Update (09/18/24): EA has clarified The Sims 4 won't be getting a multiplayer mode as first reported by Variety. Instead, the company said upcoming franchise expansion 'Project Rene' will be a standalone experience focused on "building ways for friends to meet, connect, and share while playing together in an all-new world.""There will be a small invite-only playtest for Project Rene this Fall 2024, giving an early look at a multiplayer experience that explores joining friends and other players at a shared location," added the company.Original story: Variety reports EA will keep The Sims 4 going, while also exploring ways to make sure player progress carries over into its eventual successor.The Sims 4 is the series' longest-running entry, and has ac…