{"id":208516,"date":"2021-03-05T01:27:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T01:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/the-sims-4-kits-microtransactions-price-why\/"},"modified":"2021-03-05T01:27:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T01:27:12","slug":"the-sims-4-kits-are-a-step-backward-for-the-franchises-history-of-microtransactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/03\/05\/the-sims-4-kits-are-a-step-backward-for-the-franchises-history-of-microtransactions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sims 4 Kits Are a Step Backward for the Franchise’s History of Microtransactions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Sims 4<\/strong><\/em> recently added a new kind of DLC called \u201cKits.\u201d These DLC packs are not as fleshed out as stuff, game, or expansion packs, and are meant to be \u201cbite-sized\u201d content that\u2019s hyper-focused on one specific aspect. Kits focus on either CAS (Create-a-Sim) style gameplay, Build\/Buy mode style gameplay, or live mode gameplay. On the surface, it seems Kits open up a variety of possibilities for the developer to continue to create and release content between the release of bigger DLC; in theory, it helps avoid a \u201ccontent drought\u201d in The Sims 4<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, the return of microtransactions like this tend to spell trouble for longtime fans of The Sims<\/em> franchise. This isn\u2019t the first time microtransactions have affected The Sims<\/em> games, but prior to the release of Kits, it seemed The Sims 4<\/em> was progressing past the need for microtransactions. The Sims 3<\/em> Store is the most blatant example of Sims<\/em> fans being upset about having additional optional content, but it\u2019s not the content that\u2019s the issue. Breaking down the numbers, it\u2019s clear why fans would be frustrated that the developer is turning to microtransactions again.<\/p>\n

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The Sims 3<\/em> Store is still operational<\/a>, as many players fluctuate between playing new and old Sims<\/em> games if possible. To purchase items on the Store, players had to first convert real currency into \u201cSimPoints,\u201d which could then be used to buy in-game items. Mathematically, every 1 SimPoint is worth 0.10 cents in American currency. Players can still purchase SimPoints via Origin, starting with 1000 SimPoints per $10.<\/p>\n

Having additional content for the game that is advertised as 100% optional isn\u2019t a bad thing. In fact, it allows players to truly pick and choose what items they want for their gameplay without having to buy an entire pack<\/a> for one specific piece of it. However, The Sims 3<\/em> Store was pretty insidious in its implementation, constantly popping up when players entered CAS or Build\/Buy mode. Seeing those messages pop up constantly would eventually make players feel bad for not having those items in their game, and could influence them to spend more money in the Store, even if they already owned all The Sims 3<\/em> DLC.<\/p>\n

The Sims 3<\/em> Store sells bundles of items or individual pieces, as well as new worlds for players to explore. Worlds aren’t the only thing that can be purchased with real currency or SimPoints<\/a>. When the math is done, purchasing all worlds, venues, and sets listed on The Sims 3<\/em> Store amounts to the $2,000 ballpark. That number doesn\u2019t even include the price of the base game or expansion and stuff pack DLC, not to mention the fact that players could purchase individual items in lieu of sets.<\/p>\n

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