Maxis stresses "values have not changed" following $55bn EA acquisition - GamesIndustry.biz
Google News • 1/12/2026 • Last cited 1/13/2026
Summary
Maxis has reaffirmed that its core values remain unchanged following EA's $55 billion acquisition, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz. The developer also announced the upcoming "mobile-first" Project Rene, which aims to evolve The Sims franchise into a social multiplayer experience.
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