Based on the job description, it seems that The Sims 5/Rene will be free-to-play... I don't like this.

This does not sound good at all.

This looks pretty bad. I imagine this marketplace is going to be very aggressive with in-game sales. With the Sims 4, they already know that customers will buy anything they put in front of them. I wouldn't be surprised if they have sales all the time for different clothes, furniture, hairs and cosmetic items for $2 or more. There will most certainly be an in-game currency. Maybe simoleons, but you have to earn them by doing quests.People keep comparing this to Animal Crossing, but it's going to be very different. This sounds very similar to an MMO, despite their attempts to say it's not. Animal Crossing never had an in-game store with real currency. I really don't understand how anyone can be optimistic about the Sims 5. The signs are all there for what type of game it is going to be, and it doesn't look good.

I have never played a F2P - Micro transaction store game and I never will. I am heading over to Paradox I guess.Also if it is going to be compatible with mobile means it will be simpler than Sims 4 graphically and animation-wise. They say as much on stage, they are working to see "how they can get away with the bare minimum" of animations and super-cartoony graphics.

If the base game is free-to-play and the rest of the content is Expansion Packs, Game Packs, and Kits as we know them now, I don't have a problem with it. It's just EA establishing a large customer base as a foundation.However, if all content are only micro-transactions like The Sims 3 store, I am going to have to sit on the sidelines for a year or two so I can see if we are being taken advantage of. I mean really analyze the content for value compared to The Sims 4.

If it's a micro-transaction nightmare or subscription based, I'm out. No way.

JOB OPENING: Head Of Monetization & Marketplace

logionX
Seasoned Vanguard
2 years ago
Yeah, we don't know the details but that doesn't sound good.

I'm not so sure that they would do a subscription model, but we will probably see a store with microtransactions. Maybe we will see "seasons" that other games have and that will be more substantial content like packs like we are used to?

I myself rarely buy microtransactions in games.
Anonymous
2 years ago
Can anyone give an example of a game with an active in-game DLC online store that doesn't require you to have a constant internet connection?
ChadSims2
Seasoned Novice
2 years ago
As long as a subscription service is not involved I can deal with this if they force a monthly fee to play I'm out. From there it will all depend on pricing are they going to start charging $2 an outfit or will it be like it is now with $5 kits $10 stuff packs (RIP) $40 expansions I'd be fine as nothing would be different other than a free base game which would give me $60 extra to buy other stuff.

Hopefully it's priced better than the Sims 3 store.
FriendlySimmers
New Traveler
2 years ago
Will need more info since right now there is not much but only time will say as more info on project rene the sims5 is realise
Rambley_Raccoon
Seasoned Newcomer
2 years ago
"Horrorgirl6;c-18283101" wrote:
This does not sound good at all.

I agree with you 100% Looks like I'll be switching over to Life By You and maybe Paralives if Sims 5 is going to be a subscription based game.

I have a bad feeling that this is going to kill the Sims franchise altogether....
AncientMuse2
Seasoned Rookie
2 years ago
Permanently online-based gaming, possible monthly subscriptions (bronze/silver/gold memberships?), in-game micro transactions, exclusive membership purchases and perks?

The future does not look good for casual gamers who aren't willing to sell their first-born just to play a game. I see small Indie game creators becoming my new best friends very very soon....

"Hello Paralives and LBY, I'm your newest customer!"

Have no fear folks, many small-sized independent video game developers will step in to fill the gap left behind by these large corporations. They do not have a monopoly over the gaming industry. Standalone games still have a long life ahead of them yet, thanks to all the small innovators and entrepreneurs stepping up their game (pun intended). 'Necessity is the mother of invention', as they say.
Anonymous
2 years ago
No doubt that once Sims 5 Rene is released, EA is going full speed ahead on this game. Choo choo!

No way are they letting Sims 4 cannibalize sales by keeping it alive with new DLC once this drops. I can totally see Sims 5 Rene replacing Sims 4, Sims Mobile, AND Sims Freeplay. They might just brand Sims 5 as "The Sims," dropping the number!

Bad news for those who don't want a hard reset of the franchise.

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Many scenarios can play out.

Subscription? :#
Normal DLC Packs? :D
Paying money for individual store items? :#
Easy access to mods and CC? :D
Anonymous
2 years ago
https://twitter.com/TheSimCommunity/status/1674345907263881216?s=20

Job listing has been pulled for unknown reasons.
RoaringHeights
Seasoned Newcomer
2 years ago
I hope to GOD the backlash on twitter (and the forums) makes them reconsider this whole thing.
Anonymous
2 years ago
I don't think free-to-play is inherently bad. It's how they monetize that's going to make the difference.

Why they pulled it? No idea, but it's definitely not because they already extended an offer to someone within 2 days.

1) They found someone internally for the role
2) Major gaming publications like Kotaku have written articles about the free-to-play and even reached out to EA for comment, as per their article. EA letting things cool for a moment
3) They are delaying the job search