For the first time in nearly 25 years, the future of The Sims feels uncertain—not creatively, but structurally. Instead of a clean, linear path toward a traditional next entry, the rumors surrounding ...

The Sims 5, currently referred to as “Project Rene,” will most likely transition the series to a free-to-play model, based on descriptions of the game in EA job listings. First reported by Sims ...

The Sims 4's development team has released its first big info drop of 2026, revealing Project Rene's status as a mobile game and potentially teasing The Sims 5 in the process. There's been a lot of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The next game in The Sims franchise--codenamed Project Rene--has turned into a mobile-first experience that's all about social multiplayer. It is not ...

Carla is a writer from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, now based in Atlanta. She’s an Emory alum with both a BA and MA in English, but more importantly, she’s a Pisces with lots of opinions about video games.

The Sims Mobile stood apart from other Sims entries in large part because of its social components. And though much about Project Rene remains shrouded in mystery, it’s clear that the new Sims game ...