https://x.com/i/status/2009672425957630014 https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/future-of-the-sims

The vibe I got was ALOT of tip toeing around the subject of THIS version of the Sims. They said we would see updates and content, but didn't really do anything to ease my fears that the content would be anything more than kits. Where is our roadmap, detailing when and what we are to see in the future of Sims 4? They spent 95% of this announcement discussing future projects OUTSIDE of the Sims 4. That says ALOT to me about where the future of Sims 4 is and I am afraid that other than updates and kits, that is all we will get and it's only to placate those of us who have spent SO MUCH $ on this version, hoping to not scare us off from getting $ for these future projects. I SO HOPE I AM WRONG!

Good to hear that their values are unchanged, I fear that whatever happens regarding that is beyond anyone's control though.I am hoping that the Project X rumors are true and that we will see a new entry this year, even when I bought and played a good expansion pack Adventure Awaits it didn't really change much. I bought The Sims 4 back in 2014 so the game is just old now.Single-player is the way to go, I don't really understand the appeal with playing a sims game in multiplayer, it would also prevent modding, fast forwarding and other things that makes a life simulator fun. I'm not interested in project Rene but if they want to give it a go at making a Roblox-like sims game then go for it I guess. We’re excited to share more about what we’re cooking up…as we've all learned from The Sims - a good grilled cheese takes time (and no fires!)Hoping to see and hear more from that, don't burn the grilled cheese.

The Values that Shape the Sims.I'm glad this element won't change, and it's good to see this in the face of all that uncertainty with the buyout. I definitely believe the people working on Sims 4 are genuinely concerned about inclusivity, and that hasn't changed. That said, I'm still not sure what to make of this post. A lot of this is just vague words about "giving players tools to be creative." It sounds more like platitudes. They even tiptoed around why people were concerned about this in the first place. I have a lot of critiques and concerns about how they go about inclusivity (or a lack of it, in some cases), but that's just me going into a rant. So yeah. Like the idea of the post, hate the execution. This isn't anything new or different from the last few posts they made about the subject.What We’re Working OnThe "next evolution stuff" is vague. Like, what does any of this mean? How will stuff on multiple platforms connect? Is it a real connective experience, or just corporate speak for being able to play a bunch of unconnected games that don't do anything for each other? (Aside from the inevitable cross-promotional FOMO items designed to incentivize people to sign up for multiple games.) I know they don't want to go into things that are still in development and subject to change. Or they don't want to overshadow Sims 4 and doom its sales. Or they don't want to ruin the surprise. But in the age of leaks, rumors and misinformation, I feel like they should have done more to either be more transparent and confirm things, or officially deny misinformation. The one thing they do say is that The Sims 4 isn't going anywhere and will continue to get content. But from what I see with my own eyes, it does look like things are going that route. Last year we got 3 EPs and like 200000000 kits. The only basegame updates were EP leftovers - only two of them had actual gameplay, and one of them was just a reskin of an old lot type with some minor tweaks, that wasn't made with the basegame in mind because it wanted us to have a lot of playground equipment. Heck, reading this, and they don't talk about Sims 4 much specifically. I care more about The Sims 4's future, than the future of a bunch of other games that won't come out for years. Project ReneSkip.Also, they say they appreciate us, they talk about keeping their commitment to inclusion, and they talk about future projects. But I really wish they would emphasize listening to players, too. The game is becoming a FOMO-driven mess with less and less focus on gameplay, and more focus on buying kits. It's only gotten worse over time. I know that wasn't part of the post's mission statement, but transparency is a big part of this, and we're not getting a lot of it. It's hard to accept talk about appreciating players, only to double-down on anti-player tactics.

The franchise has only ever been s single-player game for me. I don't like or play games with online multi-player, so including that will just mean I refuse to purchase or play it. I tried the Sims mobile game for about 20 minutes and got bored with the game mechanics. I uninstalled it after that. They can make a multi-player version, but I am not sure they will have much of a player base.

Well, that was a whole lot of nothing with just a bunch of meaningless buzz words and some mention of a mobile game no one cares about.

