Want to see what I saw of The Sims 4 at E3? Well, even though the presenters and Sims were different, the highly staged gameplay walkthrough is almost identical to what I saw. However, we do get a glimpse of future features that might not make people too happy.
During the official walkthrough trailer (13:26), we get a glimpse of this screen:
For those who don’t want to squint, the screen says
The Sims 4 Premium. Save on new packs with early access and exclusive items. Become a Premium member to get early access to three new packs, wit exclusive items. Your Sims can throw a spooky costume party, camp in the great outdoors, and toast to the new year in style.
Let’s start by getting the DLC discussion out of the way. First three packs appear to be costume parties, camping and a new year’s party. I wonder how a New Year’s party will differ from a normal party – will we have unique clothes and people getting emo about being alone? Perhaps you can set a countdown clock to make people kiss. It seems a bit silly to me, but obviously I’m missing something when it comes to features.
Speaking of features, the new Sims will have a Premium membership. If it’s anything like the Premium membership we see for Battlefield, this will include all the expansion packs as well as unique aesthetic items. Seeing as there shouldn’t be server queues that will require priority access, perhaps Premium members will have access to a greater gallery of pre-built rooms, or get discounts when purchasing entire collections. Maybe we’ll see Premium members grabbing expansions in advance, celebrating the new year before their friends.
You can check out the full 20 minutes of gameplay walkthrough – is it making you excited? Are you ready to jump into an all new world of Sims 4, or can EA wait to take your money?
Last Updated: July 21, 2014
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 10:34
meh
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 21, 2014 at 10:48
I can’t even be bothered to type that
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:04
Yet you typed about 10 times as many letters to reply?
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 21, 2014 at 11:05
I didn’t say what he said now, did I?
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:07
There’s a “that’s what she said” joke in there somewhere. But I can’t be bothered to find it.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:09
That’s what she said…… BOOM
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:11
Come on. You’ve got to try harder than that.
#waitforit
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:12
That’s what she said… Darnit. Intentional “that’s what she said” baiting is a bit of a let down 🙁
#waitforit
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:13
😀 That’s what she said?
I’m sure there’s something more exciting we could be doing…
#waitforit
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:42
That’s what she said! hahahahaha
Chick
August 3, 2014 at 16:05
That’s what she said. Have you guys finished without me?
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 3, 2014 at 20:38
Isn’t that what normally happens? :/
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 10:35
If EA ever ran a pet store, the legs would be DLC
http://d3dsacqprgcsqh.cloudfront.net/photo/aQqwzBW_460sa_v1.gif
VampyreSquirrel
July 21, 2014 at 10:46
Awesome cat is awesome!
That’s impressive adaptability.
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 10:46
Well that made me sad and made me think of Jurassic Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMjQ3hA9mEA
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 10:52
aaaaw. So cute!!!!
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 10:55
Yeah I would teat that cat to death, I only adopt from the SPCA as well. Sometimes I think I should volunteer for them, though I would probably strangle fuckers to death who abuses animals
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:08
I am with you. I don’t get pets from a pet store. I’d much rather take in a rescue. They are usually the best pets
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:10
I agree. All 3 of mine are rescues. 2 cats, 1 dog. They’re all awesome.
Spaffy
July 21, 2014 at 11:29
teat… as in suckle?
With you on the strangle thing.
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:36
Gaaaaaaah no!
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:03
Can’t decide whether that’s cute, inspiring, or depressing.
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:05
A bit of all three, at least it has a good home.
ToshZA
July 21, 2014 at 11:06
That is at least a positive. 🙂
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 11:14
All…
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 21, 2014 at 13:52
Wait… bipedalism among cats? Good grief, if they evolve opposable thumbs, we’re going to be toast. TOAST I TELL YOU! This planet will no longer be the Planet of the Naked Ape, but rather PLANET OF THE FELINES!!!
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 14:06
They already rule the internet. My cat uses my Laptop when I’m at work, she even cracked my password multiple times. I get home and she’s been torrenting Japanese cat ladies the whole day. Honest
Chick
August 3, 2014 at 16:10
Awww… what an amazing cat.
As for EA they would say they couldn’t supply legs for free because they were working on new ways to kill the cat.
Ottokie
July 21, 2014 at 10:38
If you read the name EA, the words “DLC” and “PREMIUM” are sure to follow.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 21, 2014 at 10:45
Well, they do say “save on new packs” not that the packs are included, which implies that premium gives you a discount when buying them.
Dutch Matrix
July 21, 2014 at 10:49
It would have been nice if they told us if the “packs” were proper expansion packs that added new gameplay features or if it is simply “stuff” packs, that give you new décor and outfits. I am going to go with Stuff packs… In that case… No.
The funny thing about all this is that the Sims community come up with amazing stuff themselves. Sites like http://www.thesimsresource.com got way cooler user created stuff than the EA so called premium store does.
So what exactly am I getting a premium membership for?
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 10:49
Swimming pools?
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 10:52
I wouldn’t spend a dime to get a swimming pool, but espresso machines on the other hand. Used to be a basic Sims 2 routine at one point. Sleep 4 hours, get up early and drink espresso until energy levels are high, wet your pants in the process, shower and go to work…
Charl van der Merwe
July 22, 2014 at 08:32
haha, so true 😛
Spaffy
July 21, 2014 at 11:27
And kids apparently.
Chick
August 3, 2014 at 16:25
It’ll be neither. It will be a couple of new items and a new party or activity. I suspect it will expand game play but not by nearly as much as an expansion. So instead of generations we can buy a “camping pack” with tents, campfires, ghost stories, “elders pack” with canes, reminiscing and whatever elders do, “teen pack” with driving, pranks. Stuff people will want, that will make the game more fun. Stuff that will be overpriced and very limited in content.
VampyreSquirrel
July 21, 2014 at 11:05
Premium membership? Nah, I’ll pass on that crap.
Half the Sims DLC’s add useless mechanics in that you never use anyway, especially some of those Sims 3 ones *shakes head*
Lardus-Resident Perve
July 21, 2014 at 11:13
Won’t buy this game for my sister, and won’t buy extra stuff for it if she buys the game herself. I “supported” her Sims 2 and Sims 3 habit, but enough is enough!
Spaffy
July 21, 2014 at 11:26
Your “sister”, lol
Lardus-Resident Perve
July 21, 2014 at 11:34
I’ll admit to playing Sims 2. Had my family set up with myself and Eliza (as in Eliza Dushku – born on same day) as my wife. Planned my future home as well using that. Got tired of it and didn’t bother with Sims 3 myself.
http://wallpaperpanda.com/wallpapers/GT4/GjL/GT4GjLETp.jpg
Spaffy
July 21, 2014 at 11:44
Eish, alot of faps given…
Pieter Smal
July 21, 2014 at 12:54
Finally!
1. Unpredictable social interactions.
2. New font layout (not centered around a variation of Comic Sans).
3. Modern interface.
Here, take my money!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 21, 2014 at 13:51
For Shame EA! FOR SHAME!!