Dead and ruined game
I understand the frustration — I really do, because I’m frustrated too. I wouldn’t still be here discussing this if I didn’t care about the game. SimCity BuildIt has given me a lot of enjoyment over the years, which is exactly why the recent direction hurts more than it should.
I don’t believe the team doesn’t care, and I don’t want to assume this is just about squeezing profit before the end. What it feels like instead is that the game is slowly drifting away from what made it special — especially for new players and for those of us who want to support it long-term.
I actually want to spend money on this game — not out of pressure, but because I want to support something I enjoy. Right now, that’s hard to do when stability, balance, and player trust feel uncertain. That hesitation comes from disappointment, not anger.
I really hope the team can see this feedback as coming from a place of care. Many of us are still here because we believe the game has so much potential left. A bit more listening, optimization, and player-first thinking could make a huge difference — and bring that confidence back.
I truly hope they prove us wrong, because I’d much rather be excited about supporting this game again than feeling unsure about its future.
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