The Sims 4 has recently left many players puzzled due to the apparent ban of the word “Goth” on their Gallery platform. The Gallery is an online platform where players can showcase their custom creations such as houses, characters, and other features available within the game. The Sims 4, known for its wide range of customization options, has managed to stay clear of controversies over the years, but this recent issue regarding the word “Goth” has left fans scratching their heads.
The confusion arises as players receive an error message when trying to upload a character with “Goth” in the name, despite the fact that the Goth family has been a recurring presence in the game since its original release in 2000. Some players speculate that this might be because of the perceived offensive nature of the word when it is associated with the sexualization of individuals who embrace the goth aesthetic in their appearance. Meanwhile, others believe that the developers are trying to prevent players from modifying or adding to the existing Goth family. Regardless of the reason, the community is awaiting clarification and potential resolution from the developers.
Reasons Behind the Ban of ‘Goth’ in The Sims 4 Gallery
It’s plausible that the inability to use the term ‘Goth’ in The Sims 4 Gallery could be a mere glitch in the game’s online platform. Given that the developers have recently declared their intentions to fix various bugs and glitches in the game, this issue might be resolved soon. There have been reports from players having problems uploading different characters, however, one user claimed that the Gallery’s upload function worked for them but not for uploading any custom Goth characters.
When a similar experiment was carried out by Game Rant, an error message surfaced stating “Server error. We could not process this Gallery request. Please try again later”. Interestingly, the word ‘Goth’ is not banned on the forum hosted on the official game website, as demonstrated by Game Rant, who posted a thread containing the word and faced no issues. Consequently, it is reasonable to expect that the issue with the term ‘Goth’ in the Gallery will be resolved or clarified soon.
The Sims 4, developed by Maxis and The Sims Studio, is a sequel to The Sims 3. Released in 2014, the game continues to thrive, thanks in part to a variety of downloadable content (DLC) add-on packs, which provide players with new items and events.
| Platform(s) | PS4 , Xbox One , PC |
|---|---|
| Released | September 2, 2014 |
| Developer(s) | Maxis |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| ESRB | T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence |
The enduring success of The Sims 4 can be attributed to the constant updates and captivating add-on content that keeps players engaged and entertained.
