Why a Sims 4.5 Would Be Better Than The Sims 5?
I think a Sims 4.5 or Sims 4 Remastered would be better than releasing The Sims 5. And they can call it simple The Sims. Core features like open neighborhoods and seasons should be part of the base game, not DLCs. With better graphics, fewer bugs, a more modern engine, and more realistic mechanics, starting fresh could be really enjoyable.
Beginning from scratch would also let people choose content more consciously. I would already know what I actually use and what I don’t from The Sims 4. For example, if a University pack came with Sims 4.5, I probably wouldn’t buy it, because my Sims almost never went to university in Sims 4. This kind of fresh start would feel cleaner, more personalized, and more exciting.
The new game that takes the most loved aspects of The Sims 4 and handles them in a more realistic and drama-filled way with lore could be really great. If Sims could have more realistic-looking faces, bodies and hair, that alone would make the experience feel much deeper and more immersive.
At the same time, players who want to keep playing The Sims 4 could continue with it, just like how Sims 2 and Sims 3 still have active communities. In this new game, playing in a world where neighbors live their own lives—getting married, divorcing, having children, and aging on their own—would make the world feel truly alive.
Features like a color wheel for hair colors and deeper life simulation mechanics would also be amazing additions. Overall, a game like this could feel more dynamic, realistic, and emotionally engaging, while still respecting players who prefer to stay with Sims 4.
Sims from the Gallery or existing save files could potentially be transferred into the new game. Sims can look little better and more realistic like if they get default eye or skin CC during the transition, important details like character, family trees, and milestones could carry over. A shared one Gallery between both games would also mean creators wouldn’t lose their followers or visibility, making the move feel natural rather than disruptive. This kind of connection would make upgrading feel exciting instead of frustrating.
