The classic The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 are back to digital stores in optimized versions. Electronic Arts has launched Legacy Collections , packages that include base games and all expansions already released. Available at Steam, EA App and Epic Games Store , the new versions arrive to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary , ensuring total compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
The return of the games meets an old fans demand. Both had been unavailable for years, and players who still had physical or digital copies had difficulty running them in the latest operating systems. With the relaunch, EA preserves the history of the franchise and allows new generations to discover the original experience of the series.
What is included in the Legacy Collections?
Legacy editions bring all the additional content released to games , allowing players to enjoy the full experience without the need to buy expansions separately.
In the case of The Sims 1 Legacy Collection , players will have access to all seven expansions released between 2000 and 2003, including:
- Enjoying life (new activities and interactive objects);
- Making the party (thematic parties and new social interactions);
- Marked meeting (romantic relationships and meetings);
- On vacation (trips to different tourist destinations);
- The animal will catch (adoption of pets);
- SuperStar (Celebrity Career);
- Magic (supernatural elements and spells).
The Sims 2 Legacy Collection is even more complete, bringing eight expansions and nine packages of item , including:
- University Life (Academic Life and Student Republics);
- Nightlife (ballads, meetings and vampires);
- Open to business (management of own companies);
- Pets (interactive animals and pet breeding);
- Bon Voyage (tourist destinations and leisure activities);
- Four stations (dynamic climate and station changes);
- Free time (hobbies and new careers);
- Apartment life (apartments, neighborhoods and social interactions).
Item packages include collections of furniture, clothing and thematic decorations such as teen style, glamor and mansions and gardens .
Adaptation for modern systems
Although Legacy versions are compatible with Windows 10 and 11 , EA has maintained the essence of the original games, preserving their graphic and gameplay characteristics. This means that The Sims 1, launched in 2000, does not yet support adequate Widescreen screens (16: 9) , as at the time of its launch, the CRT 4: 3 CRT monitors were the default.
The Sims 2, released in 2004, already has better compatibility with newer resolutions, but maintains its original interface and mechanics. Despite the limitations, EA's decision to maintain the authenticity of the titles reinforces the nostalgia and the classic experience that fans know and love.
Price and packages available
Legacy Collections are now on sale in digital stores. The Sims 1 Legacy Collection costs $ 69 , while The Sims 2 Legacy Collection comes out for $ 109 . The highest price of the second game is justified by the number of expansions and packages included.
In addition, EA has launched a special birthday package, The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle , which includes both collections and two packages of The Sims 4 for $ 139 . Meanwhile, The Sims 3 remains without a full edition , and purchasing all its expansions separately can exceed $ 800 .
The impact of the relaunch of The Sims 1 and 2
The return of the first franchise games represents an achievement for fans and an important EA movement to preserve its legacy. The Sims 1 and 2 were responsible for consolidating the series as one of the most popular life simulators in the world, and their return to stores allows old players to revive nostalgic moments and new audiences to discover the saga origins.
The decision to relaunch optimized versions also reinforces a growing trend in the game market: the appreciation of remastered classic and adapted to modern systems. With The Sims 4 still receiving new content and rumors about The Sims 5 , the franchise remains relevant and continues to expand its fan base.
Now players can once again set up their families, manage careers, build houses, and of course remove the pool stairs to see what happens .