‘The Sims’ and ‘The Sims 2’ Get Re-Release From EA to Celebrate Franchise’s 25th Anniversary – Variety

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Jennifer Maas
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“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 games will be offered together in “The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle” and separately as “The Sims: Legacy Collection” and “The Sims 2: Legacy Collection.”
Per EA, “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. As part of the celebration, players will also receive bonus content in the birthday bundle.”

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“The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle” retails for $39.99 and begins rolling out Friday on Windows 10 and 11 across PC via the EA App, Epic Games Store and Steam. “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.

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“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! Stuff,” “The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff,” “The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff” and “The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff,” along with “The Sims 4: Grunge Revival Kit.”
The re-release comes just as “The Sims 4,” the current iteration of the franchise, has celebrated its 10th anniversary and EA has revealed its plans to continue with expanding that title and other “Sims”-related side projects rather than release a “The Sims 5.”
“Bringing back our original ‘Sims’ games where all the chaos first unfolded and the life simulation genre began is special for our team and a birthday treat for our players,” “The Sims” vice president and general manager Kate Gorman Revelli said. “Our players have been wishing to relive all the nostalgia, and we knew our birthday would be the perfect moment to celebrate with them and introduce ‘The Sims’ to new players. 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.
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Source: https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/the-sims-2-rerelease-ea-25th-anniversary-bundle-1236292644/