Is Sims still a thing?

It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

Is Sims discontinued?

Remember, The Sims 4: Legacy Edition will be discontinued on December 12th 2022.

Is The Sims 4 The Last One?

Excitingly, EA has confirmed Sims 5 (codenamed 'Project Rene') and the next generation that will follow on from the base game of The Sims 4.

Why did Sims shut down?

The Sims Online was not very successful or profitable for Electronic Arts when they decided to shut it down. Games have a limited life cycle from the creator's perspective, and both online and offline games get deprecated eventually.

What is the new Sims game 2023?

The Sims 4: Growing Together will introduce new ways to spend time with family members. The Sims 4 is getting a brand new expansion pack and base game update in March 2023, with each designed to allow more interactivity between family members.

THE SIMS 5 OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

Is The Sims 5 ever going to happen?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

Has Sims 5 been confirmed?

The Sims 5 is in the works at Maxis under the codename Project Rene. Although the game seems many years out, the developer has given us a few tidbits on what we should expect from what it's calling the "new future" for the series.

Will The Sims ever be free again?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).

Why did Sims 4 remove toddlers?

"So, rather than include toddlers, we chose to go deeper on the features that make Sims come alive: meaningful and often amusing emotions; more believable motion and interactions; more tools in Create A Sim, and more realistic Sim behavior."

Do Sims go to jail?

Sims who are in the Criminal career track in The Sims 3 run the risk of being sent to jail every time they go to work. If a criminal is sent to jail, they cannot be promoted on that day and job performance may suffer.

How long is Sims 4 free for?

8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.

Can you play Sims 4 forever?

Whether on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC or Mac, you can play without restrictions and forever; and if you decide to add experiences, you can purchase the rest of the expansions and additional content.

When did Sims 4 end?

From December 12, 2022, The Sims 4: Legacy Edition will no longer be available on PC and Mac.

Why did they get rid of Sims Online?

Even though The Sims was one of the most popular computer games ever made, the massive multiplayer online version released in December 2002 did not do well. Despite rebranding the game as EA-Land, sales did not improve, and EA Games decided to pull the plug in 2008.

What is the new alternative to Sims?

There are more than 10 games similar to The Sims for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Online / Web-based, Mac, Windows Mobile and Android. The best alternative is FreeSO, which is both free and Open Source. Other The Sims like games are Virtual Families 2, Kenshi, Space Colony and Live the Life.

What did Sims 4 remove?

In The Sims 4, EA deleted a lot of features that had to do with customization. The most obvious was Create A Style, but they also cut down on neighbourhood customization. For instance, you can't place new lots and tinker with your neighbourhood like you could in previous installments of the game.

Can you abort a child in Sims 4?

The makers of the long-running video game series The Sims don't allow pregnant characters to have abortions.

Is The Sims 4 inappropriate for kids?

The Sims 4 has a PEGI rating of 12. PEGI defines this rating: 'Video games that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters would fall in this age category.

Why wont Sims let me have a baby?

Make sure one Sim can get pregnant and the other Sim can get others pregnant. Check your household size as well; you can only have eight Sims per household, and if you already have eight Sims, you can't have a baby unless someone else dies or moves out.

Do dead Sims get replaced?

If a hero dies, you can no longer control them and will have to create a new Sim to fill the dead one's position, starting at level 1. The dead hero can also be replaced by one of their children. Any children who do not replace their dead parent will be moved to a new house.

How long do Sims last?

Sims live for a minimum of 45 in-game days on a Short lifespan. Sims live for a minimum of 114 in-game days on a Normal lifespan.

When did Sims 5 come out?

Despite a rocky launch in 2014, the game has shown impressive longevity thanks to a stream of new packs, regular free base game updates, and a loyal, passionate fanbase. But on October 18, 2022, EA and Maxis offered a first glimpse at the future of the franchise. Here's everything you need to know about The Sims 5.

Why are Sims 4 worlds so small?

The simple answer to this is that as we create more and more packs we have to be very thoughtful about game performance and this includes the number of lots/Sims. It doesn't mean all new worlds will be smaller. But it does mean not every new world will be "large".

Will Sims ever be multiplayer?

The next Sims will have both solo play and multiplayer

During a livestream today, EA confirmed that multiplayer will be a major component of the experience — though not at the expense of the traditional single-player that has made the series such a blockbuster.