Key things
- Dataminers have uncovered new information about Project Rene, including hints of a multi-layer clothing system and detailed body weight control.
- The next Sims game could allow players to adjust the height of their Sims and even customize horses in Create a Sim mode.
- Among other details, references to a working subway system and some previously unconfirmed career paths were also discovered.
A group of avid dataminers uncovered a wide range of new information about Project René. Its findings detail several gameplay features and design principles that fans can expect to see implemented in the upcoming The Sims game.
October 18 marks the second anniversary Project René notification. While the game's feature set seems worthy of a new flagship in the long-running Life sim series, EA has argued that Project René will not be a direct replacement The Sims 4which has caused confusion among fans as to where exactly he is supposed to fit into the franchise.
Project Rene's Create A Sim features leaked online
A group of dataminers recently obtained the latest version of the game test, resulting in some Project René images and information leaked online. That investigation has now yielded even more findings, compiled by Reddit user DzXAnt22. Much new information Project RenéCreate A Sim (CAS) mode, which was not available in the playtest, but was still referenced in its codebase. Among other things, data miners discovered indications that the upcoming The Sims the game will allow players to adjust the height of their characters and have them wear multiple layers of clothing, all of which will be fully customizable. Granular body weight controls were also found in Project René's code, as well as a category of items called mobility aids, which currently only includes wheelchairs.
Project RenéThe Create A Sim mode will reportedly allow players to customize horses to the point where they can turn them into unicorns. It will also offer the option to customize shirt collars and sleeves from the same source. In addition, dataminers discovered references to some career paths, including chef, gardener, student, and poet. All evidence of the existence of these CAS features has been uploaded to Imgur.
The data-mining effort also yielded new information about The Hub, a public area that was the focus of the recently concluded playtest and is expected to be the focal point Project Renémultiplayer feature. Specifically, this location will be where players can participate in weekly events and purchase digital goods, including season passes. These findings are consistent with EA's previous confirmation Project René is designed to be free to play The Sims experience.
Project Rene can have seasons from day one
References to a functional subway system used for fast travel between the game's various worlds were also revealed. The same goes for some textures that indicate that objects may be dirty or covered in snow. The latter suggests that the seasons might be a part Project René from day one instead of being added after release, which happened with The Sims 4.
The Sims
EA's The Sims series began in 2000 with the game of the same name, which at one point was the best-selling PC game of all time.
The main series games allow players to build a home, create a handful of characters, and then guide them through their relationships, careers, and goals.
