So it isn't clear yet on whether these trials are just for old packs that some people don't have or future packs as well. I'm hoping we'll get to download future GPs and EPs after their announced before they release and try them out.

I think it will be only for older packs, just like sales, to boost the interest.They do not need to do that with new packs with the hype surrounding a new release, plus there are usually a fair amount of bugs at the start, better do that on older, more stable packs like city living so people have a better first impression and actually buy it at the end of the trial.

No I think it’s for the older packs like someone else above has said a bit like the sales. Also financially it would make no sense for ea to bring out a new pack to offer a free trial which a lot of people would probably use the trial and there is no guarantee they will buy it. I can’t see ea taking that risk as it would loose them sales.

Nope, just older packs. I imagine this feature is not for those players who tend to typically buy a pack right up front regardless - EA knows that most likely, they've already got those players money. I imagine it's for those who are hesitating, to try and give a chance to try and make a sale. I think it's important to remember that this is not a move to benefit the players to try something for free. it's ultimately about making the sale when they may not otherwise; giving those players who are hesitating a chance to try it and hopefully purchase it. The fact that it benefits those players as well is just a side benefit to the players.

If I had to guess, not for these latest two. They are probably still testing this feature. Later, though? Why not? They may choose not to, but they could as well. Maybe not at launch, but it would not surprise me at all if they let you have a trial instead of slashing it to a sale price.

Do You Think We'll Get A New Trial For The Next Gamepack And Expansion Before They Release?

simgirl1010
Hero
4 years ago
"Onverser;c-17872439" wrote:
"simgirl1010;c-17872430" wrote:
Journey To Batuu is next.

Source?

Added a smiley to indicate it was a joke.
DaWaterRat
New Vanguard
4 years ago
Honestly, making Journey to Batuu available via trial would probably be a good thing. I mean, even as someone who enjoyed it, the gameplay requires "the right" sims to play with it. But there are a lot of really nice BB and even CAS items that don't scream "Star Wars" or even Sci-Fi - there are a couple of jackets I like to use for "cold weather" wear for sims living in Oasis Springs or Strangerville, for example.

And my geek sims deck their rooms out with the actual Star Wars stuff, even if I haven't taken them "on vacation" to Batuu.

Sure a lot of people won't try it on principle, and they're free to do so. But if you're not categorically opposed to it, I think there are some real treasures in there. Maybe not enough to get at full price, but on sale, certainly. And a trial would let people see if they agree.
SheriSim
Seasoned Hotshot
4 years ago
I have all the packs, but I hope they plan on releasing a trial for dine out......that way they will have to fix it first.
EliasVersace
4 years ago
I don't think so. I think we'll see packs like Cats and Dogs or Seasons get trials first.
logionX
Seasoned Hotshot
4 years ago
no, I don't think they will offer trials for newer packs.
simgirl1010
Hero
4 years ago
Journey To Batuu is next. ?
Onverser
4 years ago
"simgirl1010;c-17872430" wrote:
Journey To Batuu is next.

Source?
texxx78
4 years ago
I actually hope it is. This is the only pack i don't own and i wouldn't mind to try it.
simgirl1010
Hero
4 years ago
"SheriSim57;c-17872938" wrote:
I have all the packs, but I hope they plan on releasing a trial for dine out......that way they will have to fix it first.

Haha. Good point.
Neroox-05
4 years ago
No way that's happening.