For those of you thinking The Sims 5 may be around the corner, looks like this won't be the case:
We have confirmation from multiple Guru's that they work on The Sims 4 content 3 years in advance, which as of this year would be 2022.
And they still have no planned end date for The Sims 4.
This could mean that The Sims 4 could be with us for as long as 2022!
Thoughts?
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English isn't my first language, so please excuse any mistakes.
I don't think we're such a minority as is popularly depicted by forum pundits. The Sims 4 would not be as profitable as it is if this were the case. EA is not a sentimental publisher, and they would not continue to support this title if it wasn't making money hand-over-fist.
I mean, I love the Sims 4 as it is and I really love most of the DLCs of it, but let's be honest, if they DID have toddlers from the start, the club system, restaurants and tons of contents would be more immersive; if they DID have terrain tools from the start, we would have all worlds to have open water instead of only the new worlds starting from Sulani; and let's not forget Cars, we all know it will inevitably become a DLC no matter how useless some state they will be, how will they work in old worlds, especially in Windenburg and City Living?
A better base game means more inclusive DLC so I could wait years just for a complete base game.
It is very possible that a theoretical Sims 5 has toddlers in the base game, but I don't think we will ever see things like restaurants or clubs in it. The traditional approach to piecemeal DLC is far too profitable, and so things like the business, pets or seasons packs will continue to be as they are.
When I said clubs and restaurants I was referring to toddlers not being able to visit the restaurant and not being able to be in a club. Sorry for being vague about that.
I'll keep playing as long as there's interesting content, but if something better comes along before TS5 comes, I would probably switch over
Race Against the Clock: Can your elder sim turn back the clock before their time runs out?
TS4 made to be a live service which means a longer lifespan and I feel like a lot more that needs to be added. So I’m completely on board. I hope it lasts a long time! It’s only now getting good!
And with full 64 bit support now I’m sure they’ll be able to bring us a lot more things.
I’m glad.
Not to mention that they are starting to bring innovation into the game. I never thought sims riding jet skis was possible in TS4 and look at the sims now. I bet they’ll add cars and bikes soon enough horses too and much more.
They also added boats, so that's a clue we're getting cars to some extent eventually.
The Sims 4 hasn't introduced a new musical instrument since 2017
Yeah, I'm so excited about getting cars.
I just hope they patch some base game features to improve the overall lifespan.
I.e. shorter teen overhaul and baby's not objects update
But whatever, that's good..I suppose...
Same. I know my opinions upset people apparently, but I rather they take their time to improve and add to the game. Not everything needs to be rushed out fast. It will be finished when they decide it is.
What's the rush of spending more money and having to start all over again (meaning being poorer and having to wait for even more for features we want which is odd since people don't like waiting for so long)?
I personally don't like Sims 3 and rather have it be an updated Sims 2; but not everyone wants or likes the same things.
Lets make this a reality!
The Sims 4 is the best.
Having a closed world forces to focus on our Sims. Which is a good thing in my opinion!
I mean, I've met a lot of people who were complaining about the fact that the game needs to load when we want to visit another area.
But, let's be honest, loading are really fast. (Even if it depends on your computer, but most of the time, they are pretty fast)
I have a feeling of intimacy when I play, because of the closed world. And I really appreciate that!
So, yeah, I'm definitely happy with that!