What the heck?

I totally understand the frustration but with switching to a minimum 64bit architecture they will be able to improve the game so much more! 64-bit came out in like 2003 and 32-bit computers were starting to go obsolete in 2006 (its 16-year-old technology), with being able to run more than 4 GB of ram they will be able to do so much in the game, such as more options for gameplay, maybe add amazing visual effects for occult sims, like werewolf transformations, witch spell casting, allow for university parties etc, keeping the minimum requirements to the ancient 32 bit architecture was holding the game back. You'll still be able to play the game as is before or with that particular update, at least that's what I think they said.

and I don't know about you but for $60 for the base game, no one should be okay with being held back by 16-year-old technology.