‘The Sims’ and ‘The Sims 2’ gets re-release for the 25th anniversary

“The Sims” and “The Sims 2” are released by Electronic Arts to celebrate the popular life simulation franchise’s 25th anniversary.

The games are 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 from some of the games pioneering 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 birthday bundle. ”

“The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle” can be purchased for $ 39.99 and starts rolling 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 have unlimited access to both games.

“The Sims: Legacy Collection” Includes “The Sims” and Bonus Content “The Sims: Livin ‘Large,” “The Sims: House Party,” “The Sims: Hot Date”: 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: Glamor 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, “Together with” The Sims 4: Grunge Revival Kit.

The reissue comes just like “The Sims 4” “Sims 5.”

“To bring back our original ‘Sims’ game, where all chaos first unfolded, and the Life Simulation genre began is special to our team and a birthday treatment for our players,” said “The Sims” Vice President and General Manager Kate Gorman Revelli. “Our players have wanted to relive all 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 with ‘The Sims’ as we continue to strengthen our society to reimburse all the different ways they play with life. ”

See the trailer for the “The Sims” release collection below.