According to Rumors EA Canceled The Sims 5. We Shed Light on Confusion Over Recent Rumors About Maxis Studio

Table of Contents:

  • The Sims 5 not for PS5?
  • Problems in EA Maxis
  • Is Project Rene The Sims 5?

As a long-time gamer and devoted fan of The Sims series, I’ve been closely following the latest rumors surrounding Project Rene and The Sims 5. I’ve invested countless hours into building dream homes, creating unique sim personalities, and crafting engaging stories within the virtual world of The Sims.


A rumor has been spreading online that Project Rene, believed to be The Sims 5, may have been canceled. This speculation gained traction when YouTube content creator Berkay Bademoglu brought up the LinkedIn profile of a former EA Maxis employee.

I’m a huge fan of Thomas Sincich’s work, and I’ve been impressed with his contributions as the lead character designer on some of the most iconic life simulator series. Previously, he was part of the team that brought these games to life (currently, he’s employed at Riot Games). In the impressive resume of his accomplishments, you’ll notice a mention of his involvement in The Sims 5 for the PlayStation 5 version. Sadly, it seems that project didn’t make it past the development stage and was eventually canceled.

As an eager fan of The Sims 4, I couldn’t help but jump to conclusions when some internet users quickly assumed that the announcement meant the end of Project Rene and, consequently, no more developments for The Sims 4’s expansion packs from Electronic Arts.

According to Rumors EA Canceled The Sims 5. We Shed Light on Confusion Over Recent Rumors About Maxis Studio

The Sims 5 not for PS5?

As a gamer, I can tell you that Sincich’s gaming profile explicitly states a launch on PlayStation 5. It’s worth noting because we’re talking about an artist who creates characters, and it’s unlikely that the PS5 edition would feature distinct simulation projects than the PC version.

As a long-time fan of both “Project Rene” and “The Sims” series, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment upon hearing that the consoles for “Project Rene” have yet to be confirmed. Having grown up playing “The Sims,” I’ve eagerly anticipated each new installment, only to be left waiting with bated breath for news on the next release.

As a big fan, I can imagine that EA initially had plans to develop a PS5 version of the fifth installment in the series. However, they might have reconsidered and abandoned this idea due to the emergence of the next, as-yet-unannounced generation of consoles, or perhaps they decided to put more effort into optimizing the game for PCs instead.

It’s important to keep in mind that if “Project Rene” hasn’t been announced for Xbox Series X/S, this could challenge the argument being presented. The fact that “Project Rene” is only coming out on Microsoft consoles instead of the widely used Sony console feels quite unusual.

Problems in EA Maxis

An additional problem deserves attention. Starting in April, it came to light that Electronic Arts was among the companies undergoing large-scale layoffs. This included the Maxis studio, which was responsible for creating “The Sims,” and resulted in numerous team members leaving according to their LinkedIn profiles.

Additionally, this discovery is consistent with the concerning news from February. At that time, we became aware of Grant Rodiek’s departure as the director of the fifth “Sims” game at Maxis.

In addition, it was pointed out by certain Internet users that there were still individuals from the studio working on their profiles as of late (through X).

Is Project Rene The Sims 5?

As a fan, I’ve been following the developments of Project Rene closely. The rumors about its cancellation have left me feeling uncertain, but it’s important to consider other possibilities. One possibility is that EA or the developers have decided to switch engines from Unreal Engine. Many team members who previously worked on this game were experts in using Unreal Engine. However, perhaps the publisher believes that another engine would offer better performance for Project Rene?

As a longtime fan of The Sims series, I’ve eagerly anticipated each new installment with bated breath. With every release, I’ve found myself immersed in the colorful world of digital people and their daily lives. So when Maxis announced “Project Rene,” I was understandably excited, thinking it might be the next chapter in my beloved simulation saga.

Based on my understanding of the situation, it seems that the fifth installment mentioned by Sincich could be quite distinct from what we have previously seen in the Sims series. This intrigues me given my long-standing relationship with the Sims franchise. I’ve been an avid player since its inception, and the idea of a new, unique gameplay experience excites me.

We emphasize that these are just speculations. EA hasn’t responded to these rumors and for now, it seems that Project Rene is still in development – and at most, it won’t be released on PS5 (at least not in a version based on Unreal Engine 5).

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2024-07-17 13:02