The next Sims will have both solo play and multiplayer - The Verge

As promised, EA is teasing out details for its next-generation Sims game, codenamed Project Rene.

During a livestream today, EA confirmed that multiplayer will be a major component of the experience — though not at the expense of the traditional single-player that has made the series such a blockbuster.

He was quick to stress that the new game is “not an MMO,” so don’t expect World of Warcraft with characters speaking in Simlish.

The game is being designed for both mobile and PC, and while both versions may not be exactly the same, the plan is to make it so that players can move their experiences seamlessly between the two.

That’s about all the new information we got out of today’s stream, but — much like with the next Skate — EA says it’s utilizing a more open development process where it will be sharing details steadily in the lead-up to launch.

In the meantime, last year, the base game for The Sims 4 was made free, making it a good time to jump in.