Is this a deliberate tease or a genuine leak? Either way, the Sims community is reeling from the latest information surrounding Project Rene. The focus? A “City Life” game with friends, currently undergoing playtesting. What does this mean for the future of The Sims?
There’s a new playtest from EA happening, an early look at what could be a significant shift for The Sims. A big thanks to SimTimes.de for discovering the listing, the ‘City Life Game with Friends‘ playtest is currently underway, allowing select participants to experience a city-themed environment with a focus on social interaction, suggesting a possible direction for Project Rene‘s development. Sadly, this playtest is only available for Android users.
About “City Life Game with Friends” :
Welcome to the City Life Game with Friends! Create your character—a unique individual with their own appearance, style, and story—and join friends and other players to explore a vibrant neighborhood together. Get new outfits from the thrift store, work at the local cafe, or complete quests. Develop your skills in art, music, and conversation. Collaborate to design block party locations, grant wishes at the plaza fountain, discover hidden collectibles, and more. ….
First Look of “City Life Game with Friends”
Gameplay Previews
Alright, so if you’re curious about this Project Rene playtest, YouTuber Eng_k3 has you covered. They uploaded a gameplay preview of ‘City Life Game with Friends,’ and it’s basically a tour of what the game looks like on mobile. You can see the city, the apartment building, and how players are interacting with each other.
Final Thoughts
The “City Life Game with Friends” playtest clearly showed EA’s desire to deliver The Sims to a wider audience. However, many questions remain. Will this approach affect the depth and details that Simmers enjoy? How will social aspects be incorporated into the gameplay? Only time will tell, but this playtest has undoubtedly paved the way for a progression of The Sims.
Are you excited about this? Or are you having thoughts about the playtest? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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