Interesting changes, not sure how I will like it, I need to see actual gameplay and have more information before I even try to form a real opinion. The fact it will be free to download at least gives me the option to try it before buying anything, which I wish they had done with Sims 4 when it was first released. I would have waited until much later in its life cycle before purchasing. I love the game now, but it was a severe disappointment when it first came out. As for playing multiple Sims games at one time, I already do that. I have Sims 2, Sims 3 and Sims 4 on my pc and play them all regularly.