On EA’s Q3 FY20 earnings report, CEO Andrew Wilson appeared to confirm that “The Sims 5” is already in production. However, it looks that the game is still in the pre-production or idea stage at this moment.
Several fans also noticed a slew of job advertisements, implying that the company is working on a new game. In 2020, for example, a Reddit user uploaded a job listing indicating that now the team is currently working on an unknown new IP.
Some speculate that the listing is about a fresh IP that is comparable to “The Sims,” but would not be part of the franchise. Others think it’s a new Maxis MMORPG.
Possible features
The CEO also seemed to hint at some of the features that will be included in the upcoming game edition. He speculated that the next game would support cross-platform, online play, and cross-save functionality.
According to EA CEO Andrew Wilson, the next “The Sims” game “will center on social interaction and competition.”
“As Maxis continues to think about The Sims for a new generation – cross-platforms and a cloud of a neighborhood world, you should imagine while we will always stay true to our inspiration, escape, creation, self-improvement, motivations – that this notion of social interactions and competition like the kind of things that were actually present in The Sims Online many many years ago – that they will start to become a part of The Sims experience in the years to come,” he explains in a 2020 interview.
Release Date
Many people feel that “The Sims 4,” as the series’ longest-running game, is reaching the end of its shelf life. EA had stated that a sequel would not be made unless the existing installment was a huge success.
EA allegedly made roughly $462 million in yearly income for “The Sims 4” previous financial year, thanks to the launch of DLC and kits over the years. This indicates that “The Sims 5” will be announced soon.
It’s important to note that these are only rumors, not official information. Fans should regard these disclosures as very speculative in this scenario.
