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EA Confirms Project Rene as Mobile-First Social Game, Signals ‘Next Evolution’ for The Sims

Project Rene is positioned as a separate mobile experience, with most developers focused on The Sims 4 plus a singleplayer next step.

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The Sims Project Rene just dropped down my wanted list, but EA’s “next evolution” promises to take its place
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Overview

  • EA says Project Rene has "evolved" into a social, collaborative, mobile-first life-sim that is separate from any future deep singleplayer experience.
  • More than half of the global Sims team is dedicated to The Sims 4 and what EA calls "the next evolution," centered on PC and console.
  • EA reiterates it is committed to singleplayer life simulation and to ongoing updates and improvements for The Sims 4.
  • Further details are promised in the coming months, with broader playtesting continuing through 2026 via The Sims Labs.
  • Following community speculation about a revamp, prominent modder SimMattically stated there is no Sims 4 remaster, signaling that rumors remain unconfirmed.