It’s time to share your feedback with EA on The Sims 4 Maker Packs.
After doing a Survey on The Marketplace, EA conducts a new research specifically for The Sims 4 Maker Packs. There are questions asking players about the general satisfaction of Sims 4 Maker Packs, their quality and showcasing on The Marketplace and more that dive deeper into the player psychology.
Do you as a Sims player feel safe downloading 3rd party Custom Content or is the “Maker Pack” tag on The Marketplace giving you extra reassurance? Plus, are you satisfied with the already set regime of weekly Sims 4 Maker Packs drops? I’ve personally voted that there aren’t enough Maker Pack drops in a week. We need a drop every single day!!!
Here’s all the questions you should expect in the latest official survey from EA:
The Sims 4 Maker Packs Survey: Official Questions
1. Have you purchased any Maker Packs from The Sims 4 Marketplace?*
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
2. How many Maker Packs have you purchased in total?*
- 1
- 2–3
- 4–5
- 6+
3. Which of the following Maker Packs have you purchased? *
- Grandma’s Kitchen Heirlooms by Littlbowbub (Build/Buy Pack)
- Spindi Dining Room by Peacemaker (Build/Buy Pack)
- Lip Couture by TwistedCat (Create-a-Sim Pack)
- Reader’s Nook by ValiaSims (Build/Buy Pack)
- Modern Duchess Set by MADLEN (Create-a-Sim Pack)
- Cozy Fitness by Caio (Create-a-Sim Pack)
- Nona Set by Mechtasims (Build/Buy Pack)
- Soft Lines Living by Pierisim (Build/Buy Pack)
- Tuds’ Space Dining by TudTuds (Build/Buy Pack)
- Home Sweet Home by HYDRA (Build/Buy Pack)
- European Home Power Set by SixamCC (Build/Buy Pack)
- Elevated Essentials by Serenity (Create-a-Sim Pack)
- Japandi Home Bedroom by SixamCC (Build/Buy Pack)
- Rustic Nest by KKBsMM (Build/Buy Pack)
- The Sunburst Collection by CRYPTICSIM (Create-a-Sim Pack)
- Snazzy Living Room by Syboulette (Build/Buy Pack)
- Shoe Essentials by MADLEN (Create-a-Sim Pack)
- I’m not sure / don’t remember
4. What were your main reasons for buying Maker Packs? (Select up to 3) *
- I liked the theme/aesthetic
- I wanted content that feels more “curated/verified” than CC elsewhere
- I saw creators/influencers highlight them
- I wanted more CAS items
- I wanted more options for storytelling in my game
- It seemed like good value for the price
- I wanted more Build/Buy items
- I wanted to support Makers/creators
- I saw positive reviews/community buzz
- Other (Please write in)
5. Overall, how satisfied are you with the Marketplace experience for Maker Packs? *
- Very Dissatisfied
- Dissatisfied
- Neutral
- Satisfied
- Very Satisfied
6. How easy was it to discover Maker Packs you’d be interested in? *
- Very Easy
- Easy
- Neutral
- Hard
- Very Hard
7. How confident do you feel that Marketplace Maker Packs are safe/trustworthy? *
- Not at all confident
- A little confident
- Moderately confident
- Mostly confident
- Completely confident
8. What helped you decide to purchase from the Marketplace? (Select up to 2) *
- Knowing the Maker/creator
- Price
- Description of what’s included
- I wanted to support Makers/creators
- Seeing items in-game / videos / trailers
- Preview images/screenshots
- Seeing Gallery creations using the pack
- Reviews/ratings (if present)
- Other (Please write in)
9. Prior to the Marketplace, how often did you use Mods and/or Custom Content (CC)? *
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
10. Before the Marketplace, how did you typically get CC? (Select up to 2) *
- I didn’t use CC
- Friends / social links
- Mod/CC hosting sites
- Mod managers/curation tools
- Creator sites/Patreon
- Other (Please write in)
11. Please rate your agreement with the following statements: *
- The Marketplace makes it easier to evaluate quality/value before buying
- The Marketplace makes browsing/downloading feel safer/more trustworthy than CC elsewhere
- The Marketplace helps me discover CC/Maker content I actually want
- The Marketplace reduces the effort/time to find good CC-style content
- The Marketplace helps me feel confident that my purchase supports the Maker/creator.
