‘The Sims 5’ hints of a massive multiplayer feature and new platforms *rumour*

I am not at all interested in multiplayer, I play games to escape life and other people so I have zero desire to 'socialize' in a digital platform. I was bummed when so many new updates and content went into Dragon Age's multiplayer aspect (which required further monthly subbing/payments if you are on console like I was - which is like paying for the same game multiple times), which I thought could have been better implemented into the base game but whatever. If TS5 happens to be online only I will avoid it, I have issues as it is with playing the TS4 and its constant need to be online for the gallery & DRM checks.