Sims streamers are distancing themselves from EA, but for some the choice is hard

"The Sims 4 community is in turmoil. Its biggest stars are distancing themselves from the game with the support of their millions of subscribers. Then there are creators in the middle: those big enough to be known, but not big enough to be insulated. And they are struggling with a difficult choice of whether or not to keep playing the game they love and, in some cases, depend on."

"The news sent shockwaves throughout The Sims' community. Players expressed concern that the company's new owners would use their position to influence future content. The Sims and its community has long been celebrated for its inclusivity. It is a queer game played and loved by queer people. That it could soon be owned in part by an ultra-conservative, anti-LGBTQ government prompted the game's most popular creators to act."

The Sims 4 community faces upheaval after EA announced a $55 billion acquisition involving the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund and Affinity Partners, founded by Jared Kushner. High-profile creators distanced themselves; Kayla "LilSimsie" Sims left the EA Creator program. Players fear new ownership could influence future content and undermine the game's long-standing inclusive, queer-friendly identity. Smaller creators face difficult choices about continuing with a game that many depend on for income. EA has said incoming owners will not change in-game inclusive content, but community trust and creator relationships remain strained.

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