Is Sims 4 multiplayer on ps5?
As a long-time fan and avid player of every Sims game since the original, I get asked this question a lot: Can you play Sims 4 multiplayer on the PS5?
It‘s an intuitive inquiry. With the Sims franchise hitting its stride on next-gen consoles like Sony‘s hardware marvel, many gamers naturally assume multiplayer may be supported. Especially given most popular titles today integrate online social play.
However, the short answer remains…
No – The Sims 4 Has No Multiplayer Functionality on PS5
The Sims 4 continues to be a strictly single player game across all platforms, including PS5. No native ability exists for multiplayer cooperative or competitive play.
But while missing on PS5 (and PS4), all hope is not lost for fans eager to someday band together online in the quirky Sims universe…
Multiplayer Arrives With The Upcoming Sims 5
EA shocked fans by finally unveiling Project Rene – the official codename for the massively anticipated Sims 5. And with it came confirmation that multiplayer integration figures prominently in the sequel plans.
Specifically, EA CEO Andrew Wilson stated:
"In The Sims 5, players will have the ability to play together or solo"
So without outright declaring it, Wilson hints at a hybdridized single + multiplayer configuration for Sims 5.
This marks a seismic shift for the traditionally solitary franchise. And it may in part reflect EA looking to modernize the series‘ social and community features to compete with smash hits like Fortnite or Animal Crossing.
Regardless, it confirms social, cooperative play awaits in The Sims 5…even if current PS5 owners must continue waiting a while longer.
Rumored Multiplayer Functionality in Sims 5
With multiplayer confirmed for the sequel, speculation runs rampant on what exactly it may entail. While pure conjecture at this stage, early rumors indicate potential for:
- Co-op building/designing homes with friends
- Completing shared goals like starting a family or business
- Customizing unique Sims to interact with friend‘s Sims
- Seamless persistent worlds open to friends online
- Competitive play options and scoring
Again – EA remains highly secretive about Sims 5 specifics, so none of those rumored features enjoy official backing yet. But they underscore what a true multiplayer Sims could resemble.
The Future Looks Bright for a Hybrid Social Sims Game
Based on Wilson‘s hints and consumer excitement following the Project Rene trailer revealing crowds of Sims interacting, social engagement seems fundamental to the creative vision for Sims 5.
And that bright future makes the current solo-only restraints for PS5 Sims 4 players much easier to accept.
Breakdown of The Sims 4 PS5 vs Other Platforms
While multiplayer support remains non-existent across all current platforms, you may wonder if buying The Sims 4 for PS5 offers any unique advantages over PS4 or PC.
Let‘s compare the key pros and cons.
PS5 vs PS4
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The PS5 offers noticeable improvements thanks to its ultra-fast SSD and enhanced GPU pushing more pixels. But PS4 still plays the same game otherwise.
PS5 vs PC
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PC offers plenty of customization and mod support. But also higher instability risks. Console trades raw power for reliability.
As that breakdown shows, The Sims 4 experience remains largely uniform now across all platforms, pending the multiplayer transformation with Sims 5.
When Can We Expect Sims 5 (and Multiplayer) to Launch?
The community waits with bated breath for Sims 5 release details following the Project Rene debut trailer. Unfortunately, EA remains vague beyond confirming the next generation Sims game exists in early conceptual stages.
Based on typical EA development timelines, most industry experts predict a 2024 or 2025 launch window for The Sims 5 seems reasonable. Of course, delays could always strike considering the ambitious multiplayer implementation.
But within the next 2-3 years, fans should finally realize their dreams of socializing online or competing against friends in the zany Sims world. And PS5 owners will want to secure their copy day one to fully experience this digital lifestyle revolution!
The Bottom Line
While the current Sims 4 lacks multiplayer on PS5 (and all platforms), the future looks exceedingly bright with the upcoming Sims 5 reinvention.
Slated to feature both single + multiplayer modes, fans can soon get creative together online for the first time ever in franchise history. So patience remains key for PS5 gamers seeking social play in the beloved Sims universe.
For the latest updates on Sims 5 multiplayer developments over the new few years, remember to check back regularly at my blog!
