If you were born in the 90s, this news should brighten your day: the most iconic game from the early 2000s, I’m talking about The Sims, is set to make a comeback on your screens in its original edition. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the franchise, Electronic Arts is re-releasing The Sims and The Sims 2 in a special version: The Sims 25th Anniversary Collection. Available since January 31, 2025, on PC and Mac, this edition will finally let you enjoy these classics on modern systems.
Nostalgia at the click of a button
Ahh, the golden age of The Sims… The time when we spent hours building houses with three walls and plastic furniture – because we hadn’t discovered the code motherlode. – before accidentally burning it while trying to cook a dish that was way too complicated… The Sims was all about that amazing freedom to play, where we could build stories, make (or break) our characters' dreams, and most importantly, test out some pretty questionable experiments. We all remember the wacky things we did while playing: locking a Sim in a pool by removing the ladder, creating our dream life with our middle school crush, making our Sims woohoo 50 times in the hot tub when we were barely 10 years old… À chacun sa façon de jouer !

So yes, we know, technically, they never really left our screens since versions 3 and 4 of the Sims, released in 2009 and 2014 respectively, are still available on Mac and Windows, featuring much more advanced gameplay and features than their predecessors. But let's be honest, nothing compares to the joy of revisiting the original version, the one we could have easily spent entire nights playing if our parents hadn’t kept an eye on the clock. And it's also a lovely way to console ourselves for the cancellation of Sims 5, the long-awaited installment that will ultimately remain an unfinished dream for many fans.
Where to getThe Sims 25th Anniversary Collection ?
Available for the price of 39.99€ on the si...From Electronic Arts, the The Sims 25th Anniversary Collection takes us back to that magical time by offering the games in versions compatible with Windows 10 and 11. You also have the option to purchase separately The Sims: Heritage Collection for just €19.99 and The Sims 2: Heritage Collection for €29.99. And for EA Play Pro subscribers, access to both games is unlimited !
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For even more fun, the most iconic expansions are also included: It changes your life, Between Dogs and Cats, Superstar, Abracadabra for The Sims 1, or also Through the Seasons, Life in an Apartment and Bon Voyage for The Sims 2. So, ready to become the master of your Sims' destinies again?