The Sims 4has released 19 expansion packs since it released over a decade ago, and more might be on the way still. Going by this count,The Sims 4already has the most DLCs out of all the mainline games in the franchise, and each of them has helped fans with letting their creative juices flow in order to make their Sims' lives much more interesting.
It’s also not a secret that EA and Maxis have been working onProject Rene, the rumored fifthThe Simsgame with advanced graphics and customization features that could redefine the life simulation genre in the future. While it’s still unknownwhenProject Renewill be released, its development would mean thatThe Sims 4should consider its next steps once it’s out. But considering that many fans have already invested so much inThe Sims 4over the years, perhaps the “right” move could be to stay put.
Project Rene Could Become The Sims 4’s Next Big Transformation
What We Know About Project Rene So Far
EA and Maxis have opened playtesting opportunities forProject Rene, wherein players tried out the very detailed furniture and apartment customization, as well as the multiplayer function. Just likeThe Sims 4, developers have revealed thatProject Renewill be free to downloadfrom the start. Furthermore, it will be accessible on mobile, so players can access their virtual homes even while on the go. Other playtester leaks include Sims getting jobs and earning Simoleons at a cafe and clothing store.
Thenext round ofProject Reneplaytestsis still under wraps, but it’s expected that they should feature the new Create-A-Sim function. The furniture customization has already impressed those who managed to test it out, so expectations are high forProject Reneto deliver diverse character creation options.
Why Project Rene Should Become a Sims 4 Spin-Off
As mentioned,The Sims 4has released a significant number of expansion packs over the last decade, which many fans have invested in.The Sims 4’s most recent DLC is Enchanted By Nature, wherein players can turn their Sims into fairies and engage in other whimsical activities. If players have spent a lot on these expansion packs, then it might become difficult to leaveThe Sims 4forProject Reneonce it finally launches. Likewise, newer and longtime players might still want to get the DLCs in the future, so it might not be good if EA and Maxis suddenly pulled them out.
One possible solution would be to turnProject Reneinto aSims 4spin-off or another expansion pack, especially if reports are true that it’s not necessarily going to be treated as the fifth mainline game.The Sims 4has been stagnant when it comes to spin-offs, soProject Rene’s release could be a great opportunity to do a major update in order to accommodate the advanced graphics and customization features. It’s like killing two birds with one stone:The Sims 4will be here to stay, so players won’t have to let go of the process they made and the expansion packs they’ve collected over the years; and expectantProject Reneplayers will be able to enjoy an entirely new experience.
WheneverProject Renecomes out, it has the potential to improve upon manyThe Sims 4features, like deepening the furniture and character customization. With similarlife simulation games likeInZOIcapitalizing on hyperrealistic characters and immersive worlds, theSimsfranchise definitely has to keep up.
