Mods make games better by adding new features, character customization, and original quests. Their main value is that most modifications are free, or at least should be.
But paid access mods continue to appear in The Sims 4, which annoys players. Despite the official EA rules, many authors keep their materials behind a paywall for months after release, violating established norms.
A user recently wrote about the problem on Reddit:
"According to EA rules, mods and user content must become free after a reasonable amount of time. But some creators continue to keep them behind a paywall for several months. Should EA more strictly monitor compliance with its rules?" noted the player Wishieee.
Players cannot come to a consensus. Some consider such actions a violation, while others wonder why EA does not react.
"I think EA doesn't care. Many have probably already complained," wrote RockingBib.
The main problem is not the violations themselves, but the lack of tools to fix them.
"I would like EA to take care of this in order to strengthen the community. For now, we can only accept it," added Bar_Sinister.
It is not yet known how the dispute about free mods will end, but the community continues to monitor the situation and hope for a favorable solution for the players.
