The wait for the next iteration of a widely popular franchise can often stretch for years after a release, and in the case of The Sims, fans had been sitting tight for almost a decade as they wait for The Sims 5. In October 2022, the fan base caught the first whiff of signs of development of the title, with Electronic Arts unveiling the Project Rene working title for its next big entry into the life simulator genre. Official updates about the game's development have made the rounds now and again, but leaks and rumors have been somewhat consistent and equally exciting. Some of the most viral snippets surrounding The Sims 5 have come through leaks, and this barrage of rumors doesn't appear to be in danger of ending any time soon.