The Sims 4 has only barely come out but already fans are thinking ahead to the next game, trying to guess what’ll be in it. However at the moment Maxis are more worried about the recent game.

“We’re not working on Sims 5. We’re not thinking about Sims 5. If Sims 4 isn’t successful, there won’t be a Sims 5.” producer Grant Rodiek wrote on the official Sims forum to fans suggesting things for Sims 5.

He later explained that his statement wasn’t meant to be taken as an ‘all or nothing’ situation for the series, but that “something has to pay for 5”. Makes sense really, but having been around since the beginning of the new millenium it’d be strange to think of a gaming landscape without the people and life simulator, even for those of us who don’t actually play it.

The latest Sims game has already been somewhat criticised for releasing with around 89 features present in previous games taken out, but at the same time the new ‘multitasking’ and ‘moods’ features are drawing some fans into buying the game.