Maxis, game developer of the widely-beloved life simulation franchise The Sims, has kicked off 2026 with a lengthy blog post addressing the future of the series. In the blog post, the game developer ...

When EA quietly confirmed The Sims 5 would launch as a free-to-play title, longtime fans of the franchise had a lot of questions. Though this news surfaced some time ago through a job listing, it ...

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at Game Rant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a ...

For the first time in nearly 25 years, the future of The Sims feels uncertain—not creatively, but structurally. Instead of a clean, linear path toward a traditional next entry, the rumors surrounding ...