The Sims 4 will have a premium member option

So recently EA tried to justify why they would not be including some key features into The Sims 4 which made previous The Sims titles so endearing. Naturally players weren’t too thrilled by EA’s decision, and it looks like The Sims 4 could be getting another feature that may or may not sit too well with gamers, depending on how you feel about paying for additional features. This was recently revealed when EA and Max released a 20 minute gameplay walkthrough which showed off some features from the game and showed gamers what they could expect.

EA and Maxis have a new trailer for The Sims 4, and it contains at least one surprise; though maybe not the sort of surprise you’re happy to see. During the 20-minute gameplay walkthrough – which you can check out below the break – we see a the image above, which advertises a “Premium” membership for The Sims 4. In case you’re having difficulty reading the screencap, here’s the text: “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, with exclusive items. Your Sims can throw a spooky costume party, camp in the great outdoors, and toast to the new year in style.” The Battlefield series has had Premium memberships for awhile now, and there have historically been Premium editions of Sims games, but a membership would be a first for series – if it comes to fruition, that is. Ryan Vaughan, producer on the game, states at the beginning of the gameplay demonstration that everything seen is unfinished and thus, subject to change before release. To see the full trailer, click that handy “Continue Reading” button.