EA Seemingly Teased A Brand-New Sims Game (& It Could Be The Rumored Sims 4 Remaster)

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Sims players haven’t received major updates in a while. At the end of 2025, EA focused on improving The Sims 4 with quality-of-life updates instead of releasing new expansion packs. This sparked rumors that the developers might be moving away from The Sims 4, even though they previously said it would remain the primary game. Now, EA has given a brief preview of their plans for The Sims in 2026. While they haven’t announced anything concrete yet, some hints suggest a new standalone Sims game is in development, alongside Project Rene.

On January 9th, the official The Sims 4 website published an article detailing the future of The Sims franchise. While reading the article, it seems the developers hinted at a new, standalone Sims game coming soon. The post also clarified what Project Rene is: a life simulation game designed for mobile, with a focus on social interaction and collaboration. However, it appears Project Rene won’t necessarily exist alongside The Sims 4 as many fans expected. Here’s a breakdown of the key information.

EA Might Be Teasing A New The Sims Game With First 2026 Update

The team behind The Sims recently shared four key plans for the future, extending into 2026. They started by restating the game’s core values, likely addressing player worries about censorship following the game’s acquisition by EA, particularly regarding inclusive content. Then, EA detailed what’s next for The Sims, and their vision appears to have evolved. Unlike previous announcements, it’s no longer certain that The Sims 4 will continue to be the primary game.

EA recently shared a quick update on what their team is developing, mentioning projects for PC, consoles, and mobile devices. This isn’t surprising, as fans have anticipated that The Sims 4 (available on PC and consoles) and the mobile game Project Rene would coexist. Interestingly, EA noted that over half the team is working on The Sims 4 and its “next evolution.” While this could refer to Project Rene, it also fuels speculation about a complete remake of The Sims 4. EA promises to share more details in the coming months, so we’ll likely learn more about these plans soon.

This isn’t the only clue suggesting a new Sims game is coming. Within the update about Project Rene becoming a mobile and social game, there’s another possible hint. EA repeats that Project Rene isn’t a follow-up to The Sims 5, but then states it will be “a separate experience from any future, detailed single-player life simulation game.” This wording is new – previously, EA described Project Rene as existing alongside The Sims 4. This change in language makes it seem like a major announcement of a brand-new single-player Sims game might be on the horizon.

Currently, EA has only officially announced Project Rene. However, recent hints suggest they might be preparing to move beyond The Sims 4, potentially with a remaster or the highly anticipated The Sims 5. While details are still unclear, it looks like 2026 could finally bring a major change for the franchise, and fans are eager to see what the developers have planned.

After nearly 12 years, there’s talk about a new installment in The Sims series, moving beyond The Sims 4. What are your thoughts? Share your opinions and join the discussion in the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-01-10 16:40