Who would have thought we'd still be playing The Sims over 20 years after its debut?
It really has grown with the times, including the newest update which includes additions LGBTQ+ and disabled players are very excited about.
The game has now added more character customization options meaning transmasculine Sims players can more easily customize their avatars.
The Sims 4's most recent update—which was unveiled earlier this week—adds new personalization options such as chest binders and top surgery scars.
\u201cA base game update is here with new content including medical wearables, binders, shapewear, a light switch & more including bug fixes & console gameplay improvements \ud83e\udd73\ud83d\udc9a\n\nRead more about today\u2019s update in the latest patch notes! https://t.co/4c4vZdfWBY\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
The update also now offers the opportunity to include medical equipment like glucose monitors and hearing aids, which will increase the visibility of players with diabetes and hearing loss in the game.
Players in the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities were overjoyed by the announcement.
\u201c@TheSims chest binder?? and top surgery scars??\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
\u201c@TheSims Binders, top surgery scars, hearing aids and glucose monitors? This is the best update since we could have feminine clothing on masculine frame and vice versa\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
\u201c@TheSims TOP SURGERY SCARS AND BINDERS?! That\u2019s so cool! So happy more representation is being added to the game\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
But also, some noticed upon actual playthrough, there were still some necessary updates-to-the-update that will need some work.
\u201c@TheSims The implementation of these items is...uh, let's say, lacking.\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
\u201c@TheSims I love the idea behind everything but I just don't really like how its executed which might just be me which is fine but the binders don't actually work and you can't wear shape wear or binders under clothes so to me kinda makes the feel useless besides the look if you put them\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
\u201c@TheSims The binder only works if your sims has small Breasts it doesn\u2019t work like it should the binder should be moved to the accessories category it would probably work better and the top surgery scars is only visible on masculine body types\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
Other medical wearables now available were cause for celebration too.
\u201c@TheSims Love the new medical wearables \ud83e\udd7a This means a lot to us disabled simmers. More of this please!\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
\u201c@TheSims omg yes thank you as someone who wears hearing aids I need this for my Sims\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
Some people also pitched ideas for further updates to this particular category of customization.
\u201c@TheSims Anyone else who would love to see wheelchairs in The Sims and wheelchair accessible surroundings?\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
To the negative commentary from transphobes, some people responded sarcastically.
\u201c@TheSims these replies really just sounds like \u201cim fine with murdering sims and burning down houses but i DRAW THE LINE at chest binders!!!!\u201d\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
\u201c@TheSims SHOCKING TWIST\nA life simulator allows players to simulate life\nPEOPLE ARE SHOCKED AND ANGRY\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
Finally, one user summed up most of the community's response.
\u201c@TheSims I FINALLY GET TO SEE MYSELF IN GAME \ud83e\udd79\u201d— The Sims (@The Sims) 1675190331
Here's hoping their idea will be executed well.
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