Ever since it was revealed, Project Rene and The Sims 5 were assumed to be one and the same. However, EA clarified earlier this month that Project Rene is actually a spin-off in the vein of The Sims Online and that the long-awaited sequel isn't happening. Developer Maxis will instead continue to support The Sims 4.
Project Rene is a free-to-play mobile game. But it will also be available on PC.
In light of this news, gameplay screenshots from a new playtest have leaked, giving us our best look at Project Rene so far. There's no character creator yet as it will reportedly be added in a future update, it takes place in a "Parisian" neighbourhood, there are jobs to work such as at the cafe, and there are daily quests that net you Simoleons which can be spent on pre-designed outfits (you can also get Simoleons by levelling up, but it appears to be a premium currency).
This brief look has fans worried, with many comparing it to the already-released Sims Mobile, as others slam the visuals and paid clothing: "From a series with such creativity, [...] crafted with so much love and detail,...
