https://twitter.com/TheSimCommunity/status/1570068797805187076?t=Gspa_xuay1o71BCFt9HKCw&s=19TheSims.com has just released an official blog post talking about their upcoming The Sims Summithttps://www.ea.com/games/the-sims

https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1570064830815420420?t=JXfMcgiUOtCk4h8A1-LtZQ&s=19

Interesting, I wonder what they will talk about. I hope that we will know more about the future of the sims, maybe even if they are working on a sequel?

"DaniRose2143;c-18182033" wrote:First topic, fixing bugs. Lol, I wondered when the bugs discussion would start. ?

Sim Summit BlogPLAY THE SIMS 4 FOR FREE BEGINNING OCTOBER 18More updates to follow during a special stream, Behind The Sims SummitWe’ve welcomed millions of players to The Sims™ and watched in awe as they unleashed their imaginations, discovered and connected with ideas, experiences and versions of themselves, both in-game and real life. Our community has continued to inspire us with the billions of unique Sims they’ve created, the countless stories they’ve told, and the remarkable builds they've designed. We’re excited to continue to welcome in more players than ever to create new stories, and explore without boundaries. The Sims has always been about celebrating new ways to play and offers so many possibilities to discover. Beginning on October 18, 2022, The Sims™ 4 base game will be available to all new players to download for free* on PC via EA app or Origin™, Mac® via Origin, Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.With The Sims 4 going free to play, our team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful The Sims 4 experiences for our players and we will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future. We’ll be sharing more about what’s in the works during a special-edition stream, Behind The Sims Summit on October 18, 2022 at 10 am PDT via The Sims YouTube and Twitch channels, also available on demand!EA Play and EA Play Pro members will receive an upgraded experience when member-only bundles of The Sims 4 go into The Play List on October 18. The Sims 4 EA Play Edition includes The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack, while the EA Play Pro Edition includes both The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack and The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack.And last but not least, to our longtime Simmers, we want to say thank you – we wouldn’t be where we are without your continued love and support to help make The Sims community what it is. From September 14 through October 17, all players who have purchased The Sims 4 base game will receive the Desert Luxe Kit as a gift**. With the Desert Luxe Kit, Sims can relax in their modern oasis with luxurious indoor and outdoor furniture, inspired by the natural landscape of the Southwestern desert and materials like stone and wood. To redeem the Desert Luxe Kit, simply log into the game and it will be available in the main menu for you to claim.We can’t wait to share what else is in store for The Sims 4 in the near future, so be sure to tune into the stream on October 18, sign up on TheSims.com and follow us on social media for more updates! https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18?utm_campaign=sims4_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_fbg-tw&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cid=74373&ts=1663170419994

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CAPTAIN_NXR7
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"12JEREMIA;c-18184317" wrote:
Anybody got somethin' to SAY?!

What happens to an illegally parked frog?
Spoiler
It gets toad away.
OldeSimsFan
New Traveler
3 years ago
You get your wish in 18 days. Until then, please be patient
elliebreton
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
I find it a little alarming that they have stated there will be a continuation of Sims 4 packs for some time to come.

As much as I have loved this game, I think it reached its summit with CL (or before) and has been rapidly going downwards ever since. Slapping more content into the mess will only accelerate that slide down to the bottom. They need to stabilise it before trying to go further.

They overdid it with TS3 and then just abandoned it, leaving us with the ability to disable some packs we had paid money for in order to improve performance. I'm fully expecting a repeat of that scenario and, if that's the case, I will not be buying into TS5 to start all over again on what will eventually become an abandoned buggy mess.
GalacticGal
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"simgirl1010;c-18182053" wrote:
"Onverser;c-18182051" wrote:
I'm not usually one for Sims 5 speculation, but the Sims 4 going free and a "special" sims event being announced at the same time, with a whole months notice and a "save the date"? I don't think they'd give this much notice if it was just a stream to talk about a roadmap and bugs..

It also says "Big The Sims Announcements", not "Big Sims 4 Announcements" and the new plumbob logo and branding...

