2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Dashiell Wood)
Developer Electronic Arts has shared a new update concerning the future of franchise. It introduces a new type of downloadable content (DLC) for and confirms that the series will now “move beyond linear, sequential” releases and instead focus on a “variety of games and experiences”. The information, which was posted to , states that the “continued depth, improvements, and modernization of ” is still a top priority, describing the game as “a foundational experience”.
It will continue to be supported, with separate “innovative experiences” coming via The Sims Labs - a new platform focused on “experimental ways to play ”. The Sims Labs will offer playtests of upcoming products, including features from the previously announced Project Rene. While many had speculated that Project Rene was in fact , it is now clear that this is not the case.
Rather, it seems to be a multiplayer spin-off geared towards a more special experience. The news that isn’t on the horizon might be disappointing for some, but it does mean that loads of new content will continue to be released for . The post details a new type of DLC: Creator Kits.
These will feature assets wholly designed by content creators and begin rolling out in November. Mobile players are also getting some love, with a new region coming to . It will be inspired by mountainside towns and is described as potentially “the coziest region” in the game yet.
EA goes on to reaffirm that will continue to receive fresh content in future, a little reassuring given that EA recently stated that its other mobile life simulation title, , would stop receiving new updates. An upcoming movie inspired by is also now officially in the works in partnership with MGM Studios. It will be directed by Kate Herron and co-written by Herron and Briony Redman.
Information is limited right now, but more details are set to emerge as the franchise’s 25th anniversary approaches next year. Finally, EA also reveals some new statistics about the series. has attracted over 500 million players to date and over 1.
2 billion hours of has already been played this year alone. If you’re interested in diving into the world of is currently available as a free-to-play title for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in addition to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility. can be downloaded for free on iOS and Android.
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