EA and Maxis are celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise with an exciting announcement. Today, both The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 are available on PC again through two Legacy Collections and The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle.
EA has released The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection, which can be purchased separately or as part of The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle for $40. Both collections include all expansions and nearly all stuff packs, with the notable exception of The Sims 2: Legacy Collection missing the IKEA Home Stuff pack from 2008. Additionally, each collection comes with bonus content: The Sims 1 includes the Throwback Fit Kit, while The Sims 2 offers the Grunge Revival Kit alongside its other add-ons.
EA's re-release of these classic The Sims games is the first time in over a decade that they've been readily available. The Sims 1 was originally only available on disc, making it difficult to play on modern Windows machines without an old physical copy. The Sims 2 was last available in 2014 through the Ultimate Collection on EA's Origin store, which was later discontinued. With these new collections, all four The Sims games are now easily accessible and playable through digital platforms.Upon their initial release, we gave The Sims 1 a 9.5/10 and The Sims 2 an 8.5/10. Despite the series' subsequent advancements, the original games remain noteworthy for their unique charm, simplicity, and the challenge they offer, making them a valuable part of The Sims legacy.
The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection are now available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and through the EA app.
