Celebrate 25 years of The Sims with the return of the original games! EA and Maxis have surprised fans with the release of The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection on PC. These comprehensive collections, also available together in The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle for $40, bring back the nostalgic charm of the first two Sims titles.
Each collection includes nearly all expansion and stuff packs—The Sims 2: Legacy Collection notably omits the IKEA Home Stuff pack. However, both receive bonus content: The Sims gets the Throwback Fit Kit, and The Sims 2 boasts a Grunge Revival Kit.
This marks a momentous occasion, as it's the first time in over a decade that both games have been readily available digitally. The Sims was originally a disc-only release, making access difficult for modern players. While The Sims 2 had a brief resurgence with an Ultimate Collection on Origin, that version is no longer available. Now, all four main Sims games are easily accessible through digital storefronts.
Remember our classic reviews? We gave The Sims a 9.5/10 and The Sims 2 an 8.5/10. Despite their age, these originals retain their unique charm, offering a simpler, yet challenging, gaming experience filled with goofiness and lasting appeal. Rediscover the legacy!
Grab your copy of The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection today on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA app.