The Sims Project Rene moves to mobile multiplayer

Project Rene is now described as a mobile-first, social multiplayer life-sim and is not The Sims 5; Maxis says it will coexist with The Sims 4 and that single-player foundations remain.

Project Rene has shifted into a mobile-first, social multiplayer life-sim, according to an EA and Maxis blog post. The team says this title is intended to let friends share creativity and collaborate. Maxis also emphasized that the change does not replace the franchise's single-player roots. The developers framed the project as complementary to The Sims 4 rather than a direct sequel. Key details: - Project Rene is described by EA and Maxis as a "mobile-first" life-sim focused on social multiplayer and collaboration. - The companies stated Project Rene is not The Sims 5 and is intended to coexist with The Sims 4. - Maxis reiterated that the franchise’s single-player foundation, including rich systems and storytelling, remains part of their plans. - Discussion of multiplayer concepts for Project Rene dates back to 2023, when Animal Crossing and Among Us were mentioned as inspirations. - The Sims team recently restated their values following fan concerns tied to EA’s $55 billion deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and a Sims movie is also in development. Summary: EA and Maxis present Project Rene as a new, mobile-first, social entry in The Sims line that will sit alongside existing single-player offerings. Further development details and timelines were not provided, so the plan beyond what was announced is undetermined at this time.