The Sims 5 Should Launch With Everything The Sims 4 Has

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There are very few gaming franchises that have been as enduring as The Sims. It appeals to gamers thanks to the way it effectively offers wish fulfillment, and the ability to live out a second life as a criminal mastermind, a famous author, a stay-at-home mother, or anything else one's imagination can conjure up. Although the latest entry in the series, The Sims 4, was released in 2014, it has managed to stay alive and relevant thanks to a steady stream of expansion packs that add new clothing, furniture, career paths, and features. Nevertheless, gamers are ready for the next chapter of The Sims, and some are already imagining what The Sims 5 might bring.

The Sims 5 has the potential to be another gaming phenomenon for Maxis and Electronic Arts. However, it is also very easy for the game's release to go wrong and for the franchise's reputation to be tarnished. One of the ways Maxis can ensure The Sims 5 receives a positive reception is by launching the game with all the features of The Sims 4.

Features That Could Improve The Sims 5

The Sims 4 is an undeniable runaway hit, and to date, the game has attracted over 36 million players and generated over a billion dollars in profits. When analyzing these raw numbers, it is easy to overlook how much controversy the game kicked up in The Sims community around its launch.

In the lead-up to the game's release, EA revealed that among other features, Create-a-Style (a feature that allows players to color customize items) would not make the jump from The Sims 3 to The Sims 4. Although a design tool is present, it does not provide the same level of freedom as Create-a-Style. After release, missing features such as swimming pools and the toddler stage of a Sim's lifetime were patched in,