“The Sims” and “The Sims 2” are being re-released by Electronic Arts in celebration of the popular life-simulation franchise’s 25th anniversary.
“The Sims: Legacy Collection” and “The Sims 2: Legacy Collection” are available to be purchased separately.
EA Play Pro members on the EA App will have unlimited access to both games.
“The Sims: Legacy Collection” includes “The Sims” and bonus content “The Sims: Livin’ Large,” “The Sims: House Party,” “The Sims: Hot Date,” “The Sims: Vacation,” “The Sims: Unleashed,” “The Sims: Superstar,” “The Sims: Makin’ Magic,” along with “The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit.” “The Sims 2: Legacy Collection” includes “The Sims 2” as well as bonus content “The Sims 2: University,” “The Sims 2: Nightlife,” “The Sims 2: Open for Business,” “The Sims 2: Pets,” “The Sims 2: Bon Voyage,” “The Sims 2: Seasons,” “The Sims 2: FreeTime,” “The Sims 2: Apartment Life,” “The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack,” “The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Celebration!
We look forward to another exciting 25 years of ‘The Sims’ as we continue empowering our community to reimagine all the different ways they play with life.” Watch the trailer for “The Sims” re-release collection below.
Electronic Arts is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the well-known life-simulation franchise by re-releasing “The Sims” and “The Sims 2.”.
The games will be available as “The Sims: Legacy Collection” and “The Sims 2: Legacy Collection” separately, as well as combined in “The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle.”. “”.
“Simmers can play with the iconic characters, sounds, and music of some of the games that pioneered the life simulation genre and welcomed so many players into The Sims community,” according to EA. Players will also receive bonus content in the birthday bundle as part of the festivities. “”.
Retailing for $39–$99, “The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle” will be available on PCs running Windows 10 and 11 starting on Friday through the EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam. Separate purchases of “The Sims: Legacy Collection” and “The Sims 2: Legacy Collection” are possible. Members of EA Play Pro on the EA App will have unrestricted access to both games.
The Sims and its ancillary content, such as “The Sims: Livin’ Large,” “The Sims: House Party,” “The Sims: Hot Date,” “The Sims: Vacation,” “The Sims: Unleashed,” “The Sims: Superstar,” “The Sims: Makin’ Magic,” and “The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit,” are included in “The Sims: Legacy Collection.”. “.”.
“The Sims 2: Legacy Collection” comes with “The Sims 2” as well as the following extra content: “The Sims 2: University,” “The Sims 2: Nightlife,” “The Sims 2: Open for Business,” “The Sims 2: Pets,” “The Sims 2: Bon Voyage,” “The Sims 2: Seasons,” “The Sims 2: FreeTime,” “The Sims 2: Apartment Life,” “The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack,” “The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff,” “The Sims 2: HandM Fashion Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff,” and “The Sims 4: Grunge Revival Kit.”. “.”.
The re-release coincides with the tenth anniversary of “The Sims 4,” the current version of the franchise, and EA’s announcement that, rather than releasing “The Sims 5,” it will continue to expand that game and other “Sims”-related side projects. “”.
“Reviving our original ‘Sims’ games, where the chaos first started and the life simulation genre started, is a special treat for our team and a birthday present for our players,” stated Kate Gorman Revelli, general manager and vice president of “The Sims.”. “We knew that our birthday would be the ideal time to celebrate with our players and introduce ‘The Sims’ to new players, as they have been wishing to relive all the nostalgia.”. As we continue to inspire our community to rethink all the ways they play with life, we look forward to another thrilling 25 years of “The Sims.”. “.”.
Below, you can view the trailer for the re-release collection of “The Sims.”.