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Maxis says its core values and The Sims' single-player focus will remain intact after an investor-led $55 billion acquisition of EA, with upcoming Project Rene described as a mobile-first multiplayer title.
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.
Leaked images suggest that the upcoming Sims game will feature more detailed and polished character models, with comparisons made to Fortnite, indicating a significant visual upgrade. EA and Maxis are expected to officially announce the new release soon.
After EA's buyout by Saudi-backed investors, OG Sims director emphasizes that diversity is essential for the company's survival, highlighting the importance of representing all of humanity in gaming to foster empathy and connection, and recalling the inclusion of LGBTQ+ relationships in the original Sims as a vital, reflective choice.
Following EA's acquisition by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and others, The Sims team issued a vague statement emphasizing their ongoing commitment to inclusivity and player expression, amid concerns about potential changes in the game's supportive environment and creator departures.
The article discusses concerns among queer gamers about the future of The Sims following its acquisition by EA, now owned by a group including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner, highlighting fears of potential erasure of LGBTQ+ inclusive features and the impact of political and human rights issues on the game's legacy.
EA announced that 'Battlefield 6' will be released on October 10, and the company is also focusing on expanding 'The Sims' with new multiplayer features and a movie partnership, while managing its licensed IP like 'Star Wars' and Marvel to balance innovation and community engagement.
The upcoming life simulation game inZOI, a competitor to The Sims, is set to enter Early Access on March 28, 2025, after a delay from its original release schedule. The announcement was made by inZOI's Director and Producer, Kjun, who emphasized the decision was based on feedback and data analysis to ensure a quality launch. The game, known for its hyper-realistic graphics and extensive customization options, has already garnered positive feedback from its Character Studio demo. The availability of the demo remains uncertain as developers have yet to confirm its status.
Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, is teaming up with director Kate Herron, known for her work on Loki, to create a movie adaptation of The Sims. The project will also involve co-writer Briony Redman and co-producers Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment, as well as Electronic Arts. With the success of LuckyChap's previous projects, such as Barbie, the team aims to bring the open-ended, narrative-free world of The Sims to the big screen in a creative and engaging way, although specific details about the movie are yet to be revealed.
The long-running life simulation video game series, The Sims, is set to be adapted into a movie, with Kate Herron, director of Loki, at the helm and Margot Robbie’s production company LuckyChap on board to produce. Electronic Arts, the creator of The Sims, is also involved in the project. This isn’t the first attempt at a Sims movie, as a previous live-action adaptation floundered in development limbo for over a decade before being officially cancelled in 2019.
Margot Robbie is set to produce a movie adaptation of the popular computer game The Sims, with her production company LuckyChap and director Kate Herron on board. Despite the game's lack of a conventional narrative, Robbie has shown a knack for exploring conceptual spaces around toys or games, making the prospect of a Sims film adaptation intriguing.
LuckyChap and Vertigo Entertainment are teaming up to produce a movie adaptation of the popular video game franchise "The Sims," with Kate Herron set to direct and co-write the film. The project is still in early development, and no cast has been announced yet. LuckyChap, known for their success with "Barbie," has a strong presence in the entertainment industry and is currently shopping the project to potential studios.
A live-action movie based on The Sims game is reportedly in the works, with Margot Robbie set to produce and possibly star in the film, and Kate Herron set to direct. The iconic life simulation game, which has been popular for over two decades, is finally making its way to the big screen, with details about the storyline yet to be revealed.
The popular computer game "The Sims" is set to be adapted into a movie, with "Loki" director Kate Herron attached to co-write and direct. Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap, along with Vertigo Entertainment, will produce the film, and Electronic Arts, the game's publisher, will also be involved. The game, known for its life simulation and diverse settings, has been a major success since its release in 2000, and the movie adaptation is expected to bring the beloved game to the big screen.