The Sims 5 might have a free-to-play option, according to the phrasing of a recent job advertisement for the game’s developer, Maxis Studios. Although it was initially announced in October 2022 under the working title Project Rene, The Sims 5 still needs the attention it deserves. However, considering that the project was already in the preliminary phases of creation when the announcement was made, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
The good news is that the programmers have already committed to easing the discomfort caused by the protracted wait by providing regular progress reports on the project. However, one essential piece of information has already begun to spread thanks to a job offer that provides a sneak peek at the potential monetization methods for the video game.
It’s possible that The Sims 5 will be a free-to-play game
In a post on the Sims Community forum, it is suggested that a job listing for Maxis Studios, which has since been taken down, promised a free-to-play experience. According to the advertisement, Maxis was looking for someone to fill the Head of Marketplace and Monetization role for the Project Rene platform.
Under the heading “Responsibilities,” the following bullet item popped out in particular as being very noteworthy (the bolding was added for emphasis): “Own pricing of all content in this free-to-enter game, ensuring that we have an optimal pricing and content architecture.” It is essential to provide content teams with direction regarding the types of in-game material required to satisfy user demand. The development team is working on Project Rene from the bottom up, intending to make it a free-to-play game.
The “Responsibilities” section also makes mention of an in-game store, which – if it is developed – will offer both contents created by the game’s developers and content generated by players, both of which will be available in both free and paid forms. According to the article made on the Sims Community website, an in-game marketplace would suggest that players can buy and download digital products directly from within the game itself. The free-to-play model makes the most sense for The Sims 5, considering how EA and Maxis continue to support The Sims 4 in their respective roles as publishers. However, the specifics of how everything might turn out are still up in the air.
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