Why is it only pc players getting 3 free new packs tomorrow 11/05/2021 what about us console players getting left out. If you’re going to give free packs away they should be for all players & not certain players. ☹️ Edit By Crinrict: Removed all-caps from title

This is a deal that Epic does for their players though. It's Epics choice to give it out for free and not EA'sMac players miss out as well by the way and everyone that plays on Steam.

I agree!PC players often get better deals via bundles, and now even a free pack set. I know it's only via a certain store, but still. It feels even more like PC is being favored because it gets this package deal, while console players are stuck with the controller update since January and a lot of us can't even play.This is no hate on PC players or anything, just feedback! I think as long as EA offers a game on different platforms, they all should be treated equally. It's a bit sad, to be honest.

@merrie2580 EA do not give away free content that you do not also get on console.EA do not make CC or mods.

@merrie2580 Hi. If you're referring of the recent Epic Games promo, it's not EA's idea. It's totally and only Epic Games that did that promo on their own.

I saw this last week on Digital Spy:"The Sims 4 is making three packs free for a limited time on the Epic Games Store.In less than a week's time, anyone will be able to redeem the Daring Lifestyle Bundle, which comes with the Jungle Adventure Game Pack, Luxury Party Stuff Pack, and Fashion Street Kit.The bundle can be claimed on this page starting from May 11 and ending on May 18.All you need is an Epic Games Store account. You can link your Epic Games Store and EA App accounts to add the packs to your overall collection".I felt certain that there would be a rethink on it by now. I own all of these packs but know plenty that don't and they are really great packs. Plus for players who are on PC and console or who have switched platforms and have to buy content twice it would have been really helpful.I think sadly it just reinforces that feeling that console players are undeserving of love for some reason 🥺.

Console Players Getting Left Out | EA Forums

14 Replies

AnnieGoesThedas
3 years ago
I agree!
PC players often get better deals via bundles, and now even a free pack set. I know it's only via a certain store, but still. It feels even more like PC is being favored because it gets this package deal, while console players are stuck with the controller update since January and a lot of us can't even play.
This is no hate on PC players or anything, just feedback! I think as long as EA offers a game on different platforms, they all should be treated equally. It's a bit sad, to be honest.
simsplayer818
Hero
3 years ago
I saw this last week on Digital Spy:
"The Sims 4 is making three packs free for a limited time on the Epic Games Store.
In less than a week's time, anyone will be able to redeem the Daring Lifestyle Bundle, which comes with the Jungle Adventure Game Pack, Luxury Party Stuff Pack, and Fashion Street Kit.
The bundle can be claimed on this page starting from May 11 and ending on May 18.
All you need is an Epic Games Store account. You can link your Epic Games Store and EA App accounts to add the packs to your overall collection".
I felt certain that there would be a rethink on it by now. I own all of these packs but know plenty that don't and they are really great packs. Plus for players who are on PC and console or who have switched platforms and have to buy content twice it would have been really helpful.
I think sadly it just reinforces that feeling that console players are undeserving of love for some reason 🥺.
crinrict
Hero+
3 years ago
This is a deal that Epic does for their players though. It's Epics choice to give it out for free and not EA's

Mac players miss out as well by the way and everyone that plays on Steam.
gaminggibbon88
Rising Scout
3 years ago
@AnnieGoesThedas it is sad as it feels like console players don’t matter. I remember on Twitter that they was a lot of complaining about pj set console players got if they have ea play which was a perk as we do pay every month for with the Xbox gamepass.
gaminggibbon88
Rising Scout
3 years ago
@simsplayer818 I know it feels like we don’t matter it’s only pc players that uses the ea app deserve them because I think if you play on steam they can’t get it.☹️ Can you imagine if it was the other way round. They should definitely make it so you can transfer in between pc/console you shouldn’t have to buy them again.
simsplayer818
Hero
3 years ago
@crinrict Thanks for explaining that, I think perhaps the wording of the article I read was a bit misleading by starting with "Sims 4...". 😁
crinrict
Hero+
3 years ago
@simsplayer818 Epic gives out free games on a regular basis. It's just something they do :D
simsplayer818
Hero
3 years ago
Now I see it's an independent offer I suppose it's just like the retailer I use for my console purchases giving me free stuff. Like the free copy of the Xbox download version of the latest Forza I have literally just been given with my new Xbox Series X...which I don't want! How typical. 😂
Edit: forgot to add a but...I do wish we could build bundles on console. I've just added Growing Together and the Greenhouse pack. I wasn't going to because of our Console Controller problems but it looks like we'll have a long wait.
merrie2580
3 years ago
I just wanted to raise concern about pc users getting free content. They are also able to get free cc. As I console user, this feels highly unfair. I feel we should also get free access to that same content. The free packs should be part of any platform. I'm not concerned about cc. I am specifically talking about content pc users get that console players have to pay for. Furthermore, I believe this is why so many people are saying they don't want to play anymore bc EA is being unfair. I just wanted to bring this topic up as I believe this a huge issue at this time. I love the Sims. I've been playing since sims 1. I just want equal treatment.
jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
3 years ago
@merrie2580
EA do not give away free content that you do not also get on console.
EA do not make CC or mods.