Simmers Still Concerned But Somehow Hopeful For Project Rene

(Originally published on laurasambitiouswriting.wordpress.com on the 24^th of October 2025)

Suly suly [66]! Sometime after beating Catherine: Full Body for the fifth time, resulting in the survivals of Morgan Cortez, Abdul Bahril and Roderick Lockhart and the Normal/Bad Rin ending and beating it for the sixth time, which resulted in all the fellow sheep living and the Alternate Catherine ending [4] [9] [10], I have reflected on the time when The Sims: Town Stories, the mobile game that is still in development was leaked a year ago and the ongoing curiosity regarding Project Rene, the upcoming life-simulation project that was previously speculated to be “The Sims 5” before the widespread theory was debunked a year ago, leading to many simmers being baffled [76] [81]. As I also reflect on the likeliness of a story-centred spin-off of The Sims 4 due to the ongoing nurturing of the game that has helped it stay relevant for over a decade [24] [55] [69] [91], I suspect that there may be a Story mode in the upcoming successor to bring on an engaging rehash of The Sims Stories, as well as a new experience in a Free mode that could be about as revolutionary as The Sims 4 [76]. It has been over a week since we last discussed the potential of a new Story mode in the Sims 4 era [91], but perhaps that will be the case for the outcome of Project Rene in the future [76], so let us reflect on what was revealed regarding its development and perhaps still hope for the best after the launch of the sweet sixteenth season of Disney Speedstorm [14].

The reason why I theorised a story-focused spin-off of The Sims 4 is because of The Sims 3 being released a year after The Sims Stories was concluded [23] [25] [91]. However, since Project Rene, formerly titled “City Life Game with Friends”, has been in development for about four years due to how big and ambitious it seems [20] [65] [76], let us discuss how it can excel even future with a Story mode that as well as be part of an expansion pack to save time for the main focus on a new Free mode in the base game, despite how it will not be “The Sims 5” after all [76]. [76]

So, how about a recap of what was discussed about the huge development of Project Rene in the three episodes of Behind The Simsback in 2023 since the official teaser trailer could premiere at some point in 2026 [34] [62] [63] [64]? [76]

 
Let us start with a prototype of a residence and the ways to customise it. Around the time when Project Rene was speculated to be “The Sims 5”, it was confirmed that there would be apartments for sims to reside in [64] [76], which is a vague reminder of The Sims 2: Apartment Life [22]. If you recall snippets of footage of Project Rene from its reveal in the Behind The Sims Summit Stream Event three years ago [65], it was revealed that a new feature in Project Rene is customising objects in a workshop, changing their colours by selecting the desired ones from a colour wheel, adding patterns and customising smaller objects on a larger one, such as freely placing cushions on a sofa [64]. That sounds quite like crafting objects in the Wii, PC, and Switch versions of MySims [18] [19], doesn’t it? In a new Story mode for simmers seeking a fairly new take [91], perhaps one goal would be to freely customise the protagonist’s apartment during the first chapter [64] [65]. Considering how there will be basic weather in the base game [62], chances are that there will be an expansion focused on Winter sports and activities, which can apply to a new chapter in Story mode [91]. Currently, we know that freely customising an apartment will be a prime example of the next stage of the series’ evolution in Project Rene [64] [65].

This footage of customising a sofa somehow reminds me of when I made my own 3D models in Autodesk 3ds Max at college [15]. [65]

According to the interviews from the first and third episodes of Behind The Sims, the development team has been aiming to establish a competent multiplayer mode that could be similar to the experience of playing The Sims Online, but not to the point where it becomes an MMO, to ensure balance with focus on the familiar single player experience [62] [64] [80], which sounds quite riveting to me. Since the development of Project Rene sounds like it aims to combine certain aspects of MySims and The Sims Online [18] [19] [62] [63] [64] [80], there might as well be certain gameplay elements of The Sims Stories for a new Story mode [25] [91]. And of course, the issue surrounding players woohooing for Simoleons in The Sims Online back in the 2000s must not repeat in the final outcome of Project Rene [80]. [69] [76]

