The Sims 4 had better watch out! New life simulation games have been announced for several years and are finally coming out in 2025. After inZOI, Paralives had an early access release date of December 8, 2025, which was ultimately pushed back to May 25, 2026, after inconclusive feedback, the studio announced.
Developed by Alex Massé and his Quebec team, this open-world game will only be released on PC and Mac, priced at €35 initially, before the price increases later. It should be noted that there will be no additional paid packs; unlike The Sims, you only pay once.
Paralives is a single-player game that lets you create your character using an editor, as well as animals (dogs, cats, horses), vehicles (cars, bikes, boats) and, of course, various constructions. Your character will evolve in a small open-world town, before a world-creation tool becomes available in the future, influenced by weather and seasons.
At launch, it won't be possible to join your characters in their jobs or at school, nor will there be any occults. On the other hand, you'll be able to change the size of your Parafolks (the character's name), dress them up with no gender limits, get tattoos, choose their physique realistically and customize certain items of clothing.
According to the first images, you can change the size of your furniture, go to the bakery for coffee or a haircut, go for a bike ride with your friends, and so many other activities that should keep fans of this style of game busy for a long time to come!
