Project Rene
The Sims development team has assured fans that the franchise's core values of inclusivity and creativity remain intact following Electronic Arts' acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and private equity firms. In a blog post dated January 9, 2026, the team outlined future plans, emphasizing single-player experiences and clarifying the role of Project Rene. This comes amid concerns from content creators over the buyers' conservative stances.
Reported by AI
Insiders claim that The Sims 4's 21st expansion pack will focus on royalty themes, marking the end of major content updates for the game. After this release, players can expect only kits and base game updates. The development team is reportedly shifting focus to new projects like The Sims Project X and Project Rene.