Video game developer Electronic Arts (EA) is focusing on the creation of a new multiplayer mode for the next installment of the successful The Sims series, known as Project Rene (The Sims 5).
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This represents an exciting development in the series as it will allow players to interact more personally and intimately within the Sims worlds.
As announced in February of this year, The Sims 5 will feature multiplayer for the first time, allowing fans to play with friends, share creations, transfer content, and download community-created items.
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Maxis, the developer behind the game, is planning a unique approach to this multiplayer mode.
Rather than opting for the mass online approach, The aim is to create an ‘intimate’ experience similar to the style of popular games such as Animal Crossing and Among Us. Lyndsay Pearson, the series’ executive vice president of creative, shared these details on the Radio Times One More Life podcast.
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Pearson said they were looking for a way to bring a small group of friends together in a shared Sims environment, away from the overwhelming feeling of massive online multiplayer.
The goal is to ensure that players can enjoy individually creating their own worlds while also inviting other users to join in on the fun.
“It won’t be multiplayer in the big, scary sense of jumping into a world full of strangers. It’ll be something more intimate that you and your friends can play together,” Pearson emphasized.
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The influence of games like Animal Crossing is clearly evident in Pearson’s vision for The Sims 5. Pearson described the idea as “my little space, my little island but I can invite you over”.
Besides Animal Crossing, Pearson also talked about other games that inspired his approach, such as Among Us, which has proven to be a smart example of multiplayer gaming.
It is important to note that the Maxis team is still testing and developing various options for this innovative format. According to Pearson, they are exploring a variety of approaches to ensure The Sims 5 multiplayer is a unique and exciting experience for fans of the series.
*This content was rewritten with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information published by Europa Press, and reviewed by the journalist and editor.
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