It feels like we’ve been speculating about what The Sims 5 could be for an eternity. It’s actually only been eight years. Which is still somehow unbelievable. But at long last, EA have given us our very first taste of what the future holds with their reveal of Project Rene.
Although they haven’t officially called it The Sims 5, opting to only refer to it as the next generation Sims Game. But we know a sequel when we see one! Here’s everything that was revealed to us about Project Rene during this past week’s Sims Summit.
Why Are They Calling Sims 5 ‘Project Rene’?
Codenames are nothing new in the world of gaming. We’ve seen many developers use working titles both internally and publicly to discuss projects still in production. After all, it’s possible that the game won’t be called Sims 5 if they take the franchise down the game-as-a-service route it’s creeping into with Sims 4 going free-to-play.
As for this name in particular, VP for Franchise Creative Lyndsay Pearson explained it best during the reveal;
“We chose Project Rene because it’s reminiscent of words like “renewal”, “reneissance”, “rebirth” – and it represents our renewed commitment to The Sims. And that’s what we’re doing! We’re ushering in a new future for The Sims with a new game experience and more.”
All-New Creative Tools
One of the two big talking points for Project Rene was the impressive new arsenal of creative tools on display. From impressive interior design to astounding architecture, the design options offered through Build Mode have always been one of the series’ key selling points. With Sims 5 set to let you change the physical shape of objects in game, customisation is going to expand beyond just colours and patterns.
While still very early in development, an impressive array of furnishings was shown off in decorating mode. This included sofas with pillows that could be moved dynamically and were customised separately. Also shown off were beds with footboards that could be changed at will.
Play With Your Friends
Sims 4 helped put greater focus on its community with the Gallery letting players share their creations with the world. Project Rene is going to push what you can do with your friends even further. You can still play the game by yourself, or you and your friends can collaborate to create together in real time. But that’s not even the best part.
Lyndsay Pearson went on to confirm that Sims 5 will be supported across multiple platforms and devices. That means you can have the same experience across different screens! It’s still to be confirmed how far this crossplay will extend, but it’s an exciting step forward for the series nonetheless.
When Will Sims 5 Be Released?
If you are looking forward to getting your hands on the game, then the bad news for you is that Sims 5 is still a way off. Pearson indicated that Project Rene is still in the earliest possible stages of development to close her presentation;
“I’ll say this one more time before I go. This is super early for us and we’ve never shared information about our games years before they launch to the world. We’re so excited to take you on this journey with us!”
Additionally, it was confirmed two expansion packs would release for The Sims 4 in 2023. That would indicate EA is not slowing down on content for the current title just yet. We won’t see Sims 5 any time before 2024 and even that may just be when we get our next big update on Project Rene’s progress.
What Gaming PC Will Be Best for Playing Sims 5?
While it’s hard to call what Sims 5 will demand from your gaming PC, we can take an educated guess. With Sims 4 receiving an update to its minimum and recommended system requirements, you’ll be safe for Project Rene with one of these powerhouse PCs that smashes those specifications.
Refract Gaming Indigo (FS-1DN-EP)
The Refract Gaming Indigo has been designed by our team of experts using cherry-picked premium hardware so it can shoulder anything The Sims 5 can throw its way. It has a mighty AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU as well as lightning-fast 32GB DDR5 RAM. You can game in glorious 4K resolution thanks to the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card. This gaming PC is perfect for play, streaming, and for creative endeavours. Plus, like all systems in our Refract Gaming PCs range, it comes with three years parts and labour warranty.
Available to order with next-day delivery for £2,899.99*
OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7 (FS-1EC-OG)
Absolutely stacked with next-generation hardware, the Germanium Z7 is a beast of a gaming PC. The Germanium has fit both a fourteenth generation Intel Core i7 CPU and an NVIDIA 4090 graphics card into its incredible Phanteks Evolv X chassis. Packing that level of hardware means you’ll be ready for anything Project Rene can throw at you. While you’re waiting, you’ll be able to play all your other favourite games with the latest and greatest technologies!
Available to order with next-day delivery for £3,999.95*
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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