The Sims and The Sims 2 are back. EA re-released iconic games
t’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years since The Sims first made its debut, revolutionizing the way people play with life. As fans around the world gear up for next week’s celebrations, EA has announced an exciting return to the franchise’s roots with the launch of The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle.
A Blast from the past
Bringing back the magic that started it all, The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle reintroduces two beloved titles: The Sims and The Sims 2, complete with their expansions. Longtime fans can now rediscover the quirky, open-ended gameplay that made the series an instant classic. Whether it’s the sneaky burglar, the unpredictable genie, or the infamous Sunny the Tragic Clown, the nostalgia is sure to hit hard.
The Sims: Legacy Collection ($19.99 SRP)
Step back into the era of Y2K with baggy jeans, flip phones, and the unforgettable charm of The Sims. Players can build neighborhoods, shape their Sims’ personalities, and micromanage every aspect of their lives—or watch chaos unfold!
The Legacy Collection includes:
- The Sims base game
- All seven expansion packs: Livin’ Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, and Makin’ Magic
- Bonus: The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit
Minimum PC requirements for The Sims: Legacy Edition
- Operating system: Windows 10
- Processor (CPU): CPU: i3 3220, Ryzen 3 1200, AMD FX6300
- Memory (RAM): 4GB
- Hard drive (free space): 16GB available space
- Graphics card (video):
- GPU: NVIDIA: GTX 600 series or later or
- AMD: Radeon HD 7000 series or later
- Intel HD Graphics 620 series or later
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection ($29.99 SRP)
With The Sims 2, generational storytelling took center stage. Sims could inherit traits, set life aspirations, and create family legacies that spanned multiple generations. Players can once again experience the joys (and dramas) of guiding Sims through life’s biggest milestones.
The Legacy Collection includes:
- The Sims 2 base game
- All eight expansion packs: University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons, Bon Voyage, FreeTime, and Apartment Life
- All ten stuff packs, including Glamour Life Stuff and Mansion & Garden Stuff
- Bonus: The Sims 4: Grunge Revival Kit
Minimum PC requirements for The Sims 2: Legacy Collection
- Operating system: Windows 10
- Processor (CPU): i3 3220, Ryzen 3 1200, AMD FX6300
- Memory (RAM): 4GB
- Hard drive (free space): 16GB available space
- Graphics card (video):
- GPU: NVIDIA: GTX 600 series or later or
- AMD: Radeon HD 7000 series or later
- Intel HD Graphics 620 series or later
Global rollout and availability
Starting January 31, 2025, the 25th Birthday Bundle will be available on Windows 10 and 11 via EA App™, Epic Games Store, and Steam®. Players can purchase the full bundle for $39.99 SRP or buy the collections separately.
Additionally, EA Play Pro members will receive unlimited access to both collections at no extra cost.
MySims returns!
As an extra treat for fans, EA is also re-releasing MySims with the MySims: Cozy Bundle, which is available now on Nintendo Switch. PC players can get their hands on it on March 18, 2025, with preorders open on EA App™, Epic Games Store, and Steam®.