Electronic Arts (EA) just held Behind the Sims Summit last Tuesday. The 22 years of the iconic life simulation game was celebrated. Likewise, EA teased what's next for the franchise.
However, some issues arose in the event as creator, speaker, and host Ebonix called out the company because the much-anticipated event featured only one Black Simmer, as per GamesRadar.
EA has acknowledged what it did and said it is holding itself accountable for what happened. According to the company, it "will do better" next time.
EA Acknowledges that it "Lets the Players Down"
Ebonix called out the company after noticing that it's Behind The Sims Summit predominately featured white content creators, and there is only one Black Simmer.
According to EuroGamer, other unhappy players amplified Ebonix sentiments, and likewise, called the attention of the company.
In EA's own words, they had "let the players down" because they did not represent the vast community of players.
In a reply to a tweet, the company said ""You are right in your frustrations, and we let you down. We owe it to you and each of our Black creators and players to make sure you are seen and celebrated for all that you bring to The Sims and The Sims community."
According to EA, Black Simmers deserve to feel included in everything that they do at The Sims. With this, the company said that they are holding themselves accountable with what happened. They promised to do better moving forward.
Although the company acknowledged what it did, it did not issue formal apologies according to GamesRadar. Likewise, it did not detail how it plan to move forward after what happened.
But in a further statement, EA promised that it would take necessary actions over what happened, saying "accountability is the first step, but we know accountability without action is just dreams sold."
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What's New with the upcoming The Sims' Project Rene?
During the Behind the Sims Summit, Project Rene was announced by the The Sims 4 team. Project Rene is a sneak peek at the next generation of The Sims game.
According to CNET, an entirely overhauled build and buy system was shown to the viewers during the stream. The demo showed a highly detailed customization.
For instance, players will be able to customize the bed's base and footboard. This is an advanced feature from the previous basic pre-made bed.
Moreover, instead of pre-selected color swatches and designs, players will be able to select colors from the color wheel. Likewise, they will be able to choose designs from a number of patterns.
The stream also showed changes when it comes to furniture such as the ability to move items in a room without following the grid.
More downloadable content are also coming to the game, according to The Sims 4 team. In the stream, some concept art for colorful new worlds, rustic new builds, detailed clutter and modern clothes were shown.
There was also a brief animation of a baby Sim crawling through the living room. It was later picked up by an adult Sim. This may signal a more dynamic gameplay in the The Sims center around infant Sims.
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