That's essentially how Sims players already view the current Sims 4 base game and its fundamental DLCs like Seasons and Pets though-tomato, tomahto. It could also imply that EA plans to offer a free pared-down version of the base game but sell the complete version. Though that change was made after nine years, it's not a big leap to imagine The Sims 5 starting out free to download and relying on EA's consistent schedule of DLC for revenue. The Sims 4 base game has been free since last year. Neither of those details are too surprising. EA is expecting some 'ugc' (user-generated content) to be paid for, meaning they are likely planning to let modders and CC creators sell creations to others and take a cut of profit.The base game will likely be free to own, meaning continued reliance on DLC like expansions, game packs, and kits.So Im sharing the list here for other simmers with a sim ilar playstyle. ago by battybatt Mods for realistic gameplay I was recently going through my mods folder and I noticed I have a LOT of mods to make gameplay more realistic for my sims. Two of the role's primary responsibilities were listed as 'Own Project Rene's in-game marketplace of content and UGC (free and paid)' and also 'Own pricing of all content in this free-to-enter game.' From those two bullets, we can draw a couple of reasonable conclusions for The Sims 5: Mods for realistic gameplay : r/Sims3 r/Sims3 3 yr. The Head of Marketplace and Monetization job posting has since been pulled from EA's job portal but was specific to the next major Sims game, currently codenamed Project Rene.