Now, Maxis hasn't officially confirmed the launch Sims 5 platforms yet, but as part of the Project Rene reveal, the developer did showcase the game running on what we assume to be PC as well as a mobile platform. Free to play Will The Sims 5 be free-to-play?Īlthough we've not had official confirmation from Maxis or EA on this, it's looking possible that The Sims 5 will be free to play.ĮA and Maxis have been recruiting for a Head of Monetization and Marketplace for The Sims 5, and one of the role's responsibilities will be to handle 'Project Rene’s in-game marketplace of content and UGC (free and paid)' and 'pricing of all content in this free-to-enter game, ensuring we have an optimal pricing and content architecture.' Platforms The Sims 5 platforms - Will it be cross-platform? Interestingly, it seems like some playtests are already happening, with some leaks showcasing early character prototypes. For more info, the developer is asking people to stay tuned to its social channels and to the official website. Now that doesn't sound anything like Alpha or Beta access in the traditional sense, but does sound like there will be opportunities for the community to have input on the game's development, which is awesome. We'll share in-progress work, explorations, sneak-peeks, behind-the-scenes content as well as start to open up Early Access to Project Rene software to small groups over time,' says Pearson.

'Over the next couple of years, we'll continue sharing updates with all of you on Project Rene. Maxis is preparing for some Early Access periods for The Sims 5, as the studio looks to the community to help guide Project Rene's development.

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