The Sims developer teases 'next evolution' of single-player on PC and console.

Maxis says single-player PC and console experiences will remain part of The Sims' future and that more than half of its global team is dedicated to The Sims 4 and a 'next evolution.' The company also states that Project Rene has been repositioned as a social, mobile-first game rather than a successor to The Sims 4.

Maxis published a blog post outlining plans for The Sims as it begins the new year. The post separates plans for PC and console from Project Rene. Maxis states that single-player PC and console experiences will continue to be part of the franchise. It also says more than half of its global development team is focused on The Sims 4 and a "next evolution." Key points: - Maxis reaffirmed its commitment to new content for The Sims 4 and said single-player PC and console experiences will always be part of its future. - The studio said more than half of its global development team is dedicated to The Sims 4 and to work on a "next evolution." - Project Rene is described as a social, collaborative, mobile-first life-sim and is not intended to be the successor to The Sims 4. - The article notes that playtesting for upcoming Sims experiences is expected to begin this year. - The most recent The Sims 4 expansion, Adventure Awaits, launched in October of last year. Summary: The update aims to reassure the community that single-player experiences will continue while Project Rene shifts to a mobile-first social offering. The clarification separates the mobile-focused Project Rene from the work being done for PC and console. Maxis says more news will arrive in the coming months and playtests are expected this year.