The Future of the Sims | EA Forums

24 Replies

NoahLGP
Seasoned Ace
12 hours ago
Lol Google translation :
"The Heart of It All : You" is translated in french as "The Heart of the problem : You"
Simmerville
Legend
20 hours ago
So sorry! It would be a total nightmare in my universe! Can I ask whetheer you DLed rentable lots from the gallery? Or if you recategorized a former rentable lot to some other category? Or did you push recommended limits regarding number of rentable units pr game?
Le_Slacker
Seasoned Ace
22 hours ago
I went 1 yr and a half, then i purchased for rent. Now my game bugged out and i can no longer play. I regret it deeply as i am forced to toggle it out unitl they fix it ! After toggle for rent off, seems to be bugging less but i dont have the patience nor the time to do further testing, i bought myself an xbox. So im tapping out. Until they fix for rent. Please... pretty please with lots and lots of sugar !
Plumbeeb
Seasoned Hotshot
1 day ago
I tried it out at launch, and it was about what I expected. If I recall, you had an energy bar that would be used up when completing actions, real-time quests to unlock things, standard Simoleons and a premium currency, and microtransactions. The formula was very similar to The Sims FreePlay, just with a face lift. Even then, many of the game's assets were still based on The Sims 4.
Project Rene marks the 3rd instalment of a social mobile game built on the Sims franchise. I have no reason to believe that Rene will turn out any differently to that of FreePlay and The Sims Mobile. I suspect that it will have a similar lifespan to the latter as well, and I don't think there will be a market for it.
This fixation that the developers seem to have with mobile and multiplayer is something that I find annoying, and a waste of time. When the idea of multiplayer and the Sims is brought up, I often think about the one multiplayer feature that is often overlooked, but could be a great addition to something like The Sims 4 if done correctly. Co-op.
It blows my mind how ignored co-op modes are in games that would be a perfect fit for it. I do believe it could work well, for preserving single-player for those that want it, as well as scratching the itch for those that like the idea of inviting a few friends to join them. I believe inZOI is getting multiplayer support. Time will tell how that turns out, but I'll be watching the development closely. If they get it right, then it could be a very appealing feature for many players.
Simmerville
Legend
1 day ago
I'm not worried for TS4, it's an old title likely getting less attention anyway. New owners can't do much to change the past. But for a next series the business model might be slightly different. Time will tell...
logionX
Legend
1 day ago
Good to hear that their values are unchanged, I fear that whatever happens regarding that is beyond anyone's control though.
I am hoping that the Project X rumors are true and that we will see a new entry this year, even when I bought and played a good expansion pack Adventure Awaits it didn't really change much. I bought The Sims 4 back in 2014 so the game is just old now.
Single-player is the way to go, I don't really understand the appeal with playing a sims game in multiplayer, it would also prevent modding, fast forwarding and other things that makes a life simulator fun. I'm not interested in project Rene but if they want to give it a go at making a Roblox-like sims game then go for it I guess.
We’re excited to share more about what we’re cooking up…as we've all learned from The Sims - a good grilled cheese takes time (and no fires!)
Hoping to see and hear more from that, don't burn the grilled cheese.
NoahLGP
Seasoned Ace
1 day ago
BioWare's Anthem live service was also supposed to exist for many years ... until EA change their mind.
RIP Anthem (2019 - 2021), servers shutdown in 2026
NoahLGP
Seasoned Ace
1 day ago
These values won't change ... in the next 3 or 6 months.
After that , Andrew Wilson could be replaced by a new CEO, the main investor will have a full control of the company.
I would say right now Maxis doesn't even know their own future.

Before Andrew Wilson became EA CEO in 2013, Project Olympus was a multiplayer game. Everything can change suddenly in a few months.
Goodywood
Seasoned Ace
2 days ago
We’ll continue to deliver content and updates to The Sims 4 and we are committed to improving the experience.
I guess this confirms that Sims 4 isn't ending (?). Or at least we will continue to get content, but it doesn't really say anything about there being a last pack. I just hope there will be more packs because there is still content that hasn't been added yet.
Prov31Simmer
Rising Ace
2 days ago
The franchise has only ever been s single-player game for me. I don't like or play games with online multi-player, so including that will just mean I refuse to purchase or play it. I tried the Sims mobile game for about 20 minutes and got bored with the game mechanics. I uninstalled it after that. They can make a multi-player version, but I am not sure they will have much of a player base.