The popularity of is facing a big challenge, not from a new game in the series but from a surprising competitor:. Even though EA keeps releasing a lot of DLC for, it's feeling really outdated.
It's not hard to find videos made by players who feel overwhelmed by the number of add-ons, often seen as too expensive and not offering enough real improvements.
Many people believe the base game has become stale, suffering from ongoing technical issues and a lack of new ideas that characterized earlier versions.
This situation is similar to what happened with 2013's simply titled, commonly referred to as, hindered by technical problems and a gap between its ambitious goals and the final product. 's failure is a strong warning that even popular game franchises can struggle if they focus too much on live service features rather than core gameplay., set to launch in 2025, offers a promising alternative and could take EA's place as the leader in life simulation games, possibly making the last big game in this popular series.
Despite its exciting possibilities, the major failure of serves as a warning for. At first, these two games might seem very different, with one about building cities and the other focusing on daily life.