We still don’t have a release date for The Sims 5 – or Project Rene, whichever you prefer – but EA said today it’s still in the “early stages” of development. And while The Sims 4 wasn’t free to play at its 2014 launch, it has been since October 2022, which is also when EA first teased the next generation of Sims. The news doesn’t come as a huge shocker, as EA previously posted a job listing that called Project Rene “free-to-enter.” Still, it is the company’s first official confirmation that it’ll be free at launch, along with the fact that it won’t replace The Sims 4. “And in the future, a pack for purchase may be focused on winter sports with activities like ice dancing or a snowman building competition.” Gotega External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black. “For example, basic weather may be added to the core game for free, for everybody,” EA continued. Customize Sims with distinct appearances, hairstyles, outfits, makeup, and personality traits.
Experience your Sims’ lives as they choose careers, party with friends, and fall in love. EA further clarified that Project Rene “won’t begin with everything you have in The Sims 4,' but they 'plan to add new experiences and content to Project Rene over time.” Unsurprisingly, EA still plans to sell DLC for Project Rene, but promises to switch it up a bit. Create your Sims, give them unique personalities, and customize their world with more detail than ever before on mobile.