I am posting to share my appreciation for the June 2016 update that added gender and clothing preference customization. Since the Sims was originally created, we have become more and more aware of all the nuances that exist in biological sex, gender, and gender expression. When this update was first released, it painted a beacon of hope in the currently bleak state of gender representation in the video game industry.
However, there is one small issue I have with the clothing preference selection: players can only choose between either masculine or feminine when selecting a Sim’s clothing preference. As someone who prefers to wear both masculine and feminine clothing, this can become quite frustrating. I would suggest either adding the option to select both masculine and feminine clothing – not just either masculine or feminine – or add a third, gender neutral option.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and take my suggestions into consideration. It would truly mean a lot not just to me, but also to a lot of other players who identify in between and outside of the gender binary.
EA Staff
