Ater a long week full ofhints and leaks, EA has re-releasedThe Sims andThe Sims 2for Windows 10 and 11 this week. Both titles are available on the EA App, Epic Games Store and Steam today, January 31st.
This is the first time the original The Sims is available for newer machines. The Sims 2 had an Ultimate Collection available for free in Origin for a few weeks in July 2014, but that version wasn’t optimized for recent versions of Windows.
Read the release blog post below.
That’s right – we’re taking it back to where it all began with the launch ofThe Sims 25thBirthday Bundle! You’ve been asking for it, and we’re thrilled to finally return to the days when we first reimagined the ways people play with life.
To celebrate our legacy and honor the incredible fans that have been with us along the way, we’re re-releasing two fan-favorite titles that contain familiar neighborhoods and beloved characters – such as the sneaky burglar, unpredictable genie, and Sunny the Tragic Clown – that started it all. Rediscover the nostalgia and magic of the classics that welcomed so many of you into our amazing community.
The Sims 25thBirthday BundleincludesThe SimsandThe Sims 2, featuring all the iconic characters, music, and gameplay you know and love, plus bonus content! You can also purchaseThe Sims: Legacy Collection*andThe Sims 2: Legacy Collection**separately. We’re so excited for you to play, create, and relive the fun across re-releases of these beloved games, rolling out globally on Windows 10 and 11 beginning on January 31, 2025.
Hit The Mother Lode withThe Sims: Legacy Collection
Party like it’s Y2K all over again withThe Sims: Legacy Collection! Picture this: baggy jeans are all the rage, bedazzled flip phones are the “it” item, and everyone’s favorite pop star has chunky highlights.
Build an entire neighborhood of Sims and take control of their lives – whether you build them up or cause mayhem is completely up to you. Shape every aspect of your Sims, from their personalities and appearances to their careers, friendships, swoonworthy romances, and more.
Return to the original Create-a-Sim to design your Sims, choose their outfits, and allocate personality points to determine what makes them tick. From there, it’s time to welcome them into their humble abode. Select from pre-built homes or construct their dream house from the ground up. Appease your Sims with comfortable rooms and nice furnishings – maybe even throw in a hot tub or heart bed to shake things up.
It’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years sinceThe Simsmade its debut, but we’re so grateful to have shared this incredible journey with so many of you. No one does life likeThe Sims, and as we gear up fornext week’s celebrations, what better way to kick things off than with a cultural comeback?
That’s right – we’re taking it back to where it all began with the launch ofThe Sims 25thBirthday Bundle! You’ve been asking for it, and we’re thrilled to finally return to the days when we first reimagined the ways people play with life.
To celebrate our legacy and honor the incredible fans that have been with us along the way, we’re re-releasing two fan-favorite titles that contain familiar neighborhoods and beloved characters – such as the sneaky burglar, unpredictable genie, and Sunny the Tragic Clown – that started it all. Rediscover the nostalgia and magic of the classics that welcomed so many of you into our amazing community.
The Sims 25thBirthday BundleincludesThe SimsandThe Sims 2, featuring all the iconic characters, music, and gameplay you know and love, plus bonus content! You can also purchaseThe Sims: Legacy Collection*andThe Sims 2: Legacy Collection**separately. We’re so excited for you to play, create, and relive the fun across re-releases of these beloved games, rolling out globally on Windows 10 and 11 beginning on January 31, 2025.
Hit The Mother Lode withThe Sims: Legacy Collection
Party like it’s Y2K all over again withThe Sims: Legacy Collection! Picture this: baggy jeans are all the rage, bedazzled flip phones are the “it” item, and everyone’s favorite pop star has chunky highlights.
Build an entire neighborhood of Sims and take control of their lives – whether you build them up or cause mayhem is completely up to you. Shape every aspect of your Sims, from their personalities and appearances to their careers, friendships, swoonworthy romances, and more.
Return to the original Create-a-Sim to design your Sims, choose their outfits, and allocate personality points to determine what makes them tick. From there, it’s time to welcome them into their humble abode. Select from pre-built homes or construct their dream house from the ground up. Appease your Sims with comfortable rooms and nice furnishings – maybe even throw in a hot tub or heart bed to shake things up.
InThe Sims, you can run your Sims’ lives or ruin them. Lead your Sims to happiness by fulfilling their needs, pursuing careers, making friends, and finding romance.
… Or let chaos unfold, the choice is yours!
*The Sims: Legacy CollectionincludesThe Simsand the following 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 withThe Sims 4: Throwback FitKit.
For more information onThe Simsgame controls and system requirements, click below:
Fulfill Your Sims’ Dreams withThe Sims 2: Legacy Collection
Are you ready to break generational curses or keep the cycle going? What legacy will your Sims leave behind? WithThe Sims 2: Legacy Collection, craft new stories as you guide your Sims over a lifetime and determine which traits and characteristics will be passed down through generations. Your Sims now have a purpose, and it’s up to you to decide if you’ll help them achieve their dreams or let chaos reign supreme once again.
InThe Sims 2, your Sims inherit physical and personality traits from their elders, offering endless storytelling possibilities as you build family legacies and evolve their family trees. Use Create-a-Sim to design unique Sims from head to toe, with a variety of hairstyles, facial features, and stylish outfits. Then, build dream homes and design entire neighborhoods – the creativity is limitless!
Destiny awaits your Sims as they pursue aspirations: Is it their life’s ambition to be popular, become filthy rich, find romance, have a large family, or obtain ultimate knowledge? It’s all in your hands!
Will your Sims be left at the altar or inherit a fortune and become fabulously wealthy? Witness the big moments that make every Sim’s life uniquely memorable and capture them withThe Sims 2’smovie-making feature. Create the cast, set the stage, take control of the camera, and record your own Sims films in action!
**The Sims 2: Legacy CollectionincludesThe Sims 2and the following 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! Stuff, The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff, The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff, The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design StuffandThe Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff, along withThe Sims 4: Grunge RevivalKit.
For more information onThe Sims2 game controls and system requirements, click below:
The Sims 25thBirthday BundleincludesThe Sims: Legacy Collection*andThe Sims 2 Legacy Collection*.The Sims 25thBirthday Bundleretails for $39.99SRP and will be rolling out globally on Windows 10 and 11 beginning on January 31, 2025 on PC via EA app™, Epic Games Store, and Steam®.The Sims: Legacy Collectionis available to purchase separately for $19.99 SRP andThe Sims 2: Legacy Collectionis available to purchase for $29.99 SRP.
EA Play Pro*** members on the EA App can celebrate with unlimited access toThe Sims: Legacy CollectionandThe Sims 2: Legacy Collectionstarting January 31st.
To toast to the franchise’s legacy and honor the incredible fans that have been playing for 25 years,The Simsalso re-released fan-favorite titleMySims, availablenowwith theMySims: Cozy Bundleon Nintendo Switch.MySims: Cozy Bundlewill be coming to PC on March 18, 2025 and fans can preorderMySims: Cozy Bundleon PC via EA app™, Epic Games Store and Steam®.
Don’t forget to catch all the festivities planned as we celebrateThe Sims‘ 25thbirthday! Clickhereto catch all of the news revealed during theBehindThe Simsepisode. For more information aboutThe Simsand the 25thBirthday celebrations, joinThe SimsDiscordcommunity server, follow @TheSims onX,Instagram, andTikTok, and visitTheSims.comnewsroom for the latest news and updates.
Here’s to celebrating the best of The Sims, past, present, and future!
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