12. Is supporting Makers important to you when deciding whether to purchase Marketplace content?
(Maker = the person who created the pack for sale in the Marketplace)*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
13. Please rate your agreement with the following statements:
- Maker-related information (e.g., who made the item, creator details) was easy to find.
- It was clear that the Marketplace supports Makers.
- Information about the Makers influences which items I choose.
14. Which of the following best explains your ratings above? (Select up to 2) *
- I didn’t notice anything about supporting makers
- I wanted more info about makers (profile, socials, other work)
- I didn’t trust that makers actually benefit
- The messaging felt too subtle
- It wasn’t clear how makers are supported
- The messaging felt too promotional / “marketing-y”
- I wanted clearer attribution/credit on listings
15. How likely are you to buy another Maker Pack in the next 30 days?*
- Very unlikely
- Unlikely
- Neutral
- Likely
- Very Likely
16. How do you feel about how often Maker Packs are released (e.g., weekly)? *
- Too frequent
- About right
- Not frequent enough
17. Do you have any other feedback about Maker Packs or the Marketplace you’d like to share? *
Take The Latest Official Survey
The latest official Sims 4 Makers Pack survey is currently public and available for taking by simmers worldwide. Click the button below and give EA your honest opinion!
Now that it’s just us squirrel friends – what did you share with EA about The Sims 4 Maker Packs? Let us know in the comments down below and stay tuned to the latest news on Sims Community!
I have to admit they are pretty brave for even asking how we feel about the market place.
I have the impression that they keep asking about this markatplace… There was only a survey recently.
It is not uncommon for frequent surveys after a new thing has launched.
I find it kind of sad and telling that they put this survey out before the Marketplace is even available on consoles. I went to take the survey and the first question is ‘Have you bought something from the Marketplace?’. Well, of course I haven’t! I’m on console, I don’t have access to the Marketplace yet.
I so often hear people claiming that EA/Maxis absolutely doesn’t care about the console players and this kind of feels like it supports that argument. Like they just assume that no one on console will have a valid opinion anyway, so why wait until they can actually weigh in on the subject? *eye roll*
It’s not like the survey is only available to do today. You can always do the survey after you’ve gained access to the marketplace when it becomes available soon.
Actually, I apparently can’t now. When it asked me that first question and I replied with ‘No’, it ended the whole survey with a tart little message about me not being a ‘right fit for this survey’ and now if I try to access it again, it just says I have already taken it.
So, yeah, I don’t think they were really all that interested in my comments.
Another survey!? Typically, surveys pop up from EA/Maxis when sales are less than stellar and they want to determine how to pivot. One is concerning but twice is telling.
If they want money, they should invest in the game and meet consumer demands. They should make something the community can’t say no to. They should make something players MUST have that works properly and market it like their lives depend on it.
If a Creative Careers expansion pack based around active careers in fashion design & modeling, cosmetology, architecture & home renovation, car restoration, and an active band & music career was announced, everyone would love that because it’s what everyone wants. New ways to customize Sims, new ways to build homes, and new gameplay features – even if cars were a glorified simoleon sink lot teleporters that sims talk, listen to music, and woohoo in.
Instead we get a marketplace no one asked for.
The online community is a minority compared to the playerbase that doesn’t engage with the online community. I’m sure EA isn’t at all worried about sales and according to the insider that The Sims Community keeps drip feeding info from. The Marketplace is exceeding EA’s expectations.
I agree with you. Also that insider who gives some info about project x, etc. mentioned that it’s a typical ea behavior indicating that things don’t go as expected. So they act immediately to correct. So I also think that a surveys which appeated so soon confirms the sales are not as good as they expected. And I’m glad about that fact because I think that virtual currencies must be officially prohibited as gambling.
I don’t think gambling is the right word to use in the case of the Marketplace and Moola because it’s simply not like Lootboxes in other games where you are buying virtual currency and opening mystery boxes. At least with the Marketplace, you can look to see what you are getting if you purchase a maker pack or a kit.
They never once touch on price. They just don’t want to hear feedback unless they can somehow twist it to be positive for the head honchos.
Yes they did, multiple times. It depends on what you’ve selected in your answers in the survey but I was asked about the pricing multiple times for the different maker packs.