furniture customization method again in 2022.
Project Rene was first introduced in October of 2022 because the “subsequent technology” of The Sims. Maxis has held off on referring to it as The Sims 5, and has mentioned it expects the sport to proceed co-existing alongside The Sims 4 quite than changing it. We have seen very, little or no of the sport since, although we all know it permits for furnishings customization on a degree of element beforehand not possible within the franchise, and that it’s going to assist cooperative multiplayer.
In the identical replace, Maxis introduced plenty of different The Sims-related information bits. These included affirmation of a previously-reported The Sims movie directed by Kate Herron, and the introduction of The Sims 4 Creator Kits permitting content material creators to craft and publish in-game property in partnership with the studio.
We lately up to date our evaluate of The Sims 4 to mirror the state of the sport in 2024, and gave the now free-to-play sport an 8/10 because of its sturdy group and frequent updates.
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