The Sims 5 “Project Rene” Currently Under Development, Alpha Footage & Screenshots Revealed

Maxis and EA have announced that The Sims 5, codenamed “Project Rene,” is currently under development at today’s Behind the Sims Summit event. Footage of the project in alpha stage was also showcased, featuring revamped creation tools and functionality.

Check out .gif we made out of the scant seconds of footage revealed during the show:

From the developers:

The game will stay true to what The Sims has always been while pushing to evolve how those Sims think and behave. It will reimagine The Sims with even more ways to play, tools to encourage creativity, and the ability to tell meaningful stories. With Project Rene, players will have the choice to play solo or collaborate with others, and will have the ability to play their game across supported devices.

“From the start, The Sims defined life simulation games and has continued to grow into an incredible platform for creativity and self-expression,” says Lyndsay Pearson, Vice President of Franchise Creative for The Sims. “Today marks the start of our journey over the next few years as we work on this next game and creative platform, currently titled Project Rene. We are building on the same foundation that has made The Sims compelling for generations of players and pushing the boundaries to create new experiences. We’ll have much more to share as we continue to progress on the game’s development and milestones along the way.”

Check out screenshots from the alpha footage shown at the event, featuring the game’s powerful creation and community tools:

The Sims 5/Project Rene will remain under development for at least “the next couple years,” and has no release window as of yet.

We’ll keep our readers updated with any further developments. In other news, The Sims 4 is now free-to-play on all platforms.

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