In lastest news Footage of a new project showcased by EA during a stream this week may be our first glimpse into The Sims 5 game.

EA hosted a ‘Behind The Sims Summit’ stream.

At some point throughout the stream, The team behind The Sims 4 announced ‘Project Rene’, which reportedly provides a glimpse into what gamers can expect from the next generation of The Sims franchise.

While the forthcoming installment, The Sims 5 wasn’t mentioned by name, it’s been deemed likely by many sources that ‘Project Rene’ is being used as somewhat of a code name for the impending game, as it is merely a very early look that is subject to significant change.

Streamers of the event got a first-hand look at a totally revamped build-and-buy system, as well as the addition of new, high-level customisation options. Moreover, the demo showcased a new color wheel and patterns, in replacement of former pre-selected color designs and samples.

And finally, The Sims 4 team also presented new interface looks, which elevate the overall realism of the simulation game. To conclude, they also demonstrated tests for upcoming library-sharing features and cross-platform gaming.

In even more The Sims news, the latest instalment of the game, The Sims 4, is now available for free download across all platforms. As announced by EA in September, it will remain permanently free to install on both PC and Mac through the EA app, as well as on the following consoles: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.