Highlights
- Project Rene will introduce multiplayer elements, allowing players to interact in the same Sims worlds.
- The game will be free-to-play with private worlds, inviting friends to join, not an MMO.
- Integration with Discord could enhance multiplayer gameplay, allowing easier communication.
For fans of The Sims, Project Rene is something to look forward to. Very little has been revealed by Maxis, but the official information that has been shared is exciting. The game will be available on mobile and PC, and it will live alongside The Sims 4.
Perhaps one of the most exciting elements of the upcoming game is the inclusion of multiplayer elements. This will allow players to interact together in the same The Sims worlds. A lot of new gameplay options will presumably be opened up with this feature, but one addition would ensure everything runs smoothly.
Project Rene's Base Game Needs One Feature From The Sims 4: City Living
Project Rene's biggest asset could come from launching with one feature that The Sims 4 players had to pay for but proved to be hugely popular.
Project Rene's Multiplayer Needs Discord Integration
Project Rene was first announced in October 2022, and since then Maxis has given players a few sneak peeks at what is to come. The game is still in the early stages of development, so fans shouldn't expect it anytime soon. Although there has been a fair share of Project Rene leaks, not all of them should be trusted.
In addition to being free-to-play, Project Rene will also feature multiplayer elements. It has been stressed that this doesn't mean that the game is going to be an MMO. Instead, players will be able to play in their private worlds, then invite others to play with them if they please, giving players the chance to both preserve the classic The Sims experience and enjoy the game with friends if they want to.
There has been some controversy surrounding Project Rene. The multiplayer elements are celebrated, but leaked images of the cartoonish style of The Sims characters have left some players disgruntled. There is also debate regarding whether a title with a mobile counterpart will be substantial enough to mark the next generation of The Sims. Players will have to wait to see how Maxis is handling development, and whether Project Rene will serve as The Sims 5, or whether Project Dolores will be the next chapter of The Sims.
How Discord Can Help Project Rene's Multiplayer Elements
Discord is a voice, video, and text application mostly used for gaming that has expanded for general social use and sometimes to even organize educational groups. The big advantage it brings is its ability to synchronize people, whether through text or voice chat.
If Project Rene is going to have multiplayer elements, Discord integration would be ideal. Players would be able to talk to each other as they coordinate tasks within the game world. This might be more important in The Sims than in other games, as the characters speak Simlish, which would make it difficult to communicate in-game.
How Discord Synchronization Could Work
With Discord synchronization, players could chat with each other live as they play together, sharing their ideas on what to do next. There could also be voice functionality added, allowing players to speak with one another without trying to decipher Simlish. Of course, there are potential issues that arise such as trolls misusing the feature, but if one limits their shared world to their trusted friends, then this shouldn't be a problem.
Project Rene wouldn't be the first multiplayer game with Discord synchronization, and it has proven to be useful in other multiplayer titles. Fortunately, Maxis has plenty of development time to make the right decisions to ensure Project Rene is a success.
The Sims 4
The Sims 4 is the latest offering from Maxis and The Sims Studio, serving as a sequel to The Sims 3. Although it was released back in 2014, the game is still going strong today thanks to an array of DLC add-on packs that give players access to more unlockable items and events.
