Hello, I hope it's alright to share my question here even though it isn't strictly about TS4, and I'd like to make it clear that my questions comes without malice, just concern. TS4 is a little safe haven for me, and I'm at my happiest with an Xbox controller in one hand a coffee in the other, so thank you for that!
There has been some anxiety in the community recently due to an interview with EA's director of Studios about the next iteration of The Sims and the possibility of it being an online multiplayer game:
https://simscommunity.info/2021/04/30/the-sims-5-eas-director-of-studios-talks-about-the-next-generation-sims-game/
I think some players would love an online version of Sims, but it is important to know that although some simmers like to share certain aspects of their game online, it is usually done in a very controlled manner via the forums or social media and for a lot of players The Sims is a very private, personal, and precious experience, and to have to share that experience with other players in a multiplayer game would be uncomfortable.
Although I can understand the attractiveness of an online version of Sims from the companies point of view, it is also vital to look at it from players point if view too.
So my question is (in the most respectful way possible): Will players thoughts and feelings be taken into consideration when developing future iterations of the Sims?
I'm sure the next Sims iteration is a long way off, and nothing is finalised, and there is little that is able to be said about it, but I feel that if EA are able to speak about the future if The Sims then they are also able to answer players questions about it openly.
Thank you. :smile:
EA Staff (Retired)