Overview
- Prominent figures including LilSimsie, James Turner, Plumbella, Vixella, and DevonBumpkin say they have left the EA Creator Network in protest of EA’s pending sale.
- Departing creators are relinquishing early access and creator codes and, in some cases, pausing or shifting Sims content to other games.
- Creators cite opposition to new ownership by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Affinity Partners, pointing to human-rights records and inclusivity concerns.
- The Sims team posted an Oct. 24 statement reaffirming the franchise’s mission and its promise that players can express their authentic selves.
- EA’s $55 billion take-private remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, with coverage noting the deal as one of the largest in gaming and expected to close in Q1 FY27.