Tech Desk 
Jul 28, 2024
The Sims 5 is the most awaited next instalment in the beloved life simulation game series. In this game, players will be able to create and control characters, building relationships, careers, and homes in a virtual world.
However, the Sim 4 which was the predecessor was a huge success, after which the fans were eagerly waiting for the next chapter.
Reportedly, rumours have been circulating that The Sims 5 may have been cancelled, leaving all the fans uncertain about the game's future.
A former employee of Maxis, the video game company, has mentioned on social media that at least one version of the game was cancelled, which is worrying fans. However, Maxis did not confirm the rumours, leaving the fans to speculate at this time.
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In October 2022, Project Rene was announced as "the next generation" of The Sims series, powered by Unreal Engine 5.
The details are yet unknown and it is not specified whether Project Rene and The Sims 5 are the same game.
The project has been described as a "different kind of experience" that is supposed to be playable on several platforms: PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
The former employee's profile mentions working on the PS5 version of The Sims 5 using Unreal Engine 5, which was cancelled.
His profile says that the former employee worked on the PS5 version of The Sims 5 using Unreal Engine 5, which was cancelled.
Moreover, according to the speculations Project Rene and The Sims 5 are the same game. Another possibility is that Maxis scrapped the PS5 version and is still going to release it on other platforms.
There has been no official update by EA and Maxis regarding the status of the game since 2023, and fans are getting worried about its future.
