Summary
A new spin-off game from the world ofThe Simsis on the way after a new entry calledThe Sims Labs: Town Stories,an upcoming town-building and simulation game, appeared on the Google Play Store. The game is part of a new playtesting campaign forThe Simsgames in which EA reportedly plans to experiment with new types of gameplay and genres.
WhenThe Simsfirst debuted in 2000, it took the PC gaming world by storm with its unique blend of life simulation, humor, character customization, and even numerous expansions that kept the game fresh for years. Naturally, the franchise grew in both popularity and scope, spawning numerous sequels, ports, and spin-offs likeThe Urbz: Sims in the City.
Now, the series is spinning off once more as the upcoming mobile gameThe Sims Labs: Town Storiesis set to hit the Google Play store soon, though any information regarding a potential release date has yet to surface. While little is known about the game, the Google Play page describes it as a building simulation game in which players craft their own unique town,somewhat akin toDisney Dreamlight Valley.
The Sims Labs: Town Stories is the Latest of Many Sims Mobile Games
The game will reportedly boast numerous in-game residents that can move into the town of Plumbrook, which the player can build, upgrade, and customize with their own unique flair using an array of building types and furniture.Town Storiesis one of the first entries in EA’s newThe Sims Labsbrand, which seeks toexpandThe Simsfranchise into various new mediumsby inviting players to playtest upcoming entries.
Of course,The Sims Labs: Town Storiesis not the first time the series has made its way to mobile, as the main series has seen multiple iterations on both Google Play and the App Store in the past. It isn’t even the first time the franchise has received a town-building spin-off, astheMySimsgames took a similar approachto gameplay, but utilized a more child-oriented cartoon aesthetic.
It remains to be seen what else might come from EA’s newThe Sims Labsbrand, as the only thing fans have to go on is a brief description on Google Play and a few screenshots showcasing some of its gameplay. However, fans interested in it can apply to be a playtesterthrough the Electronic Arts website, which could give them a chance to see what the game is all about prior to its official launch.
The Sims
Created by Will Wright and Maxis, and published by EA, The Sims is a long-running series of life simulation games with sandbox gameplay. Players create Sims and control every aspect of their lives, from the houses they live in to the jobs they work.
