Two of the biggest PC games of all time are coming back. EA has announced that it is rereleasing both the original The Sims and its first sequel, The Sims 2, both of which have been largely unavailable for new players for years. Even better: the two games are launching on PC today. EA says the games will start rolling out now for Windows 10 and 11 and will be available through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and EA’s own app.
The Sims 1 and 2 are getting rereleased today
After largely being unavailable for years, the two classics are now out on PC.
After largely being unavailable for years, the two classics are now out on PC.
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The news had been rumored earlier this week and is taking place to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The two new versions of the games — dubbed The Sims: Legacy Collection and The Sims 2: Legacy Collection — can be purchased individually or in a $39.99 bundle. Each game also comes with a number of the original expansions and content updates. Check out EA’s announcement for the full details.
The Sims is not only one of the bestselling franchises in video games but also largely pioneered the life sim genre, and it remains the most popular iteration of it to this day. The rerelease of the original games comes as The Sims 4 continues to chug along as a free game, a movie is in development, and the next iteration of the franchise is primed to shake things up whenever it releases.
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