The progress of how a sim will be animated in a new virtual world looked quite promising in some prototype footage, as evident in the second episode of Behind The Sims, which also promoted The Sims 4: Horse Ranch back in June 2023 [63] [66]. First of all, there were three demonstrations on how two sims will shake hands, depending on their personality [63]. Secondly, there was a vaguely constructed visualisation of how sims will stroll through a neighbourhood, even though they somehow resembled the crewmates from Among Us in the prototype footage [6] [7]. Lastly, there was a remarkable demonstration on how a sim’s hairstyle can consist of two colours [63], which is what I believe can apply to a new incarnation (and younger) of Bella Goth, the Caliente sisters, or a brand new female character in a Story mode. Despite how disappointed some of us are in the visuals from the limited-time playtest that occurred earlier this year [1] [38] [56], let us not forget that the game will be able to play on a PC or a mobile device, thus being a crossplay experience that combines the feeling of classic gameplay on a desktop or a laptop and nurturing a sim’s life by the power of your fingertips on a smartphone or tablet [62].

This looked a little sus, don’t you think [51]? [63]

According to this sample of animation from two years ago [63], personalities of sims will once again stand out in Project Rene. I strongly hope this will be the case for its final outcome within its launch since making personalities of sim varied is quite vital for assuring the overall AI of the series will still be intact [21] [22] [23] [24]. [63]

It is understandable that plenty of us would want to see the graphics in Project Rene be about as compelling as the graphics in The Sims Mobile and The Sims 4, compared to the rather generic art style from another upcoming title known as “The Sims: Town Stories” [1] [81]. But who knows? If enough demand, the final graphics could end up looking a lot more polished and livelier and there could also be sliders added to the overall customisation of creating a sim by popular demand [1]. [69] [76]

Personally, I believe there ought to be new interpretations of beloved pre-made sims if Project Rene aims to be not necessarily be “The Sims 5” in terms of also being the next big step in the everlasting PC phase but still honour a simmer’s power to control their sims’ life under (whether their intentions are innocuous or barbaric) and also be a successor to The Sims Mobile for a reason that will be explained later [16] [76]. It has been theorised that Katrina Caliente is a second “biological” mother created by Nina and Dina through a method of cloning [63]. In Project Rene, it can be established that Katrina was created to adopt both Nina and Dina after the deaths of Flamenco and Nighat Caliente [73]. Surely, a fourth love interest for Vincent Brooks in a second enhanced port of Catherine ought to be a witch [90], which could explain how those ants got into his apartment [4], but perhaps a new love life for Don Lothario in a new Story mode can lead to some character development for him to a certain extent beyond the era of having four canon love interests [3], yet that can still be the case in Free mode. There are many possibilities, including the return of Simella De Vil, the parody of Cruella De Vil and evil twin sister of Bella Goth from The Sims Social [77].

Kudos to Mersea for patching up the plot hole regarding the Caliente family tree for some of us back in Summer 2023 [63], despite The Sims 2 and The Sims 4 being set in different continuities [3] [24] [73]. Perhaps a few of the NPCs from the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS versions of The Sims 2 can make a grand return as well [82]. I fondly remember one of my female sims on my copy of the DS version romancing with Tristan Legend back in the day [21] [29]. [73]

As previously mentioned, I am up for seeing the Caliente sisters have new hairdos as a shout-out to this customisation feature [62]; Nina’s hair being naturally red and perhaps dip-dyed blue and Dina being the blonde one but with pink dip-dye [40]. [63]

