The Simsfranchise got a massive shock with the announcement from EA thatProject Renewas notThe Sims 5, but is instead a separate game inThe Simsseries. With the news that there are no plans to createThe Sims 5, withThe Sims 4receiving indefinite support instead,Project Renewill become the next major game released by EA/Maxis inThe Simsfranchise.
It’s beenyears sinceProject Renewas unveiled, but there’s been very little information released about it since its official announcement. It’s confirmed to have multiplayer elements, it is playable on PC and mobile, and EA has released several screenshots of its development. Because it’s been confirmed to still be early in development, players shouldn’t expect aProject Renelaunch in 2025, but EA will likely share more news, milestones, and information aboutProject Reneduring 2025.
No Release Date Expected For Project Rene in 2025
Project Rene is Still Likely in Early Development
2025 could be the year thatProject Reneis released. However, as the game doesn’t even have an official name or substantial information out yet, afull release forProject Renein 2025is incredibly unlikely. The information that EA has allowed to go public showsProject Renein very early development, so it’s likely to still be a while before players can expect an official full launch. Instead, players should expect smaller updates aboutProject Rene’s development, with the possibility of a title release towards the end of 2025.
Some form of marketing may happen towards the end of 2025, possibly with a teaser or anupdate onProject Rene’s progress. A 2026 release date is more likely, and if this is the case, marketing for the launch may begin towards the close of 2025. Video game marketing has entered a trend of shorter marketing cycles, so it’s likely thatProject Rene’s marketing will only begin a few months before its launch date. IfProject Reneonly launches in mid-to-late 2026, players may not even get a release date in 2025, but the game’s official title may be announced at some point in the year.
Expect Periodic Small Playtests Throughout 2025
Playtests are essential for games such asProject Rene, where there is some degree of multiplayer. While there were very few player tests in 2024, EA may increase the number of player tests in 2025 as development onProject Renecontinues, while also increasing the pool of participants. Playtests forProject Renehappened in the Fall of 2024 at a shared location.The Simsplayers interested in participating inProject Reneplayer tests may want to keep an eye out to see when the next playtest will be in 2025.
To be selected forProject Rene’s playtests, players have to,The Sims’official space that selects participants to test its games. Player participation is selected based on a number of criteria based on what the developer is looking for based on the needs of the current playtest. As the development ofProject Renecontinues, these requirements may change. The playtest before the Fall 2024 playtest took place in 2022, a full two years earlier, which shows how early in developmentProject Reneis at the moment. With the launch ofThe Sims Labs, however, the frequency of playtests forProject Reneis likely to increase.
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