Why was Sims Online cancelled?

Computer Gaming World assessed that whilst the game was meant to be a "breakthrough" game, "players stayed away in droves". Several authors categorized The Sims Online as part of a trend of failed launches of massively multiplayer online games in the early millennium.
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Will there ever be a Sims online?

The Sims 5 will have multiplayer, but it's definitely not an MMO, Maxis has confirmed. "It is not this public, shared space where everything you do is always with other people," its game director said.
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Why did the Sims Social shut down?

On April 15, 2013, EA announced that it would shut down The Sims Social, along with other Facebook games on June 14, 2013 due to lack of popularity. Another reason for the termination of The Sims Social is for EA to be able to reallocate its servers and other such resources.
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Why is Sims not letting me go online?

Shutdown Origin (open Origin then go on Exit, or rightclick on it in traybar then choose Exit). After that rightclick on The Sims 4 shortcut and choose "Run as Administrator". If that doesn't help, please post back.
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Why is there no multiplayer in Sims 4?

@Atyfu-YT The Sims 4 was not designed for multiplayer functionality, and unfortunately it would have had to be designed that way to function that way, to my understanding of the issue.
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Death of a Game: The Sims Online

Has sims ever been multiplayer?

The game was a subscription-based online multiplayer version of the 2000 Maxis game The Sims, in which players could interact with others on virtual user-made lots, buy and customise properties, and make in-game money by taking on jobs.
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When did the Sims Online end?

It was published by Electronic Arts and released on December 17, 2002 for Windows. After the popularity of the game waned, the name was changed to EA Land; the change failed, and EA Land was permanently shut down by EA on August 1, 2008. This shutdown is commonly referred to as the "EA Land Sunset".
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Is Sims 4 offline right now?

User reports indicate no current problems at The Sims 4.
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Why isn t The Sims closing?

Try force closing the game. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and force close TS4.exe. If you can't figure it out, try rebooting the game. On the CC, it would suggest taking it all out and testing the game without it.
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Why is Sims 4 banned in Russia?

Because The Sims 4 allows characters of the same gender to marry and raise children, Russian censors put an “18+” rating on the game in 2014 that continues to prevent minors from purchasing it.
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Why did Sims 4 remove toddlers?

"So, rather than include toddlers, we chose to go deeper on the features that make Sims come alive: meaningful and often amusing emotions; more believable motion and interactions; more tools in Create A Sim, and more realistic Sim behavior."
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Where is The Sims 4 banned?

This led to speculation amongst fans, with some posing the reason for this was because of the game's LGBT content and figuresUs. Players in Asian countries have been included in the ban, with China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt facing the brunt.
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Is Sims 5 confirmed?

The Sims 5 is officially in development at Maxis and EA, under the current codename of Project Rene. While we were getting fairly regular updates and tiny teasers about what The Sims 5 could look like, it's been some time since we've heard anything about the project.
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Why is Sims 5 called Project Rene?

Pearson referred to Project Rene as a “working title” for the new generation of The Sims. She stated that it brings to mind words and themes like “renewal, renaissance, rebirth, and it represents our renewed commitment to The Sims.”
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Will there be another Sims Online?

The Sims 5 multiplayer

The Sims 5 will have a greater emphasis on multiplayer rather than just single-player. "We think we could be both", Rodiek said. However, "one thing to keep in mind is that Project Rene is not an MMO [massively multiplayer online game]".
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Why does my Sims 4 not go online?

Set Origin and The Sims 4 shortcuts to "run as Administrator". Make sure Origin itself is online (Origin menu - Go online) If none of those works, you might want to contact the tech support / administrator of your school's wifi and ask if there are any blocks that would prevent you from accessing the gallery.
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Was Sims 4 meant to be online?

Development of The Sims 4 began as an online multiplayer title, under the working title of "Olympus". Maxis intended to incorporate online multiplayer gameplay elements, as part of publisher Electronic Arts' (EA) plan to release more online multiplayer titles.
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How long is a Sims day in real life?

1 real second = 1 sim minute. 1 real minute = 1 sim hour. 24 real minutes = 1 sim day.
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Can you play the Sims online?

Yes! Crossplay is supported by S4MP between PC, Mac, and any game launchers.
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What is the best selling Sims game?

(NASDAQ:EA) shares today that The Sims™ 4, the latest iteration of the popular life simulation game and the most widely played game in the 23-year history of The Sims franchise, now reaches more than 70 million players around the world.
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Will Sims 5 be free?

EA confirms The Sims 5 will be free-to-play and co-exist alongside The Sims 4 | Eurogamer.net. All the top games from Steam Next Fest curated by Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and VG247.
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Can Sims have 2 spouses?

A sim can only be engaged to one person at a time, meaning that if you want multiple sims to marry one another you will need to do each marriage one at a time.
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Will Sims 5 be open world?

Sims 5 map leak suggests a return to open-world gameplay with asset streaming allowing improved performance. Screenshots show a small fraction of the map inspired by real-world locations like Paris. The playtest build is a year old and may change, but if true, Sims 5 could be a fan-favorite with open-world mechanics.
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