Could there be new interpretations of the characters from MySims for Project Rene, as well as some other familiar faces from the main series? Perhaps Violet Nightshade and her sister Poppy from the first MySims game for the Wii and PC can make a comeback together [18] [19] [91]I still believe that a Story centred spin-off of The Sims 4 or a Story mode in Project Rene can re-introduce Mortimer Goth and Bella Bachelor as college students or graduates renting their own apartments before their marriage as whether they went to college or not has never been established in the series before [90]. Moreover, there can be some backstory on how Dina Caliente who debuted in The Sims 2 and Jean Marc from The Sims Social gained romantic interest in them with Dina’s affection for Mortimer most likely being for his money (which is awfully familiar to one of Bella’s secrets from the PlayStation Portable version of The Sims 2 [71]) and Jean possibly just finding Bella extraordinarily attractive (and hoping to be a “Naughty Friend” of hers” [68]) [3] [91]. Surely, such possibilities can be the case in expansion packs for Project Rene and the same can apply to a new theme set in the 1920s and rehashes of Veronaville from The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Castaway and The Sims Medieval unless that will be the case for a story-centred spin-off of The Sims 4 sometime before the launch of Project Rene [62] [91].

If you fondly remember DJ Candy Supergroove and Yuki from MySims making an appearance together in The Sims 4: Get Togetherand The Sims Mobile as sisters [70] [72] [84], along with the incarnation of Vincent Skullfinder in The Sims 3 (who is sadly deceased) and the version of Chaz MacFreeling from the Sims 4 Gallery (who is one of Princess Cordelia’s ex-boyfriends), you may see the potential in more characters from the MySims series returning in Project Rene, such as Maria, Pinky and Clara Belle [48] [49] [50] [74] [83]. [70]

I am also up for some backstory on how Michael Bachelor fell in love with Dina, considering how she remembers his first kiss with him before the current events in Pleasantview in The Sims 2 [3] [75]. More importantly, there can always be updates for improving certain aspects regarding content and interactions sometime after the game’s launch as many of us recall how disappointing The Sims 4 was during its humble beginnings [86], aside from how promising the rewards system looks with to-do lists and outfits to unlock, according to a playtest and some leaks that occurred a year ago [56] [69]. [73]

I suppose a new incarnation of Chaz in Project Rene can resemble his counterpart from the cover of the Japanese version of MySimsknown as “Boku to Sims no Machi” for the Nintendo Wii [17] [74]. [17]

It is sad to hear that The Sims Mobile will no longer be available to download and play in 2026 after being delisted from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and the future of the franchise looks bleak due to the uncertainty regarding Electronic Arts being owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund [67] [91], but a new chapter of the main franchise that is confirmed to be a spin-off instead of another follow-up of a reboot and it looks like The Sims Studio’s support for LGBTQIA+ players is not going anywhere [30] [39] [61], yet there is still some skepticism resulting in threats to boycott the franchise if their backs get stabbed [28] [54]. But still, there is hope for Project Rene to somehow excel [57]. Even though widespread praise for certain aspects can motivate developers, criticism is still important to consider as the PlayStation 5 port of Diablo IV had a troubling start after its release due to so many users making compliments regarding crashing, lagging and glitches as one could tell by a huge swarm of either angry or simply baffled tweets on X when it was still commonly referred to as “Twitter” over two years ago [5] [32] [35] [45] [46] [47]. And yes, you may recall a similar case with The Sims 3shortly after its launch back in 2009 [11] [12]. While some forms of entertainment may get shelved or are better off long forgotten due to questionable actions [31] [36] [37] [59], many others deserve to spread new wings in a new era, despite unexpected turns that may affect the progress. Arogaba!

