Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

The Sims team has confirmed that The Sims 5 will be free-to-play, while sharing first details over how paid content including expansion packs will work. During the Behind The Sims stream this week, VP ...

Something to look forward to: Maxis just revealed a few new tidbits about Project Rene, which some have referred to as The Sims 5. It confirmed rumors about the game being free-to-play, hinted at the ...

EA has now confirmed that The Sims 5, or Project Rene, will be free to play, and while it will still sell content packs, the game could also launch with features traditionally locked behind Sims DLC.

If you'd put money on The Sims 5 being free-to-play at launch, you can cash out your winnings now and go put them in a secure location so you can buy all the inevitable DLC in its wake. According to ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. After nearly a decade of The Sims 4 content, it's time to say "sul ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

However, the current game's ongoing success doesn't mean the people at EA and Maxis aren't planning for the long-term future of the franchise. On October 18, 2022, EA and Maxis offered a first glimpse ...