An anonymous email tip was sent to us with alleged screenshots of Project Rene from 2026.
A new anonymous email tip was sent to us this morning with new screenshots that allegedly showcase The Sims Project Rene. I'm emphasizing on "allegedly" this time around after sharing images of The Sims Project X this January that were investigated further as AI photos.
Here's what the anonymous email says in the latest email sent to us May 21st, 2026:
Hi! I was a part of a youth panel focus group for EA for about 6 months. Attached are some screenshots from one of the surveys on Project X UI. The study also included input on cozy game gameplay, fashion styles, and build mode. You may have already seen these, you may not have. I hope these are interesting. I would like to stay anonymous, thank you.
The email emphasized that "attached are some screenshots from one of the surveys on Project X UI". Still, after further investigation of the photos I noticed that they're for The Sims Project Rene. Which just made me question more about the validity of this source...but to be continued I guess?
Here are the photos of The Sims Project Rene that they've shown:
Photo 1
The first photo appears to be a UI splash screen of The Sims Project Rene in 2026. Interestingly enough there are details on the top right corner and bottom right that refer to the game as "Project Lotus 2026". In case you don't know, The Sims Project Lotus name was first discovered in October 2021 as a reference for The Sims Project Rene. Or what we thought at the time would be "the next generation Sims game" as Andrew Wilson and the company promised to investors.
There are interesting references to subway tickets and material design as seen in the Paralives user interface...except EA seems to be utilizing all of this "inspiring" effort for a multiplayer, mobile-first project.
Photo 2
Three new photos appear for The Sims Project Rene stacked together. All of them appear as horizontal preview of screenshots taken on an iPhone.
The first photo showcases the ability to "Choose your style"; which appears to be a premade set of clothing that you'll be able to customize later. Project Lotus iconography can be spotted on the bottom left.
The second photo showcases graphical improvements done to The Sims Project Rene. With a screenshot taken in, what appears to be, a timed event multiplayer challenge of dressup. Where you have a limited time to dress up your Sim character with set clothing.
The third photo showcases updated elements to the user interface as well as in-game graphics. The content showcased though still appears to be the same from what we've seen in the past few playtests...
Photo 3
The third photo shared to us also appears to be a staged setting. Possibly emphasizing more on the User Interface elements rather than displaying new Project Rene content in the background.
Nothing more was shared about The Sims Project X specifically but we'll keep you posted if we know more. For now these all appear to be showcasing The Sims Project Rene specifically, with just a few updates to the user interface and assets to show.
What are your thoughts on the latest alleged screens showcasing The Sims Project Rene? Join the discussion below and stay tuned for more Sims Franchise news on Sims Community!
17 Comments
I’m sorry but what is this garbage?
Reply to actuallyromantic
The future of The Sims as EA doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Reply to Darkening Demise
it is the oldest sims “something” to Phones. The oldest Rene and it actualy looks like plastic material.
Given how much money we assume 4 made a the high anticipation of other life sim competitors, Maxis pivoting to this is incomprehensibly nonsensical. They’re giving us a plaza simulator with an apartment attached instead of a proper sequel?
And it’s taking a very long time to develop. We haven’t seen much outside of this plaza with mini games and it’s been 3 years since they announced it. Now, there’s a scooter… to ride where?
I want to assume there’s a life simulation game behind me scenes and this is just a place for testing but it’s looking a lot like a high budget MMO.
Reply to matrix54
It is. I believe they’re are trying to reboot Sims online. But if they just read out comments across the internet they’ll know what we want. I wouldn’t be surprised if Saudi is involved as this feels very.. well unity assets heavy
Reply to UNO REVERSE
Project Rene has been in production for years before the EA sale so that is unlikely.
Reply to matrix54
meanwhile Sunday City exists on phones and is incredibly gorgeous.
Wow. Thank the Lord for Paralives.
this is literally old
Oooo look SimCity 2013 oh wait it the Sims this time. Nevermind.
Reply to UNO REVERSE
When they said London bridge is falling down they didn’t mention sinking the whole city damn. Such a good franchise turned to soulless dust.
I hope this isnt legit. That looks and sounds awful so far.
Unfortunately, EA has lowered my expectations enough that I dont doubt its real.
What we need is a no Internet option for sims 4
Idk about any of this, they really should just make the sims 5 we were promised originally. Also there’s a scam sims 4 mobile game that needs to be taken down off Google Play store. It’s posted by some random shit “company” and they’ve done the same to Tomodachi life.
They could have improved sims mobile instead of continuing with this bs.
Looks like AI to me
Reminds me of Inzoi tbh, like a scaled-down Inzoi for mobile.
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