It is a new year, a fresh start, and an exciting time. There are countless things that I want to accomplish in the year ahead. However, like many people, I will most likely forget about them all. Okay, while I may have absolutely no follow through, and my hopes may be far-fetched, I am hoping that The Sims team fares better in this department than I do. If so, I have a few resolution ideas for The Sims in 2022, and truthfully, I think we deserve something. Don't you? I love The Sims 4. In fact. The Sims, is one of the first video games that I really got into and enjoyed playing. So, it will always hold a special place in my heart. If you are a part of The Sims 4 community, however, you know that there are a lot of issues, complaints, and negativity surrounding the game. Many players prefer The Sims 3 and some are more amatory to Sims 2. Still, whichever version you prefer, there is no denying that The Sims in genreal is pretty freaking cool! All the recent talk of EA working on The Sims 5 got me thinking… Am I ready to say goodbye to my beloved Sims 4? Is it really time to move on? After much deliberation, I’ve decided that I am not ready, and I will tell you why... The Sims 4 Still has so much potential! I’m gonna be that person and ask why start fresh with a game that will have nothing (much like The Sims 4 did in the early days) when we can just build on what we already have? The framework of The Sims 4 is amazing and the graphics are so much better than The Sims 3! Why deny what we already have? Why not just improve it? I get it, the show must go on, and it is about making money, I know. Realistically, however, it will cost a lot more to make a new game than it would to improve the one we already have, just saying’... While I may be wishfully thinking here, and I do understand that change needs to happen, there are a few things I hope to see before The Sims 4 is finished for good. Then, and only then, will I be ready to embrace new adventures - whatever those may be.
Story Progression Oh wait, we got this. Late in 2021, the Sims team announced the introduction of story progression in the game. Although this addition is in the early stages of production, it has been well-received by the community. When it comes to story progression in The Sims 4, I hope to see more options added to it in 2022. It is great that neighbors call you to help them make big, lifechanging decisions, but I would like to see some more autonomous actions in neighborhoods
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occurring as well. Allow my neighbors to get divorced, have a baby, or even have an affair without my input. I am okay with that. Generations This is always a hot topic in the community, and I think it is a necessary requirement in the game at this point. While we may never get a true ‘generations pack,’ I would like to see a few things that would help players create this highly requested function in their games.