Almost 10 years after its release, The Sims 4 could finally be dethroned by this new simulation game. The Maxis studio will soon have to be very careful.
Even though The Sims 4 has been out for 10 years, the title published by Electronic Arts is still hugely popular and isn’t about to slow down from its peak popularity – especially since it’s available for free. Furthermore, it continues to take care of its community with several DLCs and its overall content is currently monstrous. But despite the popularity of the license, the Maxis studio will soon have to pay attention to the increasingly numerous competition.
Paralives, a Sims 4 competitor worth taking seriously
Among the many competitors trying to take on The Sims, one in particular is being talked about: Paralives. Announced a few years ago, it received a gameplay video this week that shows its ambitions. Just like in the title Maxis Studio, you can completely decorate your apartment and take care of your avatars, each with their own talents, skills and personalities. The presentation clip focuses in particular on group activities that enable social gatherings. We understand that the player must choose between different reactions that influence the course of the discussion.
In this video, the studio of the same name also makes a surprising statement. Unlike The Sims 4: “Paralives will never have paid for DLC. Free extensions only“. We therefore understand why creator Alex Massé ensures that his game is as complete as possible before release. The creator had already announced that he and his team had managed to integrate more than 800 objects into Paralives. About this In addition, the software should be available in early access in 2025, so there is still time until the final launch. However, you have to expect various bugs and many missing features, explains Massé.
While you wait for Paralives to release, you can take a look at the new well-paid DLC for The Sims 4: Be Sensational. “Every story you tell and every build you create shines in The Sims, so make a splash this season, enjoy the unexpected and create a sensation in The Sims 4,” says Electronic Art. This content includes festive gear and fashion gear, suggesting that appearance will be very important. No date has been announced yet.