It looks like The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits may be the last expansion pack for The Sims 4 to ensure more focus on Project Rene [55], which, so far, looks like a spiritual successor to The Sims Mobile with elements of The Sims Online and MySims [1] [20] [38] [80]. Hopefully, despite some disapproval from fellow simmers throughout its development, it will not end up like The Sims Olympus [79]. And of course, the upcoming live-action film based on the franchise has quite a lot of potential [69]. I strongly believe a story-focused version of The Sims 4 inspired by The Sims Stories can expand on the game’s lifespan alongside the humble beginnings of Project Rene [62] [91]. But for now, we will have to wait for a big update for The Sims 4 this November [2]. [79]

Some simmers miss the days of playing the PlayStation Portable version of The Sims 2 [78], its Nintendo DS counterpart [29], and even The Sims DJ on their iPods [60], but despite the uncertainty of the franchise’s future after a controversial buyout and certain content creators leaving the EA Creator Network [13] [33] [39] [91], we can count on forthcoming experiences that look or sound highly promising [26], including the third season of Helluva Boss and the first season of Lackadaisy [41] [42] [43] [44] [58] [85]. I know I can keep counting on Wade Wilson, also known as “Deadpool” [87] [88] [89]. But still, not everyone is willing to forgive and forget, despite how promising some forthcoming additions look [8] [93] [94] [95] [96] [97]. Nevertheless, let us keep helping one another and expressing our creativity [27] [52], especially while we strive against prejudice and assure that anyone can be anything [53] [92]. [78]

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Animal Crossing Fans’ Fingers Crossed After The Reveal of The Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 showcase premiered the day after the release of the LEGO set based on the iconic castle from the animated Walt Disney classic released in 1991 known as “Beauty and the Beast” [7]. One of my most anticipated ideas for how the Switch 2 era can excel is the next Animal Crossing title that is currently labelled as “Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2” in my mind [78] [79], aside from the possibility of a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons [30] [49] [78] [79] [84] [85]. Can you imagine being able to expand your island to make a lot more room for more villagers, build a Main Street, a bigger campsite and so on, along with the opportunity to experience the seasons in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere [76] [77] [78] [79] [84] [85]]? Some of us may miss the simpler times of selling shells and fruits for bells, travelling to the city and exploring some old friends’ towns in City Folk, also known as “Let’s Go To The City” on the Wii [25] [40], but after the Switch 2 showcase, there is hope for a new chapter of the franchise that ought to consist of the best ofNew Leaf and New Horizons [76] [77] [78] [79] [84] [85]. Just before I continue to build happy homes for villagers in Happy Home Paradise [42], let us discuss what we can expect to see in the next Animal Crossing game for the fourth and final time.
 

We further expanded on our expectations on International Women’s Day [2] [21] [28], which is a day before Barbie’s birthday and Miku Day [8] [26] [38] [60] [72] [74]. Oh! And Dr. Nefarious’ birthday as well [61]. And speaking of fashionable and influential blonde-haired women, there is still hope for a sequel to Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Switch 2 or a Switch 2 edition of one of my favourite games of 2024 [82] [83]. Look how amazing Peach looks in one of her new outfits in the forthcoming Mario Kart World [49]! And yes, the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase increased the hype the day after April Fool’s Day, which is also the birthday of Angel Dust from Hazbin Hotel [20] [35]. [49]

After witnessing the reveals of Snow White in the twelfth season of Disney Speedstorm and the premium plushie based on the outstanding incarnation of Beelzebub from Helluva Boss and having an amazing time I had at MegaCon in Birmingham this year as a female version of Mario [14] [16] [34] [36] [75], I am more than delighted to imagine how a Switch 2 edition of New Horizons, a brand new chapter for the successor to the Switch or both [49]. [53]

