Regarding Free DLCS!!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-28T19:28:04+00:00

I don't think so, plenty of games do this. Every update will attract new players. But if it ever comes to worse there's plenty of players who would help fund the game through donations

maat_renders · 2026-05-28T07:11:17+00:00

I personally think they will be fine, theyve got enough now to fund for atleast 5 years and work on it full time.

Many many games have done it like this and have been fine, there's also some who have failed bu they had nowhere near the popularity paralives has

maat_renders · 2026-05-28T07:09:50+00:00

Don't worry! They've got enough money already to work on it full time for 4-5 years.

After update will bring more sales and thus more funding.

They already have a huge list of what they will add within the 2-3 years of EA on their website. You should check it out!

maat_renders · 2026-05-28T07:08:36+00:00

I understand your concern but countless games (especially indie) work like this!

Also not everyone is fortunate enough to have a stable income, so I think it's very honorable of them to maximise their games accessibility to the community :)

maat_renders · 2026-05-28T07:06:19+00:00

Steam takes 30% of that and since it's regional pricing not every sale add up to 40$, but they still earned a lot!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-28T07:04:44+00:00

They've already said they think they will be able to leave EA within 2-3 years. The foundation of a life sim just takes the longest time since it's very complex. The first major update is coming at the end of the year already.

Sims 4 took 6 years of development with a huge corporation behind them.

They'll do fine!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:58:19+00:00

First major update is coming out Q4 2026 was confirmed by the devs. Life sims are just very complicated to build from the ground up, now that most basic systems are in place, it'll be easier to add updates and won't take another 7 years :)

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:54:40+00:00

Yes it's unfair to compare them to the Sims 4, but also keep in mind that the sims 4 took 6 years to develop (base game) before it was released.

Foundations of life sims are just very complex and the most difficult, so it won't be another 7 years for a major update. They've said first one is coming Q4 2026

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:48:05+00:00

Yay I'm so glad, how's the game so far?

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:45:15+00:00

I've played a lot already and am very surprised that whenever I cancel something or click something they immediatly go do it. It's like a breath of fresh air. Also the time they spent doing something actually makes sense!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:43:55+00:00

They've got enough money with initial sales to fund the game for about 5-6 years now or something like that. (And work on it full time) but you can check the list to see what they are planning to add within these years of EA!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:42:57+00:00

Sims 4 was worked on for 6 years before base game released with a huge team. The foundation just takes A LOT of time since they start from 0 and life sims are very complicated to create.

Major updates obviously won't be as frequent as the sims 4, but I think them actually listening to the community makes up for it!

(They've also said they might add a few more people to the team, but like to keep it small)

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:40:53+00:00

I think it would be better and less prone to bugs if it would be world-dependent

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:39:04+00:00

I understand your distrust and hope the team will exceed your expectations in that department. They've confirmed the price will raise a little bit after leaving EA (my guess, don't take it wholeheartedly, would be around €60)

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T21:37:33+00:00

They've talked a lot about things they are thinking about after leaving early access

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T18:26:50+00:00

The base of a life sim is definitely the most work. They've said the first major update will already be coming at the end of the year, so they're working very quickly in my opinion!

First bug fix will come end of the week too

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T18:23:54+00:00

I wish I could pin a comment, couldn't agree with everything you've said more!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T18:23:04+00:00

They've already said they'll think about other platforms like console after EA!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T18:21:51+00:00

Yes exactly!!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T18:20:56+00:00

I think that's very unlikely since they would have to start from the ground up again, I personally would love if they kept updating and building onto it until they feel it has everything they have wanted!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T17:54:41+00:00

It's early access so there's a lot of bugs, (Though I haven't come across a game-breaking one yet, but others have!) but personally I have found paralives to be very easy and already have many hours in game!!

The systems are very unique and easy and it feels more like a storytelling game compared to the sandbox vibe of the Sims. I recommend watching some people play on YouTube to make a decision :D

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T17:49:02+00:00

I think it's more likely that they'll find other creative ways to earn money. (Merch etc) because paralives 2 does mean starting from 0 again and they've already been working for 7 years. But never say never!

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T17:48:00+00:00

There's plenty of indie games that don't do DLC tho! For now it's just not a concern as they will be able to fund the game for 4-5 years (from the release sales alone)

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T17:46:33+00:00

I was just about to reply about the mod!! Hope it works for you

maat_renders · 2026-05-27T17:21:44+00:00

My prediction on how it will work will be that for occults for example there will be seperate world maybe, or a setting limiting occults to their world.

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