Oh My Plumbob, The Rumors Are True: EA’s Re-released The Sims 1 And Sims 2!

We’ve heard chatter about it for weeks, and the day is finally here. The Sims and The Sims 2 have been re-released for PC!

Just shy of The Sims franchise’s 25^th birthday, EA has capped off their Nostalgia Now week with the highly anticipated re-release of the first two games from the iconic franchise. They’ve even created this fantastic ad that encapsulates the vibe of the ads they put out in the noughties when the game franchise was still in its infancy!

The Re-Release We’ve All Been Impatiently Waiting For

If you’re ready to take a plumbob-sized tumble down a pixelated memory lane, you’ve got 3 options on how far back you want to go!

The Sims (1) Legacy Collection

Go back to where it all started with the quirky and chaotic The Sims. This isometric life simulation took the world by storm 25 years ago, and now it can take you back too!

The Sims Legacy Collection Includes:

• The Sims Base Game
• The Sims Livin’ Large
• The Sims House Party
• The Sims Hot Date
• The Sims Vacation
• The Sims Unleashed
• The Sims Superstar
• The Sims Makin’ Magic
• Throwback Fit Kit for The Sims 4

The Sims Legacy Collection costs $19.99USD and can be purchased here!

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection

Life gets a lot more complicated in The Sims 2, with a full 360° view of your sims’ lives, new life stages & ageing, a DNA system, Wants & Fears, Personalities, and so much more!

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection Includes:

• The Sims 2
• 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: Glamour 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
• The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff
• Grunge Revival Kit for The Sims 4

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection does not include The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff, most likely due to licensing reasons. If you still own a legitimate install of the Stuff Pack there’s a way to bring it over to the Legacy Collection; Ice-Cream For Breakfast shares how on BlueSky.

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection costs $29.99USD and can be purchased here!

The Sims 25^th Birthday Bundle

If you can’t decide between the two Legacy Collections or you’ve just gotta have both games, The Sims 25^th Birthday Bundle gives you the best of both worlds at a discount!

The Sims 25^th Birthday Bundle includes The Sims Legacy Collection and The Sims 2 Legacy Collection for a total cost of $39.99USD, which is 20% less expensive than buying them each separately.

Get Your Low-Poly Hands On These Vintage Sims Games Today!

In addition to the shop links we’ve provided that go directly to the EA store, you can purchase these Legacy Collections on Steam and Epic Games Store. So what are you waiting for?! Get your hands on these classic Sims games today and prepare for a whirlwind trip down memory lane, while appreciating how far the games have come in 25 years. It’s wild to think this franchise is a quarter of a century old, and how so many simmers (our staff included) have grown up alongside it.

Which game are you more excited to revisit or try for the first time? What past Expansions and Stuff Packs have you missed the most? Let us know in the comments and have a blast in the past with this amazing The Sims and The Sims 2 re-release!