In The Sims 4, representation is a journey, not a destination

1 year 9 months ago

Since its inception, The Sims franchise has been a beacon of inclusivity for gaming, a space that has let players create and simulate their own characters in great detail.

As the series has evolved, the choices on offer have become more and more granular, not just giving players ways to change hairstyles, clothes and personalities, but allowing them to form open-ended relationships with characters without boundaries.

But while The Sims 4 gives players this unrivalled freedom, expression cannot happen if everyone is a blank canvas. The latest update seeks to address this, giving users the tools to give their Sims preferred pronouns and specific sexual orientations.

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Danielle Partis