EA announces a new type of The Sims 4 DLC and confirms that The Sims 5 isn’t in the works
Plus a new movie on the way
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Developer Electronic Arts has shared a new update concerning the future ofThe Simsfranchise. It introduces a new type of downloadable content (DLC) forThe Sims4and confirms that the series will now “move beyond linear, sequential” releases and instead focus on a “variety of games and experiences”.
The information, which was posted toThe Simswebsite, states that the “continued depth, improvements, and modernization ofThe Sims 4” is still a top priority, describing the game as “a foundationalSimsexperience”. It will continue to be supported, with separate “innovative experiences” coming via The Sims Labs - a new platform focused on “experimental ways to playThe Sims”.
The Sims Labs will offer playtests of upcoming products, including features from the previously announced Project Rene. While many had speculated that Project Rene was in factThe Sims 5, it is now clear that this is not the case. Rather, it seems to be a multiplayer spin-off geared towards a more special experience.
The news thatThe Sims 5isn’t on the horizon might be disappointing for some, but it does mean that loads of new content will continue to be released forThe Sims 4. The post details a new type of DLC:The Sims 4Creator Kits. These will feature assets wholly designed byThe Simscontent creators and begin rolling out in November.
Mobile players are also getting some love, with a new region coming toThe Sims FreePlay. It will be inspired by mountainside towns and is described as potentially “the coziest region” in the game yet. EA goes on to reaffirm thatThe Sims FreePlaywill continue to receive fresh content in future, a little reassuring given that EA recently stated that its other mobile life simulation title,The Sims Mobile, would stop receiving new updates.
An upcoming movie inspired byThe Simsis also now officially in the works in partnership withAmazonMGM Studios. It will be directed by Kate Herron and co-written by Herron and Briony Redman. Information is limited right now, but more details are set to emerge as the franchise’s 25th anniversary approaches next year.
Finally, EA also reveals some new statistics about the series.The Simshas attracted over 500 million players to date and over 1.2 billion hours ofThe Sims 4has already been played this year alone.
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If you’re interested in diving into the world ofThe Sims, The Sims 4is currently available as a free-to-play title for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in addition to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility.The Sims FreePlaycan be downloaded for free on iOS and Android.
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