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MyOnlySUNSHlNE
Seasoned Vanguard
8 hours ago

Misleading promo images in today's (Sept. 18th, 2025) patch notes

I'm sorry, but this photo is completely misleading and causes confusion when coupled with today's patch notes.

I understand the need to promote a new pack that is launching soon, but there is a time and place for everything and decisions like this just create false expectations in the community.

Please limit promotional photos to articles promoting new packs. Keep photos in patch notes on topic please. Failure to do so just causes negative reactions to spread in the community like wildfire.

EA Creator who was also confused by these photos:

Iron_Cgull (Twitter post)

 

5 Replies

  • MyOnlySUNSHlNE's avatar
    MyOnlySUNSHlNE
    Seasoned Vanguard
    2 hours ago

    I agree, this is good actionable feedback. Adding a swing in a free SDX update would be brillant!

    Then EA can stop adding swingsets to so many DLCs! We have so many swings, I really don't feel the need for more, unless its a free BG update to help newer players participate in this upcoming playground challenge.

    Otherwise, it just feels like an awkward push to buy packs (especially the upcoming new EP) and it doesn't belong anywhere near the patch notes, as it just causes confusion.

    Thanks for your input btw! Always nice to meet a fellow simmer who is passionate about the game! 💚

  • cubezella's avatar
    cubezella
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 hours ago

    Like o said in my post. They had a perfect opportunity to add a free swing set in the event even 

  • cubezella's avatar
    cubezella
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 hours ago

    I was also confused. I seen the article and seen the picture so I thought this was part of the base game. Why would they be showing gameplay objects from an Unreleased expansion pack. 
    I was sadly shocked that in fact that wasn’t part of it. It was misleading and false advertising ! 

    what would have been acceptable is a photo of park with base game equipment in the photo. But the new venue does require 6 playground pieces to be functional and bad game doesn’t have much variety so I see how it may be hard to make an appealing promo Picture … 

     

    tangent. But why didn’t they put like a free base game swing in the upcoming event ? 

  • TulaJitt's avatar
    TulaJitt
    Seasoned Vanguard
    7 hours ago

    "Show off and share your amazing playgrounds with the new BASE GAME playground venue!"

    Base game playground items:

    • Monkey bars
    • Spaceship/pirate ship

    End of list. Even SWINGS are a premium item locked behind DLC. This is more than just "misleading" atp. You couldn't even make swings base game for this update at least?? #playground ..with 2 items. 😑

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