➀ EA has confirmed there will be no Sims 5, focusing on expanding Sims 4 with new multiplayer expansions and content. ➁ Kate Gorman, EA's Sims vice president, explains the shift to a new era of Sims, emphasizing additions to the universe rather than replacements. ➂ The Sims 4's free-to-play model has extended its lifecycle, with continued support and updates.