Subject: Formal Complaint: Permanent Shutdown and Removal of The Sims Mobile
Dear Electronic Arts Management and Player Relations Team,
I am writing to submit a formal complaint regarding the permanent removal of The Sims Mobile from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, as well as the subsequent termination of its servers.
As a dedicated consumer of Electronic Arts products, I have invested substantial time, effort, and personal resources into this title. The decision to completely decommission the game—without offering an alternative, self-sustaining offline mode—effectively invalidates years of player loyalty and financial investment.
While the industry standards regarding live-service lifecycles are understood, the complete erasure of an interactive product leaves a significant gap in the mobile simulation market. The Sims FreePlay features distinct structural and aesthetic differences and does not serve as an equivalent substitute for the user base of The Sims Mobile.
I urge the executive and development teams to review the long-term impact of this closure on brand loyalty. I request that EA explores viable methods to reinstate the application on Android and iOS devices, potentially through a premium, offline legacy edition that eliminates ongoing server maintenance costs for the company.
Thank you for your time, attention to this matter, and serious consideration of community feedback. I look forward to your formal response regarding EA's future preservation plans for mobile players.