Sims 4 Players Don’t Understand How ‘Disgusting’ Epstein Family Made It Into Game’s Gallery [Update]

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by Zack Zwiezen

March 2, 2026

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Sims 4 Players Don’t Understand How ‘Disgusting’ Epstein Family Made It Into Game’s Gallery [Update]

The Sims 4 players are expressing outrage over a user-created piece of content featuring Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in the game’s gallery. The mod, which has been available for download since 2023, sparked controversy as it includes avatars resembling the two controversial figures tied to the Epstein-Maxwell sex trafficking case. Players are questioning how such “disgusting” content managed to enter the game and why it hasn’t been addressed by EA or removed. The mod in question was created by a user and shared on forums like Reddit and third-party mod sites, where it gained traction among players. While The Sims 4 allows for extensive customization, including user-generated content, this particular mod has drawn criticism for its subject matter. Epstein, who died in 2019 while in custody, was a convicted sex offender, and Maxwell, his former girlfriend, is currently serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of facilitating Epstein’s illegal activities. The inclusion of such figures in the game has raised ethical concerns among players, who argue that it trivializes the severity of their crimes. Many believe that mods

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Originally published on Kotaku on 3/2/2026