The development team behind The Sims 4 has reportedly sent a message to some creative players, with part of it aimed at reassuring them that the game will continue to offer a welcoming space amid publisher EA's privatization. Many fans of The Sims 4 have expressed concern over the recent $55 billion buyout of EA, but the creative team at Maxis states that its values will not be changing.
In late September, reports of a $50 billion deal to make EA go private surfaced, with the buyer being listed as a consortium group made up of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake Financial, and Affinity Partners, the last of which was founded and is owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. That selling price was later clarified to be $5 billion more than what was originally announced, and the announcement has sparked concern in many groups, including members of the United States Senate.
The business move has generated a high amount of worry among fans of The Sims 4, with most of it focused on uncertainty over whether EA will continue to promote diversity in the community. The development team seems committed to continuing the game's inclusive...
