The Sims 4's Neighborhoods Still Have A Huge Immersion-Breaking Problem

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For years, has attracted players with its unique customization options and deep life simulation. However, there’s a significant problem: the constant loading screens. These interruptions happen frequently and take players out of the experience, forcing them to look at a blank screen instead of enjoying the game. Instead of feeling like they’re in a lively, interconnected environment, players often feel they’re in a series of disconnected scenes. This is a serious issue that changes the way players experience the game, turning what could be an amazing story into a bunch of separate moments.

This doesn't always have to be the case. Loading screens are very outdated and are rarely seen today in the frequency with which employs them. While The was not built in this generation, they could provide DLC that is specific for open-world gameplay. It is a bit complicated, butEA is a big publisher and has the resources to make this happen. They could give players a reason to stick to before going the same route as when releases in 2025.

The 's major issue is its frequent loading screens. These interruptions happen most often whentraveling between different locations, breaking the feeling of a lively, interconnected world. Players have to wait and stare at a loading bar while the game loads. This makes it hard to feel truly engaged with their Sims and the environment, creating the sense of a bunch of levels tied together.

I've played every iteration of The Sims over the years, and while I loved The Sims 4 when it first came out, I've given up hope on it. The engine is old, and it's too hard to update it, which made Project Renee's cancelation even more gutting. With every additional release, the game breaks. The Sims 4 has released more add-ons than any previous title, and I'm honestly astonished that it can even run with so many expansions, packs, kits, etc. Frankly, I can understand why my sims have so many routing issues and problems queuing more than one interaction. 

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