The Sims is adding polyamorous relationships to the game, and the news has the internet excited.
The company behind the popular franchise, EA Games, announced late last month that a new free update would be coming out on July 25 that will allow characters to date multiple people simultaneously for the first time.
News that the option for players to make their Sims non-monogamous would be added quickly went viral on social media and people across the web could barely contain their excitement.
‘The new Romantic Boundaries system is free for all players and will allow you to customize your Sim’s experience with boundaries and jealousy,’ reads a press release about the upcoming addition.
‘You can now define how your Sims approach romantic relationships in terms of physical and emotional romantic exclusivity.
The Sims adds polyamorous relationships to the game and people on the Internet weigh in on the news
The company behind the franchise announced last month that a new update would be coming out on July 25 that will allow characters to date multiple people simultaneously for the first time.
‘This allows Sims to date multiple Sims without affecting other relationships.’
Immediately, X, formerly Twitter, was flooded with reactions to the announcement.
Some people said they felt “represented” by the new option, while others simply joked that they were excited to “add a little flavor” to their characters.
“Lastly, this is perfect for Sims who can’t commit to just one Sim. Sometimes I like to spice up my game a bit,” one person wrote.
“WAIT, WE CAN HAVE MULTIPLE BOYFRIENDS IN SIMS NOW?” another user asked excitedly. “I feel so represented right now, this is the best way to end Pride month.”
“Oh I definitely need to play The Sims now,” read a third tweet, while a fourth said: “They may have finally convinced me to come back.”
“I needed this years ago when I made my Sims a couple of three and they started fighting and crying because they all got cheated on,” another person joked.
“We’re about to recreate all 18 seasons of Sister Wives,” another person announced.
‘The new Romantic Boundaries system is free for all players and will allow you to customize your Sim’s experience with boundaries and jealousy,’ reads a press release about the upcoming addition.
News that the option for players to make their Sims non-monogamous was being added went viral on social media, and people on the web could barely contain their excitement.
“You don’t even know this, this is life changing for me because I love creating messy scenarios for my Sims,” another user revealed.
In addition to the free update, The Sims will also be releasing a $39.99 expansion pack called Lovestruck that will add a whole host of new features when it comes to the romance department.
A new area called Ciudad Enamorada is set to open, “a beautiful city in love and the perfect place for all your romantic encounters.”
‘Your Sims will be able to find the best spot to try out the romantic blanket in the city gardens, dance the night away at their favorite nightclub, or even experience the beautiful simplicity of sitting together and gazing at the stars,’ according to EA Games.
In addition to the free update, The Sims will also be releasing a $39.99 expansion pack called Lovestruck that will add a whole host of new features when it comes to the romance department.
A new area called City of Love is planned to be introduced, ‘a beautiful city in love and the perfect place for all your romantic encounters’
Users will also have the option to create dating profiles for their characters and match them with other Sims in the Cupid’s Corner app.
Plus, it will offer a wealth of exciting new interactions and a career path: a romance consultant.
Users will also have the option to create dating profiles for their characters and match them with other Sims in the Cupid’s Corner app.
“Players will determine how to navigate the dating scene, discover what turns other Sims on and off and then respond to them, learn how to become a romance consultant, and much more,” reads a description.
‘It’s time to meet your soulmate and experience romance like never before.’
Plus, it will offer a wealth of exciting new interactions and a career path: that of romance consultant.
“As you progress through your career, you’ll discover new ways to foster love. For a job well done, you might even find some cute heart-shaped rewards in your inventory,” she adds.
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