Maxis and Electronic Arts' long-running life simulation series has a firm place in the heart of many gamers, and the hype is already building for The Sims 5. Details are currently fairly scarce, but fans do know that Project Rene – the codename for the upcoming game – is aiming to be the "new future" for The Sims franchise. This is an ambitious claim for a series that already has four mainline entries under its belt and an impressive amount of expansion packs and spinoff titles, and players are eager to learn what The Sims 5 might entail. Despite its new focus, many are also hoping the game retains some of its previous features and memorable faces.