As soon asInZOIwas announced, comparisons between the new simulation game and veteran franchiseThe Simswere made. These comparisons have continued afterInZOI’s release, from comparing the two properties’ gameplay features, pricing, and more. Critics and players alike have calledInZOIa worthy competitor to the long-runningThe Simsfranchise, which celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. However, with such hype surroundingInZOI, the game’s developer may want to look ahead if it wants to continue competing withThe Simsat the same pace.
The Simsfranchise has established properties across platforms and announced new projects in the coming years. This leaves Krafton with plenty of material to peruse as itplans forInZOI’s future. However, one mysterious project byThe Simsteam should definitely be the gameInZOIstrives to get the jump on.
Project Rene Looks to Be the Future of The Sims
Not much is known about the elusiveProject Rene. Based on the game’s announcement, EA and Maxis have big goals for the project, which will essentially act asThe Sims’ fifth installment.Project Renewill supposedly be an online multiplayer cross-platform experience, allowing players to join a simulation world just like other entries inThe Simsfranchise, but play with friends and even strangers. The game’s cross-platform capabilities are something thatThe Simsfranchise has experimented with in past titles.The Sims 4is available on both PC and console, though the game’s console UI, speed, and other features have been criticized by players. In comparison,Project Rene’s cross-platform capabilities have been marketed front and center, suggesting that EA and Maxis will put more effort into maintaining the game’s performance on all platforms.
Project Rene’s multiplayer features also seem to be a central focus of EA and Maxis based on leaks from the game’s playtests. One playtest saw players working in a coffee shop, with other players acting as patrons. Working at the coffee shop would earn players Simoleons, which they could spend at a clothing shop. Of course, all leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, but if play tests like this are consistent, it would appear thatProject Rene’s multiplayer featureswill definitely set the game apart.
InZOI Should Have a Mobile Edition
ButProject Rene’s cross-platform capabilities are an area thatInZOIshould jump on specifically.InZOI’s take onThe Sims’ Gallery, called Canvas, already acts as a great blueprint for how the game could expand its community and even venture into multiplayer gameplay. However, focusing on expandingInZOIinto a cross-platform title will get it into the hands of even more players.InZOIdoes have plans to release on console, but the game must take a step further in the same direction asProject Rene. Developing a mobile version ofInZOIwill not just make the game stand apart fromThe Simsfranchise, but prove that Krafton andInZOIcan compete with the titan of the simulation genre.
The Simsfranchise does have several mobile titles, with the most notable beingThe Sims Mobile, but it shouldn’t be confused with a mobile edition ofThe Sims 4.InZOI’s expansion into mobile gaming should not simply be creating a mobile title in theInZOIfranchise. Rather,InZOImust make a mobile edition of the current title. After all, this is EA and Maxis’plan forProject Rene. WhenProject Renewas first announced, EA and Maxis made it clear that they planned on making the game entirely cross-platform. There are no formally confirmed plans forInZOIto expand into mobile gaming, but a mobile edition is something Krafton should seriously consider forInZOIonce early access for the new hit simulation title is complete.
