The Sims Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

The Sims franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with exciting in-game events, a massive 25-hour livestream, and the highly anticipated return of two beloved titles! Read on to discover the festivities.

Happy 25th Birthday, The Sims!

A Celebration of Events and Freebies

The Sims' 25th anniversary is packed with celebratory events and gifts for players. Enjoy in-game freebies, a star-studded livestream featuring top Simmers (Sims players), and the triumphant return of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 to PC.

"Our amazing players have shown us that nobody does life quite like The Sims, and we wanted to celebrate this incredible journey together," Kevin Gibson, The Sims Production Director, shared with Xbox Wire. "Twenty-five years ago, a game with a groundbreaking idea made a splash at E3, and look how far we've come! We've touched multiple generations and millions of lives." He emphasized that this success wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of players over the past two decades, since its 1999 reveal.

"Every Simmer, from every era and every way they've played The Sims, is part of this 25-year journey, and this is our way of saying thank you."

The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 Make a Comeback!

The biggest news? Players can now revisit the beginning! To mark its 25th anniversary, the original The Sims and The Sims 2, complete with all their DLC, are available for purchase on Steam and the EA store—either as a Birthday Bundle or individually.

This is fantastic news for Simmers, as the first two titles haven't been readily available for purchase for almost a decade. Even with physical copies, running them on modern computers required significant technical adjustments. EA has solved this problem by releasing versions compatible with today's systems, fulfilling a long-awaited wish for many Simmers.

In-Game Events for The Sims 4 and The Sims FreePlay

The Sims 4 features the "Blast From The Past" event, introducing iconic clothing, furniture, and décor from earlier games. Over four weeks, new items will be added, including neon inflatable chairs, a three-layer cake, a light-up dance floor, and even wired phones.

Meanwhile, The Sims FreePlay Birthday Update transports players back to the series' 2000s origins. Enjoy new Live Events ("The One with the Coffee Shop" and "Reality Island"), a new velour tracksuit, daily gifts for 25 days, and a Social Town update featuring a museum showcasing The Sims' history.

A 25-Hour Livestream for 25 Years

The anniversary celebration kicked off with a non-stop 25-hour livestream on February 4th, featuring numerous celebrities, streamers, and beloved Sim creators. Guests included Doja Cat, Latto, Trixie Mattel and Katya, Dan & Phil, Plumbella, Angelo & Lexy, Ironmouse, and many more.

If you missed the livestream, you can watch the entire recording on The Sims' official YouTube and Twitch channels.