The Sims franchise is marking its 25th anniversary with a series of exciting in-game events, a marathon 25-hour livestream, and the much-anticipated return of two beloved titles. Dive into the details of these celebrations below.

Happy 25th Birthday To The Sims!

Events And Freebies Galore

The Sims is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a plethora of events and goodies for its dedicated players. Expect in-game freebies, a star-studded livestream showcasing the best of the Sims community, and the grand return of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 on PC.

"Our incredible players have shown us that no one does life like The Sims, and we wanted to celebrate this journey we have been on together," said Kevin Gibson, The Sims Production Director, in an interview with Xbox Wire. "25 years ago, there was a game with an idea that made a big splash at E3, and look where we are today! We’ve been part of multiple generations and touched millions of lives." He emphasized that without the support of players over the past two decades since its reveal in 1999, they wouldn’t be where they are now.

"All of the Simmers from all of the years and all of the different ways to play The Sims, are part of this 25-year journey, and this is our way of saying thank you."

The Sims 1 And The Sims 2 Are Back

Kicking off with the most significant announcement, players can now revisit the origins of the franchise. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the original The Sims and The Sims 2, complete with all their respective DLCs, are now available for purchase on Steam or the EA store, either as a Birthday Bundle or separately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Sims enthusiasts, as the first two titles have been unavailable for nearly a decade. Even those with physical copies faced challenges running the games on modern computers without extensive modifications. EA has now made it easier by releasing versions compatible with today's systems, a move eagerly awaited by the Sims community.

In-Game Events For The Sims 4 And The Sims FreePlay

The Sims 4 is hosting the "Blast From The Past" event, which will introduce iconic clothing, furniture, and decor from the earlier titles. Over four weeks, new items will be added, including neon inflatable chairs in bright neon green or popping pink, a three-layer cake, a light-up dance floor, and even wired phones.

Meanwhile, The Sims FreePlay's Birthday Update will transport players back to the early 2000s with new Live Events like "The One with the Coffee Shop" and "Reality Island", a new velour tracksuit, daily gifts for 25 days, and a Social Town update featuring a museum dedicated to The Sims' history.

25 Hour Livestream For 25 Years

To launch the anniversary festivities, The Sims hosted a non-stop 25-hour livestream on February 4th, featuring a lineup of celebrities, streamers, fan-favorite builders, and storytellers who share a passion for The Sims. Guests included Doja Cat, rapper Latto, drag queens Trixie Mattel and Katya, YouTubers Dan & Phil, Plumbella, TikTokers Angelo & Lexy, virtual streamer Ironmouse, and many more.

If you missed the live event, you can catch the entire recording on the official The Sims YouTube or Twitch channels.