What EA's Mobile Sims Cancellation Means for Sims 4 Fans
For players, this signals a return to a traditional single-player Sims experience on PC and handhelds, moving away from mobile multiplayer. It also means the franchise is finally moving beyond The Sim…
For players, this signals a return to a traditional single-player Sims experience on PC and handhelds, moving away from mobile multiplayer. It also means the franchise is finally moving beyond The Sim…
Key points - EA has paused development on a mobile multiplayer Sims game, formerly Project Rene and now Project Lotus. - The company is shifting focus to Project Evergreen, a rumored Sims 4 sequel. - Project Evergreen is reportedly targeting a September 2027 gold deadline, aiming for a fall 2027 launch. - The game will release on PC and is expected to be optimized for handhelds like the Steam Deck. - The Sims 4 launched in 2014, making it 12 years since the last mainline entry.
Timeline - Earlier this year: The Sims team hinted at a new single-player game for PC and console, with half the team on The Sims 4's 'next evolution'. - Today: EA announces pausing Project Lotus and shifting focus to Project Evergreen. - September 2027: Project Evergreen reportedly targets this as its go gold deadline. - Fall 2027: Rumored launch window for the new Sims game.
FAQ
Q: Is Project Evergreen The Sims 5? A: No, it's not The Sims 5. It's being viewed more like The Sims 4 2.0, a sequel to The Sims 4 rather than a numbered entry.
Q: When will the new Sims game release? A: According to reports, it's targeting a September 2027 gold deadline, suggesting a fall 2027 launch.
Q: What platforms will the new Sims game be on? A: It will release on PC and is expected to be optimized for portable handhelds like the Steam Deck.
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