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Maxis, the developer of The Sims, announces plans for a 'next evolution' of single-player experiences on PC and console, reaffirming commitment to The Sims 4 and hinting at a future that may eventually include a new mainline game, while Project Rene remains a mobile-focused social game.
EA and Maxis have revealed their 2026 plans for The Sims franchise, emphasizing continued commitment to core values like creativity, choice, and community, while developing new experiences across PC, console, and mobile, including a mobile-first version of Project Rene and a new expansion pack possibly called Royalty & Legacy. The roadmap highlights ongoing playtesting and a focus on both single-player and social multiplayer experiences, with player feedback shaping future developments.
EA announced that The Sims Mobile will shut down on January 20, 2026, as part of the franchise's transition towards the upcoming project, Project Rene, which aims to be a new cross-platform Sims experience. The mobile game, launched in 2018, will be delisted and unplayable after the shutdown, reflecting EA's shift in focus to the next big iteration of the series.
EA is not releasing The Sims 5 to avoid forcing players to abandon over 85 pieces of DLC accumulated since 2014, and instead is focusing on expanding The Sims franchise through spin-offs, media projects, and cross-media content, including a movie and potential future DLC.
EA plans to continue supporting The Sims 4 with updates and expansions, avoiding a full reset that would come with a new Sims 5, and is focusing on upgrading the game's technology and expanding the Sims ecosystem with new projects like Project Rene.
EA has announced that the next-gen Sims game, codenamed Project Rene, will be a free download, allowing players to join, play, and explore without a subscription or core game purchase. While content and packs will be sold, the overall structure of the game will be different from The Sims 4, with basic weather being added for free and additional packs focusing on specific themes. EA also confirmed that Project Rene will not replace The Sims 4 and that both games will be supported simultaneously. The release date for Project Rene is still unknown, but more details on the multiplayer component will be revealed later this year.