There is still quite a lot of time to hope for some new and familiar portrayals of special animals. Phineas might as well be a balloon vendor again, especially in an expansion of the Main Street in either the Northwest or Northeast part of the island, thus making bunny balloons buyable again [4] [22]. It seems unlikely that Redd will be in the slammer for selling forgeries [76] [77], so I guess his raffle from New Horizons can return as an alternative to the raffle from the first generation returning [41]. Personally, I think Harriet ought to offer seasonal hairstyles in the reopening of her salon in the last upgrade of Timmy and Tommy’s shop for old Wild Worldtime’s sake [44]. I also wonder if Wendell will return as the gluttonous travelling artist we have received designs from since the first generation of the franchise [40] [56]. Perhaps he could progress into an aspiring animator, basing his animations on Kirby from the Kirby games (which makes sense if you ask me [57]) or perhaps the art style of the Animal Crossing manga series [51] [67]. Lastly, Snowman, Snowmam and Snowtyke can return to be built during the Winter in the parts of the island the player chooses to be based on the Northern or Southern Hemisphere [55]. Both old and new roles of special characters can commence to get the best of both nostalgic and new experiences in the next game.

Harriet’s new salon in the last upgrade of the shop that is basically a rehash of T&T Emporium from New Leaf can be a rehash of Shampoodle in Wild World for plenty of 2000s kids and teens [40] [44] [54]. I do not doubt that she is supportive of Gracie, especially for a reason besides how stylish she is that will be briefly explained later. As previously mentioned, a new chapter ought to provide some further depth in terms of what the characters represent outside of their occupations. [54]

The return of Snowman could result in the return of the bingo minigame from New Leaf [55]. Speaking of New Leaf, an alternative to a direct sequel to New Horizons can appeal to animal crossers who prefer New Leaf over New Horizons for a reason that will be explained later [1] [15]. [55]

 
The return of perfect fruit would result in new recipes, such as tastier smoothies to craft, including an apple smoothie with a richer taste, a sweeter peach smoothie and blood-orange juice aside from differently designed fashion items [24], which would be convenient and consistent due to some variants of furniture items from the Fruit series [41]. Of course, there can be some fruit to grow, such as green apples to show no bias against them and strawberries inspired by the Fruit Party with Katie event in Pocket Camp that I recall attending back in Spring 2018 to give the next chapter some individuality [3] [15]. There can also be new types of trees, such as a weeping willow tree like the one that welcomed Wisp to the campsite in Pocket Camp [17] [43]. Lastly, perhaps there can be some new white and cream-coloured blossom trees in the Spring, especially in the return of the Cherry Blossom Festival from the first generation of the franchise [5] [86]. The grass was greener in New Leaf to some animal crossers [1] [15], so the return of some fruit and flora from the third generation of the franchise ought to flourish in the next chapter on the Switch 2.

There can also be plum blossom trees and peach blossom trees to show the differences between sakura, momo and ume [66] [86]. [5]

I also wonder if there can be new vegetables to grow, such as parsnips and cabbages. [53]

 
How else can a successor or Switch 2 edition to New Horizons provide the best of the third generation of the franchise? Gems and silver nuggets from New Leaf could also return in the next game for the Switch 2 [22]. As a result, there would be even more DIY recipes, such as a ruby net, a sapphire fishing rod, an emerald slingshot and an amethyst watering can. The same can apply to crafting a gem-coloured balloon if Phineas’ balloon cart from City Folkreturns [40]. Yes, these have already been brought into an “Update 3.0” mod for New Horizons [22], but such ideas becoming canon in the next chapter can assure its full legality. Why not let some bugs and fish that have only been caught during regular times outside of seasonal events in Pocket Camp, such as the Luna Moth and the Achilles Surgeonfish [23] [43]? And speaking of Pocket Camp, clothing, furniture and villagers can be categorised by the themes again [43]. Why not bring on a new batch of Pokémon references and some true intention of making a waterfall a secret entrance inspired by an eventually patched glitch that was considered a cool feature instead [31] [32]? As previously preached, the next Animal Crossing experience ought to be a hybrid of New Leaf and New Horizons with certain aspects of Pocket Camp and the first two generations to appeal to all animal crossers’ preferences [1].

