Fans got an unofficial sneak peek into the next entry of the genre-spawning life simulation series, The Sims, after one of the playtesters posted various media on social media. The original post has since been taken down but others have shared it so often that EA and Maxis might as well leave it be.
The images didn't show off anything you wouldn't expect from a new Sims game. However, it does suggest two things: the pre-alpha build is looking great and The Sims 5 will bring a new level of detail into the game. The rooms shown off in the deleted leaks imply players will have far more flexibility when it comes to designing their homes and curating their virtual lives than ever before.
Unfortunately, if we use the images we saw as a barometer, The Sims 5 is most likely still at least 2-3 years away. The good news is that The Sims 5 will come out on several platforms, including iOS and Android devices. It might even have a multiplayer feature, a first for the franchise after EA shut down the online servers for The Sims Online and The Sims: Bustin' Out in 2008.