With The Sims 4 going free to play, our team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful The Sims 4 experiences for our players and we will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future. We’ll be sharing more about what’s in the works during a special-edition stream, Behind The Sims Summit on October 18, 2022 at 10 am PDT via The Sims YouTube and Twitch channels, also available on demand!

Gosh, with the base game going free, does that mean I get a refund? Oh, that's right I got a free kit which normally only costs around five bucks. Whoop-di-do!
simgirl1010
Hero
3 years ago
"GalacticGal;c-18186264" wrote:
"simgirl1010;c-18182053" wrote:
"Onverser;c-18182051" wrote:
I'm not usually one for Sims 5 speculation, but the Sims 4 going free and a "special" sims event being announced at the same time, with a whole months notice and a "save the date"? I don't think they'd give this much notice if it was just a stream to talk about a roadmap and bugs..

It also says "Big The Sims Announcements", not "Big Sims 4 Announcements" and the new plumbob logo and branding...

With The Sims 4 going free to play, our team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful The Sims 4 experiences for our players and we will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future. We’ll be sharing more about what’s in the works during a special-edition stream, Behind The Sims Summit on October 18, 2022 at 10 am PDT via The Sims YouTube and Twitch channels, also available on demand!

Gosh, with the base game going free, does that mean I get a refund? Oh, that's right I got a free kit which normally only costs around five bucks. Whoop-di-do!

@GalacticGal do you think EA should offer everyone a full refund for the base game?
AncientMuse2
Seasoned Rookie
3 years ago
Can't wait to see what this summit thing is going to be all about!

New features? Packs? Taking the game in a new direction? I haven't got the foggiest clue....
luciusstorm
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"GalacticGal;c-18186264" wrote:
"simgirl1010;c-18182053" wrote:
"Onverser;c-18182051" wrote:
I'm not usually one for Sims 5 speculation, but the Sims 4 going free and a "special" sims event being announced at the same time, with a whole months notice and a "save the date"? I don't think they'd give this much notice if it was just a stream to talk about a roadmap and bugs..

It also says "Big The Sims Announcements", not "Big Sims 4 Announcements" and the new plumbob logo and branding...

With The Sims 4 going free to play, our team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful The Sims 4 experiences for our players and we will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future. We’ll be sharing more about what’s in the works during a special-edition stream, Behind The Sims Summit on October 18, 2022 at 10 am PDT via The Sims YouTube and Twitch channels, also available on demand!

Gosh, with the base game going free, does that mean I get a refund? Oh, that's right I got a free kit which normally only costs around five bucks. Whoop-di-do!

In my life, I've bought too many things full price only have them go on sale the next day to be really stressed about it. I've enjoyed Sims 4 enough not to feel like my money was wasted on it just because someone else doesn't have to pay for it next month.

I will say, however, that I agree that the free kit doesn't fly as a thank you. I mean, I don't mind free stuff... I downloaded it... but honestly it's a kit I don't care about, never would have bought and I really doubt I'll actually ever use. As "thank you for your loyal support" gifts go, it's blah at best.
elliebreton
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
I actually thought that the free kit was a nice gesture. In the same way we get regular updates to content, additional recolours or little bits of free stuff. Too often businesses in general will offer incentives to new customers whilst existing customers get nothing, so at least that is not the case here.
brenjay91
New Spectator
3 years ago
I mean the game came out in 2014. I don’t get why anyone would care if the base game that’s this old would now be free. It’s almost been a decade. I don’t think the creators owe anyone their money back for making a forty dollar game that came out almost ten years ago, free. Especially when it’s minimally enjoyable without the paid content that people will still have to pay for. It’s a smart marketing move to bring in new players and to get people interested enough to buy more content for it. While also sparking their interest and enthusiasm for the sims 5
brenjay91
New Spectator
3 years ago
That’s what happens when things get old usually or out of style they go on sale/clearance and if people are lucky, new never been opened from a garage sale, or free. It doesn’t mean the person that bought it when it was brand new gets a refund for a choice they made to buy it they made almost a decade ago.