A new gameplay video for The Sims 4 revealed a planned subscription-based service that will give members exclusive items and early access to new content. The service, which EA is calling The Sims 4 Premium, appears upon entering the gallery, an in-game area that lets players share content with each other. An advertisement pops up at 13:26 in the video below, and reads, "Become a Premium member to get early access to 3 new packs, with exclusive items. Your Sims can throw a spooky costume party, camp in the great outdoors, and toast to the new year in style."

Although it's unclear whether this content will be available to anyone not subscribing to The Sims 4 Premium, the system seems reminiscent of the Battlefield Premium Service . Players paid $50 USD for advanced access to every expansion pack and downloadable map for the current Battlefield game, as well as exclusive events, items and camouflage for their in-game characters. The revealing gameplay video was promised earlier this month, after developer Maxis responded to the lack of toddlers and swimming pools in The Sims 4. Fans were worried that the omissions are being withheld for a future expansion following the game's Sept. 2 release , but the developer said that cutting several features was necessary to make way for larger improvements to the upcoming title. IGN has reached out to EA for further comment on The Sims 4 Premium.

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