The Sims 25th Anniversary: Legacy Collection Re-releases Original Games
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Electronic Arts and Maxis have re-released the first two installments of The Sims series. The Sims (2000) and The Sims 2 (2004) are now available on PC and consoles as part of the Legacy Collection bundles, each containing all original content. A combined The Sims 25th Anniversary Bundle is also offered. The series, created by game designer Will Wright, debuted in 2000 and became the best-selling PC game at the time, appealing to a female and casual audience. It has sold 200 million copies to date. The re-release is expected to boost sales further. The franchise continues with The Sims 4, which receives ongoing paid updates, a strategy that has often frustrated fans. The games are known for their satirical take on American consumerism, allowing players to create characters (Sims) and manage their needs, often leading to humorous or tragic outcomes, such as removing a ladder from a swimming pool. The Legacy Collections and the anniversary bundle are now available for PC.
Key facts
- The Sims and The Sims 2 re-released as Legacy Collection bundles for 25th anniversary.
- The Sims 25th Anniversary Bundle includes both games.
- The Sims series was created by Will Wright and developed by Maxis.
- The Sims was published by Electronic Arts in 2000.
- The Sims became the best-selling PC game at launch.
- The series has sold 200 million copies.
- The Sims 4 continues with paid content updates.
- The games satirize American consumerism and feature player-controlled Sims.
Entities
Artists
- Will Wright
Institutions
- Electronic Arts
- Maxis