‘The Sims’ and ‘The Sims 2’ Get Re-Release From EA to Celebrate Franchise’s 25th Anniversary
"The Sims" and "The Sims 2" are being re-released by Electronic Arts in celebration of the popular life-simulation franchise's 25th anniversary.
The games will be offered together in "The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle" and separately as "The Sims: Legacy Collection" and "The Sims 2: Legacy Collection."
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Per EA, "Simmers can play with the iconic characters, sounds, and music of some of the games that pioneered 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 the birthday bundle."
"The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle" retails for $39.99 and begins rolling out on Windows 10 and 11 Friday 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 will have unlimited access to both games.
"Bringing back our original Sims games where all the chaos first unfolded and the life simulation genre began is special for our team and a birthday treat for our players," "The Sims" vice president and general manager Kate Gorman Revelli said. "Our players have been wishing to relive all the 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 of The Sims as we continue empowering our community to reimagine all the different ways they play with life."
Watch the trailer for "The Sims" re-release collection below.
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