Released in 2014, The Sims 4 is easily one of the most popular installments in the long running series that got its start way back in 2000.
Selling millions of copies with each new release, The Sims titles are buoyed after their premiere by a steady stream of downloadable content that expands upon the core game with new gameplay options and accessories for your Sim and house. Basically a simulation of playing house, The Sims took the gaming world by storm with its unique approach to this concept and seemingly endless options for customization.
Later titles ramped up this aspect with the introduction of careers and all manner of things to buy in-game. Though the trend began in earnest with The Sims 2 (still one of EA’s most successful games), The Sims 4 largely refined the DLC introduced in the previous two games and have extended the game well beyond the initial release window.
Though criticized when it was first released for omitting some traditional The Sims features, The Sims 4 nonetheless has proved a sales success for EA – and especially so when you consider its DLC packs.
With reported sales exceeding 30 million, the DLC for The Sims 4 shows no sign of letting up anytime soon and has even caused EA brass to comment that the current game will have the longest lifespan of any of the titles introduced so far. But all of this still makes one wonder: When is The Sims 5 coming out?
It is only natural, of course, to wonder about sequels but even more so when the last installment came out some 4 years ago. A lot has changed since then and the possibilities for a new game are pretty endless.
How are your sims becoming famous? ? #TS4GetFamous pic.twitter.com/4FeEqwjwtG
— The Sims (@TheSims) November 19, 2018
Speculation on the forums about when the next game will come out mainly centers around the current activity that surrounds the current release. Showing no sign of slowing down soon, The Sims 4’s sales are perhaps the single best indicator of if and when another game in the series will come out.
One of the more interesting conundrums facing a The Sims 5 release is the changing nature of gaming since 2014. Though only four years ago, microtransactions and season passes for downloadable content are largely replacing the tried-and-true model of DLC content packs. Since much of The Sims’ profit comes from these packs it would be a tough proposition to roll all of that into a season pass or into a myriad of microtransactions. The logistics of The Sims, more than anything, means that the next game will have a considered approach – and this means it could take a while to show up.
Devs have remained mum on the issue but the fan base is definitely excited for the future of the franchise. The Sims 4 is still going strong so there is little reason to think that EA is planning on turning off that spigot anytime soon. One thing that many analysts have imagined for The Sims 5 is a move towards the gaming-as-a-service business model but, again, everything is speculation at this point.
I have an older computer but I still got the base version of Sims 3 through Origin. The gameplay was too complicated and I got bored of it. I haven’t tried Sims 4 (don’t know if my computer could even handle it), but in the meantime I’m still fond and playing with Sims 2. It was great when Origin released the Ultimate Collection of the game for free.
I am so sick of hearing people like you who play computer games on toasters wanting the gaming world to revolve around you and you obsolete hardware. The Sims 3 is one of the best games i’ve played and is still my go to favorite game after 9 years. I like the level of detail and awesome graphics as well as the game play, Ep’s, mods and CC. I’m sorry if you are unable to run the game properly but maybe instead of blaming a fully fleshed out game like the sims 3 you look in the mirror pull up your bootstraps and go to work so you can save money for a new computer that runs any game you want to play. SMFH otherwise grab your toaster, computer or ipad by its obsolete ears and go crazy with the mobile life. It seems like that’s exactly where you belong anyway.
Read my lips: I DON’T NEED A NEW COMPUTER JUST TO PLAY A DAMN SIMULATION GAME. I’m perfectly content with Sims 2; which I’d play for maybe a half hour before I go to sleep at night.
Oh, and I have a full time job where I make a very good income, thank you very much. A new computer is near the bottom of the totem pole in terms of necessities right now.
I feel like the image on top click baited me