EA Says 2021 will be another big year for The Sims 4

LOL I want to know what they mean by “another” strong year. This year was the worse ever LOL. I have only bought knitting all year and I sort of regret that. Most likely I will get snowy escape and eco when 50 off but wow so far I have spent 10 bucks all year. That is a sign of a lackluster year for me.

"keekee53;c-17716926" wrote:
LOL I want to know what they mean by “another” strong year. This year was the worse ever LOL. I have only bought knitting all year and I sort of regret that. Most likely I will get snowy escape and eco when 50 off but wow so far I have spent 10 bucks all year. That is a sign of a lackluster year for me.

oh a mood.
though I really enjoy knitting pack cause my personal love for the hobby and fact your sims can do it anywhere

I must say having so many niches like tiny living star wars and eco lifestyle which all didn't really appeal to me as themes was quite tiresome this year (even if each of them has object or 2 id have use for)

snowy is somewhat better because i love the japan theme but again i feel it lacks some very important details for the japan part of pack that would make it just so much better and more immersive for me and i feel they missed out on lot of potential by mixing the themes and taking too big a bite

I can just hope that 2021 will finally be year for better gameplay and more complete themes but i do have my doubts given the track record

also i really wish that they update outdoor retreat into actual game pack after asking all those survey things cause its falling below stuff packs in content now

"Simmingal;c-17716992" wrote:

"keekee53;c-17716926" wrote:
LOL I want to know what they mean by “another” strong year. This year was the worse ever LOL. I have only bought knitting all year and I sort of regret that. Most likely I will get snowy escape and eco when 50 off but wow so far I have spent 10 bucks all year. That is a sign of a lackluster year for me.

oh a mood.
though I really enjoy knitting pack cause my personal love for the hobby and fact your sims can do it anywhere

I must say having so many niches like tiny living star wars and eco lifestyle which all didn't really appeal to me as themes was quite tiresome this year (even if each of them has object or 2 id have use for)

snowy is somewhat better because i love the japan theme but again i feel it lacks some very important details for the japan part of pack that would make it just so much better and more immersive for me and i feel they missed out on lot of potential by mixing the themes and taking too big a bite

I can just hope that 2021 will finally be year for better gameplay and more complete themes but i do have my doubts given the track record

also i really wish that they update outdoor retreat into actual game pack after asking all those survey things cause its falling below stuff packs in content now

It feels like it is necessary to upgrade outdoor retreat now. I mean I used to have my sims go there basically to enjoy the winter and the holidays now I have the snowy escape which clearly will do winter and the holidays much better,.,lol I can't imagine a reason to go back to Granite Falls. Herbalism is bleh and with seasons the herbs are not always in bloom.

Hopefully we'll get CARS. And since the questions about snow activities in the survey turned into Snowy Escape, and questions about sims reacting to their environment into a feature, I hope those questions about an American High School will turn into a GP at least. It's time kids and teens had a proper school building. Also I'm still hoping for Generations.

Am I the only one that feels like 2021 might be the redemption arc with TS4? I agree there's a lot to be done but I feel like with:

- Added skin tones
- Fixing hair styles
- Them realizing Journey To Batuu was a flop by putting it half off already
- Snowy Escape being released when everyone has been wanting a winter activities themed pack
- Added platforms
- Added sentiments
- Added the ability to rent and vacation in any world
- Added ladders

I feel like they might actually be listening to the player base - even a little bit. Obviously there is still a lot wrong with this game but most of this stuff was just done in the past few months. I could be naïve but I have a good feeling.

"keekee53;c-17716926" wrote:
LOL I want to know what they mean by “another” strong year. This year was the worse ever LOL. I have only bought knitting all year and I sort of regret that. Most likely I will get snowy escape and eco when 50 off but wow so far I have spent 10 bucks all year. That is a sign of a lackluster year for me.

Tiny Living is a pretty good pack.

I knew it wouldn't end in 2021 ? (I'm happy about that) the base game is still too lacking and they need too fix the game breaking bugs first, but I'm hoping that next year we have something for supernatural players and family players and maybe something completely new, I wrote I little list what I would like the sims 4 too have before it ends

. NPC burglars, police and social services

. Update babies and teens

. Adults give them midlife crisis 5 days before becoming an elder and elders an optional walking stick

. Cars/ other transport options

. Story progression for unplayed sims

.more personally enhancements ie more traits, maybe add 3 things your sims loves and hates, maybe add in another trait slot

Packs that I would love too come too the sims 4

Romantic and weddings we need slow dancing definitely

Hobbies game pack

Happy haunts

Theme park/ carnival

Farming

Items we need bunk beds and strollers

And last of all sort that sharing is caring too only happen too residential lots, then I will be happy with the sims 4 ending ?

I highly doubt they'll do much. More packs no one wanted, coupled with watered-down features in those we did want. 2020 was the 20th anniversary for this series--and all we got was a hottub and a few decorative items. Not really a whole lot to celebrate this milestone. Next year I think they really should look at what we actually want, not what committees and focus groups they obivously pay a whole lot more than whatever the annual hosting fee for this forum is. And for the most part, I bet those committees and fans aren't as diehard fans as we are--if they even play the game at all.

2021 will be a big year for the Sims, and I don't mean that in a good way. There is more than one potential competitor that will, at least, be in beta/early access before the year is over. It is do or die for the series. Either they be more careful in what is selected for packs; and try to add as many smaller features for packs, or else, fail. While Paralives has a lot to be desired (art style, no mods), it has plenty of features TS4 does not.

Things like cars and open-world I already accept as impossible with the engine--personality improvements and color wheels are not.

"LeGardePourpre;c-17717645" wrote:
In 2020, The Sims 4 is the 2nd before Apex Legends and Madden Ultimate Team

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EA getting that micro transaction money.

ANOTHER BIG year???? Well that is an oxymoron, when did we ever have a big year/