Project Rene Should Make One Change to The Sims 4’s Supernatural Creatures

While details about the elusive Project Rene remain scant, the snippets of information Electronic Arts (EA) and Maxis have shared hint at a host of transformations for the Sims franchise. With these major changes in perspective, Project Rene may carve out its own niche within the Sims universe, particularly by offering a unique take on occult-themed Sims compared to The Sims 4.

In The Sims 4, a variety of occult characters can be found. Some of these supernatural beings, such as ghosts and PlantSims, are accessible through the base game. However, the majority of the occult types can only be obtained via downloadable content (DLC). These paid DLC options include aliens, spellcasters, mermaids, vampires, and werewolves. Ghosts have also been extended with the latest expansion pack, Life and Death, released in October 2024 for The Sims 4.

What is Known About Project Rene

It’s been noted that with Project Ren, both EA and Maxis have made some exciting promises to Sims players. This upcoming installment in the franchise is said to offer a unique online, cross-platform multiplayer experience. Preliminary playtests have already been conducted to test the game’s multiplayer functions, providing evidence to back up their claims by EA and Maxis.

Information from data mining and image leaks has given players a sneak peek into the development process of Project Rene. Although all leaked information should be approached with caution, supposed images of Project Rene‘s Create-A-Sim (CAS) feature seem to align with statements made during the game’s announcement at the Sims Summit in 2022.

The innovative feature of Project Rene’s Create-a-Sim (CAS) is rumored to enable players to customize their Sims’ weight, height, and clothing layers. This level of personalization has been absent in CAS for earlier versions of the game. Additionally, a potential category for mobility aids, containing items like wheelchairs, was discovered during data mining. However, the most intriguing finding from this data mining session is not related to humans, but rather animals.

In The Sims 4 game, all customizable pets are only accessible through paid content, such as the Horse Ranch or Cats & Dogs Expansion Packs. This information suggests that in Project Rene’s base game character creator (CAS), these pets might be editable without additional cost, meaning a feature currently paywalled in The Sims 4 could become free-to-play in Project Rene. If this leak proves accurate, EA and Maxis should consider making occult-type Sims accessible in the same way for fairness to their players.

Project Rene May Solve The Sims’ Pay Wall Problem

It’s outrageous how much money it costs to get all the DLC packs for The Sims 4 right now. Players have been expressing their dissatisfaction with the franchise’s pay-to-play system since the introduction of DLC. Despite EA and Maxis modifying their approach to paywalls throughout the franchise’s 25-year history, gamers continue to feel frustrated and irritated by The Sims’ pricing.

As a dedicated fan, I’m eagerly anticipating that Project Rene will break new ground. EA and Maxis have hinted that this project will offer an unprecedented gaming experience, overflowing with captivating content. If they’re true to their word, occult-themed Sims should be included in the core gameplay of Project Rene from the start, allowing me to dive right into the mystical world immediately!

Project Rene Will Likely Still Be Monetized

It’s likely that EA and Maxis will need to generate revenue from Project Rene, as it probably won’t be a free-to-play game at launch, similar to The Sims 4. While they could earn money through the initial sale, they might also seek additional ways to monetize the game. Instead of selling individual items like in The Sims 3 shop or restrictive DLC packs as seen in The Sims 4, a better approach for the franchise might be to focus on releasing more Kits.

In contrast to the debated nature of Kits as downloadable content in The Sims 4, due to their focus on Cosmetic Options (CAS), Build and Buy items, or unique gameplay, priced at $5 per Kit, this type of DLC could seamlessly integrate with Project Rene. This is because Project Rene, being an online multiplayer game, aims for a fair playing field for all participants. To generate revenue from Project Rene, Electronic Arts (EA) and Maxis could offer new furniture and clothing items to Simmers, while simultaneously allowing all players to experiment with supernatural Sim types, as part of the overall gaming experience.

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2025-01-14 04:03