In an interview with Variety, Laura Miele, president of EA Entertainment, confirmed that The Sims franchise will undergo its biggest transformation in 25 years. The company will release a large-scale multiplayer version of The Sims and adapt the game for theaters in a film produced by Margot Robbie. These changes signal a new phase for EA, focused on interactive and connected experiences.
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EA's proposal is to transform The Sims into a multiplatform universe, maintaining the legacy of The Sims 4 but expanding into online, mobile, and even cinema formats. The company sees the franchise as an unprecedented opportunity to engage with multiple audiences without abandoning its loyal player base.
The Sims multiplayer will be the franchise's biggest leap since launch
After years of speculation about a possible The Sims 5, EA has confirmed that it is developing a brand-new multiplayer experience for the franchise. Laura Miele states that EA is treating the new project as one of its biggest bets, focusing on online interactions and player connectivity.
The proposal goes beyond including cooperative modes: it's about creating a social environment where players can live, build, and share experiences in real time. This approach reflects EA's strategy of investing in persistent communities, a model that has already proven effective in titles like Apex Legends.
The Sims 4 will preserve content
One of the community's main concerns was the possibility of losing everything they'd achieved over the years. Miele clarified that the new The Sims won't require starting from scratch. Instead, the company intends to preserve the content already released—more than 85 packs to date—and update the core technology without discarding the legacy of the current game.
This choice was made to maintain community loyalty and value the time invested by players. Thus, the idea is to build the franchise's future without breaking with the past, offering a smooth transition between generations.
The Sims movie will be released with content connected to the game
EA also revealed that it is producing a The Sims movie in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Margot Robbie's LuckyChap production company. This project, planned for years, is now taking shape with the right creative involvement. The company's intention is to create a bridge between the cinematic universe and the game, integrating content and experiences.
Laura Miele states that the film and the game will feed off each other, offering a cohesive cross-media journey. Furthermore, the adaptation will not only be a showcase for the brand, but part of a broader storytelling and engagement strategy.
EA plans to transform The Sims into a living, cross-platform ecosystem
More than just a game, The Sims is being shaped into an expansive ecosystem. In addition to the multiplayer version and the film, EA is also developing mobile versions, cozy games for Asian markets, and new interactive experiences.
For Laura Miele, the future of the franchise lies in the variety of formats and the coexistence of different ways to play. With current technology and the advancement of online communities, EA believes it can offer a flexible, personalized, and connected universe, where players have the freedom to create, interact, and continually evolve.
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