As far as leaks go, they’re often pretty frustrating for the majority involved. Not only is the developer’s hard work being shown off prematurely, but plenty of fans wish to avoid having surprises ruined for themselves. That said, I’m actually welcoming the leaked screenshots of Project Rene — set to be The Sims 5 — with open arms.
Why? Well, back when Project Rene was revealed at the Behind the Sims Summit on October 18, we didn’t actually get to see all that much of the project. We witnessed a few minutes of early content, mainly focusing on how we will be able to customise furniture, enhance our builds, and play alongside friends.
Considering how reportedly early Project Rene is in development, it didn’t surprise me that we only saw this minimal amount of in-game footage. As a big fan of The Sims series, a series which now doesn’t attach predetermined narratives to its games, I’m eager to know more about what Project Rene will entail. There are no story spoilers to be concerned about, so while leaks are still not great, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t incredibly fascinated by leaks associated with The Sims universe.