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! Discover all the anniversary festivities below.

Happy 25th Birthday to The Sims!

A Celebration Overflowing with Events and Freebies

The Sims' 25th anniversary is marked by a plethora of in-game gifts, a star-studded livestream showcasing top Simmers (Sims players), and the triumphant comeback of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 on PC.

"Our incredible players have shown us that no one does life like The Sims, and we wanted to celebrate this journey we've shared," 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 Grand Return

The biggest news? Players can now revisit the beginning! To commemorate the 25th anniversary, 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 a momentous occasion for Simmers, as these first two titles were unavailable for purchase for almost a decade. Even with physical copies, running them on modern computers required significant technical workarounds. EA has addressed this by releasing versions fully compatible with current systems—a long-awaited re-release for many fans.

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

The Sims 4's "Blast From The Past" event brings iconic clothing, furniture, and decor from earlier titles into the game. 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. New Live Events—"The One with the Coffee Shop" and "Reality Island"—a velour tracksuit, 25 days of daily gifts, and a Social Town museum showcasing The Sims' history are all part of the update.

A 25-Hour Livestream for 25 Years

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

Missed the livestream? Catch the full recording on The Sims' official YouTube and Twitch channels.