Kudos to jubbsticks for his exceptional “3.0 Update” mod for New Horizons. [22]

Aside from plenty of Generation Three cred, I am still up for Gracie coming out as transgender, genderfluid or bigender while plenty of Sonic supporters support a fanmade Trans Fem version of Sonic the Hedgehog [27] [76] [77]. After all, there ought to be some great character development in the next game for the Switch 2 as Niko gains some after Lottie falls ill and becomes temporarily absent from work to receive medical attention at a certain point inHappy Home Paradise [42]. [6]

 
I know what some of my fellow Nintendo nerds are thinking. It is more likely that Nintendo will soon announce a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of New Horizons that may not only consist of Happy Home Paradise already installed but also notable new features [30] [42] [49]. Besides, there is hype for the Switch editions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Super Mario Party Jamboree [49]. Said features might as well be a few those who prefer New Leaf miss [1], such as perfect fruit, music added to letters, the bingo minigame that can be not exclusively played during Winter and the villagers based on certain characters from other Nintendo franchises [55]. Additionally, there ought to be some aspects of Pocket Camp, such as fertilizer and those coral, yellow-blue and red-blue pansies [83] [84]. And yes, there ought to be some brand new elements to provide some individuality to make an enhanced port part of a new era, such as any of my previous suggestions or perhaps a new activity that requires the joy-cons’ mouse controls for the next chapter on the Switch 2 [49]. I have a feeling that enhanced ports of certain Nintendo Switch games, such as a “deluxe” edition of New Horizons shall prevent the upcoming successor from selling as badly as the Nintendo Wii U did [18] [49].

Even though I might miss out on Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV [49] [50], I am happy to stick to the standard version for the original Switch I got for my birthday [47]. [49] [50]

And of course, I bet plenty of old-school gamers would love to play the original Animal Crossing from the GameCube days on the Switch 2 [19] [49]. [49]

After Lara Croft’s return to tomb raiding and fortniting [80] [81], we are enlightened by the Nintendo Switch 2’s increased potential with the reveals of new features, such as mouse controls within the joy-cons and a camera accessory and upcoming titles, including Drag x Drive, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza [49]. I strongly believe that said potential can be enhanced even further by the confirmation and reveal of the next Animal Crossing game, a Switch 2 edition of New Horizons or both [30] [76] [77] [78] [79] [84] [85]. There may not be room for every suggestion due to possible limitations, but we can still hope for the next experience to be just as beneficial for mental health and some more features can be added to the game as part of updates or DLC. We can also dive into new experiences outside of the Switch 2, such as Rad Venture, Starlight Re:Volver and Billie Bust Up (but on a certain condition [68] [71] [73]) [10] [11] [12] [58] [59] [65]. During the wait for the successor to the Switch that is named like a sequel and will be out this June, please show love and support for those in need or simply want to feel like they do not need to be afraid anymore [9] [13] [29] [87]. Moreover, keep expressing your creativity [69] [70], whether you consider yourself a Minecrafter [63] [64], a hazbean [62], an animal crosser or an aspiring game designer.

Plenty of us are excited to give the forthcoming experiences, especially Mario Kart World and another port of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a try and a successor to New Horizons, an upgraded Switch 2 edition of it consisting of Happy Home Paradise or a spin-off title centred on a rehash of Animal Island with certain aspects of New Leaf, New Horizons and Happy Home Designer ought to be another one of them [39] [41] [49] [83] [84]. [49]

In the meantime, keep expressing your creativity as you follow your passions. I know I will keep expressing mine after naming my café “New Leaf Cafe”, my restaurant “Wild World Diner” [44], my hospital “Animal Forest Hospital” and my apparel shop “City Folk Apparel Shop” in Happy Home Paradise [40] [42]. Who knows when there will be an official crossover between Five Nights At Freddy’s and The Amazing Digital Circus [37] [88]? But for now, let us prepare for the 40^th anniversary of the Super Mario series and look forward to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream [46] [48]. And if you still play a 3DS in 2025 [33], that is more than awesome. [52]

 
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