The Sims 5 – SimsVIP https://simsvip.com Sims 4 News and Game Guides Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:25:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 21154051 Next Sims Game Will Not Be “The Sims 5”, Says EA VP https://simsvip.com/2024/09/17/next-sims-game-will-not-be-the-sims-5-says-ea-vp/ https://simsvip.com/2024/09/17/next-sims-game-will-not-be-the-sims-5-says-ea-vp/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:03:04 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=136770 Following today’s blog post, Variety.com published an article with Kate Gorman (EA’s vice president and general manager of “The Sims”) which confirms that “The Sims 5” as traditionally expected won’t be happening. The franchise is moving away from releasing numbered sequels like before. Instead, they are focusing on “Project Rene,” which introduces a new multiplayer experience and […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2024/09/17/next-sims-game-will-not-be-the-sims-5-says-ea-vp/feed/ 9 136770 Confirmed: The Sims 4 to Continue After Project Rene is Released https://simsvip.com/2023/09/12/confirmed-the-sims-4-to-continue-after-project-rene-is-released/ https://simsvip.com/2023/09/12/confirmed-the-sims-4-to-continue-after-project-rene-is-released/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:30:37 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=136011 Lyndsay Pearson, the Vice President of The Sims franchise on EA/Maxis, was a guest on today’s Behind the Sims to talk a few details regarding the future release of Project Rene – the upcoming new title on The Sims series. She confirmed The Sims 4 will still go on after Project Rene is released, saying that […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2023/09/12/confirmed-the-sims-4-to-continue-after-project-rene-is-released/feed/ 23 136011 Maxis Releases Blog About “Project Rene” Development https://simsvip.com/2023/06/28/maxis-releases-blog-about-project-rene-development/ https://simsvip.com/2023/06/28/maxis-releases-blog-about-project-rene-development/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:07:34 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=135826 On yesterday’s Behind the Sims episode, players got to see a little of the behind the scenes at Project Rene – the working title for the next The Sims game. Today, Maxis released a community blog about the development process. Here at Maxis, we are all about our community. Year after year, fans of The Sims™ continue to amaze […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2023/06/28/maxis-releases-blog-about-project-rene-development/feed/ 3 135826 The Sims 5: SimGuruGrant Talks About Project Rene https://simsvip.com/2023/01/31/the-sims-5-simgurugrant-talks-about-project-rene/ https://simsvip.com/2023/01/31/the-sims-5-simgurugrant-talks-about-project-rene/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:00:36 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=135140 During today’s Behind The Sims stream, SimGuruGrant (yes THE Grant) gave players some new info bits on the progress of the next iteration of The Sims, Project Rene. You can check out the video interview by clicking this link here, or read the transcript below. So, tell us, what’s going on with Project Rene right […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2023/01/31/the-sims-5-simgurugrant-talks-about-project-rene/feed/ 6 135140 The Sims 5: Project Rene FAQ and Information https://simsvip.com/2022/10/18/the-sims-5-project-rene-faq-and-information/ https://simsvip.com/2022/10/18/the-sims-5-project-rene-faq-and-information/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:19:17 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=134868 Maxis has released an official FAQ on “The Sims 5” (Project Rene), giving some extra bits on what to expect and what was announced today. The Next Generation of The Sims in Development The Sims team is building the next generation game and creative platform, reimagining The Sims that players know and love with even more new ways to play. […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2022/10/18/the-sims-5-project-rene-faq-and-information/feed/ 122 134868 EA and Maxis Announce The Sims 5 (Project Rene) https://simsvip.com/2022/10/18/electronic-arts-and-maxis-announce-the-sims-5/ https://simsvip.com/2022/10/18/electronic-arts-and-maxis-announce-the-sims-5/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:49:54 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=134861 During today’s Behind The Sims Summit Steam, Lindsay Pearson announced that the next iteration of The Sims is in development and will continue to be developed for many more years. They gave a sneak peek at the development of the game, which they are currently calling The Sims “Project Rene“. Lyndsay Pearson gave a brief […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2022/10/18/electronic-arts-and-maxis-announce-the-sims-5/feed/ 90 134861 The Blue Plumbob: The Sims 5 and the Future of the Franchise https://simsvip.com/2021/02/27/the-blue-plumbob-the-sims-5-and-the-future-of-the-franchise/ https://simsvip.com/2021/02/27/the-blue-plumbob-the-sims-5-and-the-future-of-the-franchise/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:52:03 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=129276 Welcome back to The Blue Plumbob, an original series of posts here on SimsVIP giving an in-depth look at various parts of The Sims franchise. Introduction Today’s article focuses on The Sims 5 and tidbits we’ve heard about its development thus far. We’ll also be looking at the current infrastructure of Maxis as a studio, as well as the […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2021/02/27/the-blue-plumbob-the-sims-5-and-the-future-of-the-franchise/feed/ 49 129276 SimGuruGraham: “There’s More We Can Still Do With The Sims 4” https://simsvip.com/2020/12/03/simgurugraham-theres-more-we-can-still-do-with-the-sims-4/ https://simsvip.com/2020/12/03/simgurugraham-theres-more-we-can-still-do-with-the-sims-4/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:16:14 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=128613 In an interview with GamesRadar, SimGuruGraham states that he believes there’s still room for growth in The Sims 4, and that the players are “plenty hungry” for more content. Check out the entire interview over at GamesRadar. However, there’s only so much that can be done to a base game that’s six years old, and […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/12/03/simgurugraham-theres-more-we-can-still-do-with-the-sims-4/feed/ 47 128613 EA Recruiting for “Early-in-Development AAA Title” at Maxis https://simsvip.com/2018/10/06/ea-recruiting-for-early-in-development-aaa-title-at-maxis/ https://simsvip.com/2018/10/06/ea-recruiting-for-early-in-development-aaa-title-at-maxis/#comments Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:17:01 +0000 https://simsvip.com/?p=110557 Electronic Arts is looking to fill more positions over at Maxis for an “early-in-development” AAA title. EA’s Career site has posted two new job listings stating that Maxis is looking to fill the “Senior Character Concept Artist” & “Senior Environment Concept Artist” positions for a new game. These positions are likely part of the same team from last month. […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2018/10/06/ea-recruiting-for-early-in-development-aaa-title-at-maxis/feed/ 21 110557 The Sims 5? Maxis Recruiting for “Exciting New Game in the Sims Franchise” https://simsvip.com/2018/09/10/the-sims-5-maxis-recruiting-for-exciting-new-game-in-the-sims-franchise/ https://simsvip.com/2018/09/10/the-sims-5-maxis-recruiting-for-exciting-new-game-in-the-sims-franchise/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:50:24 +0000 https://simsvip.com/?p=110022 EA has been actively looking to recruit individuals for an “exciting new game in the best-selling Sims franchise”. In a recently closed job posting, EA lays out some requirements and additional details about this new team that is “growing rapidly”. Character Modeler– Maxis Maxis is looking for an Character Modeler for an exciting new game in […]

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