Summary
It’s undoubtedly strange that the ever-popularSimsfranchise has yet to arrive on Nintendo Switch butbased on a recent leak, that may be about to change. Given the series’popularity and reputation as a “cozy game"franchise, it’s odd that Maxis and EA have yet to capitalize on the Switch given that Nintendo’s hybrid console is often synonymous with more relaxing, less stressful experiences. Its absencemay be due to technical limitationsgiven the sheer volume of content available forThe Sims 4, so if that’s the case, the return of a popular spinoff series may solve the problem.
Per a ResetEra thread by–R,a listing for a Nintendo SwitchMySimsgame appeared on the website of the popular German retailer World of Games. There’s very little information about the title as the description simply reads “Build a city and unlock fun locations,” alongside a supposed release date of November 19. As with all leaks, a grain of salt is recommended but it does seem strange that a decently-sized online store would specifically list such a niche product with a launch date to boot.
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The Nintendo Switch Is Long In The Tooth
TheMySimsseries is synonymous with Nintendo as the spinoffs offered players on Nintendo Wii and DS an opportunity to play a less technical version ofThe Sims, a strategy that matched the hardware and catered to the general player base. Given the dominance of “cozy gaming,“launching a newMySimsat the start of the Switch’s lifespan would have been an excellent strategyas it would have won over old players and established a foothold early. Releasing aMySimsgame now may be too late.
The “cozy games” spaceis quickly becoming saturated with adorable life-sim titles that aim to replicate the success ofStardew Valley, a game that’s built a massive following on the Nintendo Switch. The console itself is also about tobecome far less relevantasNintendo is mere months away from announcing the device’s successor. There may still be a demand forMySims, but given the state of the genre and the aging hardware, it would have been smarter to release it years ago.
As for the accuracy of the leak, fans will probably not have to wait too long to find out whetherThe Simsspinoff is coming to Switch. Nintendo is likely to host a Direct showcase in September and if the release date of November 19 is correct,there’s a good chanceMySimswill be announced during the presentation. Until then, it might be time to boot up the Wii or DS to catch up with those oldMySimsgames.
