EA is promising the ‘next evolution’ of single-player Sims games, which will be separate to the long-delayed Project Rene.

A surplus of Sims rumours have only made the series’ future murkier, claiming support for The Sims 4 will end in favour of a whole new game.

The Sims first charmed fans when it launched back in 2000, and soon after, players devoted hours and hours to crafting virtual lives for their Sims. That’s continued to be the case ever since through ...