The Sims 2has been re-released alongsideThe Simsto celebrate the series' 20th birthday. However, it seems like the legacy collection forThe Sims 2doesn’t include all the content that was available for the original game, although it does include all the major expansions the game received during its prime. In the middle ofThe Sims 2’sre-release’s crashes, it’s possible to spot that one Stuff Pack didn’t make it into this version.
Although it’s less common now,The Simsused to have a fair number of packs that included licensed brands, but they tended to besmaller packs instead of full expansions, meaning players wouldn’t miss out on big additions if they decided to skip purchasing them. At the time, the developers likely worked with the brand to create a pack that satisfied both parties. However, that development choice can come with unique problems if the game is re-released in the future.
Sims 2: Legacy Collection Doesn’t Have The IKEA Stuff Pack
IKEA Home Stuff Brought Unique Furniture Options
TheIKEA Home Stuffpack included new items without gameplay changes, because it wasn’t a full expansion. These items were all based on IKEA designs, and they were mostly for bedrooms, living rooms, and office spaces. However, this pack didn’t make it intothe newSims 2: Legacy Collection, andthat’slikely due to licensing issues. While it’s disappointing, it’s understandable that agreements with brands can be tricky, and it’s lucky that this affected a small pack and not a large expansion.
Brand Licenses Are Always A Gamble Later On
EA Has Shied Away From Brands Since
Seeing thata pack wasn’t included in this re-release is likely due to brand license issues, it makes sense why EA has avoided releasing branded content forThe Sims 4. Despite it being a decade old,The Sims 4doesn’t have many packs that are associated with a brand, except theMoschino Stuff Packand kits that were created with content creators. As for theStar Warspack, EA had game rights for the franchise for a while, so it’s unlikely that there will be a licensing issue in the future that affects it.
Every Pack Included In The Sims 1: Legacy Collection
The Sims 1: Legacy Collection contains the base game and every expansion ready for Windows 10. But, it may be better to go with the bigger bundle.
Part of the fun with branded content in games likeThe Simsis that players are able to bring unique items into their virtual world, whether that’s through clothing, furniture, or worlds crossing over likeJourney to Batuu. A virtual dollhouse is the ideal game type for brand collaborations, and the popularity ofThe Simswould be good publicity for smaller brands. However, the issues that it can cause in the future and the way that can be a legal issue makes it understandable that branded content has become rare inThe Sims.
