When EA quietly confirmed The Sims 5 would launch as a free-to-play title, longtime fans of the franchise had a lot of questions. Though this news surfaced some time ago through a job listing, it marked a major shift in how the life-sim series might be monetized going forward. From optional content packs to in-game purchases, many are still wondering how this model will impact gameplay and community experience. Yair Ben-Dor has more.