What's Up with All the Ads in The Sims 4?

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Hey everyone, I just picked up The Sims 4 again after a long break since the Lovestruck update, and I’m honestly baffled. Why does it feel like the game is just a giant advertisement for packs now? The whole experience seems so cluttered and, on top of that, I’m getting popup ads before I can even start playing! Plus, the main menu feels super clunky. It’s really disappointing they made all these changes but still haven’t optimized the Gallery. What’s going on?

Whats Up with All the Ads in The Sims 4
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SimMaster42 -

Sims 4 has turned into more of a live service game now, which means they’re relying heavily on those expensive stuff packs for funding. It’s disappointing because you can feel the shift in focus from gameplay to profit.

PixelatedPanda -

Totally! I own most of the content before Lovestruck too, and it really does feel like a slap in the face with this constant push for more purchases.

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