"The Sims 1 & 2 Back on PC Today: Celebrate 25 Years!"

EA and Maxis are celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise with an exciting surprise for fans. Today, both The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 have been re-released on PC through two Legacy Collections, bundled together in The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle.

EA has launched The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection, available for purchase separately or together for $40 in The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle. These collections come packed with all expansions and nearly all stuff packs. Notably, The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is missing the IKEA Home Stuff pack from 2008, but otherwise, everything is included. Both collections also feature bonus content: The Sims 1 includes a Throwback Fit Kit, while The Sims 2 comes with a Grunge Revival Kit, enhancing the already extensive add-ons.

The re-release of these classic titles marks the first time in over a decade that both games have been easily accessible. The Sims 1, which was only available on disc, has been challenging to play on modern Windows machines without finding an old physical copy. Similarly, The Sims 2 was last available in 2014 through an Ultimate Collection on EA's Origin store, which was later discontinued. Now, with these new collections, all four The Sims games are once again readily available for purchase and play through digital storefronts.

In our original reviews, we rated The Sims 1 at 9.5/10 and The Sims 2 at 8.5/10. Despite the series evolving with new features and improvements, the original games remain noteworthy for their charm, simplicity, challenge, and the legacy they've built.

The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection are now available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and through the EA app, making it easier than ever for fans to dive back into these beloved classics.