I posted the same poll back in 2018 and people overwhelmingly voted no, and they were absolutely right. Now that we're halfway through 2020, what do people think about TS5 now? Is it being announced soon?

I think they're throwing ideas around and they're not even really working on it yet so no, not anytime soon.

If it's even in development already, it's likely in very early stages (even if it's been worked on for over a year already, that's still early) so I'm pretty confident there's at least 2 more years.

Just because they announce it, doesn't mean it would be ready anytime within the next year or two. Games often announce and then people wait for 2+ years. (Even longer sometimes *cough* Activision/Blizzard *cough*)

I thought Sims 5 was still far away and would only launch after Sims 4 had ended. But with recent hints at their concept being radically different from the older iterations (the whole "multiplayer, challenge & competition" approach) they might run both 4 and 5 simultaneously, targeting different customers.

I don't think it will be announced this year, but rather next year in 2021. I think it will be earlier than mid year, but release next year in the fall. If that isn't correct my next best guess is a release of the following year in either Feb, and or Sept of 2022. However, they may go ahead and announce six months before release to gear up more support for it, rather than a year earlier. I think that sounds more plausable to me. Such as announce early next year and release in fall of next year.

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Bluebell23456
5 years ago
I just... Cannot see Sims 5 being announced soon, regardless of whether I or anyone else want it or not. I am not really sure when I would want it. I realize an announcement does not mean they have to release it immediately, but I do think they would be cautious about giving anyone a reason to stop supporting 4. If we are about to ramp up a whole other game, that new pack for the old one is starting to look more expensive.

I do not have a reason to expect it anytime soon other than the time already in 4. Even then, I have seen so much speculation about the Sims 5 being around the corner that it is hard to take it seriously. It'll get here when it gets here.
SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
The Sim Gurus, Devs & Producers all said not in the near future.
SimAlexandria
5 years ago
I was torn.. I wouldn't be surprised if mid 2021 there was an announcement but I think more likely end of 2021 - end of 2022
aejp24
Seasoned Novice
5 years ago
I think it will be announced either by the end of this year or sometime next year with a release date probably next year around November. The game has been in production from at least November of 2017. That's at least when I saw the first online postings for jobs in an unannounced game but it could have started before that. It usually takes between four and five years to complete a sims game. Also, I would take anything sim guru's say with a grain of salt. They wouldn't be able to tell you if the sims 5 was in production and of course they want you to continue buying the sims 4. I would also add that just because the sims 5 is announced doesn't mean they stop making packs for the sims 4.
InuMiroLover
New Spectator
5 years ago
I wouldnt expect any Sims5 announcement for at least a couple years.
SimmerGeorge
5 years ago
The never tell us how far in development they are with the Sims games. They started developing the Sims 3 right after the Sims 2 came out. Nobody had any idea though. So you never know.
I think if they're smart they will announce it by late 2021 while the hype still lasts.
catloverplayer
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"Duvelina;c-17561584" wrote:
I think they're throwing ideas around and they're not even really working on it yet so no, not anytime soon.

I believe their already working on Sims 5 but it is years away. I believe this is where they moved Grant to.
catloverplayer
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
In my opinion TS4 is still missing way too much content. I'm not ready to move on to TS5 yet.
Marduc_Plays
5 years ago
No, with am exclamation mark. =)
SimmerGeorge
5 years ago
"Marduc_Plays;c-17563098" wrote:
No, with am exclamation mark. =)

You never know hehe